Tal Tochner
InvestorVenture Partner at PICO Venture Partners
Israel
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Tal Tochner is COO and Chief Product Officer at Tastewise, where he leads product strategy, global operations, and finance. Previously an investor, he has experience guiding companies through product development and scaling. He is a Forbes 30Under30 honoree and Kauffman Fellow.
Experience
- TastewiseCOO & Chief Product Officer (late founder)current2025 — present
- TastewiseCOO (Interim CFO)2021 — 2025Tel Aviv District, Israel
- SHESHE - Meta’s Women Mentorship Program in IsraelAlumnicurrent2019 — present
- PICO Venture PartnersVenture Partner2021 — 2022Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
- PICO Venture PartnersPrincipal, Investment Team2017 — 2021Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, New York, London
- Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow (Class 24)2019 — 2022
- Women's ParliamentCo-Founder & Co-Chair2015 — 2022Israel
- Tel Aviv CapitalPartner2017Tel Aviv // USA // Asia
- Tel Aviv CapitalVP - Investment Team2015 — 2017Tel Aviv
- WMNFounding Team, Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships2014 — 2015Tel Aviv
- Israel-Asia CenterPartnerships & Business Development Manager, Fellowship Marketing Coordinator2012 — 2014
- Israeli Air ForceMilitary Service: Head of Operations Room, Elie Unit, Air Force2006 — 2008
Education
- The Hebrew University of JerusalemBachelor's degree, International Relations and Asian Studies2010 — 2013
Skills & more
English14Hebrew8Chinese8Mandarin7Entrepreneurship74International Relations59Start-ups57Business Development15Strategic Partnerships26Venture Capital15Social Entrepreneurship15Public Relations19
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NonprofitsPoliticsMarketingEvent ManagementPolitical SciencePublic PolicyChinese cultureBusiness StrategyInternational LawProgram ManagementNonprofit OrganizationsLeadershipLanguages Chinese · English · Hebrew · Spanish
From Tal's professional profile.
Colleagues at PICO Venture Partners
Elie Wurtman
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at PICO Venture Partners
Erez Nachmanson
Program Manager, PICO Kids at PICO Venture Partners
Frayda Leibtag
Partner at PICO Venture Partners
Gina LaVersa
Managing Director at PICO Venture Partners
Hagar Levin
Executive Assistant & Project Manager at PICO Venture Partners
Hila Ashuri
Office Manager, Jerusalem at PICO Venture Partners
Hila Krainer
Principal at PICO Venture Partners
Keren Kenan
Partner, Finance & Operations at PICO Venture Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Tal Tochner work?
- Tal Tochner is Venture Partner at PICO Venture Partners.
- What check size does Tal Tochner write?
- Tal Tochner typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Founder mafias
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem mafia28
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Amit BarBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Brand.ai +1Rony Patishi-ChillimBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Fresh StartYoni GlickmanBAFounded AtlantiumErel MargalitFounded AnyClipTomer BarelMaster's degreeFounded LightsparkEyal ShinarLLBFounded Fundbox
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PICO Venture Partners mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem169
Lisa CohenInvestment Director at Intel CapitalMiri FentonAssociate at Maverick Ventures IsraelTamar YehoshuaInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Rutie AdarInvestments & Innovation Sr. Director, Israel at Samsung Catalyst FundJack LevyInvestor at Israel Cleantech VenturesRony Patishi-ChillimInvestor at Israel Cleantech Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Tastewise1
Also worked at PICO Venture Partners5
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows366
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesRoi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
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