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Ilan Abehassera

Investor

General Partner at Origins

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $150K

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About

Ilan Abehassera is a 3-time French‑American founder-turned-investor with software and hardware roots (Producteev acquired by Jive), voice‑device patents, and an LP network of athletes/influencers (~160M) that scales brands to the U.S.

Invests in

ConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechGamingSocial

Experience

  1. Stealth StartupWorking on something newcurrent2026 — presentNew York, United States
  2. OriginsGeneral Partnercurrent2021 — presentNew York, United States
  3. ContentsquareSVP Partnerships & Strategic Alliances2026New York, United States
  4. ContentsquareSVP Strategy & Corporate Development2025 — 2026New York, United States
  5. ContentsquareVP Special Projects2024 — 2025New York, United States
  6. AsyncCo-Founder & CEO2021 — 2024New York, United States
  7. Oui Are New YorkPodcast Host2018 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
  8. WilloCo-Founder, President & COO2017 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
  9. avrhm capital.Angel Investor2012 — 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
  10. ILY (acq'hired by Nucleus)Founder and CEO2014 — 2017Greater New York City Area
  11. Jive SoftwareSenior Director of Product Management2012 — 2014Palo Alto, CA
  12. Producteev (acquired by Jive Software)Founder and CEO2008 — 2012New York City Metropolitan Area
  13. Zlio.com / and 2 other startupsBiz Dev / Country Manager US2005 — 2008New York, NY
  14. L'OréalJunior Product Manager2003 — 2004Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

Skills & more

SaaS24Facebook3Web 2.04Enterprise Software11Strategic M&AHiringCreative Problem SolvingLeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data MonetizationBusiness Development70PR5
+12 moreGrowing a teamDeal MakerStart-upsProduct DesignFundingPublic RelationsDeal ExecutionEntrepreneurshipE-commerceProduct MarketingProduct ManagementMobile Applications

Languages English · French

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Investments

Investor

Acquire AppAlgoliaDojiMatchdayMoka.careOKpandaSimpliField, a Field Agent companySixDoorsStadium Live StudiosUgamiYumon

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ilan Abehassera?
Ilan Abehassera is a 3-time French‑American founder-turned-investor with software and hardware roots (Producteev acquired by Jive), voice‑device patents, and an LP network of athletes/influencers (~160M) that scales brands to the U.S.
Where does Ilan Abehassera work?
Ilan Abehassera is General Partner at Origins.
What does Ilan Abehassera invest in?
Ilan Abehassera invests in Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Gaming, Social.
What check size does Ilan Abehassera write?
Ilan Abehassera typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
What companies has Ilan Abehassera invested in?
Investments tracked here include Acquire App, Algolia, Doji, Matchday, Moka.care, OKpanda, SimpliField, a Field Agent company, SixDoors, Stadium Live Studios, Ugami, Yumon.
Where did Ilan Abehassera go to school?
Ilan Abehassera studied at Columbia Business School (Executive Education, Negotiation); KEDGE Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship - Marketing); KEDGE Business School (Undergrad, Business Administration and Management).

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