Zohar Zisapel

A pioneering Israeli entrepreneur and angel investor, co-founder of the RAD Group, with investments in numerous tech startups.

Angel Investor Tel Aviv, Israel
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Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C

About

Zohar Zisapel (1949-2023) was a renowned Israeli entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist, often called a 'founding father of Israeli high-tech'. He co-founded the RAD Group in 1981 with his brother Yehuda, which spawned over 20 independent high-tech firms. Beyond his corporate ventures, Zisapel was a prolific angel investor, focusing on sectors like autonomous vehicles, AI, cybersecurity, and medical research, with notable investments in companies like Hailo, Innoviz, and Wiz. He was also a recipient of the Israel Defense Prize.

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Q&A

What is Zohar Zisapel's primary investment focus?
Zohar Zisapel primarily focused on investing in promising tech companies, particularly in autonomous vehicles, AI, cybersecurity, and medical research.
What investment stages did Zohar Zisapel typically participate in?
Zohar Zisapel participated in Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, and Series C investment stages.
Which geographies did Zohar Zisapel prefer for investments?
Zohar Zisapel preferred to invest in companies located in Israel and the United States.
Can you name some of Zohar Zisapel's notable portfolio companies?
Zohar Zisapel's notable portfolio companies include Hailo and Innoviz.
What sectors did Zohar Zisapel prefer for investments?
Zohar Zisapel preferred sectors such as Automotive & Mobility Technologies, Cyber Security, Health Tech & Life Sciences, Business Software, Industrial Technologies, and Operations Solutions.
What was Zohar Zisapel's role beyond investing?
Beyond investing, Zohar Zisapel often took an active role as a board member and mentor to portfolio companies.