Erel is the Founder and Chairman of JVP. In 1993 Erel set the tone for Israeli venture capital investing by creating a new model that combined a hands-on management approach with international market creation strategies.

Under Erel’s leadership JVP helped build numerous technology companies that are now global enterprises with traction in Israel, the United States, Europe and Asia. Consistently staying ahead of market trends, Erel anticipated the growing impact of media technologies and increased the firm’s investments in that area during the past few years. Erel helped orchestrate the $4.82 billion sale of Chromatis to Lucent Technologies in 2000, as well as successfully leading fifteen exits with companies such as Netro (IPO and subsequently acquired by SR Telecom, Inc. JVP sold its shares at a $5.5B company valuation), Precise (IPO and subsequently acquired by Veritas), Scorpio (acquired by US Robotics), Fundtech (NASDAQ: FNDT), ViryaNet (NASDAQ: VRYA), Jacada (NASDAQ: JCDA), Paradigm Geophysical (IPO and subsequently privately acquired), MagniFire (acquired by F5 Networks, NASDAQ: FFIV), Native Networks (acquired by Alcatel, NYSE: ALA), Cogent (NASDAQ: CCOI), Allot Communications (NASDAQ: ALLT) among others. In July 2010, Erel led the IPO of QLIK Technologies which is currently valued $2.6 billion. 
 

Erel is currently focused on media technologies, combining projects in the fields of animation and gaming that bring together engineers and artists together into a new mode of thinking. He also invests in more traditional industries such as communications, networking and enterprise software. Erel plays a direct role in creating and managing the global investment strategy for the firm and actively participates on the boards of several portfolio companies, including Animation Lab, AnyClip, Cyber-Ark, CyOptics, Double Fusion, Magink, CityPath, Qlik, Sepaton, Siano and SolGel.  

Prior to founding JVP, Erel was the Director of Business Development for the City of Jerusalem under its former Mayor, Teddy Kollek. There he was instrumental in facilitating the arrival of more than 70 technology firms to the city, including Digital, IBM and many others that gave rise to the burgeoning technology community that drives the Israeli economy today. Erel holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Columbia University.  

With his strong background in media related software and internet based R&D organizations, Gadi is a key member of JVP's media team. He is also a board member of Double Fusion (Board Observer), Emergent, Funtactix, Infinite Memories, Magink, ComQi, Playcast, Siano and CyberArk. His experience has provided him with strong domain expertise in both the consumer infrastructure world and service provider needs.

Before joining JVP, Gadi was Corporate VP of Product Marketing and a member of the executive committee for NDS (NASDAQ: NNDS), a leader in digital pay-TV systems that support some of the largest digital broadcast platforms such as DIRECTV, BSkyB, Canal Digital and more. At NDS, Gadi established the business of digital interactive TV in the late 90s, catering to the likes of Sky Sports, MTV, Discovery, QVC and other leading TV channels. Gadi led the NDS international marketing team responsible for defining the product scope and roadmap for NDS established products such as conditional access for secure broadcast, middleware for digital set-tops, and integrated PVR solutions. Prior to NDS, Gadi held a variety of positions in software and Internet-based R&D organizations, including Director of Product Marketing at ServiceSoft Corp, a software company providing self-help solutions over the Internet for service organizations.

Gadi holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Mathematics as well as an Executive MBA from the Hebrew University

Kobi brings over 25 years of experience in senior management positions at global companies. A recognized expert in the semiconductor field with substantial experience in nurturing and growing companies into market-leading positions, Kobi enhances JVP's ability to identify and guide the most promising early stage companies. Kobi serves as a board member of JVP’s portfolio companies such as Altair, Infinite Memories and XtremIO. Previously, Kobi served as a member of the Board of Directors of Saifun, a leading provider of IP solutions for the non-volatile memory market. Kobi served as a board member of Dune Networks, a JVP portfolio company, which was sold to Broadcom.

