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RDC - Rafael Development
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
RDC - Rafael Development

RDC - Rafael Development

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RDC, based in Tel Aviv, transforms hi-tech defense technologies into commercial products, incubating and developing diverse hi-tech companies since 1993.

Location
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, IL
Founded
1993
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RDC - Rafael Development Corporation, based in Tel Aviv, focuses on transforming hi-tech defense technologies into commercial products. The firm invests primarily in early-stage technology companies, including seed and Series A rounds. With a unique blend of expertise from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and financial backing from Elron Electronic Industries, RDC serves as an incubator and business development entity for promising tech ventures.

Notable portfolio companies include Cynerio, OneView, and OpenLegacy. Key decision-makers like Elik Etzion, recognized as a top influencer in cybersecurity, drive the firm's strategic direction. RDC's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term growth and strong team capabilities. The firm offers unique value-add services by leveraging its deep ties to defense technology and extensive industry experience to support the growth and success of its portfolio companies.

RDC - Rafael Development - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments7
Current Portfolio Count3
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed4 (57.1%)
Series B2 (28.6%)
Series A1 (14.3%)

Stage Mix

Seed 57%Series B 29%Series A 14%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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Cynerio

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OneView

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OpenLegacy

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RDC - Rafael Development - Classification

Also Known As
  • RDC Rafael Development Corporation Ltd.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified