Management Team
Oded Lipshitz
General Partner
Mr. Lipshitz brings over two decades of investment banking and asset management experience across leading asset managers and family offices including: Fidelity Investments, Choate Investment Advisors, and GE Capital.
Mr. Lipshitz received his MBA from Cornell University with a concentration in Finance, and had previously graduated Cum Laude from Bar Ilan University with a BA in Economics and Business Administration.
Mr. Lipshitz received his MBA from Cornell University with a concentration in Finance, and had previously graduated Cum Laude from Bar Ilan University with a BA in Economics and Business Administration.
Menahem Landau
Co-Founder & General Partner
LTC (Retired) Menahem Landau, previously Head of UAV & Drones Branch at IMOD/DDR&D Aeronautical Division, led a spectrum of R&D programs encompassing platforms, payloads, communications, and propulsion systems. Post-retirement, he ventured into the business realm, overseeing the establishment and management of CAVERET VC and serves as Managing Director of TITAN Innovations.
Landau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical and Electro-Optical Engineering from the Technion and an M.A. in Entrepreneurship and Strategy.
Landau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical and Electro-Optical Engineering from the Technion and an M.A. in Entrepreneurship and Strategy.
Dana Dekel
VP Business Development
Dana Dekel, VP of Business Development, specializes in fostering the growth of startups and securing essential funding for their development. With a background in e-commerce startups and venture capital, she excels in fundraising and strategic consulting for both non-profit and business sectors. Since 2015 Ms. Dekel has been a board member of the Israeli chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation, actively initiating and contributing to fundraising from different sources as well as partnership development.
Dana is a Ben Gurion University graduate with a BA in Business Administration.
Dana is a Ben Gurion University graduate with a BA in Business Administration.
Ari Fried
Venture Partner
Ari is an accomplished executive and investor with a distinguished career spanning the life sciences, hi-tech, fintech, and foodtech industries, among others. He has a track record of spearheading investments and forging partnerships with prominent startups, angels, VCs and strategic partners.Ari's prior experiences have been enriched by his collaborations with friends and colleagues at Triventures, a venture capital firm based in Israel and the US, JJDC, J&J's corporate venture capital fund, EY Israel, the largest financial services company in Israel, as well in promising startups, such as AI healthcare pioneer Belong.life. These engagements have provided him with an in-depth understanding of the startup, corporate and investment landscapes.
Ari studied biology and physics at the University of Toronto and graduated with distinction.
Ari studied biology and physics at the University of Toronto and graduated with distinction.
Strategic Advisory Board
Chaimi Nissel
Founder & President
With over two decades of investment experience both in L.A. and in Israel, Mr. Nissel moved to Israel in 2013 and achieved significant success in cyber intelligence investments. As both the founder and President of Titan Innovations, he remains at the forefront of leading and innovating in the domains of investments and defense technologies. His robust network and extensive experience within the Israeli defense ecosystem significantly contribute to his role as the driving force behind Titan Innovations.
Mr. Nissel holds a Bs.C in Economics from the University College of Lodon
Mr. Nissel holds a Bs.C in Economics from the University College of Lodon
Ronny Numa
Strategic Advisor
Major General Roni Numa has had a distinguished military career, notably serving as the former head of the IDF Central Command and leading various commando units until his retirement in 2018. Post-retirement, he spearheaded successful strategic initiatives on behalf of the Prime Minister's Office to combat the spread of Covid-19 in Israel. Subsequently, Numa collaborated with Cobwebs Technologies, which saw a successful exit last year. He also co-founded SYN-RG-Ai, focusing on Smart Cities and intelligent environments.
Roni holds a Master's degree in Military National Resource Strategy and Policy from the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., and is a graduate of the AMP Program at Harvard Business School
Roni holds a Master's degree in Military National Resource Strategy and Policy from the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., and is a graduate of the AMP Program at Harvard Business School
Oved Malhan
Defense Advisor
Ovadia Malhan, the former head of the Special Operations Directorate at the Israeli Security Agency (Shabak), brings over 30 years of extensive experience in counter-terrorism, intelligence, and senior leadership. He has demonstrated expertise in leading large and complex units, overseeing operations, managing advanced technologies, and developing robust infrastructure within the field.