In his earlier position as COO and then as President of Saifun, then a publicly listed company on NASDAQ, Kobi was responsible for forming and executing the company’s business strategy, spearheading the company’s evolution from a start-up into a dominant, market leading, global IP company. Prior to joining Saifun, Kobi served for over a decade as Managing Director, Director of Operations and VP of Business Development at Kulicke and Soffa Industries, a leading supplier of equipment for the semiconductor industry. Kobi also served as Manager of Financial Planning and Control at Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT), a global Israeli defense electronics supplier. Kobi holds a M.Sc. in Industrial Management and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from the Technion - The Israel Institute of Technology.

Haim is one of the foremost experts in the field of database and business process technologies in the world today. Founder and former CTO of Precise! Software Solutions, a JVP portfolio company and a provider of business and e-commerce application performance management solutions, Haim developed Precise from its founding in 1990 through a successful IPO in 2000.  In 2003, Precise was acquired by Veritas for $609 million (then NASDAQ: VRTS).  With vast experience and contacts in the fields of enterprise software, storage, data and content management, and security technologies, Haim is an invaluable resource for JVP’s current portfolio and investment team, providing thought leadership and resources for business development. Haim is a board member of JVP’s portfolio companies Qlipso, Navajo, Leadspace, CrossReader, TOK and Earnix.

Before joining Precise, Haim was a consultant with SCP Systems, and a systems analyst for the Israeli Defense Forces.  With over 20 years of high-tech experience, Haim’s reputation and in-depth knowledge of the sector helped to make Precise an industry leader.  In his capacity as venture partner, Haim is instrumental in finding and evaluating new investments within his areas of expertise, as well as providing guidance to JVP and its entire portfolio.

Haim served as a board member of Zoomix, a JVP portfolio company, which was acquired by Microsoft in July 2008, and as a board member of Navajo Systems, which was acquired by Salesforce.com in August 2011.

Haim holds a BA in Economics and Computer Science from Bar Ilan University, and an MBA from Tel Aviv University.

Uri joined JVP with extensive experience in internet and new media, gained from his prior position as the CEO of MSN Israel.

In the past ten years Uri has been one of the new media pioneers who saw the many stages that the internet, mobile and TV went through. Working for Microsoft during these exciting times, Uri was also part of major international marketing and business challenges in fields such as search engines vs. Google, instant messaging vs. AOL and Yahoo and many other challenges.

Prior to his work at Microsoft, Uri was a partner and a co-CEO at Geller-Nessis Leo Burnett Advertising Agency, working with leading brands such as Coca Cola, Procter & Gamble, Nokia, Philips and Energizer. Prior to that, he was a senior strategic planner at Fogel-Levin / Ogilvy Israel, working with brands such as IBM, Unilever, Adidas, Philip Morris and others. In both companies he was highly involved in the creative process, working closely with the creative teams, directors, editors and production houses. His vast experience in advertising and strategic planning gave him the position of an "evangelist" in the fast growing online advertising market.

Uri serves as a board member of JVP's portfolio companies Celltick, IgnitAd, CityPath, Qlipso, Tok, Karaboo and CrossReader.

Uri holds a BA in political science from Tel Aviv University, a professional music degree from the Rimon School of Music, and an MBA from Manchester University.

Yoav brings strong background and industry recognition in the fields of digital media, content services, telecom value-added services and business support systems. Prior to joining JVP Yoav headed Altus Media Ltd., a venture capital consulting business, providing business, strategy and operational support for VCs and digital media and content related startups, including JVP portfolio companies. Prior to Altus Media, Yoav spent five years as General Manager/COO and CMO of Exent Technologies, leading business and operations strategizing, which positioned it as an industry leader in the space of on-demand video games, growing the business 70% Y-over-Year five years in a row. In this capacity Yoav was instrumental in building new offerings and revenue streams for industry leaders such as Verizon, Comcast, Intel, CBS, Time Warner and France Telecom.

Previously, Yoav held multiple executive positions at TeleKnowledge, an innovator in the space of business support systems. He worked in Product Management as well as Marketing and Business Development, helping define telecom value-added services and digital media strategies for the likes of Telefonica, Yahoo, Listen.com (Real Networks), Turbine Entertainment, FullAudio (AOL), StarMedia, TheStreet.com  and others. Yoav further spent six years in the Israeli Air-Force, managing mission critical development projects, and is a decorated officer.

