Irit Hillel

Venture Partner, HP Tech Ventures

2023 - Current

As a part-time Venture Partner at HP Tech Ventures, I help startups and venture funds connect with HP's various business units for collaboration and investment opportunities.

Partner, HP Tech Ventures, HP Chief Strategy & Incubation Office

2015 - 2023

As a Partner at HP Tech Ventures, I led strategic investments and partnerships with technology startups in HP’s areas of interest including AI, Cyber Security, Edge Computing, Gaming, Immersive Computing, 3D Printing, Future of Work, Consumer Digital Services, EdTech, Industrial Graphics/Packaging/Textile, Digital Health/Life Science, Wellness and more. As part of the global team, I helped shape investment strategy and create new external innovation models for HP. Some of the engagements I led include: Deep Instinct, Screenovate, Twine Solutions, Pitango Venture Capital, Copprint and other undisclosed deals.

Board Member, ESG committee chair

2022

Focus Entertainment is based in Paris, publicly listed on Euronext. The company has 6 development studios located around Europe.

Board Observer

2019 - 2023

Board Observer

2018 - 2023

Board Observer

2018 - 2023

Board Director

2008 - 2019

Nasdaq: RDCM Radcom is a leader in network monitoring solutions serving major wireless and wireline telecom operators worldwide. Board member, Chairman of Compensation Committee, member of Audit Committee.

Board Director

2015 - 2017

As a board member at ImageSat (an Israel Aircraft Industries investment), I helped shape the company’s strategy to expand to new markets in satellite imagery intelligence services, and was instrumental in selling a controlling stake to leading private equity fund Fimi.

Advisory Board

2012 - 2016

BioGaming developed rehabilitation games based on Microsoft Xbox Kinect motion sensing device.

Director of Digital Applications, Co-founder of digital spin-off

2011 - 2014

Led creation of mobile digital apps based on Israel's #1 English learning method used by 1.5 million kids in schools since 2004. www.EnglishAdventureApps.com

Head of Interactive, Jerusalem Venture Partners

2008 - 2009

Animation Lab was a 3D CGI feature animation studio established by leading venture fund JVP, bringing together prime Hollywood film production talents and Israeli technology and creativity. The studio included 130 people from 15 countries. I built a team of top gaming talents that developed a new way for kids to experience animation and connect online in a social network that promotes creativity through stories, music and social games. Led concept development, talent recruitment in Israel/China, patent applications. At JVP contributed to investment strategy, company evaluations, LP meetings.