About
Uri Levine was born in 1965 in Israel. Levine is a serial entrepreneur. He is co-founder of Waze, the world's largest community-based driving traffic and navigation app, which was acquired by Google for $1.1 billion in 2013, and former board member and investor in Moovit, which was acquired by Intel for $1 Billion in 2020. Mr. Levine is a founder, investor, Chairman or Board Member in several startups, which usually are intended to disrupt inefficient markets and improve under-functioning services. He focuses on solving BIG problems and saving consumers time and money while empowering them and changing the world for the better. Mr. Levine has been in the high-tech business for the past 30 years, half of them in the startup scene. Earlier in his career, he served as an Independent Strategic Consultant and as the Vice President of Marketing at Openwave (OPWV). Before that, he held senior engineering and product management positions in Celltrex and Comverse. He is a BA graduate in Tel-Aviv University. Before attending University, he served in the Israeli army at special intelligence unit 8200.
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Investor Intelligence Q&A
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- What are Uri Levine's most notable exits as an investor and co-founder?
- Uri Levine co-founded Waze, which was acquired by Google for $1.1 billion in 2013. He was also a board member and investor in Moovit, acquired by Intel for $1 billion in 2020.
- What is Uri Levine's investment philosophy or focus?
- Uri Levine focuses on solving 'BIG problems' by disrupting inefficient markets and improving under-functioning services, aiming to save consumers time and money.
- Which sectors has Uri Levine primarily invested in, according to startupim data?
- According to startupim data, Uri Levine's portfolio shows concentration in Business Software and Automotive & Mobility Technologies.
- Has Uri Levine taken lead investor roles in his portfolio companies?
- Yes, Uri Levine has taken lead investor roles in companies such as Pumba (in 2022 and 2023) and Oversee Travel (in 2015).
- What is Uri Levine's most recent investment activity?
- Uri Levine's most recent investment activity, according to startupim data, was in SeeTree in January 2024, with an investment of $17.5 million.
- Can you name some of Uri Levine's active portfolio companies and their total raised amounts?
- Some of Uri Levine's active portfolio companies include SeeTree, which has raised $58.5 million, and Oversee Travel, which has raised $25.5 million. For a full list, refer to startupim.
- What is Uri Levine's educational background?
- Uri Levine graduated with a B.A. in Economics & Business Management from Tel Aviv University (TAU) in 1993. He also served in Israeli army special intelligence unit 8200.
- What is the typical investment stage for Uri Levine?
- Uri Levine primarily invests in Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round stages, according to startupim data.