Where does Yael Barsheshet work?

Yael Barsheshet is Partner at Deep33.

What check size does Yael Barsheshet write?

Yael Barsheshet typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.

Where did Yael Barsheshet go to school?

Yael Barsheshet studied at Washington University in St. Louis (Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science); Zell Entrepreneurship Program; Reichman University (Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science).

Yael Barsheshet

Investor

Partner at Deep33

Tel Aviv, Israel

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $3M

Find your path to Yael

196 people in our graph share verified history with Yael — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Sumit JoharunlockedYael: together at Hetz Ventures (2022–2025)

×4Yael: together at Israeli Military Intelligence

Yael: together at Majestic Labs

×3Yael: together at Reichman University

About

Yael Barsheshet combines hands-on AI product experience with 11 years in Israeli intelligence (Unit 8200 commander, Major) and uses practitioner frameworks to evaluate generative AI and cybersecurity startups since 2019.

Contact· published on Yael's own website

y•••@hetz.vcreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Experience

Deep33Partner | AI Infrastructure | Early-Stage VCcurrent2025 — presentNew York, United States
Reichman UniversityZell Fund IC Member | Guest Lecturer & Panel Judgecurrent2021 — present
Hetz VenturesPrincipal2023 — 2025Tel Aviv District, Israel
Hetz VenturesSenior Associate2021 — 2022Tel Aviv District, Israel
Majestic Labs aiSeed Investor2024 — 2025
UpriverSeed Investor & Board Observer2024 — 2025
AlignedSeed Investor & Board Observer2022 — 2025
Zebra Medical Vision LtdProduct Director2019 — 2021Center District, Israel
Zebra Medical Vision LtdSenior Product Manager2018 — 2019
Israeli Military IntelligenceCyber Operation Commander & Head of Department (Unit 8200, Major rank)2016 — 2018
Israeli Military IntelligenceBSC in Computer Science2013 — 2016
Israeli Military IntelligenceHead of Department (Ramad)2011 — 2013Givatayim, Israel
Israeli Military IntelligenceTeam lead & Product Manager2009 — 2011Givatayim, Israel
Israeli Military IntelligenceAnalyst2007 — 2009Givatayim, Israel

Skills & more

Management13Strategic Planning5Team Management6Analysis4Java24C#9C++5HTML3Linux4C6SQL4Early-Stage Startups1

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Venture CapitalBusiness StrategyProduct StrategySoftware DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipProgrammingSoftware DesignSoftware EngineeringObject Oriented DesignCross-functional Team LeadershipProject Management

Languages English · Hebrew

From Yael's professional profile.

Colleagues at Deep33

Lior Prosor

Co-Founder and General Partner at Hanaco Venture Capital

Nir Zeev Arkin

General Partner at Deep33

Frequently asked questions

Who is Yael Barsheshet?: Yael Barsheshet combines hands-on AI product experience with 11 years in Israeli intelligence (Unit 8200 commander, Major) and uses practitioner frameworks to evaluate generative AI and cybersecurity startups since 2019.
Where does Yael Barsheshet work?: Yael Barsheshet is Partner at Deep33.
What does Yael Barsheshet invest in?: Yael Barsheshet invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Fintech.
What check size does Yael Barsheshet write?: Yael Barsheshet typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Yael Barsheshet go to school?: Yael Barsheshet studied at Washington University in St. Louis (Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science); Zell Entrepreneurship Program; Reichman University (Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science).

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Also attended Washington University in St. Louis342

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Also attended Reichman University306

Ron GuraCo-founder & CEO of Empathy Juriaan DuizendstraalInvestor at Index Ventures Lisa CohenInvestment Director at Intel Capital Dean MeyerInvestor at Sequoia Capital Yaron CarniFounder at Maverick Ventures Israel Osnat VelingardVice President at Ibex Investors

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Shared employers

Also worked at Deep335

Lior SusanDirector of Content at Eclipse Ventures Lior ProsorCo-Founder and General Partner at Hanaco Venture Capital Michael BroukhimGeneral Partner at Green Meadow Ventures Amir ElichaiFounder at Carbyne Lior SusanGeneral Partner at Eclipse

Also worked at Reichman University67

Eric BenhamouVenture Advisor at Think+ Ventures Management, Llc Chen EphraimVP Finance at Qumra Capital Eden ShochatInvestor at Aleph Michal Gilon-YanaiPartner at Two Lanterns Venture Partners Michal GevaManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Triventures Gal Spiner AbramovichMarketing Partnerships Manager at YL Ventures

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Also worked at Hetz Ventures14

Sumit JoharAdvisor at Clear Ventures Mandy AndressSecurity Advisor at Modern Technical Judah TaubManaging Partner at Hetz Ventures Pavel LivshizGeneral Partner at Hetz Ventures Guy FighelPartner & Head of Data Program at Hetz Ventures Itamar MulaPrincipal at Hetz Ventures

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Also worked at Majestic Labs ai7

Shahin FarshchiPartner at Lux Capital Dov MoranManaging Partner at Grove Ventures Judah TaubManaging Partner at Hetz Ventures Miriam Shtilman-LavsovskiPartner at Tal Ventures Gal ShmueliPartner at Tal Ventures Masumi ReyndersCo-founder & COO at Majestic Labs

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