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Maverick Ventures Israel

Tel Aviv · Series A–Series B · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Maverick Ventures seeks exceptional teams with differentiated, defensible technology and a growth mindset. Beyond capital—typically $2–5 million per investment—the firm provides hands-on operational support from former entrepreneurs with expertise spanning technology, law, finance, and advertising, complemented by access to a network of successful private investors across geographies. The firm emphasizes founder character and team commitment above all else, targeting companies with strong fundamentals, initial traction, and revenue generation potential.

Invests inSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Jul 17, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Series B
Check
$2M – $5M
HQ
Tel Aviv, IL
Tracked investments
40

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website
Yaron Carni· Founder

Founder of Maverick Israel and Tel Aviv Angel Group with extensive business development experience. Notable accomplishments include facilitating Google's first Israeli acquisition (LabPixies) and co-founding Safer Social, which became Perimeter 81 and sold to Checkpoint for approximately $500 million. Holds a Master's degree in Law with a focus on Intellectual Property and is an alumnus of the Sam Zell Entrepreneurship Program.

Mark Gerson· Partner

Serial entrepreneur and partner with Yaron since Maverick's inception. Currently CEO of Julius, an influencer marketing platform in the Maverick 1.5 portfolio. Founded Gerson Lehrman Group, a global professional learning platform. Graduated from Williams College and Yale Law School.

Michel Abadi· Managing Partner

Over a decade of experience as Global Head of Product Development at Gems Fund of Funds, managing approximately $7.5 billion at peak. Previously worked in Brazil as a portfolio manager and head of products at institutions handling billions in assets for hedge funds and structured investments. Holds a Production Engineering degree from the University of São Paulo and an MBA from Kellogg and Leon Recanati schools.

Joe Raby· Venture Partner

Venture Partner serving on boards of portfolio companies. Co-founded and served as President and Managing Partner of Sunshine Suites, a business incubator in New York City established in 2001. Previously held senior roles at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and Prudential Securities as a financial advisor.

Daniel Allen· Advisor

Currently Managing Partner at Corona Investment Partners and formerly a Principal at Bain Capital. Holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an AB from Harvard University.

Mario Fleck· Advisor

President of Rio Bravo for nine years and former Chairman and CEO of Accenture in Brazil after nearly three decades with the company. Member of the Board of Governors at Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Israel. Holds a B.Sc. in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.

Miri Fenton· Associate

Associate responsible for deal flow and due diligence at Maverick. Originally from London with undergraduate and graduate degrees from Cambridge and Yale, and a PhD in legal and economic history from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Over a decade of consulting experience advising researchers on grant applications and business scalability, plus early-stage startup experience at a Tel Aviv chip-design firm.

Professor Ed Roberts· Advisor

Four-time investor in Maverick Ventures and chair of the MIT Entrepreneurship Center with a focus on technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic management. Co-founded over 10 companies, served on over 20 boards, and invested in more than 40 firms. Held multiple advanced degrees from MIT in electrical engineering, management, and economics.

Rochelle Ram· VP Finance

Over 18 years of experience in financial management, investor relations, and fund operations across private equity, real estate, and venture capital. Previously managed account and investor services teams at Tzur Management and held IR/operations roles at medical device investment firms. Holds Bachelor's degrees in both Psychology and Philosophy from Bar Ilan University, Summa Cum Laude.

Valerie Friedman· Head of Advisory Board

Four-time investor in Maverick and head of Advisory Board for Maverick Ventures Israel funds. Principal at Bracebridge Capital and previously a Managing Director at Citigroup. Member of Northwestern University Board of Trustees with an MBA from Columbia Business School and BA in Political Science from Northwestern University.

Investments · 40 tracked

  • 3DFY
  • Asterra
  • Behalf
  • Better Juice
  • Binah.ai
  • cClearly
  • CLEAR|ML
  • Credifi
  • Diagnostic Robotics
  • Equinom
  • Fairgen.ai
  • Fourier
  • HEQA Security
  • Hunch
  • InZiv
  • LightSolver
  • Lusix
  • MDI Health
  • Mindspace
  • Mintigo
  • ORASIS Pharmaceuticals
  • ParKam
  • Precognize
  • PrintCB
  • Puls
  • Raycatch
  • Revuze
  • Rumble
  • SafeBreach
  • Semperis
  • Sharegain
  • Sling
  • StoreSmarts
  • Storone
  • Tevel Aerobotics Technologies
  • Twine Solutions
  • Unbotify
  • Uncaged Studios
  • Webyclip
  • Wi-Charge

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Maverick Ventures Israel invest at?
Maverick Ventures Israel invests at the Series A, Series B stages.
What is Maverick Ventures Israel's typical check size?
Maverick Ventures Israel typically writes checks of $2M – $5M.
What sectors does Maverick Ventures Israel focus on?
Maverick Ventures Israel focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Maverick Ventures Israel located?
Maverick Ventures Israel is headquartered in Tel Aviv, IL.

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