Help Us Strengthen Israel's Northern Region
NIT fund raises
$30M
to invest in
start-ups
To Boost
tech ecosystem
and to empower
community
Why Northern Israel? Strategic Advantages for Investors. Join us!
We Have the Power to Thrive,
It’s in Your Hands.
Our Opportunity
Northern Israel is primed for growth, with robust infrastructure, access to grants, incubators, and R&D partnerships enabling rapid scale. A clear funding gap in early-stage startups beyond Tel Aviv presents a unique opportunity. With global relevance in sustainability, medtech, and Industry 4.0, and fresh momentum following the 2023 crisis, the region is set for accelerated, high-impact growth.
We need you to take action and invest,
together we can build strength and resilience.
We Are Moving Froward - Join Us.
Why NIT Stands Out
Dual
Bottom Line
Business success with lasting regional impact
Local
Insight
Deep familiarity with Northern Israel’s tech Ecosystem
Mentorship Advantage
A tailored mentor program to accelerate portfolio growth
Policy
Tailwinds
Tapping post-crisis funding and Northern development plans
Community-Driven
Supporting regions through sustainable entrepreneurship
Our Investment Thesis
Supports Your Values.
Northern Israel is an emerging investment frontier, offering scalable innovation in food, health, and energy.
With strong research hubs, top talent, and post-crisis funding momentum, the region is primed for growth. This is a rare opportunity to back resilient, impact-driven startups aligned with global megatrends.
Leadership Team
Eldar Sivan | Innovation | Tech | Legal | Cross-functional
LLB, BSC, MA Law. COO and CEO in industrial and technology companies, Lieutenant Colonel in the IDF (Res.). Partner in ESBM & Co Law office located in Tel-Aviv handling commercial, science and technology legal aspects, providing services to tech companies and startups. Lives in Sarid (kibbutz in Jezreel Valley) and founder of NIT.
Oded Eliashiv | Ventures | Capital | Investment | Exits
Venture builder and investor with 25+ years of experience in early-stage company building, capital raising, and international market expansion.
Managing Partner of Nova Gesher Ventures, specializing in Dual-Use, Health Tech, and Sustainability, with a track record of successful exits and
strategic growth leadership.
Ariel Michaeli | Science | Industry | Innovation | Tech
CEO and founder of SoRND – a development company in Karmiel. B.Sc. in Physics from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, project manager in a leading defense industry company in the north, officer in the IDF’s Intelligence Directorate
Ido Farbman | Technology | Industry | Strategy | Leadership
BSc, MSc, MBA. COO and VP of R&D in a startup company, Multi-million projects manager in a leading defense industry company in the north, leading customer-tailored global projects. A lieutenant colonel in the IDF (Res.). Lives in Manoff (a community village in the Galilee)
Investing in Innovations From Northern Israel
is our shared way to support the Israeli society. Join us!
Advisory Board
Dr. Uri Yaron | Leadership | MedTech | Investments | Innovation
Ph.D. in Physics, is a MedTech executive. He is currently a Sr. VP at Abbott Laboratories and the Chairman of the Open University of Israel. Previously Uri spent 25 years at Johnson & Johnson in positions of Increasing responsibilities, including WW President of Biosense Webster, a $5B Cardiac Electrophysiology business, and led the Investments of Marius Nacht in healthcare & life sciencescompanies.
Dr. Keren-Or Amar | Investment | Biotech | Spin-offs | Strategy
Dr. Amar is a business leader with a Ph.D. in Biology and a Master’s in Law. She led tech commercialization, built strategic partnerships and spin-offs, and has deep experience in tech transfer, biotech, foodtech, and fundraising. Multidisciplinary with a strong network.
Dr. Ehud Netzer | DeepTech| Leadership | Innovation | Aerospace
Former Director General of the Negev Nuclear Research Center and Head of R&D at the Israel Atomic Energy Commission. He was Senior VP at Rafael for 25 years and CEO of Orbit. Currently, he chairs Rotem Industries and Siga and is involved with Mifrasim. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Technion and a Ph.D. from Stanford.
Talia Lankry | Security | Strategy | Leadership | Impact
A renowned national security, crisis management, and leadership leader has held key roles, including Acting Deputy Head of Israel’s National Security Council and IDF Colonel (Res.). As a TV security analyst, she offers bold, insightful analyses, shaping public discourse on critical issues.
Avi Basson | Capital | Funds | Markets | Execution
A seasoned executive with over 25 years in capital markets, banking, insurance, and investments, has been the CEO of the ILF fund for five years. He previously held senior roles at UBank, ClalFinance Amitim, and Investec Mutual Funds. He holds an MBA and BA in Economics (honors) from Tel Aviv University.
Dganit Lugassy Levi | People | Strategy | Execution | Investor
Experienced C-level executive with expertise in investor relations, HR, and management development. VP of Investor Relations at Safe Capital, a U.S. investment firm. Skilled in building and managing complex operations. Holds a B.A. in Psychology from Haifa University.
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