Hillel Zand
InvestorSenior Associate at Maniv Mobility
Tel Aviv, Israel
Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $3M
About
Hillel Zand is a Senior Associate at Maniv, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups focused on decarbonization and digitization in mobility and logistics. Based in Maniv's Tel Aviv and New York City offices, he works with a portfolio spanning 40+ companies across 11 countries, supported by major automotive, logistics, transportation, and energy corporations.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- ManivSenior Associatecurrent2025 — present
- ManivInvestment Associate2023 — 2025Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
- ManivInvestment Analyst2022 — 2023Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
- EngrateBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
- ZencityBusiness Intelligence Analyst2022Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel
- ZencityData Analyst2020 — 2022Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
- Edgeworth EconomicsEconomic Consultant2019 — 2020Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Business Executives for National Security (BENS)Research Associate2019Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsMiddle East Program Intern2018Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsDirector's Office Intern2018Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Hillel InternationalDevelopment Intern2016 — 2017Washington D.C. Metro Area
- IsraAIDSenior Humanitarian Fellow and Media Specialist2017Lesvos, Greece
- IsraAIDHumanitarian Fellowship Assistant2016 — 2017
- IsraAIDField Intern2016Berlin, Germany
- Camp Ramah in CaliforniaSenior Counselor2013 — 2015Ojai, California
- Innovation: AfricaIntern2014Herzliya, Israel
- Congregation Kol EmethHebrew School Teacher2010 — 2014Palo Alto, CA
- The CampanileEditor-in-Chief2013 — 2014Palo Alto, CA
Skills & more
Leadership13Writing11Public Speaking15Critical Thinking5Teamwork6Analytical Skills1Microsoft Office10InDesign5Photoshop4STATA9Microsoft PowerPoint2SQL9
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SASRMicrosoft ExcelPython (Programming Language)ResearchData AnalysisJournalismNonprofitsPhilanthropyEditingInternational RelationsCommunity OutreachLanguages Arabic · English · German · Hebrew · Spanish
- R Programming — Coursera
- CPR/Basic Life Support — American Safety & Health Institute
From Hillel's professional profile.
Colleagues at Maniv Mobility
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director at The Venture Center
David Richter
VP Corporate and Business Development, DoorDash at Maniv Mobility
David Salomon
VP Finance at Maniv Mobility
Hugo Salaun
Chief Strategy Officer, Arval BNP Paribas Group at Maniv Mobility
Jake Wieseneck
Principal at Maniv Mobility
Jeff Hanson
President, Hanson Advisors at Maniv Mobility
John Paul Macduffie
Director, Program on Vehicle and Mobility Innovation, Mack Institute (Wharton) at Maniv Mobility
Kristina Church
Head of Sustainability, BNY Mellon Investment Managers at Maniv Mobility
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hillel Zand?
- Hillel Zand is a Senior Associate at Maniv, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups focused on decarbonization and digitization in mobility and logistics. Based in Maniv's Tel Aviv and New York City offices, he works with a portfolio spanning 40+ companies across 11 countries, supported by major automotive, logistics, transportation, and energy corporations.
- Where does Hillel Zand work?
- Hillel Zand is Senior Associate at Maniv Mobility.
- What check size does Hillel Zand write?
- Hillel Zand typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
- Where did Hillel Zand go to school?
- Hillel Zand studied at The George Washington University (Bachelor’s Degree, Majors: International Affairs and Economics); Kivunim (Hebrew Language and Literature; Arabic; Middle East Politics; Judaic Studies); Palo Alto High School.
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Shared employers
Also worked at Maniv11
Lila FrenkelPartner & CFO at Israel Cleantech VenturesArthur OrduñaExecutive Director at The Venture CenterMike GranoffFounder and Managing Partner at Maniv MobilityNate JaretGeneral Partner at Maniv MobilityMeir DardashtiPartner at Maniv MobilityJake WieseneckPrincipal at Maniv Mobility
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