Yoav is a board member of Celltick, AnyClip, CityPath, Karaboo and CrossReader.

Yoav holds an International Executive MBA from Kellogg/Northwestern and Tel-Aviv University, as well as a M.Sc. in Computer Science (cum laude) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics (cum laude) from Tel-Aviv University.

As Chief Financial Officer, Ronit brings with her about 20 years of experience in senior financial management from leading global corporations.

Prior to joining JVP, Ronit served as Vice President and CFO of Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ: CAMT), Vice President of Finance for Creo IL, and held other executive positions at several high-tech companies in Israel.

Ronit has a BA in Economics and Accounting from Haifa University, and an LLM from Bar-Ilan University. Ronit is a qualified CPA and has also completed Executive Management programs at the Technion and at Stanford University. Ronit has been working with JVP on the Board of the Animation Lab for over three years. Her strategic financial experience makes her a valuable contribution to JVP’s management team.

Fiona brings with her to the role close to 15 years of investor relations, capital raising, venture capital, financial analysis and strategic planning experience in both public and private companies.

Prior to joining JVP, Fiona was VP at CCG Investor Relations Israel, directly responsible for running the IR programs for companies with market capitalizations ranging from $50 million to $4 billion in a broad variety of industries.

Before joining CCG, Fiona served as Vice President of Koor Industries (then NYSE: KOR), a leading Israeli Holding Company active in a variety of industries, as a member of the Executive Management Team.

Fiona also held the position of Partner in Koor Corporate Venture Capital, Israel's largest corporate venture capital fund which invested in early stage technology and medical device companies, as well as having a comprehensive Fund of Funds portfolio.

Prior to that, Fiona served as financial analyst in Koor's Mergers and Acquisitions Department and as a Junior Analyst for the Private Equity Fund Renaissance Management.

Fiona holds a BA in Finance and Computers, and an International Executive MBA from the joint Tel Aviv - Northwestern Universities' program.

Orit has over 20 years of experience working as an HR consultant for Israel’s leading companies across a variety of industries such as Teva Pharmaceuticals, Amdocs, and Intel.

Her experience focuses on closely working with management teams on organizational reforms, team building, and corporate culture.

Orit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s in Social Psychology from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Raffi is a seasoned Israeli executive with over 20 years of experience in semiconductors and new materials. He uses his expertise to advise JVP in communication software, semiconductors and components sectors. Widely considered an expert in his field, Raffi also serves as General Manager of NDS Israel and as Senior Vice President of NDS World Wide (NASDAQ: NNDS), as well as serving as a board member of JVP’s portfolio company EPOS. At NDS Israel, Raffi is responsible for leading a highly successful company that focuses on pay television technology, video encryption, and other security applications as well as being a pioneer in the iTV and PVR technology for satellite and cable communication. The company currently employs more than 650 people in Israel and 1500 employees worldwide.

Prior to joining NDS, he spent 5 years as VP of Operations and Production of Imaging Products at Indigo. At Indigo, Raffi was responsible for production output of sophisticated imaging products, logistics, budget control and interaction with key customers. Previously, Raffi worked at Intel, where he held several engineering and managerial positions, including Process engineering, integration of advanced technologies, deployment of state of the art equipment and human resources managerial activities. During his 11 years at Intel, Raffi won numerous awards for his forward thinking and problem solving. Among these awards is the international achievement award for the development of an improved process that doubled the yield of the 80386 chip.

Raffi served in an elite commando unit of the Israeli Defense Forces.

Alex is a seasoned veteran in the technology industry, with nearly 20 years of experience. A recognized sales and marketing expert, Alex is highly qualified to advise growing companies as they expand into international markets. His broad experience and industry network provide invaluable resources for new investment opportunities and business development activities for JVP's portfolio companies. He is a board member of JVP's portfolio companies Qlik and Sepaton. Alex served as a board member of the following aquired JVP portfolio companies: Touch Clarity, was aquired by Omniture in February 2007; XMPie was aquired by Xerox in September 2006.

