# TAU Ventures

> TAU Ventures is a VC fund backing Software and Artificial Intelligence. See 44 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
- Total investments: 44
- Last investment: Feb 2026
- Lead investor: 9%
- Fund size: $50M
- Last fund: Nov 2021
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tau-ventures/
- Website: http://www.tauventures.co.il
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tauventures/

TAU Ventures is an early-stage focused venture capital fund affiliated with Tel Aviv University, investing in the next generation of impactful home-grown technology companies. At the heart of the start-up nation, TAU Ventures invests the first capital into startups and is dedicated to helping them transform their ideas into global businesses.TAU Ventures cultivates an innovation ecosystem by combining the resources and global network of Tel Aviv University, strong industry connections, and a supportive home-base for founders. Together with its world-leading team of experienced mentors, TAU Ventures empowers startups in their critical, early steps. At its 1000 sq meter co-working office space located in Tel Aviv, the team works shoulder to shoulder with their portfolio companies, nurturing their growth by drawing on the strength of its innovation ecosystem on a daily basis.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $1M–$5.3M |
| Pre-Seed | $370k–$3M |
| Series A | $6M–$28M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 15 | 34% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 11 | 25% |
| Enterprise Software | 6 | 14% |
| Machine Learning | 5 | 11% |
| SaaS | 4 | 9% |

76 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 13 | 30% |
| Pre-Seed | 12 | 27% |
| Series A | 7 | 16% |
| Funding Round | 3 | 7% |
| Grant | 1 | 2% |

8 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Israel | 19 | 43% |
| United States | 6 | 14% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nimrod Cohen | Founder and Managing Partner | 34 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/nimrod-cohen-2 |
| Behzad Kianmahd | Co-Founder | 3 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/behzad-kianmahd |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zenyard | Zenyard develops an AI agent platform focused on software reverse engineering. The platform automates repetitive manual tasks in analyzing binaries and decompiled code so security and research teams can focus on understanding behavior and intent. Zenyard supports reverse engineers by providing full-file context and workflow assistance. It targetsuse cases such as malware analysis, vulnerability research, and code auditing. The company serves technical teams that need to accelerate and standardize complex reverse engineering processes. |  | Pre-Seed | Feb 18, 2026 |  |
| XTEND | XTEND develops AI-assisted tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and the XOS operating system for remote operations. Its platforms are designed for military, security, and industrial applications, enabling intuitive control and rapid deployment. XTEND's technology supports multi-platform control, exchangeable payloads, and integration withthird-party software for diverse mission needs. | $30M | Series B | Jul 15, 2025 |  |
| Deeto | Deeto provides an AI‑driven customer activation platform that automates sourcing, sharing customer testimonials, and reference engagement. | $12.5M | Series A | Jul 01, 2025 |  |
| Momentick | Momentick is making a net-zero future a reality. Our advanced algorithms unlock the power of satellite imagery to measure, monitor and reduce GHG emissions. We deliver the technology industries and regulatory bodies need to autonomously detect & monitor emissions on a global scale.--- Precise Emissions Data --- Advanced algorithms applied tosatellite imagery to deliver the precise data crucial for accurately detecting and monitoring emissions on and offshore on a global scale. --- Advanced Multi-satellite imagery --- Emissions intelligence autonomously derived from a wide range of satellite sources for precise detection, high-frequency monitoring and customized reporting. --- Compliance and Verification --- Emissions performance tracked over time to verify regulatory compliance, inform decision-making and drive green energy projects. | $5M |  | Jan 14, 2025 |  |
| Kerna Labs | Developing better genetic medicines, built with AI. |  | Seed | Jan 13, 2025 |  |
| Cerby | Cerby is the identity automation platform purpose-built to secure disconnected applications—those that fall outside the reach of traditional identity security tools. By integrating with existing IAM, IGA, and PAM systems, Cerby brings centralized access controls, automates manual security tasks, and extends governance across your entire applicationecosystem. IT and security teams gain complete visibility and control, reducing risk and operational overhead. Founded in 2020, Cerby is backed by leading investors and trusted by global enterprises. | $17M | Series A | Aug 22, 2023 |  |
| Liquid360 | Liquid360 augments reality to unify and simplify the available security technology & equipment on any site. Liquid360 enables a portable, real-life view of any site, fully integrated with all available sensors from their actual location. Now the view is fully oriented, 3D, coherent - inside and out - and unified in a mobile, geo-visual displaywith spatial context and touch control. Now your site has the tool for decisive planning, proactive and accelerated response in an emergency and every day. | $50K | Grant | Apr 21, 2023 |  |
| TaTiO | TaTiO increases application and engagement rates using Virtual Job Simulations. TaTiO's AI-based simulations enable candidates to virtually experience the job and create an emotional connection, rather than just reading about it. Our simulations screen candidates based on their actual skills, and matches them with relevant job opportunities. | $5.3M | Seed | Oct 13, 2022 |  |
| InnerPlant | InnerPlant is an ag-tech company that features a data platform that increases field health and drives value throughout the supply chain. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Davis, California. | $16M | Series A | Sep 19, 2022 |  |
| Hoopo | Hoopo enables geolocation for low-power, wide-area networks, and solutions. It helps businesses easily manage and track their logistics operations cost-effectively by providing real-time data and analytics. | $10M | Series A | Aug 11, 2022 |  |

10 of 44 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [UpWest](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/upwest-labs) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [Evonik Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/evonik-venture-capital-gmbh) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
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- [Tal Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tal-ventures) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
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## FAQ

### What does TAU Ventures invest in?

TAU Ventures invests primarily in Software, Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Software startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 44 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Israel. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is TAU Ventures's check size?

TAU Ventures typically joins rounds of $1M–$5.3M at Seed, $370k–$3M at Pre-Seed and $6M–$28M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds TAU Ventures participates in.

### How do I contact TAU Ventures?

Public channels for TAU Ventures include LinkedIn, the website linked on this profile and Facebook. For a verified work email and phone number, create a free Shizune account — contact data is searched across 20+ sources and validated before delivery, so your outreach lands in the right inbox.

### Who are the partners at TAU Ventures?

The team at TAU Ventures includes Nimrod Cohen (Founder and Managing Partner) and Behzad Kianmahd (Co-Founder). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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