Bloom Ventures Research
Overview
Bloom Ventures is a global investment firm and "House of Brands" founded in 2021, headquartered in Miami, Florida with an office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The firm operates at the intersection of real estate private equity and early-stage technology venture capital, bridging investment opportunities between Israel's startup ecosystem and US markets.
Founder and CEO David Harari built Bloom Ventures on his real estate background — more than a decade as Director of Acquisitions and Financing for Prime Group US, overseeing $1B+ in Florida real estate holdings — combined with deep Israeli networks through his role as exclusive US representative for ROK Lending Israel.
Investment Thesis
Bloom Ventures describes itself as a "House of Brands" pursuing "multifaceted and diversified investments" with three distinct practice areas:
Real Estate Equity: Value-add hospitality and commercial real estate investments across the United States, focused on select-service and extended-stay hotels under Wyndham, Marriott, and Hilton brands. The portfolio includes 13+ completed projects predominantly in Florida, Missouri, and Arkansas.
Real Estate Debt: Bridge lending and debt solutions for residential and commercial real estate through a partnership with ROK Lending.
Technology Venture Capital: Early investments in Israeli and US tech startups spanning healthcare tech, deep tech/sensors, and hospitality tech. The firm claims "worldwide exclusive access" to Israeli and US startup deal flow.
The overarching thesis centers on a cultural and geographic bridge between Israel's entrepreneurial ecosystem ("Start-Up Nation") and Southeast US markets, leveraging David Harari's dual-country experience.
Technology Investment Portfolio
Bloom Ventures has made 15 investments total per PitchBook, with the following publicly documented tech investments:
Orah (New Jersey): Invested February 2023. Orah is a home care quality assurance platform that verifies aides are executing Care Plans as instructed. The platform provides real-time transparency for families and home care agencies, generating additional revenue through performance insights. Co-investors include Third Act Ventures and irrvrntVC.
Tera Waves Tech (Herzliya, Israel): Invested alongside APEX National Investment, Gandyr Investments, Mach 5 Ventures, and Strauss Capital Partners. Tera Waves Tech is a developer of terahertz radiation technology for industrial and diagnostic applications including medical imaging, food safety inspection, pharmaceutical quality control, and defense. The company originated from the Weizmann Institute of Science (2003) and has raised $52M+ total.
The Hall on the Yard (Orlando, FL): A food hall concept in Ivanhoe Village, Orlando comprising 9 culinary concepts, 5 event spaces, and premium cocktail bars. The venue closed April 2024 due to financial difficulties. This investment reflects Bloom's dual focus on real estate and hospitality.
Real Estate Portfolio
Active and completed hospitality and commercial real estate investments include:
- La Quinta by Wyndham, Bentonville AR (107 rooms, near major corporate HQs)
- Echo Suites by Wyndham, Springfield MO (124-room extended-stay, completed in 9 months)
- Hampton Inn by Hilton, Fort Lauderdale FL
- La Quinta Inn & Suites, Springfield MO (dual-brand campus with Echo Suites)
- 6060 Resort Hotel, Miami Beach FL
- Miami Gold Dust Hotel and Miami River Inn, Miami FL
- Multiple warehouse and commercial properties in Fort Lauderdale and Hallandale Beach
- Medical Office Building, Coral Springs FL
- Panola Medical Center, Batesville MO
Team
David Harari, Founder & CEO: 10+ years real estate experience; former Director of Acquisitions and Financing, Prime Group US ($1B+ Florida portfolio); exclusive Israeli representative, ROK Lending. Based in Miami, FL.
Mariano Karner, Chief Operating Officer: 20+ years real estate experience; co-founder of Prive Group and Brightway Properties; $1B+ in acquisitions/dispositions.
Jesse Ordan, VP of Hospitality: ~20 years in hospitality leadership; key developer of Wyndham's ECHO Suites extended-stay concept (275+ franchise sales); prior experience at Extended Stay America and La Quinta.
Luis Nudel, Asset Manager: Real estate finance and investments expertise; former Miami private equity firm; contributed to $1B+ in capital placement.
Yuval Ayalon, Marketing Manager: 10+ years digital marketing; Google products specialist; focused on property investment marketing.
Recent Activity & Fund Status
Bloom Ventures' most recent documented investment was in Orah in February 2023. The firm has been quiet for over two years, suggesting it may be between fund cycles, deploying remaining capital from existing commitments, or focused on portfolio management. The hospitality portfolio is active with new properties opening as recently as 2024 (Echo Suites Springfield). Total portfolio: 15 investments per PitchBook (Feb 2023 latest).
Geographic Focus
Israel and the United States — with particular emphasis on the Miami/Southeast US corridor and Israeli tech ecosystem (Tel Aviv, Herzliya). Secondary markets include Arkansas and Missouri based on hospitality investments.
Key Partners & Co-investors
Real estate brand partnerships: Wyndham Hotels, Marriott, Hilton, ROK Lending, Selina Hotels. Known venture co-investors: Third Act Ventures, irrvrntVC (Orah round); APEX National Investment, Gandyr Investments, Mach 5 Ventures, Strauss Capital Partners (Tera Waves round). Other strategic partners: Broward Health (healthcare), IBI (Israeli financial services), Ayalon Invest.
Assessment
Bloom Ventures occupies an unusual niche as a hybrid real estate private equity and technology venture capital firm. The real estate practice is larger and better documented with a clear hospitality specialization under major Wyndham and Hilton brands. The technology practice has made at least 15 investments spanning healthcare tech, deep tech/sensors, and hospitality tech, though specific portfolio details are not publicly disclosed beyond three companies. The Israel-US bridge strategy is distinctive but the firm's small team (5 people) and limited public profile suggest it operates as a family office or personal investment vehicle rather than an institutionalized VC fund. Limited investment activity since early 2023 indicates reduced deployment pace.