About 83NORTH
83NORTH is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. It is primarily based out of London, United Kingdom. As of Jul 2026, 83NORTH is an active investor, having invested in 100 companies, with 1 new investment in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series B round in Israel based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and FinTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series C round of Regatta Overall, 83NORTH portfolio has seen 6 unicorns, 4 IPOs and 41 acquisitions including key companies like Payoneer, Fortinet and BlueVine. A lot of funds co-invest with 83NORTH, with names like Viola Group sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. 83NORTH has team of 11 people including 7 partners.Key Metrics
83NORTH's List of Top Investments
83NORTH has a portfolio of 100 companies, including 6 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Holidu and Celonis.Their portfolio spans across Israel, United States, United Kingdom and 11 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, FinTech and 23 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B and 5 more. Here is the list of top investments by 83NORTH:1. Payoneer
Provider of cross-border payment solutions for freelancers, businesses, and marketplaces. The company facilitates payments, manages multiple currencies, and offers working capital advances. It provides tools for global workforce management, including compliant hiring and payment solutions. The company offers services such as contractor management and employer of record options.
Key facts about Payoneer
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $269M
- Employee Count: 3,287 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, Vintage Investment Partners and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Dec 05, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Fortinet
Provider of cybersecurity solutions, services, and threat intelligence for enterprises. It offers a platform delivering network and cloud security, unified SASE, and security operations. The company provides services such as incident response, managed detection, and security awareness training. It also delivers operational technology security, including secure networking and ruggedized products.
Key facts about Fortinet
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Sunnyvale (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $39M
- Employee Count: 16,590 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Meritech, Redpoint Ventures and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Mar 02, 2004, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. BlueVine
Provider of business checking accounts, business loans, and business credit cards. The company offers business checking with interest, accounts payable automation, and international payments. Business loans include lines of credit, term loans, and SBA loan access through lending partners. The business credit card provides cash back on purchases.
Key facts about BlueVine
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Redwood City (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $288M
- Employee Count: 624 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Kreos Capital, Vintage Investment Partners and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Sep 09, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Via
Developer of software platforms for managing public transit network operations. The company's systems facilitate on-demand transit, paratransit services, and student transportation programs. The technology provides tools for network planning, scheduling, and passenger information management. Additional features include eligibility management for specialized transit services and data analysis for transit network adjustments.
Key facts about Via
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.25B
- Employee Count: 2,103 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Janus Henderson Investors, La Maison Partners and 37 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Feb 13, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Wolt
Operator of a platform facilitating delivery of food and other items. The platform connects customers with merchants and couriers for order fulfillment. It provides options for restaurants and stores to reach more customers. The platform also offers courier opportunities with flexible hours and earnings.
Key facts about Wolt
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Helsinki (Finland)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $860M
- Employee Count: 12,422 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Vintage Investment Partners, Goldman Sachs Investment Partners and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jan 25, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
83NORTH's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
83NORTH has invested in 100 companies over the last 19 years, with an average of 5 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 4 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Regatta and most recent follow-on round was in Orbem.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
2024 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
2023 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
2022 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
2021 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
2020 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
2019 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
2018 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
2017 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
83NORTH's Investments by Stage
83NORTH has made 32 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $19.5M, 19 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $22.9M and 11 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $7.18M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 32 |
Series B | 19 |
Seed | 11 |
Series C | 8 |
Series E | 2 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
83NORTH's Investments by Sector
83NORTH has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure, FinTech, Vertical SaaS and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 100 Tech companies, 80 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 77 Software companies and at least 52 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 53 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 17 |
FinTech | 15 |
Vertical SaaS | 15 |
Consumer | 13 |
Others | 82 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
83NORTH's Investments by Geography
83NORTH has made most investments in Israel (23), followed by United States where it has made 22 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Israel | 23 |
United States | 22 |
United Kingdom | 13 |
Germany | 6 |
France | 5 |
Others | 8 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
83NORTH's recent investments
83NORTH has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Regatta and Orbem.Here are the most recent investments by 83NORTH:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 16, 2026 | Israel | Series C | 4181 | ||
Jan 20, 2026 | Germany | Series B | 8043 | ||
Jun 18, 2025 | France | Series B | 9978 | [+1] | |
Jun 04, 2025 | Israel | Series B | 5481 | [+4] | |
Feb 05, 2025 | France | Series B | 8659 | [+1] |
Unicorns in 83NORTH's Portfolio
83NORTH has 6 unicorns in its portfolio - Lendbuzz, Paddle, Exotec and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Lendbuzz. It became a unicorn in 2023, 4 years after 83NORTH first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in 83NORTH's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 | Online car loan platform | 2015 | Boston | Series C | ixaluje | ||
57 | Provider of merchant of record services for digital product businesses | 2012 | London | Series D | bucqqim | ||
64 | Provider of warehouse automation systems featuring robots, software, and modular design | 2015 | Croix | Series D | y{wnjpz | ||
61 | Provider of brand acquisition and management services for amazon-based retailers | 2020 | Meerbusch | Series B | aku{dav | ||
66 | Cloud-based e-commerce suite solutions for marketplace businesses | 2012 | Paris | Series E | vuesdom |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in 83NORTH's Portfolio
4 of 83NORTH's portfolio companies have become public. Via got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Sep 2025 at marketcap of $3.47B and MotorK got listed on the Euronext Exchange (Euronext) at marketcap of $302M.Here are 83NORTH's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 12, 2025 | Mar 13, 2014 | Series A | 9792 | |
Nov 05, 2021 | Mar 14, 2017 | Series A | 7144 | |
Jun 09, 2021 | Oct 27, 2015 | Series C | 4801 | |
Apr 03, 2014 | - | - | 2255 |
Acquired companies in 83NORTH's Portfolio
41 companies from 83NORTH's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was BlueVine in Sep 2026 by Valley Bank for $*****.Here are 83NORTH's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 28, 2026 | Oct 09, 2013 | Series A | 1966 | |
Aug 17, 2026 | - | - | 8526 | |
Aug 06, 2026 | Jul 19, 2011 | Series A | 2536 | |
Jun 15, 2026 | - | - | 4483 | |
Jan 29, 2026 | Aug 02, 2010 | Series C | 4749 |
Team profile of 83NORTH
83NORTH has a team of 11 members including 7 Partners and 1 Principal located in Israel, United Kingdom and 1 more location. 83NORTH's team sits on the board of 6 companies.Here is a list of top team members in 83NORTH:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | United Kingdom | |||
Partner | Israel | - | ||
Partner | Bern | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | United Kingdom | - | ||
Partner | Israel | - | - | |
Partner | Israel | - | ||
Principal | Israel | - |
Co-investors of 83NORTH
Over the past 19 years, 524 investors have co-invested in 83NORTH's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before 83NORTH: Greylock Partners, EQT and 127 others have invested in rounds before 83NORTH. There are 9 companies where Greylock Partners has invested before 83NORTH and 3 companies where EQT has invested before 83NORTH.
- Top Co-investors of 83NORTH: 155 investors entered a company along with 83NORTH. These include investors like Viola Group (5 companies).
- Invested after 83NORTH: A total of 240 investors have invested in 83NORTH's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Vintage Investment Partners (6 companies), Goldman Sachs (6 companies) and SVB (4 companies).
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