Zohar Zisapel
Overview
Zohar Zisapel was a prominent Israeli entrepreneur and angel investor, best known for co-founding the RAD Group, a conglomerate of companies specializing in data communications and networking solutions. Under his leadership, the RAD Group expanded into various sectors, including biotechnology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, establishing a significant presence in Israel and internationally. Zisapel's investment strategy focused on early-stage companies with high growth potential, particularly in technology and healthcare sectors. He was also a philanthropist, supporting educational programs and institutions such as the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, where he and his brother donated for the establishment of the Israel Nanotechnology Center and the construction of the Zisapel Building for Electrical and Computer Engineering. Zisapel passed away on May 20, 2023, at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and entrepreneurship that continues to influence Israel's technology sector. Zisapel's portfolio included investments in companies such as Neurim Pharmaceuticals, RAD Data Communications, RAD BioMed Incubator, Ceragon Networks, Radware, RADCOM, Radwin, RADVISION, RAD Data Communications Ltd., RAD Technologies, RAD Systems, RAD Networks, RAD Communications, RAD Software, RAD Electronics, RAD Telecom, RAD Solutions, RAD Technologies Ltd., and RAD Systems Ltd. His investments spanned various industries, including technology, healthcare, telecommunications, media, software, education, fintech, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medtech, semiconductors, biotechnology, cleantech, and consumer electronics. His diverse portfolio reflects his commitment to fostering innovation across multiple sectors. Zisapel's contributions to Israel's high-tech industry were recognized with numerous awards, including the Captains of the Industry award. He was also a philanthropist, supporting educational programs and institutions such as the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, where he and his brother donated for the establishment of the Israel Nanotechnology Center and the construction of the Zisapel Building for Electrical and Computer Engineering. Zisapel passed away on May 20, 2023, at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and entrepreneurship that continues to influence Israel's technology sector.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Strong management teams
- Scalable business models
- Potential for global expansion
- Alignment with Zisapel's investment focus areas
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Zohar Zisapel invest in?
Zohar Zisapel invests in Technology, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Media, Software and Education, and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Zohar Zisapel is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Zohar Zisapel invest at?
Zohar Zisapel backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Zohar Zisapel invest in?
Zohar Zisapel invests across United States, Europe, Asia and Israel.
What companies has Zohar Zisapel invested in?
Zohar Zisapel's portfolio includes Radwin, Neurim Pharmaceuticals, Ceragon Networks, Radware, RAD Data Communications, RAD BioMed Incubator, RADCOM and RADVISION.
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