Dani Naveh, Managing General Partner-FounderPrior to founding Agate, Dani served in several ministerial positions in the Israeli Government including Minister of Health in the years 2003-2006. During this time, Dani led the national health system's post recession turnaround. As part of the stabilizing plan he enlarged the budget and the number of drugs and medical technologies included in the national health basket and was able to avoid the closure of several major hospitals. Dani has also deep understanding and knowledge of international healthcare systems. Dani served as Cabinet Secretary and as a member of the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset. He was a member of the Foreign Affairs & Defense, and Constitution, Law & Justice Committees. As Cabinet Secretary, he also served as the Chief Negotiator with the Palestinian Authority and accumulated experience in managing international governmental activities. Before he was elected to public office, Dani was the Marketing VP of the investment company Tashluz. He was also a senior manager in the largest HMO in Israel (Kupat Cholim Clalit). At Clalit, Dani was responsible for the service and purchase fields.Dani has a LLB from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem and was called to the Israeli Bar in 1986. DaniN@agate-invest.com
Dani Naveh, Managing General Partner-Founder
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Chanan Schneider, Managing General PartnerFormer CEO of Beta-O2 Technologies, a bio-device company founded by Yossi Gross. Led the company from inception to successful pre-clinical. Raised $12M from Vitalife, Boston Scientific, Pitango and others. Previously, was Managing Director, Private Equity, at Discount Capital Markets, where he led Medtech and other high tech investments. At DCM, established Vitalife VC fund and raised capital for other funds which, combined, manage more than a $250M. Prior to DCM, was part of the management team of Horizon Fund, a $30M diversified private equity fund. Chanans@agate-invest.com
Chanan Schneider, Managing General Partner
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Michel Habib, Venture PartnerFounder & CEO Matar Capital Advisors. Former Director Business Development, Elron Electronic Industries, part of the IDB group (NASDAQ ELRN). Led Elron's Medical Device sector investments, served on the BOD of Elbit Vision Systems, Nulens, AMT, 3DV Systems & others. Former Head of investment banking Israel at ING Barings, the investment banking arm of ING Group. Vice President Investment Banking, Cukierman & Co., where he managed private placements and IPOs in Europe. Israel's Economic Consul in Boston, & Commercial Attache to South Korea. B.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. Member of the Technion Alumni '100 Club'. MichelH@agate-invest.com
Michel Habib, Venture Partner
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Rony Davidoff, Managing General PartnerRony Davidoff is the founder, President and CEO of the Davidoff Group. He joined the Davidoff's family business in 1985 after receiving his B.A. Degree in Economics from Tel Aviv University. With a lot of ambition, creativity and stamina Rony successfully turned a small family business of a single employee into a worldwide group of companies specializing in Healthcare and Insurance.
The Davidoff senior management consists of highly experienced industry experts and the organization's personnel count is about 1,000 worldwide. The Group operates in North America, Europe and Asia. It has a strong worldwide customer. The group main activity overseas is Healthcare services, providing solutions to the Insurance market, access to medical networks, advanced technologies and outsourcing services. During the last decade the group has been involved with more than 10 Acquisitions and exits overseas and in Israel.
rdavidoff@davidoff.co.il http://www.davidoffgroup.co.il/
Rony Davidoff, Managing General Partner
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