Dovi Frances

Founding Partner

2012 - Current

Co-Founder

2024

Launched in May 8th 2024, The Institute represents a national collaborative endeavor to bolster Israel’s competitive technological edge through extensive research and development of Artificial Intelligence. This effort is led by Group 11 in partnership with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the 8200 Unit, and prominent global AI corporations including NVIDIA, Dream, and Microsoft. Committed to the future prosperity of Israel, The Institute initiative is dedicated to positioning the nation as a global leader in AI, with a strategic emphasis on critical sectors including cybersecurity, health, finance, and education. Situated within Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, The Institute delivers customized training programs tailored for corporate executives. The program equips them with the necessary tools to navigate the AI paradigm shift in the economy. The Institute also serves as a hub for nurturing and educating the next generation of researchers and talents, including graduates from military tech units, thus ensuring a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals poised to drive Israel's economy forward through the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence.

Board Member and Major Investor (Led Seed round, co-led A)

2022

Board Member and Major Investor (Led Seed round, participated or co-led follow on rounds)

2021

Board Member and Major Investor (Led Seed round, participated or co-led follow on rounds)

2023

Board Member and Major Investor (Led Seed round, participated or co-led follow on rounds)

2021

Board Member and Major Investor (Led Seed round, participated or co-led follow on rounds)

2016

Board Member and Major Investor (Led Seed round, participated or co-led follow on rounds)

2019

Participated in Series Seed and A, Led Series A-1 and continued to follow on)

2012

Advisor and Major Investor (Participated in Seed round and on)

2015