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Toot Shani

Investor

Partner at Sarona Ventures

Israel

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Toot Shani is the Founding and Managing Partner of Sarona Ventures, which she guided through a transition from a family office into an Israeli VC and tech operation. She has worked in innovation since 2007 with over 3,000 businesses across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and previously founded and led a global economic development firm working with multilateral organizations, governments and corporates. She founded and exited her first company at 25 and is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers community.

Experience

  1. Sarona VenturesFounding & Managing Partnercurrent2019 — presentTel Aviv Area, Israel
  2. Bouaziz & PartnersFamily Officecurrent2017 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
  3. PEF CommunityMembercurrent2024 — present
  4. Keynote SpeakerKeynote Speaker & Moderatorcurrent2013 — present
  5. Ment GroupFounder, CEO2012 — 2017
  6. FestoDirector of Marketing & Business Development, Israel2013 — 2015Israel
  7. Tel Aviv Municipality - Youth and Young Adults DepartmentLeadership Development Specialist2011 — 2013
  8. Tosh Productions (Acquired)Founder, CEO2008 — 2013

Skills & more

Public Speaking55Strategy55Leadership55Strategic Planning47Management57Economic DevelopmentFinancial Consulting15Keynote Speaking8Investments5Technological Innovation5Early-Stage Startups5startups5
+12 moreInvestor RelationsInternational Business DevelopmentAlternative InvestmentsVenture CapitalBusiness DevelopmentStart-upsEntrepreneurshipStrategic PartnershipsEntrepreneurship DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBusiness PlanningManagement Consulting

Languages English · Hebrew

  • Social Entreprise Establishment & Management — ESCO - The Center for Impact Businesses
  • Branding & Marketing Communication — bituy college- art, art therapy and design
  • Mediation & Conflict Resolution — Gevim Group

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Toot Shani?
Toot Shani is the Founding and Managing Partner of Sarona Ventures, which she guided through a transition from a family office into an Israeli VC and tech operation. She has worked in innovation since 2007 with over 3,000 businesses across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and previously founded and led a global economic development firm working with multilateral organizations, governments and corporates. She founded and exited her first company at 25 and is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers community.
Where does Toot Shani work?
Toot Shani is Partner at Sarona Ventures.
What check size does Toot Shani write?
Toot Shani typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Toot Shani go to school?
Toot Shani studied at The Open University of Israel (Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management); Shenkar - Engineering. Design. Art. (Practical Engineer, Electrical and Electronics Engineering).

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