Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
2
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$5.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
—
About
Michael van Swaaij is an angel investor based in Switzerland with a demonstrated track record of investing in Israeli startups. He is a former CEO of Skype Technologies and former Chief Strategy Officer of eBay. He has invested in several Israeli companies, including OVO Automotive, SupersonicAds, and Growthspace. He is also an advisor and ex-Chairman of Cortica, an Israeli company with leading AI technology for visual perception.
Portfolio · 2
Investment activity
1 portfolio exit on record.
Portfolio by sector
Business Software2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Q&A
- What is Michael van Swaaij's most notable exit?
- Michael van Swaaij had a notable exit with Supersonic, which was acquired by ironSource in July 2015 for $150M.
- Which sectors does Michael van Swaaij primarily invest in?
- Michael van Swaaij primarily invests in Business Software and Automotive & Mobility Technologies, with two portfolio companies in Business Software and one in Automotive & Mobility Technologies.
- Can you name some of Michael van Swaaij's portfolio companies?
- Michael van Swaaij's portfolio includes Growthspace, a precision skill development platform, and Ovo Automotive, a cloud-based app delivery platform for connected vehicles.
- What is the typical investment stage for Michael van Swaaij?
- Michael van Swaaij has participated in three Seed-stage funding rounds, indicating a focus on early-stage investments.
- When was Michael van Swaaij's most recent investment activity?
- Michael van Swaaij's most recent investment activity was in September 2022, with a new portfolio company added.
- What was Michael van Swaaij's earliest recorded investment?
- Michael van Swaaij's earliest recorded investment was in May 2010, with the addition of a new portfolio company.