Elie Wurtman

Managing Partner

2015 - Current

PICO Venture Partners invests in visionary Israeli entrepreneurs building future-defining technologies. These entrepreneurs are relentless in their quest to transform existing markets, industries, business processes, and consumer experiences. Led by former founders and executives with an execution-driven ethos, PICO leverages its domain expertise, advisor network, and go-to-market channels to support its portfolio companies in every aspect of their growth trajectory. Through close partnership and open dialogue, PICO offers founders the unwavering loyalty they need to succeed. PICO-backed companies include Vroom (Nasdaq VRM), Spot.io (acquired by NetApp), Gloat, Zero Network, Fullpath, and others.

Vintner & Founder

2010

Just 70km north of Tel Aviv, The Farmhouse at Bat Shlomo Vineyards is a magical countryside getaway that melds a fully integrated winery, a luxury guesthouse and a farm-to-table culinary experience with contemporary Israeli art, design and architecture. The Farmhouse is one of Bat Shlomo's 13 original homes built by graduates of the Baron de Rothschild’s agricultural school in 1889.

Board Member

2022

Board Member

2021

Board Observer

2021

Co-Chairman

2020

Investor & Board Member

2020

Board Member

2020

Board Member

2019

Board Member

2018