Viola Ventures (formerly Carmel Ventures) is a venture capital firm that invests in Israeli-related early-stage companies with significant ideas that can lead to transformational companies. Founded in 2000 by Avi Zeevi and Shlomo Dovrat, Viola Ventures manages over $1.2B across six funds and is the only Israel-based VC fund with seven investing partners solely dedicated to early-stage tech investments. This allows for unique depth and diversification that spans across a wide range of backgrounds and verticals. With over a 20-year legacy in Israel’s vibrant technology ecosystem, Viola Ventures is known for repeatedly backing global tech companies and unicorns, such as ironSource, Payoneer, Lightricks, Redis Labs, and Outbrain. The fund holds a substantial share of Israel’s significant exits, including Actimize, RedBend, ECI, Samanage, Perfecto, Tapingo, and more. Viola Ventures invests in exceptional teams with a strong focus on AI technologies looking to transform traditional markets, the semiconductors and deep tech industries, and consumer-facing products.