Nimrod Cohen
Managing Partner at TAU Ventures
Nimrod Cohen
Managing Partner at TAU Ventures
Israel
Overview
Work Experience
Founder and Managing Partner
2018 - Current
TAU Ventures is a series of early-stage venture capital funds, with $70M AUM, founded together with Tel Aviv University, investing in the next generation of impactful Israeli technology companies. At the heart of the start-up nation, TAU Ventures invests the first capital into startups and is dedicated to helping them transform their ideas into global businesses. TAU Ventures cultivates an innovation ecosystem by combining the resources and global network of Tel Aviv University, strong industry connections, and a supportive home-base for founders to connect and grow at the beginning of their journey. At its 1000 sq meter co-working office space located in Tel Aviv, the team works shoulder to shoulder with the portfolio companies, nurturing them by drawing on the strength of its innovation ecosystem on a daily basis.
Chairman
2011 - 2019
One of the founders of Hapoel Ramat-Gan Basketball team, founded by the team's fans, who sought, and succeeded in, regaining the lost days of glory of this legendary institute. For the first 2 years served as the team Captain during which the team had climbed two consecutive leagues, and followed as the team's chairman.
Partner
2012 - 2017
PLUS Ventures is the first multi-vehicle early-stage investment firm, specialization is in Israeli early stage, fast growth technology and media ventures. Plus Ventures has been one of the most active early-stage investors in Israel and injected the first capital to multi Billion Dollar companies such as YOTPO, SNYK, Coralogix, WSC Sports, HouseParty and more.
Founder and CEO
2009 - 2011
Cincopa is a Web 2.0 Internet platform that enables the creation of powerful rich media browser-based web applications. Acquired in 2011.
Founder and CEO
2005 - 2007
Founder and CEO of one of Israel's leading finance web sites, providing a variety of services for capital market investors. Acquired in 2007.
Education
LLB & BA
2000 - 2004