Gold Ventures Investment

What Gold Ventures Investment does

Gold Ventures Investment (GVI) is a Vienna-headquartered, Israel-linked strategic consulting and investment advisory firm founded by Kobi (Jacob) Kalderon, operating through Gold Training Solution LTD and GVI GmbH. Its core proposition is a three-pillar service stack — Scouting, Evaluation, and Investment — connecting early-stage to Series A startups with a claimed network of 6,000+ international investors across 30 countries, while bundling non-dilutive Austrian/EU public grants (up to €3M per startup, ~70% grant success rate) with private capital. The firm underwrites deals with a 31-person expert bench spanning AI, VR/AR, FinTech, Agri-tech, Blockchain, Life Science, and Clean Energy, and operates the Gold Ventures Incubator and a capped GVI VIP International Club (100 startups for 2026).

The product surface includes the myNexus Venture Analyser (an assessment tool using 350+ data points to generate Business Maturity Quotient and Investment Readiness Quotient scores), Bridge Venture 360 (a startup-investor matching platform), Gold Marketing Group (a European AI-enabled marketing agency launched April 2025), and portfolio companies such as LeadX 360 (B2B lead generation), Kartis (AI business card exchange), and Funding Crew AI (VC application evaluation). GVI monetizes primarily through professional services — campaign fees (€1,000 for Pre-seed/Seed, €9,000 for 3-month VC outreach), assessment fees (€270 per evaluation including CEO meeting), pre-valuation fees (€2,000), and success fees on closed transactions — alongside a hybrid subscription component for the VIP Club. Distribution is direct-to-startup and partnership-driven, with 30+ strategic alliances globally and recurring virtual pitching events, webinars, and content marketing on LinkedIn as primary demand-generation channels.

Name

Gold Ventures Investment

Legal name

Gold Training Solution LTD & GVI GmbH

Website

https://goldventuresinvestment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Advisory & Strategic Consulting

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399), Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Venture Capital Fundraising Placement (FSAEALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM), Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG), Capital Raising Advisory (Equity & Equity-Linked) (FSAEAGAC), Early-Stage Venture Capital (Series A/B) (FSANAAAB)

Keywords

• Investment advisory services
• Startup scouting
• Venture due diligence
• Corporate incubation
• Government grant advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Strategic Consulting Fees: GVI provides scouting, evaluation, and due diligence services for investors and startups, charging consulting fees for pre-valuation and assessment services.
2. Campaign Fees: GVI runs dedicated investor outreach campaigns for startups (Pre-seed, Seed stage) at 1,000 EUR total (500 EUR per month) plus success fees from investment transactions.
3. VC Campaign Services: GVI charges 9,000 EUR total for a 3-month VC outreach campaign (3,000 EUR per month) plus success fees for connecting VCs with LPs.
4. Assessment Fees: The myNexus Venture Analyser assessment costs €270 per assessment, including a €20 subscription fee and an hour meeting with GVI CEO.
5. Grant Application Support: GVI helps startups apply for EU R&D grants up to 70% from public sector. Companies don't need to open subsidiaries in Europe. Grant support is based on consulting fees and success fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gold Ventures Investment is a specialized strategic consulting and investment advisory firm that scouts innovative startups (with an emphasis on the Israeli ecosystem), evaluates them through due diligence, and connects them with a global network of 6,000+ international investors. The firm offers pre-investment readiness assessments, dedicated investor outreach campaigns, EU/Austrian grant facilitation, and post-investment operational support including DACH market entry and subsidiary management.

Product overview

Gold Ventures Investment (GVI) is a specialized strategic consulting and investment firm operating as Gold Training Solution LTD & GVI GmbH, based in Austria (Vienna) and Israel. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services organized around three core pillars: Scouting (discovering and evaluating innovative startups), Evaluation (due diligence with a team of 31 experts across AI, VR/AR, FinTech, Agri-tech, Blockchain, Life Science & Clean Energy), and Investment (connecting companies with global investment opportunities). Key offerings include the Gold Ventures Incubator for startup development, the GVI VIP International Club (limited to 100 startups per year) for fundraising readiness and investor connections, the myNexus Venture Analyser for investment readiness assessment, Bridge Venture 360 for investor-startup matching, and Gold Marketing Group for global market penetration. The company also supports portfolio companies including LeadX 360 (B2B sales platform), Kartis (AI business card exchange), and Funding Crew AI (VC evaluation tool). GVI manages partnerships in over 30 countries and connects with more than 6,000 international investors, helping startups access Austrian government grants up to €3 million and facilitating European market entry through the DACH region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gold Ventures Incubator: Home for dozens of creative and revolutionary Israeli and global Startups in diversified fields including Fintech, Medical device, Healthcare, Security, Cyber, Agriculture, Entertainment.
• GVI Global Investment VIP Club
• Bridge Venture 360
• Venture Analyser

