1948 Ventures
1948 Ventures is a Miami-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage Israeli technology companies. The firm focuses on dual-use innovations, which are technologies developed for defense and security that also have civilian applications. Founded in 2023 by Aaron Kaplowitz, 1948 Ventures aims to bridge Israeli innovation with U.S. market opportunities, helping portfolio companies grow through support in securing pilots, partnerships, and commercial contracts. The firm emphasizes its investment thesis on technologies that can impact both defense and civilian markets, particularly wher
Investing activity
1948 Ventures appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $6M. The most recent is SENAI (Seed, $6.2M, Feb 2026).
1948 Ventures most often invests alongside 10D, FS Ventures, AI and Jonathan Kolber, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about 1948 Ventures
What AI companies has 1948 Ventures invested in?
1948 Ventures's AI investments include SENAI. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is 1948 Ventures based?
1948 Ventures is based in Florida, United States.
What stage does 1948 Ventures invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, 1948 Ventures has invested at Seed, with a median round of $6M.
Who does 1948 Ventures co-invest with?
1948 Ventures's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are 10D (1 deal), FS Ventures (1 deal), AI (1 deal) and Jonathan Kolber (1 deal).
How can founders reach 1948 Ventures?
Founders on AI Lounge can see 1948 Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add 1948 Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.