Michael Ronen
Overview
Michael Ronen is the CEO and Managing Partner of Oud Capital, an alternative investment firm based in Silicon Valley and New York. The firm focuses on advising and investing in advanced-stage, high-growth companies that leverage technology to disrupt large end markets in transportation, logistics, and other industries. Prior to founding Oud Capital, Ronen was a Managing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers, where he established the Vision Fund's Transportation and Logistics investment practice, investing over $5 billion in areas such as last-mile delivery platforms, parking and logistics, AI, robotics, and autonomous driving. He served on the boards of Cruise, Reef Technologies, GoBrands, and Flexport, and was responsible for investments in Nuro and Getaround. Before joining SoftBank, Ronen spent 19 years at Goldman Sachs, including several years as a Partner responsible for advising leading Technology, Media, and Telecom companies. He holds an LLB from Tel-Aviv University and an MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU. At Oud Capital, Ronen continues to focus on investing in advanced-stage, high-growth companies that leverage technology to disrupt large end markets. The firm's portfolio includes companies in transportation, logistics, AI, robotics, and autonomous driving. Oud Capital's investment strategy emphasizes identifying and supporting companies with innovative technologies and business models that have the potential to transform traditional industries. Ronen's extensive experience in venture capital and technology investments, combined with his leadership roles at SoftBank and Goldman Sachs, has equipped him with a deep understanding of the dynamics of high-growth companies and the strategic insights necessary to drive successful investments in these sectors.
Investment Focus
- Advanced-stage companies
- High-growth potential
- Technology-driven business models
- Disruptive innovations in transportation, logistics, AI, robotics, and autonomous driving
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Michael Ronen invest in?
Michael Ronen invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in California, United States. Michael Ronen is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Michael Ronen invest at?
Michael Ronen backs companies at Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 5M - 50M.
Which regions does Michael Ronen invest in?
Michael Ronen invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has Michael Ronen invested in?
Michael Ronen's portfolio includes Cruise, Flexport, Nuro, Getaround, REEF Technologies and GoBrands.
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