Products and services

• Gold Ventures Incubator Startup incubation program that supports Israeli and global startups across diversified fields (Fintech, Medical devices, Healthcare, Security, Cyber, Agriculture, Entertainment) with unique programs tailored to various development stages and the opportunity of investment. Targets founders seeking structured incubation with capital access.
• GVI VIP International Club International membership program for selected startups (100 startups per cohort) providing fundraising readiness assessment, monthly investor education sessions, pitching opportunities with real investor feedback, and exclusive access to GVI partners, mentors, and the global investor network.
• Bridge Venture 360 Investor-startup matching platform through which GVI acts as a venture partner for investors, VCs, family offices, and accelerators to bring together international investors for co-investment in promising startups. Targets investors seeking curated international deal flow and founders seeking coordinated investor introductions.
• GVI Strategy Services Comprehensive consulting offering covering EU R&D grant application assistance (up to 70% public sector funding), technology partner matching in the EU, investor risk minimization through government grant verification, subsidiary management, recruitment, business development, and commercial deal closure support for startups expanding into European markets.
• GVI Readiness Level Analysis Two-level investment readiness evaluation system in which GVI's professional team evaluates all company perspectives, followed by evaluation by partners in 30 countries to determine which EU program suits the startup; includes a fixed-price pre-valuation service. Targets startups preparing to apply for EU public funding programs.
• myNexus Venture Analyser Assessment Digital assessment platform (offered via partnership with myNexus) that evaluates startup business maturity and investment readiness using 350+ data points, producing personalized reports with Business Maturity Quotient (BMQ) and Investment Readiness Quotient (IRQ) scores. Priced at €270 per assessment including a €20 subscription fee and a one-hour meeting with the GVI CEO to review the report.
• Gold Marketing Group (G.M.G) Global marketing agency opened in Europe to assist international startups, SMBs, and enterprises in expanding globally using AI tools for promotion and outreach to clients and investors, including support for grant applications and investor engagement. Targets internationally focused portfolio companies and SMB clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70%+ success rate in securing EU public grants for startups
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered regional, major, core and portfolio.

