Swish Ventures is an Israel- and US-focused venture capital firm founded by Omri Casspi, the first Israeli-born NBA player. The firm backs early-stage technology companies and has grown to approximately $800 million in assets under management across three funds.
Swish Ventures invests in early-stage (seed and Series A) technology companies across cybersecurity, technology infrastructure, physical AI, defense, AI for industrial applications, and government technology, alongside its earlier core focus on cloud infrastructure and AI, primarily in Israel and the U.S.
In September 2026, Swish Ventures raised $250 million for its third fund, following a $60 million second seed fund (December 2024) and a $100 million opportunity/follow-on fund, bringing total firm assets under management to approximately $800 million. LPs include U.S. pension funds, leading American universities, family offices, and Sequoia Capital.
Leadership
Omri Casspi, the first Israeli-born NBA player, is Founder and Sole Managing Partner.
Investment Strategy
The new fund targets roughly 12 early-stage startups with an average check size around $20 million. Casspi has described the firm's approach as hands-on: "we're in the trenches, helping with fundraises, recruiting and opening doors." The firm's seed portfolio has generated more than $20 billion in enterprise value, with eight of its roughly 20 portfolio companies reaching unicorn status, and combined portfolio valuation now exceeds $60 billion.
Notable Investments
Other
Swish Ventures' combined portfolio has reached a valuation of more than $60 billion, with roughly 40% of portfolio companies reaching unicorn status.
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