With more technology companies listed on the Nasdaq than any nation besides the US, Israel has long been a hub of innovative technology startups that grow into successful global brands. In January 2006, Canaan established a local office in Tel Aviv to catalyze the development of early-stage digital media, communications and mobility, software, cleantech and medical device companies in the region. Led by venture partner Izhar Shay, formerly founder, president and CEO of Business Layers, Canaan is working hand-in-hand with Israeli entrepreneurs to build the country’s next generation of world-class technology companies. In Israel, we seek investments in:
- Consumer Internet & Digital Media
- Communications Infrastructure
- Enterprise
- Clean Tech
- Medical Device Technologies
Canaan Israel Investments
Efficient Finance
Efficient Finance offers financial solutions that leverage its innovations in corporate finance, banking and information technology to increase the efficiency of commercial relationships. The company’s solutions are delivered through a global financial platform that securely links buyers, suppliers and financial institutions, and processes large transaction volumes quickly and economically.
www.efficientfinance.com
EnStorage
EnStorage is focused on bringing to market financially viable energy storage systems - as an enabling technology to multiple energy applications. The company develops low-cost Regenerative Fuel-Cell (RFC) energy-storage-system (ESS) for power grid load leveling, Solar and Wind power generation plants. The company’s ESS is based on the company’s proprietary technology, which is smaller, more efficient and lower-cost than state-of-the-art energy storage systems in the market.
LiveU
LiveU allows anyone to instantly broadcast live video over wireless channels. Citizen journalists and others can go live with breaking news with superb bandwidth and reliability while remaining completely mobile during the event and the ability to set up in seconds. No other solution today can provide the same benefits.
www.liveu.tv/
N-Trig
N-trig is the creator of the only pen and touch/multitouch solution for today’s computing world. N-trig provides a true hands-on computing experience, providing leading OEM brands with new product platforms that help innovate, differentiate, and deliver new user experiences. N-trig enables OEMs and ODMs to provide innovative new technology for the next generation of mobility by making notebook PCs more mobile, productive, user-friendly, natural, and intuitive to use. DuoSense is easily integratable and supports any type of LCD, giving OEMs and ODMs more flexibility.
www.n-trig.com/
Peer39
Peer39 is an innovative online marketplace that actively matches offers in various verticals. The company’s proprietary technology and commerce tools increase conversion rates dramatically, thus enabling companies and individuals to focus on what they do best, and do more business. Founded by seasoned internet entrepreneurs and natural language and machine learning experts, Peer39’s leadership team has years of collective experience in online commerce and leading edge technology.
www.peer39.com
Prime Sense
Prime Sense technology gives digital devices a three dimensional view of the world. Giving devices the ability to see and understand the world like humans do revolutionizes the way we interact with devices and the place devices take in our lives. The company’s technological breakthroughs make it the first company to offer affordable 3D machine vision technologies for the consumer market. 3D camears can be used within numerous applications and various market segments, which translates into a very significant business potential as the company establishes itself as a leading vendor in this space.
www.primesense.comMeet Specializing Partners
Brent Ahrens
Daniel Ciporin
Izhar Shay
Eric Young
Events
ILSI-BioMed Israel 2008
Tel-Aviv, Israel
May 27-29, 2008
Partner:
Izhar Shay
Speaker:
Brent Ahrens
Speaker:
Seth Rudnick
News
Downloads
Canaan Brochure [pdf, 1.2MB]
Healthcare Factsheet [pdf, 1.16MB]
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