Ronen Smooha
InvestorCo-Founder and Managing Partner at North First Ventures
Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, Israel
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About
Ronen Smooha is an investor with a background in enterprise sales, business development, and technical strategy, focused on mentoring early-stage startups from seed to growth. He was previously a partner and CTO at both 2B-Angels and Explore Ventures, serving as a director or observer across their portfolio companies. Earlier, he was a member of the Microsoft Israel executive team, where he led ISV business development strategy and drove .NET platform adoption.
Invests in
Enterprise Software
Experience
- RDS Business DevelopmentFounder | Strategic Advisor to Founders & Investorscurrent2009 — present
- North First VenturesFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2017 — presentIsrael
- Dan Launchpad (TAU Startup Program)Startup Mentorcurrent2025 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
- Tel-Aviv University - Lahav Executive EducationStartup Mentorcurrent2025 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
- Microsoft Accelerator ProgramMentor2012 — 2023Israel
- 2B Angels & Explore Incubation CenterManaging Partner & CTO2012 — 2017
- HulyoCo-founder & Board Member2012 — 2015
- E4D Solutions LTDPartner2011 — 2015
- MicrosoftDevelopers & ISV's VP, Microsoft Israel2005 — 2009
- MicrosoftBusiness Development Manager - Public Sector2003 — 2005
- Microsoft.Net Technology Specialist2001 — 2003
- BrowseUpProfessional services manager2000 — 2001
- Gilat CommunicationsProject Manager1999 — 2000
- Tikal Software IndustriesProjects Manager1994 — 1999
Skills & more
SaaS99Enterprise Software78.NET8Software as a Service (SaaS)4Strategy55Management17Mentoring2Venture CapitalPortfolio ManagementCloud Computing45Business Strategy42Business Development62
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Technology ScoutingTechnological InnovationBusiness InnovationDue DiligenceMobile DevicesStart-upsProduct ManagementGo-to-market StrategyStrategic PartnershipsSoftware DevelopmentMobile ApplicationsEntrepreneurshipLanguages English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ronen Smooha?
- Ronen Smooha is an investor with a background in enterprise sales, business development, and technical strategy, focused on mentoring early-stage startups from seed to growth. He was previously a partner and CTO at both 2B-Angels and Explore Ventures, serving as a director or observer across their portfolio companies. Earlier, he was a member of the Microsoft Israel executive team, where he led ISV business development strategy and drove .NET platform adoption.
- Where does Ronen Smooha work?
- Ronen Smooha is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at North First Ventures.
- What does Ronen Smooha invest in?
- Ronen Smooha invests in Enterprise Software.
- Where did Ronen Smooha go to school?
- Ronen Smooha studied at The Academic College of Tel-Aviv, Yaffo (BA, Computer Science).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Microsoft Accelerator Program1,854
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