Webinar
5 Reasons We Are Investing in Israeli Tech Startups
Join Alumni Ventures Partner Yev Gelfand for an in-depth webinar exploring why Israeli tech startups are becoming a core focus for venture investors globally.
In this session, Yev will explore Israel’s unique tech innovation ecosystem and highlight the five key reasons AV is actively backing Israeli companies and founders. From world-class talent and cutting-edge R&D to proven global scale and resilience, Israeli startups are shaping the future of sectors like AI, Cybersecurity, DefenseTech, Biotech, and more.
Yev will also showcase how these investments fit into AV’s broader thesis and what investors should know about accessing opportunities in this market. Whether you’re already invested or curious about diversifying internationally in your venture portfolio, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Reserve your spot now to explore how you can participate in the next wave of Israeli tech innovation.
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Why Attend?
- HomeUnderstand the macro trends driving a surge of investor interest in Israel.
- HomeLearn how AV sources and evaluates top-tier venture deal flow.
- HomeExplore the strategic value of geographic diversification in venture.
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenter
Yev Gelfand is a Partner at Alumni Ventures and Head of Israel. Previously responsible for Portfolio Monitoring across all 1,500 Alumni Ventures investments, Yev is now dedicated to the Blue Ivy family of funds (focused on the Yale community, his alma mater) and to the Israel practice area, which he leads.
Prior to joining Alumni Ventures, Yev spent 15 years as a serial innovator at BlackRock. He was part of the original “skunkworks” team that seeded PennyMac Mortgage (exited successfully via IPO). He was also a founding member of the Financial Markets Advisory group within BlackRock that counseled the Federal Reserve, U.S. Treasury, and over a dozen foreign governments on fiscal and monetary policy. Yev separately founded and led the Risk Advisory practice, which he grew to over $1 Trillion in Assets Under Advisory. Internationally, Yev drove the expansion of BlackRock in India — growing the employee base to 1,500 in two years — and the Middle East, focusing on Israel and the GCC.
Prior to BlackRock, Yev conceived, prototyped, and patented a new design for the internal combustion engine. He is a CFA charterholder and also holds the CAIA designation, in addition to several FINRA regulatory licenses (series 7, 24, and 63). Yev received his BA in Economics and Biomedical Engineering from Yale University. He lives in New York with his wife and three children.