VC Club

💡 Investment strategies, legal insights, and the psychology of success—last week’s VC Club events: 📊 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵’𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 Do you remember the VC frenzy of 2021, the crypto rally, or the clean-tech wave? These are examples of how business cycles shape the world of venture capital—testing both strategies and resilience. Last week, TAU VC Club had the privilege of visiting Aleph for an enlightening session with Tomer Diari. Tomer explained how business cycles influence tech valuations and investor behavior, and emphasized the importance of a stable, consistent investment strategy through economic cycles. 🔴 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝘁: 𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 How do VCs help startups transition from proven potential to global success? Last week, RUNI VC Club members explored a unique approach. They hosted Danielle Ardon Baratz and Atad Peled, Partners at Red Dot Capital Partners, who shared their expertise on Early Growth stage investing: 🔹 How Red Dot leverages strategic ties in Asia to supercharge startups. 🔹 The power of focused portfolios with high-growth potential. 🔹 Key steps in deal flow, due diligence, and scaling support. 🧠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 What role does human behavior play in shaping entrepreneurial outcomes? Technion VC Club members found out in an eye-opening session with Yariv Ganor, an expert blending startup experience with psychological insight: 🔹 How cognitive biases shape decision-making for founders and investors. 🔹 The entrepreneurial journey as both a psychological and business challenge. 🔹 Why self-awareness and bias recognition are essential for effective leadership. 📜 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹  How do law, business, and venture capital intersect to fuel success? Last week, COLMAN VC Club members explored these dynamics with Guy Lachmann, Senior Partner at Pearl Cohen. Guy’s extensive experience in Hi-Tech and VC law revealed how legal counsel is more than just a safeguard—it’s a strategic driver: 🔹 Legal advisors play a pivotal role in bridging startups and investors. 🔹 How legal teams support early-stage investments with strategic insights. 🔹 Why early legal guidance is essential for startup success. 🏢 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝘇𝗼𝗴: 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 Next week, HUJI VC Club will embark on an exclusive tour of Herzog, one of Israel’s leading law firms. Members will meet top partners and explore legal strategies shaping the startup ecosystem. ✨ Week after week, our clubs bring the startup nation’s energy to campuses across Israel, empowering members with unparalleled opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in the world of venture capital. ✨ Follow us for exclusive insights and updates! 📢 #VentureCapital #StartupNation #Innovation #Ecosystem #Investors #Entrepreneurship

🔮 A Front-Row Seat to the Future of Israel’s Startup Ecosystem Our VC clubs bring the startup nation’s energy to campuses across Israel, empowering our students with unparalleled opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in the world of venture capital. ✨ We are proud to share the highlights from another meaningful week across our clubs: 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 🌱 What’s the secret to scaling climate tech into global success?  Our members heard from a pioneer in the field. HUJI VC Club hosted Lior Handelsman, co-founder of SolarEdge Technologies and GP at Grove Ventures. 💡 The session explored the intersection of deep tech and climate innovation: • How Grove Ventures bridges deep tech and market needs. • Lessons from SolarEdge’s success in research, teamwork, and pivoting. • Challenges in climate tech, from funding to infrastructure. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗖 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 📖 What does it take to spot the next unicorn? 🦄 Last week, our Technion VC Club members got an exclusive look inside Viola Ventures’ playbook. Members met with Alex Shmulovich and Shahar Silis and heard about: • Viola’s 25-year journey managing $1.3B AUM across 150+ investments. • The growing role of venture debt as a flexible financing tool for scaling startups. • How VCs evaluate startups based on Team, TAM, and Technology. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 🌍 What does it mean to invest in a better world? Our COLMAN VC Club members found out during an exclusive session with Ran Grodecki, Managing Partner at Bridges Israel. 💡 Members Explored: • A deep dive into Impact Investments—where financial success meets environmental value. • Insights into the role of impact-driven strategies in venture capital. • Real-world examples of how groundbreaking technologies can drive both profit and positive change. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿’𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 🧠 How do top investors analyze startups and founders? Our members got a rare glimpse. Last week, TAU VC Club students had the privilege of meeting with Renana Ashkenazi, GP at Grove Ventures, who shared her unique perspective on venture capital. 💡 Key Lessons: • The unique traits investors seek in entrepreneurs. • How VCs evaluate founders. • A deep dive into seed investments: what makes technologies stand out. • The importance of understanding dilution and its impact. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 💼 Ever wondered what role do lawyers play in shaping a startup’s success?  It turns out that every detail counts. Last week, our RUNI VC Club members discovered just how critical legal counsel is—from the first pitch to the final exit. Members met Erez Mizrachi, Co-Founding Partner at FWMK Law Offices, and gained a new perspective into the legal intricacies of startups and venture capital. ✨ Week after week, our clubs are shaping the future of venture capital. Follow us for exclusive insights and updates!

