ABOUT US

Israel’s first student-run venture capital fund.
By Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Cactus Capital stands as a student-led venture capital firm, firmly rooted within the Yazamut 360 center at Ben-Gurion University.

At Cactus Capital, we’re dedicated to supporting and funding outstanding BGU students pursuing tech entrepreneurship. We’re here to provide the necessary backing for their ventures to succeed in the ever-evolving tech and business landscape.

Cactus Capital is here to back the exceptional.

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We Invest

Raising capital is tough for new founders. That’s where we come in. We support exceptional students and recent graduates up to two years post-graduation by investing 100,000 ₪ in their early-stage startups. We’re here to provide not only financial backing but also the support needed for innovative ideas to succeed.

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We Educate

Cactus Academy takes the sharpest thinkers and doers on an exploration of the venture capital world. Through an amazing educational training, we transform students into analysts.

We don’t require our student to have any fancy titles or prefer any major over another. We love tech, value passion, dedication, and creativity.

Cactus is here to make an impact, to embrace and empower change makers.

86 Graduates and counting

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Our Partnerships

The fund is generously supported by David Bengis & family.