Our Journey Started with a Simple Question

Back in 2019, we found ourselves in countless coffee shops around Tel Aviv, watching brilliant entrepreneurs struggle with the same challenge that had frustrated us for years. Why was fundraising so unnecessarily complicated?

David was fresh off his third startup exit, while Michael had just wrapped up his role as head of product at a major fintech company. We'd both been through the fundraising gauntlet multiple times – the endless pitch decks, the cold emails that went nowhere, and the months of uncertainty that could make or break a company.

That's when Virena was born. Not from a boardroom strategy session, but from genuine frustration and a belief that we could build something better. We wanted to create the platform we wished we'd had during our own fundraising journeys – one that actually understood what founders needed and delivered real results.

What Drives Us Every Day

Transparency First

We believe fundraising shouldn't feel like a black box. Every interaction, every metric, and every piece of feedback should be crystal clear. Founders deserve to know exactly where they stand and what comes next in their fundraising journey.

Founder-Centric Design

Everything we build starts with one question: "How does this actually help founders succeed?" We're not interested in features that look impressive but don't move the needle. If it doesn't solve a real problem, it doesn't make it into our platform.

Quality Over Quantity

Anyone can provide a database of investor emails. We focus on meaningful connections that lead to actual conversations. Our algorithms match startups with investors based on genuine compatibility, not just keyword matching.

Continuous Learning

The fundraising landscape changes constantly, and so do we. We actively gather feedback from successful raises, analyze market trends, and adapt our platform to reflect current realities – not outdated advice from five years ago.

We're building more than just a fundraising platform. We're creating a community where entrepreneurs can access the tools, connections, and guidance they need to turn their vision into reality. Every successful raise through our platform validates our belief that technology can democratize access to capital and level the playing field for founders everywhere.

The People Behind Virena

David Chen

CEO & Co-Founder

Three-time entrepreneur with over 12 years in startup ecosystems. David led his previous company through Series A and B rounds before a successful acquisition. He brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, investor relations, and scaling operations from startup to growth stage.

Michael Rodriguez

CTO & Co-Founder

Former head of product at a leading fintech company, Michael has spent 10+ years building platforms that handle sensitive financial data. His expertise in matching algorithms and data security ensures Virena connects the right founders with the right investors while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.

Our Track Record & Recognition

Over M raised by startups using our platform in 2024

Featured in TechCrunch's "Emerging Fundraising Tools" report

Certified by Israeli Innovation Authority as approved service provider

Average time-to-first-meeting reduced by 40% compared to traditional methods

Partnership with leading accelerators including Techstars and 500 Startups

85% of users report improved pitch quality after using our preparation tools