Hello everyone, my name is Hila Rom ??, and I am the Founder and Managing Partner of RUNI Ventures – the VC arm of Reichman University. RUNI Ventures is a pre-seed fund that invests in exceptional entrepreneurs, providing them with not only the first significant check but also an exclusive set of resources, support, and networking opportunities to help build the next generation of Israel's tech companies. It is no secret that we established the fund during one of the most challenging years in the history of the State of Israel, facing numerous hurdles throughout its formation and fund raising phases. Despite these challenges, we successfully brought on board first-tier investors from Israel and around the world who share our unwavering confidence in Israel's entrepreneurs. Over the past year, these entrepreneurs have demonstrated unparalleled innovation, creativity, determination, and resilience. Today, less than two years after the fund’s inception – and following a year in which a significant part of our team and entrepreneurs served in reserve duty – I am proud to share that we have been ranked by KPMG and IVC Data and Insights as one of the most active funds in Israel for 2024. This week, we also made our investment in the 10th portfolio company. After 20 years of management and entrepreneurship, I have no doubt that we are entering a period of tremendous innovation and development. These advancements will have a global impact across many industries, making this a fantastic time to invest in Israeli high-tech and strengthen its position as a key driver of the economy. The fund’s activities are led by two talented alumni: Tomer Golan, Head of Deal Flow & Operations, and Romi Oppenheim, Head of Value Creation. They work tirelessly to identify, support, and guide the entrepreneurs in whom we invest. We are always happy to connect with, advise, and assist every founder we meet.
How to pitch your startup to us? Simple—visit our website, click the "Pitch Us" button, and complete the application form. ?? www.runiventures.com
Yossi Maaravi Niron Hashai Adelson School of Entrepreneurship
