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.

Ronen Smooha

Investor

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at North First Ventures

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, Israel

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

Education

The Academic College of Tel-Aviv, YaffoBA, Computer Science1994 — 1998

Skills & more

SaaS99Enterprise Software78.NET8Software as a Service (SaaS)4Strategy55Management17Mentoring2Venture CapitalPortfolio ManagementCloud Computing45Business Strategy42Business Development62

+12 more

Technology ScoutingTechnological InnovationBusiness InnovationDue DiligenceMobile DevicesStart-upsProduct ManagementGo-to-market StrategyStrategic PartnershipsSoftware DevelopmentMobile ApplicationsEntrepreneurship

Languages English

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Colleagues at North First Ventures

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Investor at North First Ventures

Omri Toppol

General Partner at North First Ventures

Yaer Tavor

Investor at North First Ventures

Yionna M. Moas

Investor at North First Ventures

Frequently asked questions

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.