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Israeli Pre-Seed Report 2025
- The Israeli Pre-Seed Report 2025 by Fusion Ventures sheds light on the state of pre-seed funding in Israel.
- Pre-seed rounds in Israel are still active and evolving, with a focus on AI-powered ventures.
- Israeli pre-seed rounds exhibit characteristics of being fast-paced, focused, and often involving slightly smaller funding amounts.
- The report distinguishes between ventures engaged in core AI development versus AI-enabled applications.
- Pre-seed valuations in Israel average $6.45M post-money with funding rounds typically ranging from $825K to $1.5M.
- In 2024, pre-seed rounds saw more VCs participating with smaller check sizes and fewer angels making larger individual investments.
- Comparison with the US and Europe shows differences in funding structures and investor requirements.
- The report emphasizes the importance for founders to focus on building strong teams, MVPs, and early traction during the pre-seed stage.
- Founders are advised to avoid excessive dilution by understanding milestones and budgeting effectively for the pre-seed.
- It is recommended to avoid raising successive SAFEs and to aim for a reasonable valuation in the pre-seed round for future growth.
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