Gil Smolinski

Angel investor and business developer with a focus on Israeli startups.

Angel Investor Active Tel Aviv, Israel Est. 2010
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
7
in our dataset
Rounds participated
7
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$2.3M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed

About

Gil Smolinski is an angel investor and business developer with decades of experience in the tech industry. He began developing businesses globally in the early 1990s, shifting his focus to the Big IT sector in the late 90s, including homeland security, intelligent traffic systems, medical tech, and real estate. Around 2010, he transitioned to the startup sector, making successful investments in Israeli companies. He is also the co-founder and managing partner of NGN Partners, a business development initiative. Smolinski provides startups with access to his network, knowledge, and experience to help them scale and succeed. He has made over 20 investments, primarily in Israeli startups.

Portfolio · 7

Renovai
Visual AI Shopping Assistance for Lifestyle Brands
1 round $550K committed Latest: 2019-05
OzVision
Cloud-based Video-recording Platform
1 round Latest: 2019-01
Sensority
Remote Sensing and Predictive Analytics
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2018-04
Cellolo
Audience Interaction Platform for Concerts & Live Events
1 round Latest: 2018-01
OUNA
Blockchain-based Employee Assessment and Recruitment Platform
1 round Latest: 2018-01
REFILL Anywhere
Portable Charging Network for Smartphones
1 round Latest: 2017-01
Cignal.io
Data-Driven Digital Advertising Solutions
1 round $720K committed Latest: 2016-06

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software5
Aerospace, Defense & HLS3
Education & Knowledge Technologies2
Energy Tech2
Fintech & Insurtech1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Media & Entertainment Technologies1

Q&A

What is Gil Smolinski's primary investment stage?
Gil Smolinski primarily invests in the Pre-Seed stage.
What are some of Gil Smolinski's notable portfolio companies?
Some of Gil Smolinski's notable portfolio companies include Particula, which develops smart and connected edutainment products, and Oriient, which offers a GPS-like indoor navigation system.
Which sectors does Gil Smolinski focus on for investments?
Gil Smolinski shows a concentration in Business Software, Aerospace, Defense & HLS, and Education & Knowledge Technologies sectors.
Has Gil Smolinski had any exits from his portfolio companies?
Yes, Gil Smolinski has had exits. For example, BriefCam was acquired by Canon for $90M in May 2018, and Flying Production was acquired by Elbit Systems Ltd. in March 2019.
What is Gil Smolinski's role in NGN Partners?
Gil Smolinski is the co-founder and managing partner of NGN Partners, a business development initiative focused on identifying high-end investment and team-building opportunities in the tech market.
What is Gil Smolinski's background in the tech industry?
Gil Smolinski has several decades of experience in the tech industry, having started developing businesses globally in the early 1990s. He later focused on Big IT sectors such as homeland security, intelligent traffic systems, and medical tech.
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