Yachad Capital Partners is a Houston-based venture capital firm with deep ties to Israel, created to accelerate the growth of early-stage Israeli technology companies scaling into the U.S. market. The firm brings together a unique combination of exited founders, seasoned operators, technologists, and civic leaders, offering not only capital but also hands-on guidance and strategic resources.
The firm invests broadly across transformative Israeli startups, with exposure to multiple industries including industrials, construction technology, healthcare technology, consumer, education, energy, defense, and cybersecurity.
Its core thesis centers on supporting resilient Israeli founders building globally competitive companies, with a special emphasis on expansion into the United States.
In September 2025, Yachad Capital Partners announced the initial close of its inaugural fund. While the fund size has not been disclosed, it is backed by an accomplished investor base spanning healthcare, industrials, consumer, and defense.
The timing reflects Yachad’s commitment to play an active role in Israel’s next economic cycle amid a decline in foreign investment in the country.
Leadership
The firm was founded by Ben Lipson, an exited founder and early leader at DoorDash. He is joined by Dan Lazar, an Israeli engineer and technologist, and Stuart Dow, founding head of one of Israel’s largest Jewish day schools. Jay Zeidman, investor and civic leader, serves as Venture Partner, while Tomer Nitzan, head of BDO’s US-Israel Desk, acts as Israel-based advisor. Together, the team blends entrepreneurial experience, sector expertise, and extensive U.S.–Israel networks.
Investment Strategy
Yachad combines early-stage venture capital with a differentiated “partnership-first” model. The firm leverages its investor base and advisory network to provide portfolio companies with operational support, regulatory insights, and market entry guidance, particularly into Texas and the broader U.S. market. Yachad positions itself as a catalyst for Israeli startups seeking to commercialize innovation globally.
Notable Investments
The firm’s first disclosed investment is LightYX, a construction technology company that uses intelligent laser projection to replace manual layout processes, improving efficiency by up to 80%. LightYX recently raised an $11 million Series A led by NOVA by Saint Gobain and has already deployed its technology in hundreds of projects covering more than 25 million square feet.
Notable Exits
As Yachad Capital Partners is a newly launched fund, no exits have yet been reported.
Other
Yachad emphasizes a collaborative approach with investors actively contributing their expertise across diverse sectors. The fund highlights its mission as both an economic and cultural bridge, channeling capital and knowledge to accelerate Israeli innovation in the U.S.
