Tal Shapira
Overview
An Israeli entrepreneur and investor, Tal Shapira is the CEO and co-founder of TripleW Ltd., a company that upcycles food waste into lactic acid, a key component in bioplastics. Under his leadership, TripleW has secured significant funding, including a $16.5 million Series B round in March 2023, led by Firstime VC and with participation from the Israel Oil and Gas Fund, LG Technology Ventures, Millennium Food-Tech VC, and others. This investment aims to accelerate the expansion of TripleW’s lactic acid technology by transforming existing waste management facilities in Europe and the US. Prior to founding TripleW in 2015, Shapira held various roles in the technology and research sectors. He served as the Licensing Director at Yeda R&D, the technology transfer company of the Weizmann Institute of Science, where he was responsible for commercializing technologies in fields such as renewable energy, microbiology, agriculture, food, and research tools. He also co-founded QD Ltd., a company developing devices for point-of-care medical diagnostics, and worked as a Business Development Consultant at Anima Biotech and Promodity. Shapira holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Biology from Tel Aviv University and an M.Sc. in Structural Biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science. Shapira's investment philosophy focuses on sustainable and innovative solutions that address environmental challenges. His work with TripleW exemplifies this approach, as the company aims to mitigate climate change by decarbonizing food and plastic waste on a massive scale. Through the hard work of their dedicated team and incredible partners, TripleW's technology has demonstrated the power of the circular economy to improve the sustainability of existing waste management infrastructures while increasing their revenue and profitability. This commitment to sustainability and innovation underscores Shapira's dedication to creating impactful and scalable solutions in the environmental sector.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technologies addressing environmental challenges
- Scalable business models
- Strong management teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Tal Shapira invest in?
Tal Shapira invests in Renewable Energy, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Waste Management and Environmental Services, and is based in Hamerkaz, Israel. Tal Shapira is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Tal Shapira invest at?
Tal Shapira backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.
Which regions does Tal Shapira invest in?
Tal Shapira invests across United States, Belgium and Israel.
What companies has Tal Shapira invested in?
Tal Shapira's portfolio includes TripleW Ltd..
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