Avi Dadon
IMOD Liaison
Avi Dadon, retired in 2023 as Major-General and Head of Procurement at the Israel Ministry of Defense, is a seasoned procurement and logistics expert with national and international acclaim. With extensive experience managing intricate organizations, he has held executive positions at major Israeli enterprises.
Mr. Dadon holds a bachelor's degree from Bar Ilan University and a master's degree from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Mr. Dadon holds a bachelor's degree from Bar Ilan University and a master's degree from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Sharon Gal
Defense-Tech Advisor
Sharon Gal is a seasoned professional with a passion for innovation and leadership. He has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, tech leadership, VC investment and tech innovation in both public and private sectors. During his career in the public sector, Sharon founded and was the first CEO of the Technological Innovation Fund at the Israeli Prime-Minister’s Office. In this position he led the CVC to investments in groundbreaking technologies that promote the edges of usable technology in the Israeli Defense Sector and beyond. As a dynamic and forward-thinking individual, Sharon has been involved with Titan Innovations since its inception, and currently acts as a consultant to investors and managements alike.
Reeve Benaron
Co-Founder and Chairman
Reeve is a visionary and technology entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of success; AI enthusiast and investor who believes startups will be the core driver of innovation, economic growth and job creation in this digital age. Relentlessly building product to advance humanity.
Avner Vider
Strategic Advisor
Mr. Vider, a seasoned private equity investor, brings over a decade of experience strategically allocating capital across healthcare, real estate, and hi-tech sectors. His career trajectory began as a system integrator at Proimage and evolved into project management spanning over two decades, encompassing projects across 45 countries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
In 2008, Mr. Vider ventured into private real estate investments, progressively expanding the portfolio to encompass diverse investments in healthcare startups. His pivotal move in 2021 involved joining forces with The Caveret, fortifying investment initiatives and assuming a pivotal role as cornerstone investor.
Behir Sabban
Legal Advisor
Behir Sabban is the founding partner of Sabban Law firm and was previously a partner at one of Israel's leading law firms. His expertise includes hi-tech investments, M&As and commercial transactions. Behir represents venture capital funds, family offices and companies on a variety of corporate and commercial matters. Behir also consults to a leading global law firm on its Israel practice.
Behir holds a JD degree from Harvard Law School and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
Behir holds a JD degree from Harvard Law School and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
Tal E.
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. E., CPA (Isr.), brings over fifteen years of financial management experience including managerial positions in a Big 4 Accounting firm, start-up companies, investment funds and the GOI.
Mr. E. received his MBA (Financial Management Specialization) and BA in Economics and Accounting from Tel Aviv University (Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude, respectively)
Mr. E. received his MBA (Financial Management Specialization) and BA in Economics and Accounting from Tel Aviv University (Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude, respectively)
Eylon Sarfati
Head of Governance
Eylon Sarfati, an Israeli attorney, brings 4 years of experience in corporate law and the capital market, including roles in a top Israeli law firm and start-up and investment companies. A graduate of Interdisciplinary Herzliya with degrees in Law and Business Administration, he specializes in finance. Additionally, Eylon has served as a captain in the reserves for about 10 years, holding roles as an armor officer and deputy commander of a tank company.
Alan Tzvika Nissel
Head of Advisory Board
Alan Tzvika Nissel is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Caruso Pepperdine Caruso Law where he teaches property and international law and also serves as the Co-Director of the Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law. Alan is also the CEO of Wilshire Skyline, a real estate firm in Los Angeles.
Alan received his B.A. from Yeshiva University and law degrees from Cambridge University, New York University and the University of Helsinki (from where he earned a doctorate in international law).
Alan received his B.A. from Yeshiva University and law degrees from Cambridge University, New York University and the University of Helsinki (from where he earned a doctorate in international law).