Ilona Capital
Venture Capital Est. 2017
USD 75M
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Venture Capital
- HQ
- New York, NY, United States
- Founded
- 2017
- Focus
- Software & SaaS · Technology
About
Ilona Capital is an investment firm focused on investing in internet and software businesses. It was co-founded by Michael Abdy and Noah Lowy, and is anchored by the Frank Lowy family, one of the wealthiest and most known families in Australia. Frank Lowy was the founder of Westfield, one of the world's largest shopping centre owners.
Strategies
Venture Capital
Investment Focus
Sources
Profile sources
- preqin.com — Software & SaaS, Technology
- ilonacapital.com — Technology
Investment Criteria
Investment size
USD 1M - USD 10M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Investment Stages
Stages
Series A Series B Growth
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
United States
Coverage
Global Regions
North America
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Office Presence
1 country
United States
1 known office
New York, NY, United States (HQ)
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