Yoni Cheifetz

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What is Yoni Cheifetz's role and primary focus at Lightspeed Venture Partners?

Yoni Cheifetz is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, leading the firm's investment activity in Israel. He focuses on technology investments in areas such as artificial intelligence, enterprise infrastructure, fintech, and deep-tech startups at the seed and early stages.

What is Yoni Cheifetz's investment stage preference?

Yoni Cheifetz primarily invests in Seed and Early Stage companies.

What are the preferred sectors for Yoni Cheifetz's investments?

Yoni Cheifetz's preferred sectors include Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Infrastructure, Fintech, Deep-Tech, Internet, Digital Media, Mobile, Communications, Software, Semiconductors, Cleantech, Robotics, Healthcare, and Climate.

What is the typical check size for Yoni Cheifetz's investments?

Yoni Cheifetz typically invests between $3 million and $20 million per company.

What is Yoni Cheifetz's investment thesis?

Yoni Cheifetz focuses on identifying outlier entrepreneurs with passion, intelligence, a sense of mission, honesty, and leadership, who are building industry-changing businesses. He maintains an open mind to innovative ideas.

What is Yoni Cheifetz's background prior to venture capital?

Prior to his venture capital career, Yoni 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.

Where is Yoni Cheifetz based?

Yoni Cheifetz is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.