Where does Philippe Schwartz work?

Philippe Schwartz is Partner at Square Peg Capital.

What does Philippe Schwartz invest in?

Philippe Schwartz invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure.

What check size does Philippe Schwartz write?

Philippe Schwartz typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.

Where did Philippe Schwartz go to school?

Philippe Schwartz studied at INSEAD (MBA); Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (BSc, Computer Systems Engineering).

Philippe Schwartz

Investor

Partner at Square Peg Capital

Tel Aviv

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $5M

About

A General Partner at Square Peg based in Tel Aviv, Philippe invests in early-stage, culture-driven founders with a focus on AI infrastructure. He joined as a Venture Partner in 2014 and became a General Partner in 2015, drawing on over 20 years as a senior executive including roles as President of Withings Inc., founder and CEO of ooVoo, and Divisional CEO at MRV Communications.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure

Experience

Square PegPartnercurrent2015 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
Tomorrow.io (formerly ClimaCell)Board Membercurrent2017 — presentGreater Boston
ExodigoBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
ViBoard Membercurrent2016 — presentNew York
SternumBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
Lightbits LabsBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentKfar Saba, Center District, Israel
retrain.aiBoard Member2022 — 2025Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
Deci AI (Acquired by NVIDIA)Board Member2020 — 2024Tel Aviv District, Israel
Ready4 (Acquired by Tal Education Group)Board Member2016 — 2018Greater Boston Area
WithingsPresident2013 — 2015Cambridge, MA
ooVooCo-founder and Chief Executive Officer2006 — 2012New York City
Arel CommunicationsChief Executive Officer2002 — 2006Atlanta, GA and Rehovot, Israel
MRV CommunicationsChief Executive Officer of System Division1995 — 2002Yokneam (Israel) and Littleton (MA)
Lannet Data CommunicationsRegional Sales Manager1991 — 1993Tel Aviv (Israel)
Israel Defense Forces, Israeli NavyOfficer in Charge and Team Leader (rank: captain)1987 — 1991

Skills & more

SaaS22Enterprise Software27Mobile Devices97Start-ups99Software Development11Strategic Partnerships56Software Design8Product Marketing27Mobile Applications68System Architecture9Telecommunications49Cloud Computing32

+8 more

Big DataManagementWeb DevelopmentStrategyLeadershipEntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyBusiness Development

Languages English · French · German · Hebrew

From Philippe's professional profile.

Colleagues at Square Peg Capital

Agape Lioulios

Legal Counsel at Square Peg Capital

Amanda Hjorring

Partner & COO at Square Peg Capital

Barry Brott

Co-founder at Square Peg Capital

Ben Hensman

Portfolio Manager at Square Peg Capital

Casey Flint

Associate at Square Peg Capital

Christina Cvetkoski

Office Manager at Square Peg Capital

Dan Krasnostein

Partner at Square Peg Capital

David Maher

Investor at Square Peg Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Philippe Schwartz?: A General Partner at Square Peg based in Tel Aviv, Philippe invests in early-stage, culture-driven founders with a focus on AI infrastructure. He joined as a Venture Partner in 2014 and became a General Partner in 2015, drawing on over 20 years as a senior executive including roles as President of Withings Inc., founder and CEO of ooVoo, and Divisional CEO at MRV Communications.
Where does Philippe Schwartz work?: Philippe Schwartz is Partner at Square Peg Capital.
What does Philippe Schwartz invest in?: Philippe Schwartz invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure.
What check size does Philippe Schwartz write?: Philippe Schwartz typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Philippe Schwartz go to school?: Philippe Schwartz studied at INSEAD (MBA); Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (BSc, Computer Systems Engineering).