New Deep-Tech Venture Fund Raises $200 Million
Startups in AI, robotics, and energy sectors now have access to a new transatlantic pool of investment capital.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Startups
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In January 2026, founders Michael Broukhim and Lior Prosor launched Deep33 Ventures, a U.S.-Israel investment firm focused on deep-tech sectors. By June 2026, the firm successfully closed its inaugural fund with $200 million in capital.
Why it matters
The firm’s successful fundraising, which exceeded its initial $150 million target, signals ongoing investor interest in cross-border capital deployment within the artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics sectors. This development highlights a continued focus on connecting U.S. institutional capital with deep-tech innovation emerging from the Israeli market.
Deep33 Ventures secured $200 million for its first fund, surpassing its original $150 million target. The firm directs this capital toward artificial intelligence, energy, quantum computing, autonomy, and robotics.
The players
Michael Broukhim
Co-founder of Deep33 Ventures and former co-founder of the subscription commerce platform FabFitFun.
Lior Prosor
Co-founder of Deep33 Ventures, focused on deep-tech investments spanning the U.S. and Israel.
The details
Deep33 Ventures operates as a transatlantic investment bridge, targeting high-growth technical domains that require significant R&D and specialized expertise. The fund's strategy leverages the co-founders' backgrounds to identify scalable deep-tech opportunities in Israel while utilizing a U.S. operational base. The firm's name reflects the founders' interest in mystical traditions, distinguishing its branding in the competitive venture capital landscape.
Timeline
January 2026: Michael Broukhim and Lior Prosor launched Deep33 Ventures.
June 2026: The firm closed its first fund at $200 million.
Market Landscape
Deep33 Ventures follows the established pattern of private capital firms fostering innovation between the U.S. and Israel. Its launch aligns with the long-standing trend of investment firms mirroring bilateral economic frameworks to scale deep-tech startups.
Operators in the AI, energy, and robotics sectors should monitor the firm as it begins deploying its $200 million in capital to identify potential co-investment or acquisition opportunities. Entrepreneurs should note that the fund is specifically targeting deep-tech ventures with a presence in Israel.
The takeaway
The firm’s ability to exceed its fundraising goal suggests that investors remain highly receptive to specialized, cross-border deep-tech funds. Startup founders should track the firm's initial portfolio disclosures to understand the specific technical maturity and commercial milestones the team prioritizes for investment.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Jewish Journal.
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