Vertex Ventures Israel

At Vertex since early 2016, Aviad has led investments including LightCyber, Dynamic Yield, Spot, and Own Data. He previously worked at Bessemer Israel, McKinsey, and was a founding partner of Oryzn Capital.

Active in Asia-Israel business relations since 1990, David leads Vertex's Asian activities, raising capital and facilitating investments between Asian investors and Israeli startups. He co-founded early Israeli VC funds for Japanese investors.

David leads Vertex Ventures Israel's Asian activities, raising capital from Asian investors and facilitating cross-border deals. He co-founded IIF and COIF, early Israeli VC funds for Japanese corporate investors, and previously practiced law in Japan and Israel.

With Vertex since 1998, Emanuel focuses on enterprise, cybersecurity, mobility, and digital health. A former lawyer and financial journalist at Globes, his investments include Innoviz and Adaptive Shield.

Tami brings over 15 years in software development and product management, previously VP of Product Management at Varonis. She earlier led big data and cyber projects for the Israel Defense Forces.

Tami brings over 15 years in software development and product management, including as VP of Product Management at Varonis from 2011 to 2019. She previously founded a mobile platform startup and managed big data and cyber projects for the IDF.

At Vertex since 2014 with an operational and technical background, Yanai has led investments including Meta Networks and Perfecto Mobile. He was previously GM at DVTel and an engineer at Intel.

Assistant Controller at Vertex since 2020, Dana handles financial reporting, cash flow, and investor relations. She was previously a senior auditor at PwC.

Dana is an Assistant Controller at Vertex handling the Fund's financials and investor relations. She joined in 2020 after working as a Senior Auditor at PwC.

Administrative Assistant since 2022, Dar supports office operations including front desk, partner schedules, logistics, and events. She previously held operations and office roles elsewhere.

Dar joined Vertex in 2022 and supports office operations including front desk management, welfare activities, logistics, and events. She previously held coordination and office management roles at Mashcal and Concept academy of design.

Executive Assistant to Yoram Oron and AML Officer since late 2005, Iris manages fund administration, investor communications, and finance back office. She previously held office management roles at several companies.

Iris is Executive Assistant to Yoram Oron and AML Officer at Vertex, with over 14 years of experience in office management and operations. She joined in late 2005 after office manager roles at several IT and security companies.

VP Finance at Vertex since early 2015, Liat has over 15 years of experience in global finance and accounting. She was previously financial controller at Apax Partners and other firms.

Liat has over 15 years of experience in global finance, accounting, taxation, and operations, handling the Fund's financials and investor relations. She joined Vertex in early 2015 after roles at Apax Partners, ICV, Polymer Logistics, and Ernst & Young.

Director of Finance at Vertex since 2004, Merav has over 21 years in global finance and accounting. She was previously financial controller at Bristol Myers Squibb Israel.

Merav has over 21 years of experience in global finance, accounting, taxation, and operations. She joined Vertex in 2004 after serving as Financial Controller at Bristol Myers Squibb Israel and Tundo Communication and Telephony.

Ran oversees the financial aspects of the Vertex Funds, including cash management, reporting, and portfolio monitoring. He was previously an investment banker at Evergreen and investment manager for the Israel Corporation.

An Investment Associate since 2024, Roni conducts due diligence and manages deal flow with a data-driven approach. She was previously a Growth Product Manager at ZoomInfo and worked at Wix.

Bookkeeper at Vertex since 2018 with over 15 years in finance, Roza handles many aspects of the fund's financial operations. She was previously chief bookkeeper at Psagot Investment House.

Roza is the bookkeeper at Vertex Ventures with over 15 years of finance experience. She joined in 2018 after serving as chief bookkeeper at Psagot Investment house.

VP of Value Creation since 2021, Yaara works with portfolio companies leveraging Vertex's community and network. She previously worked at the intersection of tech, politics, and non-profits.

Joining Vertex in 2021, Yaara works with portfolio companies to deliver value and support growth. Her prior background spans tech, politics, and non-profit work, including roles at EcoPeace Middle East, the British Embassy in Israel, and IATI.

Operations Manager since 2019, Yuval handles operational and administrative matters including partner schedules, supplier relations, and travel. She previously worked in administrative roles at leading law firms.

Yuval joined Vertex in 2019 as office manager and is responsible for operational and administrative aspects of the firm. She previously held administrative positions at leading law firms.