Most recently Alex ran the Americas division of Siebel Systems (then NASDAQ: SEBL), with revenues of over $1 billion. He was a member of Siebel's Executive Committee, and was previously responsible for building a major presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In just over two years under his direction, Siebel was able to achieve market leadership in CRM and e-business in more than 18 countries, growing revenues, customer volumes and employee base tenfold. Prior to Siebel Systems, Alex held several executive positions at SAP AG including membership on the extended management board and was instrumental in founding the SAP Global Partner Ecosystem, believed to be a $20 billion market today. He also ran global marketing and business development programs.

With extensive expertise in growing sales, international markets, and shareholder value, Alex sources new investments around the world and through JVP's New York office. He offers strategic and practical counsel to portfolio companies trying to build or enhance their traction in North America and Europe.

Agnes is an accomplished media executive with expertise in publishing and interactive media. She is a board member of JVP's portfolio company Playcast. Currently, Agnes is a founding partner with the management consulting firm Act III Consultants. Prior to Act III, Agnes was Chairman and CEO of Vivendi Universal Publishing. With 4 billion Euros in revenues, Vivendi Universal Publishing is the world's third largest producer of educational publications and video games including World of Warcraft and Starcraft. Agnes had originally joined the Vivendi group as Chairman and CEO of one of their subsidiaries, Liris Interactive, one of France's first multimedia start-ups which ultimately became Havas Interactive.

Prior to that, Agnes was head of Lagardere/Hachette's Consumer Publishing division and spent four years with McKinsey.

Agnes holds a degree in Law and graduated from the Paris Institut d'Etudes Politiques. She obtained an MBA from Columbia Business School. She is currently on the Board of ITV (UK), Neopost (France) and Fondation de France.

Gally joined JVP in 2001 to lead business development activities out of the New York office.

Gally works closely with our portfolio companies, forging relationships with leading partners and customers in the US, Europe and Latin America. Previously, Gally was the Vice President Chief of Staff and right hand person to the President and CEO of StarMedia Networks, the leading internet company for Spanish and Portuguese speakers.

Prior to that, Gally was an investment banker at Bear Stearns and UBS, where she served as Vice President responsible for new business origination and transaction execution for Latin America. As an investment banker, Gally also worked for Violy, Byorum and Partners.

Gally is engaged in a wide variety of philanthropic activities and is currently a board member of Urban Zen Foundation, Donna Karan's not for profit organization, a board member of the Many Hats Institute. She is involved in organizations whose primary focus is the improvement of educational systems in Latin America and the US-Hispanic market.

Gally holds a B.A./B.S degree in International Business and Finance from Georgetown University

Yehoshua is responsible for the financial administration and reporting of the JVP funds. He periodically reports to investors, cash management and working with tax authorities. Yehoshua brings financial and accounting experience to JVP, having previously held the position of Assistant Controller at Virtual Communities, an Internet related company, as well as accounting positions with Deloitte & Touche's Israel affiliate, Igal Brightman & Co.

Yehoshua is a qualified CPA, and holds a BS in Accounting from Yeshiva University.  

Noah has a strong background in private equity investment and entrepreneurship. He most recently served as Vice President at Millennium Technology Ventures, where he evaluated and completed investments in the internet infrastructure, telecom, and online advertising markets. He also led the firm's deal sourcing efforts in China.

Previously, Noah was an Associate at Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS), a private equity partnership focused on media and communications with approximately $3 billion under management. While at VSS, he executed ten private equity and mezzanine transactions, and served as an Observer on the boards of Infobase Publishing, Riviera Broadcast Group, Xtreme Information Services, and Access Intelligence.

Noah began his career in finance at Saban Capital Group, and went on to co-found of Subvergent Media Studios, a Los Angeles based internet services provider and consultancy serving the media and apparel industries.

Noah holds an MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business and a BA from Tufts University, where he majored in Computer Science and German Language & Literature.