Eyal Waldman
Overview
Eyal Waldman is an Israeli angel investor and philanthropist, recognized for his significant contributions to the semiconductor industry and his active role in supporting technology startups. He co-founded Mellanox Technologies in 1999, serving as its CEO, president, and chairman until its acquisition by NVIDIA in 2020 for over $7 billion. Following the acquisition, Waldman established Waldo Holdings, a family office focusing on diversified investments in private and public companies, various funds, real estate, and other financial platforms. Waldo Holdings operates as an angel investment firm, concentrating on sectors such as technology, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, healthcare, fintech, clean energy, agriculture, media, consumer goods, retail, transportation, logistics, and education. The firm engages in investments across multiple stages, including seed, Series A, growth, and late-stage funding, with a geographical focus on Israel and the United States. Investment sizes typically range from $1 million to $50 million. In addition to his business endeavors, Waldman is a philanthropist and peace activist, supporting initiatives that promote technological innovation and social impact. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. In 2024, he was awarded the Israel Prize for Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation, the country's highest civilian honor.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong management teams
- Potential for significant market impact
- Alignment with sustainable and ethical practices
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Eyal Waldman invest in?
Eyal Waldman invests in Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media, Retail and Education, and is based in Israel. Eyal Waldman is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Eyal Waldman invest at?
Eyal Waldman backs companies at Seed, Series A, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Eyal Waldman invest in?
Eyal Waldman invests across United States and Israel.
What companies has Eyal Waldman invested in?
Eyal Waldman's portfolio includes Arbe, Oligo Security, Greeneye Technology, Speedata, Blyp, RealFriend, Linguana and Anywell.
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