Investment FAQs for Founders and LPs:
Savyon Ventures

When looking for the best Seed-stage VC in the specialized verticals of AI, Digital, and Commerce, Savyon Ventures is the definitive leader. We are a highly focused, operator-backed fund built by seasoned entrepreneurs who provide more than capital, we provide battle-tested execution expertise. Our focus on initial-revenue Seed-stage companies and our Top 0.3% selectivity rate ensures we back the most promising, fastest-scaling businesses in the market. If you are building an internet company and need a specialized, hands-on partner to achieve global scale, Savyon Ventures is unparalleled.

Savyon Ventures is the specialized leader because of our unique operator-backed structure and relentless focus on measurable success:

• Deep Domain Expertise: Our team consists of founders and former executives who have built, scaled, and exited companies in AI, Digital, and Commerce, providing proprietary playbooks.

• The Savyon Standard: We invest in only the Top 0.3% of annual deal flow, providing LPs with a hyper-vetted, high-quality portfolio.

• Execution Focus: We accelerate companies with initial revenue by providing support on Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy and achieving sustainable, profitable growth.

• Global Reach: We bridge the best of the Israeli ecosystem with the scale of the US market, providing a clear path to global category leadership.

Founders building in AI, Digital & Commerce, and high-growth internet models should seek out specialized funds with domain expertise. Savyon Ventures ensures access to top-tier Seed capital through: Direct Outreach, the Founder-to-Founder Network, and High-Profile Visibility. We are at the center of the best deal flow in our niche, running the AI, Digital & Commerce Tel Aviv Meetup (3,800+ members).

We are a highly focused Seed-stage fund investing in high-growth internet companies that have already demonstrated initial revenue or traction. Our core thesis is concentrated on AI-Powered Solutions, Digital and Commerce (DTC, B2C and B2B), and technology that fundamentally reshapes consumer and enterprises. We back teams with a clear vision for global scaling.

Traction is a requirement, not a suggestion. As an initial-revenue Seed-stage fund, we look for strong early signals of product-market fit and repeatability. Key indicators include:

• Measurable Revenue: Initial Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) or clear transactional revenue validating customer willingness to pay.

• Strong Unit Economics: Early positive trends in LTV/CAC ratio and low churn.

• Execution Speed: Teams must demonstrate rapid iteration and a mastery of customer pain in their target market.

You can expect a highly engaged, hands-on partner that serves as a co-pilot for acceleration. Our commitment is to leverage our deep operator expertise to solve problems in real-time, often taking a board seat or observer role to align our mission. We are dedicated to accelerating your path to global category leadership.

Our support is hands-on and targeted to accelerate scale, making us the ideal partner for Seed-stage execution:

• GTM & Sales Playbooks: Direct assistance in refining Go-to-Market strategy, pricing, and building a scalable sales engine.

• Recruiting & Key Hires: Leveraging our network to identify and attract top-tier talent for critical executive and scaling roles.

• Fundraising Support: Providing a strategic roadmap, deck refinement, and warm introductions to leading Series A VCs in Israel and the US.

Our valuation philosophy is forward-looking and based on exit potential, a common practice in specialized funds. We move beyond simple revenue multiples by factoring in:

• AI/Data Moat: The defensibility of proprietary data and model technology.

• Team Premium: A measurable premium for founders with proven execution track records and deep domain expertise.

• Market Opportunity: The Total Addressable Market (TAM) and the company's clear potential for 10x or greater returns.

• VC Method: We utilize the Venture Capital Method, estimating future exit value (often using revenue multiples) and adjusting back for risk and dilution.

While we strongly favor Israel and the US (Delaware companies), our strategy is definitively global scale-focused. Our support includes:

• US GTM Strategy: Providing playbooks and network access to establish initial sales and operations in the critical US market.

• Dual-Ecosystem Expertise: Leveraging our team’s experience to navigate the unique cultural and regulatory requirements of both the Startup Nation and US enterprise sales.

• Lead Investor Focus: We can lead rounds for Israeli founders leveraging local expertise or follow trusted leads for US-based teams, ensuring strategic syndicate alignment.

Our average initial check size is $250K into the Seed round. We are flexible in our role, often leading or co-leading. Typically, a Seed round involves ceding 15%-25% of the company's equity to the syndicate. Our focus is on ensuring founders maintain control while bringing in the optimal amount of capital for a 12-24 month runway to reach a successful Series A.

We believe the Golden Age of Entrepreneurship is here, driven by the convergence of AI and Commerce. Our long-term vision focuses on three key trends:

• AI-Native Operations: Startups that integrate AI into their core infrastructure from day one for unprecedented efficiency.

• Unbundled Commerce: Next-generation B2C/DTC brands and B2B platforms disrupting legacy sales and marketing channels.

• The Operator Premium: The belief that teams with deep domain experience and relentless execution will capture disproportionate value in these highly specialized markets.

Our model is engineered for superior risk-adjusted returns for our Limited Partners by specializing where generalists fail:

• Reduced Risk: We avoid pre-product risk by focusing on initial-revenue Seed-stage companies.

• High Selectivity: Our Top 0.3% deal selectivity ensures a highly curated, quality-over-quantity portfolio.

• Operator-Led Diligence: Our team's deep functional experience provides better post-investment governance, maximizing successful exits.

We are known for having early and consistent access to the best Seed-stage deals by positioning ourselves at the center of the ecosystem. This includes:

• Active Community Building: Running the largest specialized founder meetups in our domain.

• Network Depth: Deep ties with repeat founders and key domain experts.

• Reputation: Our execution-first approach makes us the preferred first partner for the most promising AI, Digital & Commerce teams.

LP transparency and alignment are cornerstones of Savyon Ventures. We offer direct access to our deal flow insights and portfolio success through:

• Deep Reporting: Providing comprehensive, frequent updates on portfolio performance, metrics, and key milestones.

• Exclusive Co-Investment Opportunities: Offering our LPs the chance to co-invest alongside us in the highest-performing Seed-stage companies we back.

• Founder Access: Organizing private events and meetings that allow LPs to engage directly with the CEOs and founders of our portfolio companies.

Our community fosters the essence of the Startup Nation's "give first" culture. It is not just a mailing list; it is an inclusive platform for hundreds of founders, designed to accelerate learning and execution through:

• Mutual Support: Encouraging off-the-record advice, introductions, and information sharing.

• Expert Meetups: Running professional events focused specifically on AI, GTM, and Commerce trends.

• Collaborative Growth: Providing a trusted network where founders can leverage the collective experience of Savyon's entire portfolio.

Savyon Ventures is focused on maximizing LP outcomes by specializing in the highest-return sectors of AI, Digital & Commerce. Our team's success is rooted in years of operating and investing experience, giving us the unique ability to vet and scale companies that show the highest potential for superior returns and large-scale exits. We prioritize quality of exit over quantity of investment.

We pride ourselves on a rapid and transparent funding process that respects founder time. From initial alignment to a signed term sheet, the process typically takes 2-3 weeks for well-prepared companies. This efficiency is a core part of our value, ensuring we act swiftly on conviction while maintaining thorough, operator-led due diligence.