Alon Lifshitz
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Alon Lifshitz | |
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אלון ליפשיץ | |
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| Born | 1975 Tel Aviv |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Education | Reichman University |
| Occupation | Venture capitalist |
| Known for | Hanaco Ventures |
Alon Lifshitz (Hebrew: אלון ליפשיץ; born 1975) is an Israeli businessman and Founding Partner of the venture capital firm Hanaco Ventures, which manages over $2 billion in assets.[1]
Early life
[edit]Alon was born in Tel Aviv. He served in the IDF as a combat soldier in the Givati Brigade and Artillery Corps. After his military service, he pursued a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance) at IDC Herzliya, while interning in the Foreign Securities Trading Department at Mizrahi Bank. After graduation, he worked at a consulting firm in Jerusalem that helped technology companies raise capital from governmental sources.[1][2]
In 2004, together with his wife, Tiferet, he founded SGI (Sales Gate International), which helped Israeli companies enter the European and Japanese markets. SGI specialized in identifying technologies, facilitating private investments and acquisitions, and supporting global technology vendors with complex procurement processes. Clients included NetOne Systems,[3] Internix,[4] and SoftBank.[5][6]
At the same time, Lifshitz represented major corporations and scouted Israeli tech startups on their behalf. Among the companies he worked with were British Telecom, Vodafone, IAG, and Fujitsu.[6]
Career in Venture Capital
[edit]In 2010, Lifshitz joined Blumberg Capital to establish its Israeli investment office. At the time, the fund managed approximately $50 million. He built a high-quality investment portfolio for the firm, with notable deals including Credorax, Yotpo, BioCatch, Fundbox, Zooz, Cybellum, and IntSights.[7] He served as a Managing Director, leaving the firm in April 2017, by which time Blumberg Capital managed over $800 million.[8]
In August 2017, together with his wife, he founded Hanaco Ventures, named after his grandmother, Hanna Cohen, a Holocaust survivor.[9]
Hanaco focuses primarily on early-stage and growth-stage Israeli startups and Israeli founders, investing across fields such as cybersecurity,[10] AI, fintech, digital health,[11] and hardware.[12] Noteworthy impact investments include SpotitEarly (early cancer detection using dogs and AI) and Redefine Meat (alternative protein production).[13]
Since its inception, Hanaco has raised six funds, invested in more than 60 companies, and currently manages over $2 billion. Prominent portfolio companies include: Yotpo, SpotitEarly, Creature Comforts, Guardz, CHEQ, Pontera, and others.[14]
Hanaco has been consistently ranked among the most active VC firms in Israel.[15]
In 2025, he began establishing a new investment fund, Aurelius Capital, which focuses on dual-use and defense-related technologies.[16]
Personal Life
[edit]Lifshitz has been married to Tiferet since 2002. They have two daughters and reside in Tel Aviv.[1]
Lifshitz is active on social media, particularly Twitter, where he shares insights about the Israeli venture capital ecosystem and political issues.[17][2]
He is also a frequent speaker at conferences across Europe, Asia, and the United States, discussing the Israeli tech industry.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c זיו, אמיתי (2022-07-22). ""יש לנו המשקיעים יותר say עכשיו בווליואציות, אבל אסור להיסחף. חשוב לא לדלל את היזמים יותר מדי"". tech12.
- ^ a b "אלון ליפשיץ, שותף מייסד בקרן Hanaco Ventures". tech12. 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "בכירים מחברת האינטגרציה היפאנית נטוואן סיסטמס יגיעו ביולי לישראל לבחינת טכנולוגיות מקומיות - וואלה כסף". וואלה (in Hebrew). 2005-06-26. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "אינטרניקס מיפן תשקיע בסטרט-אפים מישראל". ynet (in Hebrew). 2007-06-12. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ גבי, ערן (2006-02-25). "קבוצת התקשורת השלישית בגודלה ביפאן סופטבנק בוחנת השקעות בחברות מישראל". Haaretz.
- ^ a b Azulai, Shlomi (2020-05-06). ""For Israeli Tech, a US recovery will be the turning point"". Forbes Israel. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ אורבך, מאיר (2017-04-02). "אלון ליפשיץ עוזב את קרן בלאמברג קפיטל". כלכליסט - www.calcalist.co.il. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Alon Lifshitz "Military service in Israel is the best incubator in the world"". VIA Empresa (in Catalan). 2016-07-15. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ Orbach, Meir (2017-12-12). "Former Blumberg Capital Director Raises New Fund". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ Orbach, Meir (2020-11-04). "Intel acquires Israeli data science startup Cnvrg.io for $60 million". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ CTech (2021-06-29). "MDI Health announces $6 million seed round, launches personalized AI medication platform". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ Lifshitz, Alon (2020-05-04). "The Current Crisis Offers a Golden Opportunity for Startups". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ Orbach, Meir (2021-02-16). "Redefine Meat raises $29 million to support the commercial launch of its 3D printed meat substitute". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ Ovadia, Yafit (2021-08-30). ""ESG Investments aren't just ethical, they're helping make the world a better place"". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "GNY-KPMG INVESTORS REPORT" (PDF). IVC. 2024.
- ^ "Aurelius Capital". aureliuscap.co. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Alon Lifshitz". x.
- ^ "עמי גל מארח את אלון ליפשיץ מהאנקו, כי יש אלון ליפשיץ ויש אלון ליפשיץ". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2025-06-16.