Yuval Ron-Ruhama

COO

2024 - Current

CEO and Founder

2020

A turnkey consulting service offering VC funds and startups strategic and finance advice and support they need. In effect, a ‘one-stop shop’ to help them get off the ground legally, structurally, financially and effectively, equipped with a clear vision, market-ready offering/s, and strategic and exit plans.

General Partner

2010

A renowned VC with an excellent track record in investments in Israel-related tech companies, with exits totaling $2 billion – the most prominent being 365Scores (2023), jSonar (2020), Datorama (2018), and CloudLock (2016). • Member of the firm’s investment committee, leading specific investments. • Responsible for supporting portfolio companies in special situations. • Managed all finance and legal operations of $325M funds, including due diligence and monitoring of 50 portfolio companies. • Lead negotiator with entrepreneurs from term sheet through to final closing. • Assisted startups in raising capital through equity or venture lending, including introductions to potential investors and lenders. • Supported startups in the M&A process, from negotiation with investment bankers to successful closing. • Participated in board meetings of several startups.

VP, Strategic Business & Planning

2018 - 2022

Raft operates ultrafast data links, connecting key destinations in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific

CFO

2005 - 2010

A former NASDAQ listed high-tech provider of high-performance chipset solutions for the telecommunication and consumer electronics industries. • Led the 2010 sale of Metalink’s wireless business to Lantiq together with the CEO. • Led capital raising; negotiations with investment banks and institutional investors. • Developed IR strategy, increasing the company’s coverage substantially. Led road shows and presented at investment conferences worldwide. • Managed a multi-million dollar proprietary portfolio. Established currency hedging policy, credit exposure, duration, etc.

VP Corporate Finance

2005 - 2005

Set up and managed Metalink’s tax and reporting structures, including transfer pricing studies, payroll, bookkeeping, legal, treasury and administration with a team of 10 employees under my management.

Legal Counsel & Company Secretary

2000 - 2005

• Participated in and managed the company’s board meetings. • Drafted and negotiated all agreements, from NDA to long-term frame agreements with vendors. • Headed the company’s long-term 5-year forecast, stock option plans and government grants.

Legal Intern

1999 - 2000

A veteran law firm in Israel renowned for its work in corporate and commercial arenas. • Prepared strategic and legal restructuring plans, mergers and company spin-offs

Business and Tax Consultant

1995 - 1999

• Wrote tax opinions for corporate clients • Advised private and corporate clients on tax planning • Devised international tax plans for the latter • Worked on the team responsible for auditing leading public companies in Israel - e.g. the Clal Group • Started at KPMG as a student in 1995 and invited to remain with the firm for an internship (1997-1999)