Saban Ventures

Saban Ventures, established in 2008 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, is the venture capital arm of Saban Capital Group. The firm focuses on identifying and investing in early to mid-stage startups across various industries, particularly in the fields of technology, media, and communications. Notable investments by Saban Ventures include companies like Snappy, a leading enterprise gifting platform, floLIVE, which offers global connectivity solutions for IoT devices, and SimilarWeb, a platform for digital market intelligence. The firm has also invested in Nexite, a company that digitizes retail operations, and Podimo, a subscription-based podcast and audiobook service. Saban Ventures has had several successful exits, including ironSource, which was acquired by Unity, and Origami Logic, which was acquired by Intuit. The firm's investment strategy focuses on providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and leveraging its extensive network to support the growth of its portfolio companies. The team is led by Barak Pridor, who has extensive experience in both entrepreneurial and senior leadership roles, enhancing the firm's ability to provide valuable insights and support to the companies it invests in. Saban Ventures is committed to fostering innovation and helping visionary entrepreneurs succeed in their respective fields.