It's mid-semester already and you can really see the momentum building at Technion VC Club! 🚀 Their latest video showcases their incredible speaker lineup - bringing venture capital expertise directly to students 📚 We are excited to see what the next half of the semester brings! Keep it up! 🌟 #VentureCapital #Technion #Innovation #StartupNation #InvestorInsights #IsraeliStartups

Highlights from Technion VC Club's visit to Viola Ventures this week 📈

🌐 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗖 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯! Here’s what happened around our campuses: 🗺️ 📍 TAU VC Club kicked off its program with an inspiring visit to TLV Partners, one of Israel’s leading VCs. Members had the privilege of hearing from Rona Segev, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, who shared her journey as an entrepreneur and investor, offering invaluable insights into building successful startups and driving innovation. A huge shoutout to Dana Harel Tayer for organizing such a memorable event. 📍 COLMAN VC Club visited Grove Ventures, where they met with Lotan Levkowitz, Co-Founder & General Partner at the firm. The session offered valuable insights into the fund’s strategy, structure, and founding story, alongside lessons on investor relations, fundraising, and the investment process. It was an inspiring visit that provided participants with a deeper understanding of the venture capital ecosystem and the inner workings of one of Israel’s top VCs. 📍 RUNI VC Club wrapped up its 𝗩𝗖𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 this week with an inspiring session on Due Diligence, featuring Tal Barnoach, General Partner at Disruptive AI Venture Capital, and Alon Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of Tastewise. Tal shared insights into the VC perspective on due diligence, covering problem-solving, business model analysis, and go-to-market strategies. Alon captivated members with his entrepreneurial journey and gave a live investor pitch, allowing members to simulate the investor perspective—a truly hands-on experience. 📍 Technion VC Club continued its 𝗩𝗖𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 this week with Part B, featuring Gil Kerbs, a Technion alumnus and seasoned early-stage investor. Building on last week’s session, members explored a real VC investment case study, gained insights into early-stage investing in digital health and 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵, and examined the entrepreneurial journey from multiple perspectives. Gil’s diverse experience—from Medtronic to Teuza VC—provided a rich, multi-dimensional view of investment strategies and the potential for Haifa to emerge as a global healthcare hub. 📍 HUJI VC Club is continuing the momentum from last week’s remarkable 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 session with the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel Garage. The Club is gearing up for an exciting session this week with Lior Handelsman, General Partner at Grove Ventures and co-founder of SolarEdge Technologies. Lior will share insights from his journey in renewable energy and deep tech, along with strategies for building resilient startups and making impactful investments. Preparing for another exciting week of activities—stay tuned! 🚀 #VentureCapital #StudentLeadership #Innovation #VCClub

Exciting news! 🎉 This week, our HUJI VC Club will be hosting Lior Handelsman, General Partner at Grove Ventures, for the second year in a row! Welcome back to the club, Lior! 💼🌟 #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Innovation #HUJI

