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Shani Zanescu

Investor

Advisor/LP, Climate tech at Fusion VC

Israel

About

Shani Zanescu is founder and general partner of Universe Partners, a deep tech investment firm focused on resilience-oriented technologies. With a background spanning a decade in foreign policy and national security followed by deep tech investing across $400M in managed assets, Zanescu invests in early-stage founders and companies developing base-layer technologies for infrastructure and economic systems. Zanescu serves as a board member and advisor to technology companies and institutions, and speaks on topics including deep tech financing, resilience-first technology, and innovation under pressure.

Experience

  1. Atmospheric AIInvestorcurrent2026 β€” present
  2. Universe PartnersFounder & General Partnercurrent2024 β€” present
  3. Jibe VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2022 β€” present
  4. Alphabiome.aiAdvisorcurrent2023 β€” present
  5. Consensus Business GroupDeep tech Investment Partner2019 β€” 2024
  6. PhytolonBoard Observer2020 β€” 2024
  7. AgroScoutBoard Member2020 β€” 2024
  8. Isratech VenturesFounder & CEO2018 β€” 2024Tel Aviv District, Israel
  9. AquiNovo, Ltd.Board Observer2021 β€” 2023
  10. The Center for Israel's InnovationDirector2017 β€” 2018Tel Aviv District, Israel
  11. British CouncilHead of Strategy & Bilateral Relations2014 β€” 2017Israel
  12. Israeli Ministry of DefenseBENELUX, NATO & EU Representative2012 β€” 2013The Embassy of Israel in the Netherlands (The Hague)
  13. Israel Defense ForcesForeign Affairs Officer2010 β€” 2012

Skills & more

English32International Relations52Event Planning25Translation10Interpersonal Communication Abilities9Budgets10Delegation9Military9NATO7Defence6Foreign Policy15Government36
+12 moreDiplomacyNational SecurityDefenseProject ManagementPublic RelationsSocial MediaPublic SpeakingResearchLeadershipNonprofitsNonprofit OrganizationsStart-ups

Languages English Β· Hebrew

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shani Zanescu?
Shani Zanescu is founder and general partner of Universe Partners, a deep tech investment firm focused on resilience-oriented technologies. With a background spanning a decade in foreign policy and national security followed by deep tech investing across $400M in managed assets, Zanescu invests in early-stage founders and companies developing base-layer technologies for infrastructure and economic systems. Zanescu serves as a board member and advisor to technology companies and institutions, and speaks on topics including deep tech financing, resilience-first technology, and innovation under pressure.
Where does Shani Zanescu work?
Shani Zanescu is Advisor/LP, Climate tech at Fusion VC.
Where did Shani Zanescu go to school?
Shani Zanescu studied at Texas Christian University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication and Business); Tel Aviv University (Master's Degree, The Executive Programme for Diplomacy and National Security); Harvard Business School (Finance).

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