Experience

Rhodium

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder, CEO

  • Sep 2008 - Present

  Rhodium is a private investment firm, we specialize in exceptional teams, fostering the growth of companies that are at the forefront of high-growth and cutting-edge industries. Our primary focus areas include Impact, Internet, Climate Tech, Food Tech, Space, and Deep Tech. We are dedicated to seeking out technologies that have the potential to make a profound difference in our world. We go beyond providing financial support. Rhodium is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and… Show more Rhodium is a private investment firm, we specialize in exceptional teams, fostering the growth of companies that are at the forefront of high-growth and cutting-edge industries. Our primary focus areas include Impact, Internet, Climate Tech, Food Tech, Space, and Deep Tech. We are dedicated to seeking out technologies that have the potential to make a profound difference in our world. We go beyond providing financial support. Rhodium is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and fortifying their ventures with our vast resources, encompassing funding, extensive management expertise, and a valuable global network of business contacts. Our vision at Rhodium is to collaborate closely with talented entrepreneurs, transforming their innovative ideas into industry-leading companies. We take an active role in our portfolio companies, strategically investing in promising startups each year, and creating the optimal environment for them to evolve into world-class business ventures. For more detailed information about us, please visit our website at www.rhodium.co.il. Show less



Earth & Beyond Ventures

• Israel
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & General Partner

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Israel space and deep tech Venture Builder



Yotpo

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Seed Investor

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  Yotpo is a plug and play social reviews solution for e-commerce websites. Yotpo is focused on providing the best social review experience for every website in the world. With Yotpo shoppers can read and write social reviews, get automatic reminders to write reviews and even have an automatic review loyalty program. Yotpo also includes powerful reports and analytics giving online merchants actionable insight to improve merchandising strategy. Don't you want to know what your customers are doing… Show more Yotpo is a plug and play social reviews solution for e-commerce websites. Yotpo is focused on providing the best social review experience for every website in the world. With Yotpo shoppers can read and write social reviews, get automatic reminders to write reviews and even have an automatic review loyalty program. Yotpo also includes powerful reports and analytics giving online merchants actionable insight to improve merchandising strategy. Don't you want to know what your customers are doing inside Facebook? Twitter? www.Yotpo.com Show less


Helios
• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Seed Investor

  • Jun 2022 - Present

Yo-Egg
• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Seed Investor

  • Mar 2022 - Present


Ogen

• Israel
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Board Member

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  בנק חברתי


Common Ninja
• Israel
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Seed Investor

  • Oct 2021 - Present


Israel Acquisitions Corp

• United States

• Board memebr

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ISRLU?p=ISRLU


Frequants
• Israel
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Investor & board Observer

  • 2021 - Present

PhoneOptika
• Argentina
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Investor & Board Observer

  • 2021 - Present

Solutum
• United States
• Freight and Package Transportation
• Seed Investor & Board Observer

  • Nov 2019 - Present

Neurogenesis
• United States
• Research
• Investor

  • Jun 2019 - Present

Sharegain
• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Investor

  • Jan 2016 - Present

Surround Ventures
• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Investor

  • Dec 2019 - Present

J-Ventures Fund
• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Investor

  • Oct 2019 - Present

J-Angels
• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• Investor & venture partner

  • Jun 2018 - Present


eToro

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Investor

  • May 2018 - Present

  Bene Beraq, Tel Aviv, Israel



GlenRock Group

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jan 2003 - Present

  Founded by Leon Recanati in 2003, GlenRock leverages a unique combination of private equity, multidisciplinary in-house expertise, unmatched access to quality dealflow, and a focused but flexible investment strategy to achieve maximum returns. Notable investments: Quigo (Acquired by Aol), Objet (acquired by Stratsys), Mobileye, Kamada, Rainbow medical. www.grg.co.il