• Emily BronregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2025International Partner with 10+ years in cross-border business consulting, relocation strategy, and project management. Bridges Latin America and Europe, focusing on Austrian market penetration.
• Sherbil AboaoksaregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Business Development Executive for GVI with multilingual capabilities (Arabic, Hebrew, English, German). Brings expertise in enterprise sales and international market development.
• Arcadion Capital PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025GVI joined as international partner for Arcadion Capital Partners, enhancing ability to connect international startups with right investors and accelerate global ambitions.
• SSHOLDING SenegalregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025Strategic collaboration with SSHOLDING Senegal, led by Oumar Sall, to build a bridge between African innovation ecosystem and European/global markets.
• Startup Nation IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2025Strategic partnership agreement with Startup Nation India, a Not-for-Profit Founder community. Connected to World's Largest Startup Competition (Startup Nation Olympiad 2025) with 30,000+ startups.
• Nati CohenregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2025Strategic Partner in Israel with 26+ years as behavioral patterns expert, entrepreneur, business strategist, and international connector. Strengthens communication, leadership, and business growth.
• Omri LevinregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2025Strategic Partner in Israel with 10+ years in international business development, market expansion, and strategic partnerships across Europe, U.S., Philippines and Israel.
• Central African Economic Forum (CABC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2025Strategic agreement with CABC (Central Africa Business Council) to create an Innovation Bridge between Europe and Africa. Promotes competitiveness of SMEs, startups, and companies in the region.
• Gold Marketing Group (G.M.G)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 April 2025Global marketing agency opened in Europe to assist international startups, SMBs, and enterprises in expanding globally. Uses AI tools for promotion and outreach to clients and investors.
• BiolutioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2025Strategic partnership with Biolution, a leading Vienna-based consultancy specializing in grant support and strategic advisory for life sciences and biotech companies. The collaboration provides companies expanding into the DACH region with funding expertise and market access strategies.
• Startup SciencemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2025Strategic partnership with Startup Science, a leading platform connecting startups, mentors, and investors. Provides GVI members with access to international startups, mentors, investors, and EU public funding opportunities.
• myNexuscoreTechnology or Integration · 23 March 2025Partnership with myNexus to offer the Venture Analyser tool providing entrepreneurs with insights into business maturity and investment readiness using 350+ data points.
• GLJ GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2025Partnership with GLJ Group, a leading startup, innovation and ecosystem development firm based in USA Silicon Valley. Assists international startups prepare and present to potential Silicon Valley investors.
• Lucio DelencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2025Analyst and Investor Coordinator at GVI. Bridges gap between promising startups and investors, combining analytical rigor with relationship management.
• Yuval GrayzerregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2025Strategic Partner with 20+ years in Deep Tech, AI, SaaS, Consumer Electronics, Defense, and business strategy. Evaluates and connects high-potential opportunities with investors and startups.
• OrientismajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2024Strategic cooperation with Orientis, a Hong Kong firm promoting investments by Ultra High Net Worth Individuals and VCs into Continental Europe. Facilitates Hong Kong startup expansion into the EU.
• Alexander HughescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Strategic collaboration with Alexander Hughes, a leading global executive search firm. Delivers world-class leadership solutions to GVI portfolio companies, combining executive search with investment acumen.
• KartisportfolioStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Assisted Kartis (AI business card exchange application) in opening marketing office in Vienna, Austria for DACH region expansion.
• Funding CrewcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 October 2024Partnership with Funding Crew, an innovative startup with AI-controlled application for evaluating venture capital applications and funding proposals. GVI is the first major partner for this AI evaluation platform.
• LeadX Software GmbHportfolioStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2024Launched LeadX 360 B2B lead generation platform in Austria and DACH region at GVI investor event. LeadX Group invested €2M in developing the platform.
• AR2-C2 GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2024Strategic partnership with AR2-C2, a German initiative supporting Health Tech companies in navigating the European market. Provides regulatory, clinical, and reimbursement strategies for successful market entry.
• EBAN (European Business Angels Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner of EBAN, the European Business Angels Forum. Kobi Kalderon is managing partner of global accelerators in Europe.
• Rea Kamberi Consulting GmbH (GVI Austria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGVI Austria strategic partner handling local operations including Kartis marketing office establishment and representation in DACH market.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OurCrowd: Israel-headquartered online venture investing platform that scouts and places Israeli startups with a global network of investors, directly overlapping GVI's Israeli-to-international capital placement thesis.
• SeedBlink: European tech deal-by-deal investment and syndication platform connecting startups with cross-border investors, closely comparable to GVI's campaign-based fundraising model.
• Funderbeam: Global deal-by-deal startup investment marketplace and secondary trading platform providing international investors exposure to private growth-stage startups, comparable investor-matching services.

Broad incumbents

• EBAN (European Business Angels Network): Pan-European federation of angel investor networks; GVI lists EBAN as a strategic partner but EBAN operates the broader angel ecosystem that GVI targets with its scouting and deal-flow services.
• Seedrs: Equity crowdfunding platform offering startups structured access to a large pool of retail and institutional investors, overlapping GVI's investor-placement and campaign-based approach at a larger scale.
• Republic: US-based private investment platform allowing individuals to invest in startups, with venture and crypto arms, comparable to GVI's mix of investor outreach, education, and deal placement.
• SOSV: Global multi-stage venture firm and accelerator operator (HAX, IndieBio, dlab) running cohort programs and follow-on capital for early-stage startups, a comparable incubated-and-funded model to GVI's incubator and investment activities.
• Speedinvest: European early-stage VC actively investing in DACH-region startups, overlapping GVI's DACH focus and early-stage placement work but operating as a direct fund rather than advisor.

Emerging players

• Crowdcube: UK equity-crowdfunding platform that helps startups raise from a broad investor base, comparable in intermediating startups and investors through structured campaigns.

Regional players

• Target Global: European venture capital firm with strong DACH and Israeli footprint investing in late-seed to Series B startups, a partially overlapping thesis to GVI's Israeli-to-DACH investment funnel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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