The Junction is the leading platform in Israel for early stage startups to accelerate and advance their ventures into better products and companies. Startups accepted to The Junction receive:
- Initial funding up to $100k
- Free workspace in Tel Aviv
- F2 Capital dedication
- Access to Fortune 500 companies
- Industry Expert Mentorship
Accepted companies become part of a new ecosystem with personal mentorship from F2 Capital, a selected group of high caliber mentors, our corporate partners and much more. We know that the growth and business development of each startup is unique, and with our years of hands-on experience, we know how to execute strategy and identify individual needs for you and your team.
We are looking for early stage companies that possess the following qualities:
1. A Complete Team working full time- More than 1 full time founder and the team must include a full time CTO.
2. Technological Edge – We give priority to companies with technological know-how who can differentiate themselves from existing technologies.
Selected Graduates
We’ve assembled an all-star advisory board to take your startup to the next level. The board is not only there for support; they are team members of the startup they are assigned to and are there to make sure each company is on the road to success.
PARTNERS
We've got over 6,000 community members and we keep on growing. Join us at one of our monthly meetups to network, learn about a specified subject or simply to say hi!
F2 is an early-stage venture capital fund backing Israeli frontier technology companies that are impacting the future of our lives. We are a specialized fund aligned with the emerging realities of startup financing to support exceptional founders before traditional VCs are ready to invest. Our team leverages the investment acumen and track record from 20 years of fund management experience at Genesis Partners.
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Chairman
Eddy Shalev
Active investor in Israel since 1992, and one of the founding fathers of the Israeli VC scene.
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Managing Partner
Jonathan Saacks
Passionate about partnering with entrepreneurs from seed stage who aim to change the world.
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Managing Partner
Barak Rabinowitz
Love partnering with entrepreneurs to scale local startups into global leaders, sharing the highs and lows to build great companies together.
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General Manager
Mor Barak
Committed to accelerating all of The Junction's startups, managing corporate relations and dedicated to keeping the program the best of breed in Israel.
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Ventures Manager
Matan Bordo
Matan is responsible for identifying corporations who are interested in engaging and partnering with Israeli startups and managing communications. Matan recently made Aliyah from San Francisco, where he was born and raised.
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Operations Manager
Michal Yaari
Michal is in charge of F2 Capital's operation management, supporting logistics and helping create more value for portfolio companies.
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