We are Technion VC Club. The First Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club in the Technion. Second Cohort. And We Are Just Getting Started. Launch Event: https://lnkd.in/d3XGZA34 VC 101 : https://lnkd.in/dGEiXJrp Technion - Israel Institute of Technology | thub Technion BizTEC Entrepreneurship Program | VC Club Leaders Fund

🌐 𝐕𝐂 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 🌐 Last week, students across our VC Clubs have embarked on their journey into the dynamic world of venture capital, diving into enriching activities and engaging with industry leaders. From exploring startup scaling and investment strategies to drawing inspiration from top VCs and industry experts, the clubs are equipping students with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what happened across our campuses: 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 🗺️ 📍 Technion VC Club held its first deep dive into the venture capital landscape with 𝗩𝗖𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗔, featuring Assaf Araki from Intel Capital. Students explored the realities of startup scaling, learned about exponential growth expectations, and gained insights into investor dynamics and common pitch mistakes. This session provided practical knowledge on valuations, scalability, and the investment process, offering invaluable tools to better understand the world of venture capital. 📍 COLMAN VC Club hosted an inspiring session this week with Yotam Idan, Co-Founder & CEO of WeSki. Yotam shared his personal journey as an entrepreneur, offering students a firsthand look at the startup process from the founder's perspective. He provided valuable principles, advice, and insights, illustrating how he launched his first project as a student with no prior entrepreneurial experience, inspiring others to take their first steps into the world of innovation. 📍 RUNI VC Club continued its 𝗩𝗖𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, with a session led by Keren Kenan from PICO Venture Partners . Students gained practical insights into venture capital, exploring investment strategies, portfolio management, and the dynamics between VCs, investors, and entrepreneurs. In an exciting initiative, the club created a 30-minute AI-powered podcast recap sharing highlights from the session. The series wraps up this week with a session on due diligence—stay tuned! 📍 HUJI VC Club held an exclusive session focused on 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵, offering students a unique opportunity to gain insights from a highly experienced speaker in the field. The session provided an in-depth understanding of the defense tech landscape, leaving participants inspired and better equipped with valuable knowledge about this cutting-edge sector. 📍 TAU VC Club has officially launched its 3rd year! After the exciting kickoff event, the selection process for new members took place, bringing together a talented cohort of students. This week, the club begins its journey with an inspiring visit to TLV Partners, diving into the venture capital world and setting the tone for an incredible year ahead. The journey is just beginning, and there’s so much more to come from our vibrant VC Club community. Keep an eye out for what’s next! #VentureCapital #StudentLeadership #Innovation #VCClub #Entrepreneurship

📚 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗜 𝗩𝗖 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗩𝗖𝟭𝟬𝟭—𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀! This week, the RUNI VC Club launched its highly anticipated 𝗩𝗖𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 with an inspiring session led by Hila Rom, Founder & Managing Partner of RUNI Ventures. Hila shared invaluable insights into venture capital, from fund structures and fundraising stages to what makes VC funds unique in the startup ecosystem. 🎧 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 In an exciting new initiative, RUNI’s team turned this exclusive session into a 30-minute podcast. 👉 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dm7RuwQB 🚀 This is just the beginning of an incredible journey for the RUNI VC Club and its members this upcoming year. Stay tuned for more insights and inspiration as the series unfolds! 💪 Shoutout to our amazing RUNI club managers:  Tomer Shoolman , Idan Dadon, Ruth Steinberg, Litan Cherikover, Itai Na'eh

🎉 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! The TAU VC Club has officially launched its 3rd year! 🔥 The kickoff event featured an inspiring talk by Danny Akerman, Founder and General Partner at Key1 Capital, marking the start of an incredible lineup of industry leaders (check it out in the comments!)🤩 Danny’s session offered invaluable insights into #venturecapital, from fund operations to investment strategies, setting the tone for an exciting year of learning and growth. 📈 Applications are still open—𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gxuVw-ju A big shoutout to our wonderful Tel-Aviv University Club managers: Guy Negri, Roee Galai, Stav Akler, Roee Kaplun