Outbrain

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Seed Investor

  • Oct 2006 - Present

  Outbrain is the leading content discovery platform that powers personalized recommendations to content at the bottom of article pages on most of the leading publisher websites online such as CNN, USA Today, Fox News and Slate, serving over 60 billion recommendations each month. You've seen us, but you may not have known it was us -- "You May Also Like?" "We Recommend?" "From Around the Web?" That's us. Our recommendations are a mix of organic recommendations to other… Show more Outbrain is the leading content discovery platform that powers personalized recommendations to content at the bottom of article pages on most of the leading publisher websites online such as CNN, USA Today, Fox News and Slate, serving over 60 billion recommendations each month. You've seen us, but you may not have known it was us -- "You May Also Like?" "We Recommend?" "From Around the Web?" That's us. Our recommendations are a mix of organic recommendations to other articles/videos/slideshows on the publisher's site as well as recommendations to third party content promoted by marketers, offering a unique opportunity to have people discover your articles or videos when they are actively engaging with content. outbrain.com Show less



StoreDot

• Israel
• Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Seed Investor

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  http://www.iflscience.com/technology/quantum-dots-can-charge-your-smartphone-30-seconds#J8RqHE3LqE5gF2q5.01



Face.com

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • May 2009 - Present

  Face.com is helping people find photos, using our home grown best-in-breed facial recognition technologies. The first deployment of our tech is our Photo Finder application for Facebook. Face.com was Acquired by Facebook in July 2012 and won Exit of the Year in 2012.



YPO - Young Presidents' Organization

• United States
• Education Management

• Member

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  https://www.ypowpo.org



Yieldmo, Inc.

• Board Observer

  • Jul 2012 - Present

  YieldMo is a mobile advertising startup based in New York City. We are a small and dedicated team of engineers and entrepreneurs who value constant improvement, working with smart people, and solving difficult problems. We are excited about the increasing use of mobile devices and how disruptive this will be for advertising, publishing, and entertainment. Our vision is to change mobile advertising so that it adds value to advertisers, publishers, and users. http://yieldmo.com



Captain Up

• Israel
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Captain Up helps you reward your users with points, badges and levels for exploring your site and sharing it with their friends http://captainup.com/



Summit Series

• Events Services

• Member

  • Apr 2010 - Present

  Summit's mission is to catalyze entrepreneurship, address global issues, support artistic achievement, and build community in an effort to make our world a more joyful place. http://www.summit.co/



The Cools

• United Kingdom

• Investor

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  The Cools is a New York-based startup located in the heart of SoHo, and we are revolutionizing luxury eCommerce. Our site offers an entirely new shopping experience focused on the discovery of amazing fashion, design, and art. Users can buy directly from brands, connect with tastemakers, and showcase their unique sense of cool. https://www.thecools.com/



EyeCue Vision Technologies Ltd.

• Israel
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

• Investor

  • Jun 2011 - Present

  Software-Based Vision Recognition Technology Offers Low-Cost, State-Of-The-Art Solutions EyeCue’s vision recognition technology makes it possible for toys, games and websites to be truly interactive. Recognition of objects, images, shapes, faces and movements leads to extraordinary user experiences — and EyeCue’s state-of-the-art solutions makes it easy. The company’s software-based solutions are ideal for consumer applications; supercharging toys, educational products, mobile devices… Show more Software-Based Vision Recognition Technology Offers Low-Cost, State-Of-The-Art Solutions EyeCue’s vision recognition technology makes it possible for toys, games and websites to be truly interactive. Recognition of objects, images, shapes, faces and movements leads to extraordinary user experiences — and EyeCue’s state-of-the-art solutions makes it easy. The company’s software-based solutions are ideal for consumer applications; supercharging toys, educational products, mobile devices, and online destinations. http://www.eyecue-tech.com/Home.aspx Show less



