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Omri Barzilay

Former Principal at Peak State Ventures

Israel

Writes $1M – $15M checks · typically $5M

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About

Omri Barzilay is a cofounder and board member of Migdalor Foundation, a nonprofit alumni network for Israeli Naval Academy graduates with over 1,200 members. An early-stage investor, he has backed more than 20 companies including Carta, Moonvalley, Snapdocs, and Mastra. His background includes founding a proptech startup, contributing to Forbes and TechCrunch, working as a hedge fund algorithmic trader, and serving as a naval officer.

Experience

  1. Migdalor Foundation (INAA)Cofounder & Board Memebercurrent2018 — present
  2. Migdalor Foundation (INAA)CEO & Cofounder2017 — 2018
  3. MCP ISRAELCommunity Co-foundercurrent2025 — present
  4. Self EmployedAngel Investorcurrent2020 — present
  5. Orange CollectivePrincipal2024 — 2025
  6. Peak State VenturesPrincipal & Head of Value Creation2018 — 2025
  7. ForbesColumnist2015 — 2018
  8. TechCrunchContributor2016 — 2017
  9. PropcyCo-Founder & CEO2015 — 2017
  10. Reevan TradersHedge Fund Algo Trader2012 — 2014
  11. S. SchestowitzSales Manager2010 — 2012
  12. S. SchestowitzSales Analyst2009 — 2010
  13. IDF - Israel Defence ForcesNaval Combat Officer2001 — 2008

Skills & more

Business Strategy64Start-ups58Business Development53Product Management41Entrepreneurship42Financial Markets15Trading17Marketing Strategy21Real Estate24Business Planning16New Business Development15Product Marketing11
+12 moreMarket AnalysisSales ManagementInternational Real EstateReal Estate DevelopmentReal Estate EconomicsReal Estate FinancingReal Estate TransactionsBloggingStrategyManagementNegotiationStrategic Planning

Languages English

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Who is Omri Barzilay?
Omri Barzilay is a cofounder and board member of Migdalor Foundation, a nonprofit alumni network for Israeli Naval Academy graduates with over 1,200 members. An early-stage investor, he has backed more than 20 companies including Carta, Moonvalley, Snapdocs, and Mastra. His background includes founding a proptech startup, contributing to Forbes and TechCrunch, working as a hedge fund algorithmic trader, and serving as a naval officer.
What check size does Omri Barzilay write?
Omri Barzilay typically writes checks of $1M – $15M.
Where did Omri Barzilay go to school?
Omri Barzilay studied at Tel Aviv University (MBA, Finance & Marketing); The Open University of Israel (BA, Computer science).

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