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Izhar Shay

Founder of Next October

Kadima - Zoran, Center District

Overview 

Izhar Shay is a former Minister of Science & Technology and Member of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament), currently serving as the Founder of Next October and a Venture Capitalist. Highlights of his career include serving in the Israeli Parliament and founding Next October, along with investing in notable companies like LiveU and PrimeSense.

Work Experience 

DA

Disruptive AI Venture Capital

  • Venture Partner

    2021 - Current

NO

Next October

  • Co-Founder

    2023

PV

Peak Ventures

  • Chairperson

    2022

Kendago

  • Chairman

    2021

Knesset, Israeli Parliament

  • MK

    2019 - 2021

Government of Israel

  • Minister of Science & Technology

    2020 - 2021

Education 

Investments 

SPIRITT

Seed

Total funding amount not yet available

Regulus Cyber

Series A

Total funding: $10M

Drupe Mobile

Series A

Total funding: $3M

Start A Fire

Series A

Total funding: $4M

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