Maccabee Ventures

Maccabee Ventures was founded with the ethos of “doing well by doing good” and a deep generosity of spirit. Anyone who invests in a company, who “sits around the table,” must understand and commit to rolling up their sleeves and “working for” the portfolio company. We view ourselves as a strategic partner committed to supporting founders and growing companies. 

Founded in 2019 by two Yeshiva University alumni, Maccabee Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm associated with, but independent and separate from, Yeshiva University (YU), that leverages the 70,000+ YU alumni while providing an unparalleled learning experience for YU students.

Maccabee: Noun mak-uh-bee

Strong. Fighter. Hammer.

Maccabee Ventures derives its name and vision from the ancient priestly family of Judah Maccabee and his four brothers, who despite overwhelming odds, emerged victorious against a much larger, better-equipped enemy. Their values, passion, and idealism enabled them, the few, to defeat the many, dispelling the darkness and bringing light, might, and creativity to the world. 

Maccabee Ventures champions entrepreneurs supporting their novel ideas and methods, often facing long odds, but determined to succeed.

Maccabee Ventures values imbues and expects a generosity of spirit in all that we do and with whom we do it.