ASOCS

• Israel
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Jun 2008 - Present

  Founded in 2003, ASOCS develops and markets multi-core embedded processors that enable full software programmability of physical layer functions and algorithms. The ModemX® family of cores represents a revolutionary approach to communications and runs multiple, distinctly different communication air-interfaces concurrently on a single platform. ASOCS' solutions are licensed as IP cores for integration in 3rd party SoC. ASOCS offers a clear, simple and fair business model, enabling our… Show more Founded in 2003, ASOCS develops and markets multi-core embedded processors that enable full software programmability of physical layer functions and algorithms. The ModemX® family of cores represents a revolutionary approach to communications and runs multiple, distinctly different communication air-interfaces concurrently on a single platform. ASOCS' solutions are licensed as IP cores for integration in 3rd party SoC. ASOCS offers a clear, simple and fair business model, enabling our customers to offer cost effective and reliable products in record time. http://www.asocstech.com Show less


LitiGate
• Israel
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Investor

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2023

Skillsup
• Business Consulting and Services
• Seed Investor

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2022


BestTV

• India
• Consumer Services

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2021

  representing Brightcove and Level3 for all your internet video needs. acquired by limelight http://www.best-tv.com



IMGN Media

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2020

  acquired by Warner Music July 2020



SambaAds

• Brazil
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Investor

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2018

  http://www.sambaads.com.br/en/



ZOOZ

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Board Observer

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2018

  Zooz was acquired by PayU in July 2018 Our payment platform is a complete and secure solution that makes it easier than ever to start accepting payments in mobile apps. ZooZ handles the entire payment process and enables access to multiple payment options in one secure in-app checkout. The combination of a cross-app platform and a quick checkout process ensure highest conversion rates, which maximizes app monetization. ZooZ stores all sensitive details in a highly secure and PCI… Show more Zooz was acquired by PayU in July 2018 Our payment platform is a complete and secure solution that makes it easier than ever to start accepting payments in mobile apps. ZooZ handles the entire payment process and enables access to multiple payment options in one secure in-app checkout. The combination of a cross-app platform and a quick checkout process ensure highest conversion rates, which maximizes app monetization. ZooZ stores all sensitive details in a highly secure and PCI compliant cloud environment. http://www.zooz.com Show less



goFlow Sports

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Investor

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2018

  The first Surfer to Surfer app where you can Check and Report the surf conditions. Discover the best surfing spots around you, share and stay connected with your surfing friends! Spend more time in the water surfing great waves and less time searching where to go. http://goflow.me/



Compass.co

• Egypt
• Business Consulting and Services

• Investor

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2018

  Compass Wes acquired by Sage early 2018 Our mission is to increase the success rate of startups and accelerate the pace of innovation globally. Despite the enormous economic importance of high growth startups, more than 90% of all startups fail, primarily due to self-destruction rather than competition. We aim to increase the success rate by empowering entrepreneurs to make better decisions by providing them with better context and information. http://www.startupgenome.com/



Artbit - The Art App

• Artists and Writers

• Board Member

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2018

  www.ArtBit.com



HexaTier

• Israel
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2017

  Hexatier was acquired by Hawaii @December 2017 HexaTier delivers Unified Database Security Solutions for the small and medium businesses (SMB) and the enterprise markets. http://www.HexaTier.com



Rounds (Acquired by Kik)

• Board Member

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2017

  As the web’s first social “hangout network,” Rounds combines online entertainment with video communication to bring friends and like-minded people closer together for a fun, live experience across social networks. Rounds was Acquired by KIK late 2017 www.rounds.com



Great Shape

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Jun 2005 - Dec 2017

  Great Shape is a chain of health clubs that combines a professional team, advanced equipment, a wide variety of programs and classes, unmatched service and innovation, all in a comfortable and home-like atmosphere. http://www.great-shape.co.il/



Blin.gy

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Jan 2012 - Nov 2016

  Chosen.fm s a live audition and music creation platform that takes the existing YouTube & THE VOICE/X-FACTOR talent discovery experience to the next level. Through the mobile and web multiplatform app, users will be able to create and engage with fun and viral content. it's an innovative crowdsource-for-new-talent platform, and a mashup between successful TV and online platforms. (like American Idol, Guitar Hero and instagram). www.chosen.fm


Tigris Financial Group.
• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Adviser

