Meron Capital is an early stage venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, focused on backing the next generation of Israeli founders building globally competitive technology companies. Known for its disciplined approach and strong founder relationships, the firm has built a reputation for identifying breakout teams early and supporting them through their first phases of scale. Meron has already backed more than 30 companies, produced three unicorns, and supported seven exits totaling over $500 million, contributing to a portfolio now valued at more than $8 billion.
Meron Capital invests in Israeli-led technology startups across enterprise software, AI-driven solutions, cybersecurity, fintech innovation, healthcare technology, climate-oriented systems, and advanced robotics.
Their thesis centers on founder strength and deep technical differentiation, backing teams that can scale globally from day one.
Meron Capital closed its third fund, Meron III, at $70 million in 2025. This vehicle expands the firm’s capacity to support Israeli founders at the earliest stages, focusing on category-defining innovation across software, security, AI, and deep tech verticals.
Meron III builds on the firm’s track record of identifying technical founders before many larger funds enter the round.
The new fund also strengthens its operational bench: Meron appointed Gil Shai as Managing Partner, a two-time founder and seasoned operator known for co-founding AcceloWeb and CloudEndure, both acquired by major global players. His experience growing CloudEndure’s product into a billion-dollar unit within AWS, paired with his 40-plus angel investments, gives the fund additional GTM depth and scaling expertise. Meron III is structured to provide high-conviction early backing and hands-on support, continuing the firm’s role as a system-level catalyst for elite Israeli startups.
Leadership
Meron Capital is led by General Partners Liron Azrielant and Daniel Roditi, both recognized for their expertise in early-stage technology investing and their deep ties to the Israeli innovation ecosystem. They are joined by Managing Partner Gil Shai, a veteran founder and operator with extensive GTM and technical scaling experience. Together, the leadership team combines investment rigor, operational insight, and a strong founder-first philosophy.
Investment Strategy
Meron Capital follows a concentrated early-stage strategy, investing in founders with the potential to build global category leaders from Israel’s elite technical talent pool. The firm emphasizes deep technical defensibility, strong early customer signals, and markets large enough to support long-term global scale.
Meron works closely with founders on GTM architecture, product roadmap decisions, and early strategic hires. Their approach favors long-term partnership with companies, reserving capital for follow-on support and leveraging their network across U.S. and European markets to accelerate customer and investor access.
Notable Investments
Meron has invested in more than 30 companies, three of which have become unicorns, complemented by seven exits totaling over $500 million.
Their portfolio spans enterprise software, security infrastructure, AI innovation, fintech platforms, robotics systems, and digital health technologies, with a cumulative portfolio valuation exceeding $8 billion.
Notable Exits
Meron Capital has supported seven exits with a combined value of more than $500 million, including acquisitions by major global technology players.
Other
Meron Capital’s founders benefit from a hands-on partnership that combines investing expertise with deep operator DNA. The addition of Gil Shai significantly enhances the firm’s technical scale-up and enterprise GTM capabilities.
The firm’s history of producing unicorns and impactful exits has positioned it as a high-signal early investor in the Israeli ecosystem.
Meron’s relationships with global corporates, cloud providers, and late-stage investors make it particularly valuable for early teams building technical infrastructure, security products, or enterprise platforms targeting U.S. expansion.
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