Yoni Cheifetz

Yoni Cheifetz is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he has led the firm's regional investment activity since 2006. He focuses on technology investments in areas such as artificial intelligence, enterprise infrastructure, fintech, and deep-tech startups at the seed and early stages. Prior to his venture capital career, Cheifetz was a serial entrepreneur and operator for nearly 15 years, co-founding companies like Demantra (acquired by Oracle) and Traiana (acquired by ICAP). He also previously served as a partner with Star Ventures.