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Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series C
About
The Zisapel family, led by the late brothers Yehuda and Zohar Zisapel, are considered "founding fathers" of Israel's high-tech industry. They established the RAD Group in the early 1980s, which has incubated numerous tech companies. Beyond the group, Yehuda and Zohar were active angel investors, backing early-stage entrepreneurs with deep technical knowledge across various sectors including data communications, cybersecurity, auto-tech, and AI. Their investment approach emphasizes fostering independent companies and creating sustainable value. The next generation of the family is now becoming more involved in the group's activities and investments.
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Q&A
- What is the primary investment focus of the Zisapel family?
- The Zisapel family, through brothers Yehuda and Zohar Zisapel, are prominent Israeli angel investors with a focus on early-stage entrepreneurs in sectors such as data communications, cybersecurity, auto-tech, and AI. Their investment approach emphasizes fostering independent companies and creating sustainable value.
- Which sectors does the Zisapel family prefer for investments?
- The Zisapel family prefers investments in Aerospace, Defense & HLS, Automotive & Mobility Technologies, Business Software, Cyber Security, Fintech & Insurtech, Health Tech & Life Sciences, Industrial Technologies, Operations Solutions, and Retail Platforms.
- What investment stages does the Zisapel family typically engage in?
- The Zisapel family typically invests in Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series C stages.
- Where is the Zisapel family's headquarters located?
- The Zisapel family's headquarters is located in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- What is the Zisapel family's investment thesis?
- The Zisapel family's investment thesis combines a deep understanding of technology with a belief in focused, agile teams. They aim to foster independent companies to tackle specific market niches, maintaining agility and entrepreneurial drive. As angel investors, they focus on backing strong entrepreneurs with deep technical knowledge at an early stage, taking a hands-on role, and identifying emerging tech trends.
- Who are the key principals involved in the Zisapel family's investment activities?
- Key principals involved in the Zisapel family's investment activities include Roy Zisapel, Michael Zisapel, Klil Zisapel, and Nava Zisapel. Yehuda and Zohar Zisapel were co-founders and angel investors.
- What is the historical significance of the Zisapel family in the Israeli tech industry?
- The Zisapel family, led by the late brothers Yehuda and Zohar Zisapel, are considered 'founding fathers' of Israel's high-tech industry. They established the RAD Group in the early 1980s, which has incubated numerous tech companies.
- What geographies does the Zisapel family prefer for investments?
- The Zisapel family prefers investments in Israel and the US.