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2016


HopStop.com

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor & Adviser

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2013

  HopStop was Acquired by Apple in August 2013 The most used website for urban navigation in the United States, HopStop provides door-to-door mass transit directions and maps withing many large metropolitan markets, http://www.hopstop.com/mobile



ecomom

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Observer

  • Sep 2011 - Feb 2013

  ecomom was founded in February 2009 as Sproutbaby.com and was rebranded ecomom.com in May 2010 -- with the mission of helping mom’s bridge the gap between making healthy choices and making easy choices. ecomom is about providing moms with easy access to the world’s best, healthiest products. Our product IS NOT the items we sell – it is the great care with which we select these products. Our team of experts researches products, so you don’t have to. Our curation, customer service, and commitment… Show more ecomom was founded in February 2009 as Sproutbaby.com and was rebranded ecomom.com in May 2010 -- with the mission of helping mom’s bridge the gap between making healthy choices and making easy choices. ecomom is about providing moms with easy access to the world’s best, healthiest products. Our product IS NOT the items we sell – it is the great care with which we select these products. Our team of experts researches products, so you don’t have to. Our curation, customer service, and commitment to our customers thriving lives sets us apart. www.ecomom.com Show less



Elevator Fund

• Israel
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Investor & Mentor

  • Jun 2011 - Feb 2013

  ‘IDC Elevator’ is a mentorship-driven seed stage investment program, which runs over the course of four months. The first three months take place in the heart of Tel Aviv at 35 Ahad Ha’am Street. The final month is set in New York. Our highly esteemed partners and network make this month possible. Israel has the highest number of start-ups per capita of any nation in the world and massive venture capital investments. http://www.thelevator.co.il/



Govli, ISL

• Board Member

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2012

  Founded in 2003, Govli's aim is to improve the non-bank financing market in Israel. Using a unique bond issue-based business model, Govli provides for long term loans with returns in a form of interest and equity - a business model which decreases existing shareholder dilution, while enabling business development. Govli's portfolio companies are able to benefit from the company's vast experience in business management, financing, marketing and operations. Govli has initiated ISL (Sold… Show more Founded in 2003, Govli's aim is to improve the non-bank financing market in Israel. Using a unique bond issue-based business model, Govli provides for long term loans with returns in a form of interest and equity - a business model which decreases existing shareholder dilution, while enabling business development. Govli's portfolio companies are able to benefit from the company's vast experience in business management, financing, marketing and operations. Govli has initiated ISL (Sold to Clal Insurance during July, 2007) - a company providing students with financing for higher education in Israel. ISL is a non-bank lending company that offers students financial support for higher education - contributing to the academic welfare of Israeli students, and letting them focus on their studies, while taking care of all financial issues. ISL cooperates with all academic institutions in Israel, and is a customer-oriented company - inspiring business excellence, innovation, and high professional standards. Show less



Hashable

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Observer

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2012

  Hashable is a mobile social CRM. Hashable is making networking easier, more efficient and more useful for everyone. You can use Hashable to easily save and remember everyone you meet, keep track of meetings and interactions, and send virtual business cards to kick off relationships – quickly and paper-free. Hashable anchors your connections with notes, reminders and a sense of how those connections build into your larger network. http://www.hashable.com



GuerillApps

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Dec 2010 - Jan 2012

  Founded in 2009, Guerillapps, LLC is a Manhattan-based, social gaming startup led by a team of industry veterans across social and mobile platforms. The company, which developed a proprietary set of tools to accelerate the development of its social games, collaborates with established consumer brands to develop original social games focused on Lifestyle of Health & Sustainability markets that support real world causes. http://www.guerillapps.com/



