Nielsen Innovate is an early stage technology incubator licensed by the Chief Scientist of Israel. It operates as an incubator and investment fund focused on market research, consumer behavior, data analytics, marketing and advertising solutions, campaign effectiveness measurement, big data, mobile and new media. It was launched in 2013 by global market research and consumer behavior leader The Nielsen Company, and one of Israel’s top early stage venture capital fund Partam Hi-Tech.
Based in the ancient city of Caesarea (Israel), it provides startups with funding and a variety of services, including financing, operational support, office space, strategic guidance, hands-on management, mentorship program, business development and network of worldwide partners. The team supporting and guiding the portfolio companies has a strong track record and years of experience in building successful companies globally. It also offers unique benefits and introductions to potential follow up financing.
Nielsen Innovate is looking for entrepreneurs who possess disruptive and opportunistic digital technology know-how – and seek to convert those from ideas to projects to global businesses. If you have the idea for the next big thing in mobile, internet or new media; an innovative technological approach; and a well thought-through vision - please apply @ http://nif.vc/apply
Based in the ancient city of Caesarea (Israel), it provides startups with funding and a variety of services, including financing, operational support, office space, strategic guidance, hands-on management, mentorship program, business development and network of worldwide partners. The team supporting and guiding the portfolio companies has a strong track record and years of experience in building successful companies globally. It also offers unique benefits and introductions to potential follow up financing.
Nielsen Innovate is looking for entrepreneurs who possess disruptive and opportunistic digital technology know-how – and seek to convert those from ideas to projects to global businesses. If you have the idea for the next big thing in mobile, internet or new media; an innovative technological approach; and a well thought-through vision - please apply @ http://nif.vc/apply
Employees: 1-10
Phone:+972 72-270-0790
Investment Type: Venture Capital; Accelerator
Investment Stage: Pre-Seed; Seed; Series A
Portfolio 41
| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| 19.07.2026 | Greenjets | greenjets.com | $40M | United Kin... |
| 10.07.2026 | Kraken Tec... | krakentechnology.com | $175M | United Kin... |
| 25.06.2026 | Stark | stark-defence.com | $629.02M | Germany |
| 28.05.2026 | RevEng | reveng.ai | $19.15M | United Kin... |
| 07.05.2026 | Kelluu Air... | kelluu.com | $18.14M | Finland |
| 12.10.2018 | ciVALUE | civalue.com | $8.4M | Israel, No... |
| - | Change Lab... | changelabs.ai | - | United Sta... |
| - | PACKAGE.AI | package.ai | $14M | Israel, Te... |
| - | Stamp.ee | stamp.ee | - | - |
| - | Personalic... | personalics.com | - | Israel, Te... |
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Mentions in press and media 18
| Date | Title | Description |
| 19.07.2026 | Greenjets Raises $40 Million Series A To Scale Aerospace Propulsion And Drone Technologies | Greenjets has raised $40 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development and production of propulsion systems, aircraft platforms and launch technologies for defense and civil aerospace applications. Blossom Capital led the round,... |
| 14.07.2026 | Kraken Technology Secures $175M, Powers Autonomous Maritime Defense | Kraken Technology secured $175 million in Series B funding, achieving a $1 billion valuation. This capital injection accelerates the development and global deployment of advanced autonomous maritime defense systems. The UK-based firm will e... |
| 10.07.2026 | Kraken Technology Raises $175M in Series B Funding at $1 Billion Valuation | Kraken Technology, a Fareham, UK-based maritime defense startup, raised $175M in Series B funding, at $1 Billion valuation. The round was led by DTCP with participation from British Business Bank, NATO Innovation Fund, Rheinmetall, Inocea G... |
| 09.07.2026 | Kraken Technology Group Raises $175 Million Series B At $1 Billion Valuation | British maritime defense technology company Kraken Technology Group announced it has raised $175 million in Series B funding at a $1 billion valuation to accelerate development of its uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), expand payload capabili... |
| 09.07.2026 | Maritime defence startup Kraken Technology hits unicorn status | British-founded maritime defence startup Kraken Technology today said it had achieved unicorn status. The startup, founded in 2020 by former speedboat racer Mal Crease, said it had raised $175m in a Series B funding round at a $1bn valuatio... |
| 08.07.2026 | Expeditions Closes €197 Million Fund II To Back European Security Technologies | Expeditions announced the final close of its second fund at €197 million. The fund will invest in technologies and founders shaping the future of European defense, security, and sovereignty. Fund II closed at more than double its initial ta... |
| 30.06.2026 | European Tech Secures Billions: Defense Giant Stark Valued at €3.5 Billion | European tech firms secured major capital. Berlin's Stark, a defense tech pioneer, landed €500M. Its valuation soared to €3.5B. This reflects surging demand for defense solutions. Auto-subscription service FINN also became a unicorn with €1... |
| 29.06.2026 | STARK Raises €500 Million To Expand European Defense Capabilities | STARK announced that it has secured €500 million to expand European defense capabilities. The funding includes continued support from Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, and the NATO Innovation Fund, which have doubled down on their commitment ... |
| 24.06.2026 | Stark erhält 500 Millionen – Finn sammelt 140 Millionen ein | Im #DealMonitor für den 24. Juni werfen wir einen Blick auf die wichtigsten, spannendsten und interessantesten Investments und Exits des Tages in der DACH-Region. Alle Deals der Vortage gibt es im großen und übersichtlichen #DealMonitor-Arc... |
| 01.06.2026 | RevEng.AI Secures $15M to Fortify Software Supply Chains Against AI-Driven Threats | RevEng.AI secures $15 million in Series A funding. The company targets critical software supply chain vulnerabilities. Its AI-driven platform analyzes compiled software binaries. This detects hidden threats, malicious code, and unexpected c... |
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