Last updated 2026-07-20
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About
Dr. Meir Barel is a prominent figure in the Israeli venture capital landscape, known for founding Star Ventures in 1992 with a focus on investing in Israeli-affiliated companies. He serves as the Principal Managing Partner at Star Ventures, which has a strong track record of investments and exits. Before establishing Star Ventures, Dr. Barel held positions at Techno Venture Management GmbH & Co. KG in Germany and was involved with various Israeli and German companies in computer design, factory automation, and data communication. He holds a Master's Degree and a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University in Aachen, Germany.
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Q&A
- What is Meir Barel's primary investment focus by sector?
- Meir Barel has invested in companies within the Health Tech & Life Sciences and Automotive & Mobility Technologies sectors.
- Can you name some of Meir Barel's portfolio companies?
- Meir Barel's portfolio includes Hi Auto, an AI-based background noise elimination solution.
- What is the typical investment stage for Meir Barel?
- Meir Barel has participated in A Round and C Round investments.
- When did Meir Barel make their most recent known investment?
- Meir Barel made an investment in April 2025.
- What was the funding stage and amount for Hi Auto?
- Hi Auto received a Series A funding round of $19.5M, with Meir Barel participating.
- What was the funding stage and amount for Laminate Medical Technologies?
- Laminate Medical Technologies received a Series E funding round of $24M, with Meir Barel participating.
- What is the typical investment range for Meir Barel?
- Meir Barel's investment range is typically between $12M and $15M.
- When did Meir Barel make their earliest known investment?
- Meir Barel made an investment in January 2019.
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| Founded | 1992 |
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| EPO | 2 |
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