AppointmentRon Porat appointed as VCs’ CTO and Studio Lead at AnD Ventures
Appointment
Ron Porat appointed as VCs’ CTO and Studio Lead at AnD Ventures
Porat founded and led several successful startups including Hacktics (acquired by Ernst & Young), Seeker (acquired by Synopsys), Shine, and L1ght
AnD Ventures has appointed Ron Porat as its VCs’ Chief Technology Officer and Studio Lead. In his new role, he will help founders in choosing, validating, diagnosing, and fostering the growth of their startups during their pre-Seed phases. It is understood that he will provide the same role and continued support as they progress to Seed or Series A funding rounds, if relevant.
"My journey with Roy and the AnD Studio started as a startup founder, as a Growth Partner, and now as the VCs’ Chief Technology Officer and Studio lead,” said Porat. “The AnD Studio team and I are here for you, founders to founders, ensuring that your unique needs are addressed and that you receive the guidance and support necessary to grow, scale, and succeed."
Porat is a serial entrepreneur with experience in management, technology, sales, and the startup ecosystem. He founded and led several successful startups including Hacktics (acquired by Ernst & Young), Seeker (acquired by Synopsys), Shine, a network-level ad-blocking solution, and L1ght, a machine learning company dedicated to protecting children. Before that, he studied Archaeology at Ben Gurion University and worked at the Israel Antiquity Authority for seven years as a field archeologist.
“Porat comes with extensive and rich experience and we welcome the new position,” added Roy Geva Glasberg, Partner at AnD Ventures. “This appointment is another significant boost to the development of the VC and its positioning in the ecosystem.”
AnD Ventures is an Israeli VC firm investing in early-stage startups and focusing on strategic investments in high-growth potential companies. It recently closed its first fund at $70 million AUM and supports pre-Seed ventures through its studio model and Seed companies through its fund.