Gmul Investment company Ltd

• Board Member

  • Dec 2007 - Jan 2012

  Gmul Investment Company Ltd. (Gmul) is an Israel-based investment company, dealing in investments in four sectors: real estate, including initiation and development of residential construction; hotels, including three hotels in Israel, Zel Harim by the Dead Sea, Mirage in Eilat and Goldar in Netanya, and one in the United States, Ramada St. Luis, Missouri; automotive, including the official representative of Subaru in Israel, sell, rental and car leasing, and miscellaneous investments… Show more Gmul Investment Company Ltd. (Gmul) is an Israel-based investment company, dealing in investments in four sectors: real estate, including initiation and development of residential construction; hotels, including three hotels in Israel, Zel Harim by the Dead Sea, Mirage in Eilat and Goldar in Netanya, and one in the United States, Ramada St. Luis, Missouri; automotive, including the official representative of Subaru in Israel, sell, rental and car leasing, and miscellaneous investments, including financial markets, energy, infrastructure, communications and high technology. The Company's real estate activity outside Israel is in Romania, Albania, Turkey, Cyprus, the United States and France. Show less



Libox

• Technology, Information and Internet

• Board Member

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2011

  Libox is a Free, Unlimited and Simple way to Experience, Sync, and Share Original Quality Media. To provide a service which is both free and limitless we developed a new approach to private file management and sharing. We started by designing a very simple and intuitive user experience for searching, viewing and sharing media (see video tour). We continued by developing a unique technology to support this approach, Libox uses a unique combination of P2P networking, Grid computing and… Show more Libox is a Free, Unlimited and Simple way to Experience, Sync, and Share Original Quality Media. To provide a service which is both free and limitless we developed a new approach to private file management and sharing. We started by designing a very simple and intuitive user experience for searching, viewing and sharing media (see video tour). We continued by developing a unique technology to support this approach, Libox uses a unique combination of P2P networking, Grid computing and Cloud computing. www.libox.com Show less



Modu

• Software Development

• Board Member

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2011

  Modu manufactures the world’s lightest mobile phone, with a vision of bringing a fundamental change to the dynamics of the personal communication world. modu has developed a tiny, modular and sleek mobile phone, which enables users to personalize their mobile experience in a simple and affordable way. Users can customize the look and features of their phone by inserting the modu™ phone into other devices in its ecosystem, including a range of stylish phone enclosures, called modu™ jackets, as… Show more Modu manufactures the world’s lightest mobile phone, with a vision of bringing a fundamental change to the dynamics of the personal communication world. modu has developed a tiny, modular and sleek mobile phone, which enables users to personalize their mobile experience in a simple and affordable way. Users can customize the look and features of their phone by inserting the modu™ phone into other devices in its ecosystem, including a range of stylish phone enclosures, called modu™ jackets, as well as enhanced, modu-enabled consumer electronics devices, called modu™ mates. Modu was founded in 2007 by Dov Moran, the inventor of the USB Flash Drive and other ground breaking per-sonal storage solutions , and is headquartered in Kfar-Saba, Israel, with offices in Austria, Croatia, South Korea and Russia. http://www.modumobile.com/ Show less



Mportico

• United Kingdom

• Board Member

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  mPortico is a mobile media company developing cutting edge solutions for mobile content distribution. mPortico has developed a distribution platform, which improves the delivery of rich mobile content, such as videos, games, ringtones, news, and advertising via memory cards and embedded on mobile phones.



Tamir Fishman Asset Management

• Observer

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2009

  Tamir Fishman Asset Management (TFAM) is an Israel-based investment management firm. The firm caters to institutional investors, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. TFAM is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The firm is a subsidiary of Tamir Fishman & Co.



Jag.ag Mobile

• Israel
• Software Development

• Board Member

  • Mar 2008 - Aug 2009

  Jag.ag Mobile is a new cool mobile social networking platform for creating and sharing digital content such as photos, music and videos on mobile devices, by building free and easy-to-use mobile internet sites.



Harel-Hertz Investment House

• Israel
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2007

  Privetly Held Consulting and Investment Butique. Acting as Business Development Consulting firm for companies wishing to penetrate the Japanese market and represent leading Japanese companies in Israel for investment and technological scout.



Barbarella

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Founder

  • Mar 2001 - Jul 2005

  Bar & Restaurant industry. Sold in July 2005