Management Team
Yiftach Jacob established iArgento in 1995. In the late 90s, iArgento led the first and second rounds of financing for Mobileye, Volorin, and Ecotest. In 2014, iArgento brought on Shai Hod as CEO and the fund has continued to see rapid growth since then.
With over thirty years of experience in the field, Shai and Yiftach, CEO and Chairman respectively, are able to connect founders with investors and experts in the field. They connect our portfolio companies with emerging markets, complementary technologies, and new suppliers- helping them scale their businesses and increase revenue.
Additionally, Shai and Yiftach practice parallel investing by allocating capital towards our portfolio companies alongside our clients.
Today, iArgento is investing and leading fundraising rounds for some of the most innovative technology companies in the world.
CEO
Shai Hod
With over 15 years of finance, banking, entrepreneurship, and technology experience, Shai works with local and international investors and is a sought-after lecturer on topics in these fields.
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He holds an MBA from the Israel Open University and serves as a Director for several private companies.
Chairman
Yiftach Jacob
Yiftach founded iArgento in 1995. Prior to iArgento, he spent 15 years serving as CFO and CEO at several large Israeli companies.
Yiftach is a graduate of the London School of Economics and serves as Director for several private companies.
COO
Judith Amselem
Judith coordinates investor relations, manages the investment and reporting processes in the various partnerships, and liaisons with business partners and other service providers.
VP Investor Relations
Yaniv Waremshtein
Yaniv is a seasoned expert in digital marketing and investor relations, with many years of experience working with investment funds, financial institutions, and real estate bodies.
Yaniv's innovative approach has helped numerous clients connect with high-end, relevant leads, driving significant business growth and establishing strong industry relationships.
VP Analytics
Ron Grossman
Ron is the group's chief analyst, and a member in the investment committee of the limited partnership ‘iArgento Hi-Tech Assets’ traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Ron has worked for international and public companies such as: the Dutch Randstad and the British PA Consulting Group.
Ron holds a bachelor's degree in law from the Metropolitan University of London and an MBA from the Imperial College London.
International Team
VP Argentina
Valeria Karin Silva
Valeria has been working in the judicial system in Argentina since 1992 and as an independent lawyer since 1993. She is an active member in leading Argentinian civil and commercial law societies.
Valeria obtained her BA degree in Law from Buenos Aires University in 1993 and her MBA in the Right of Damages from Argentinian Catholic University in 2012.
VP Europe
Han Veldwijk
Han is very accomplished both in the fields of cybersecurity and business. Han has worked in fintech at many banks and has extensive consulting experience. In 2020 he co-founded Skopos Cyber Security which he is now CEO of.
Han holds a BA in Computer Science from Hague University and an MBA in Corporate Finance from Tel Aviv University.
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VP Argentina
Jessica Maria Souss
Jessica has been practicing as an independent lawyer and mediator since 1993, concentrating her practice on international trade in the textile industry between Argentina and China, and currently serves as Director at Huvictex.
Jessica holds a BA degree in law from Buenos Aires University and went on to obtain an additional degree specializing in family law.
iArgento Professional Service Providers
Shtainmetz Aminoach and Co. CPA is a leading accounting firm in Israel with 30 years of industry experience in a wide range of accounting specialties. The firm is known in Israel as a leader in the field of taxation.
David Ben Yaakov C.P.A. offers professional financial, tax, auditing, consulting and accounting services since 1994.
One of Israel's largest law firms. Goldfarb is among the elite group of firms that deliver top-tier legal services at international standards.