About
Oded Vardi is an Internet/New Media entrepreneur and investor. Oded has been helping startups grow as a founder, hands-on investor, and advisor. Oded is a co-founder of TLV Media Lab, which partners with leading tech and media talents to conceptualize, develop and scale exceptional products at the intersection of technology and entertainment. In addition, Oded is an active angel investor in promising startups like PlayBuzz, as well as SOOMLA, IMGN Media (formerly comedy.com) and more. Hes also a member of the advisory board of 90min, a global leader in user-generated sports-related content. Previously, Oded was a co-founder and President of Superna, a pioneer and innovator in digital home enabling software, and one of the worlds first companies to commercially launch HD video streaming products. His past investment portfolio includes Airlink (acquired by Sierra Wireless), Wibiya (acquired by Conduit) and others. Oded started as an analyst at Giza Investment banking and Giza VC. He holds a BA in Psychology and Business Management from Tel Aviv University.
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Investment activity
1 portfolio exit on record.
Portfolio by sector
Q&A
- What is Oded Vardi's primary focus as an investor?
- Oded Vardi is an Internet/New Media entrepreneur and investor, focusing on helping startups grow as a founder, hands-on investor, and advisor. He is also a co-founder of TLV Media Lab, which partners with tech and media talents to develop products at the intersection of technology and entertainment.
- What are some of Oded Vardi's notable portfolio companies?
- Oded Vardi's notable portfolio companies include EX.CO (formerly PlayBuzz) and IMGN Media.
- Has Oded Vardi had any significant exits?
- Yes, Oded Vardi had a significant exit in August 2020 when IMGN Media was acquired by Warner Music Group for $86M.
- What investment stages does Oded Vardi typically focus on?
- Oded Vardi typically focuses on Seed, Pre-Seed, and A Round investment stages.
- In which sector does Oded Vardi show a concentration of investments?
- Oded Vardi shows a strong concentration in the Media & Entertainment Technologies sector, with all three of his listed portfolio companies and his exit falling within this sector.
- When did Oded Vardi make his most recent recorded investment?
- Oded Vardi's most recent recorded investment round occurred in April 2016.
- What is Oded Vardi's background prior to his current investment activities?
- Previously, Oded Vardi was a co-founder and President of Superna, a pioneer in digital home enabling software. He also started as an analyst at Giza Investment banking and Giza VC.