Yehuda Zisapel (Late)

Yehuda Zisapel was an Israeli entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist, co-founder of the RAD Group, and a prominent figure in Israel's high-tech industry.

Angel Investor Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 1975
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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F Round, Seed, Pre-Seed, D Round, A Round, G Round, E Round

About

Yehuda Zisapel (April 12, 1942 – March 10, 2024) was a highly influential Israeli entrepreneur and businessman. He is best known for co-founding the RAD Group with his brother Zohar Zisapel. The RAD Group is a pioneering association of Israeli companies focused on data communications, networking, and related technologies. Zisapel was also involved in the development of Israel's biotechnology sector, co-founding Neurim Pharmaceuticals and RAD BioMed Incubator. He was recognized as a "forefather" of the Israeli high-tech industry and was actively involved in philanthropy, particularly in supporting education and technology at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.

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Investment activity

3 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences5
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Fintech & Insurtech1

Q&A

What are Yehuda Zisapel's most recent notable exits?
Yehuda Zisapel had a notable exit in September 2025 with the acquisition of Vectorious Medical Technologies by Edwards Lifesciences for $497M. Previously, in January 2023, Rewire was acquired by Remitly for $80M.
What is Yehuda Zisapel's primary investment focus by sector?
Yehuda Zisapel shows a strong concentration in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, with 5 out of 7 portfolio companies in this area. This is followed by Automotive & Mobility Technologies and Fintech & Insurtech, each with one portfolio company.
Can you name some of Yehuda Zisapel's active portfolio companies?
Yehuda Zisapel's active portfolio includes Carteav, which focuses on autonomous low-speed vehicles, and FEMSelect, which develops treatments for pelvic floor ligament fixation.
What is Yehuda Zisapel's typical investment stage?
Yehuda Zisapel invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round. The data shows a recent focus on Pre-Seed and A Round investments.
When did Yehuda Zisapel make his most recent investments?
Yehuda Zisapel made investments in February 2022 and November 2022, indicating recent activity within the last two years.
What is Yehuda Zisapel's background?
Yehuda Zisapel is a founder and President of the RAD-Bynet Group, an association of Israeli companies in the data communications industry. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in electrical engineering, an honorary doctorate from Technion, and an M.B.A. from Tel Aviv University.
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