Mentors

 

 

David Dana

Seasoned investment professional, with a proven successful track record of investing into VC funds; specialized in selecting, anchoring, and backing emerging VC fund managers. Recently turned into a GP role, focusing on Aerospace & Defence, after almost 20 years as an LP. Regular contributor to podcasts and speaker at industry events, expert in DeepTech fields such as Defence, Space, Web 3.0, Blockchain, Quantum Technologies, Semiconductors, Tech Transfer, etc. Over 15 years, invested €3.5bn+ of capital in over 120 VC funds, mainly following DeepTech strategies.

 

 

 

 

Eran Druker

Eran Druker is a Global Strategic Executive with 25 years of international leadership in global Deep-tech technology companies and Groups, driving growth and delivering strategic transactions; Eran is a Board Member, CEO and former CFO & Global Operations Manager with a strong track record as strategic partner to Boards (global VCs) to shape vision and strategy, optimize profitability and maximize the investor returns. Eran's experience includes extensive operational leadership across Business Development, Risk-Management, Finance, Corporate-Governance, Legal, Operation, IT, and Quality, with full P&L accountability and management of large-scale global budgets (~$,000M) and he successfully led rounds of hundreds of $M in equity and venture debt and led organizations through four successful Exits and M&A transactions.Eran is CPA & MBA and experienced Business Mentor in the Coller MBA Faculty at Tel - Aviv University.

 

 

 

 

Neil Grunberg

Neil Grunberg is an experience founder and operator with 2 decades of startup success, including IPO, early exits and now a runaway Series D startup under his belt. He has transitioned to venture, running a successful early stage fund out of Toronto, Canada with global focus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tor Ivry

Tor Ivry is the Co-Founder and CTO of Nanit, a company developing an intelligent platform for monitoring infant sleep and development. With over 20 years of experience leading engineering and product teams in global multidisciplinary technology companies, Tor brings deep expertise in building scalable, data-driven, vertical AI platforms. His work is driven by a clear vision - using technology and data to help every family better understand their child’s development and give them the best possible start in life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noga Kap

Over 25 years' experience in the global and Israeli technology arena. A veteran deep technology investor and operator with track record of success, leading businesses new market penetration, business growth and the development of key strategic alliances in the high-tech industry. Extensive global experience and deep understanding of working in Israel, Euurope and the global markets. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Nashman

Mark Nashman is the Chief Investment Officer at INcapital Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage Israeli high-tech companies. Mark has extensive experience as both an operator and an investor in B2B enterprise software companies. Mark is an active investor, typically participating on the board and actively engaging in the strategy and operational issues of INcapital’s portfolio companies. Mark holds an MBA and an Honors Bachelor of Computer Science, both from the University of Western Ontario, Canada

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Shmulevich

Mark is a seasoned CXO executive with a track record of scaling technology businesses and investments. He founded and leads Aloniq, an early-stage deep-tech venture investment vehicle. Previously, he was COO and Chief Strategy Officer at Acronis, a data protection and cybersecurity company that reached a multi-billion-dollar valuation. Additionally, he has worked with various startups in advisory and executive roles. He has also been instrumental in developing venture builders at universities in several countries. Mark is deeply motivated by digital technology and is committed to driving innovation within the business realm.

 

 

 

 

 

Simon Tobelem

A globally-experienced Venture Investor, Financier, Business developer and Serial entrepreneur, Simon has more than 30 years’ experience in banking, venture capital, corporate finance, M&A and Advisory. He has successfully raised and invested 4 Deep Tech VC Funds and one EdTech micro-VC fund and invested in more than two dozens of start-ups. On the advisory side, he piloted or participated in over 130 LBO transactions, PE investments, M&As, and Fund-raising deals. Simon has been an Economic advisor to the Israeli Minister of Finance (1992-1993) and has worked with Banks and International conglomerates at C-level positions before starting his own activity. A sought-after strategic advisor to founders, investors, senior management and boards and a frequent speaker at tech and finance conferences, Simon brings unique insight and ”big picture vision” with a global perspective thanks a proven track record in managing businesses and teams across 22 countries on 4 continents. Fluent in five languages, he excels in multi-cultural environments, strategic execution, communication, interpersonal skills, and has expertise in emerging markets and cross-border transactions.  Simon also holds several Non-Exec Director positions and serves as a Trustee in various charities and non-for-profit organizations as he is passionate about "giving back", empowering and "healing the world" to ensure a sustainable future for the next generations.