Delegation of US senior tech execs to visit Israel in show of support

In a show of solidarity and support with the Israeli people and business community during this time of war, 65 investors, CEOs, and senior executives of US-based technology, venture capital, and private equity firms will land in Tel Aviv next week for a three-day series of economic planning sessions, solidarity discussions, and support meetings.

"The arrival and support of this incredible group of investors and executives are very meaningful for Israel’s business ecosystem and for all of us personally. These personal and economic relationships will be crucial for building a better future.” Aleph Founder, Michael Eisenberg

Delegation of US senior tech execs to visit Israel in show of support >> CTech by Calcalist

The group includes leaders from Bain Capital , Meetup , Apollo Global Management, Inc. Houzz , TPG , Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) , and many others. It represents the first and largest group of its kind to visit Israel since October 7.

“After October 7th, we feel it is critical for venture capital and technology business leaders to stand with Israel. That means more than donating, but also being present to say that we have always been and will always be there to support Israel’s flourishing tech ecosystem. We will invest and continue to stand with 'Start-Up Nation',” said David Siegel , CEO of Meetup.com and co-organizer of the Israeli Tech Mission. “Our trip was oversubscribed for attendees. The technology community recognizes the heightened need for support as many Israeli entrepreneurs and their workforces are on the front lines as reservists.”

“Our trip was oversubscribed for attendees. The technology community recognizes the heightened need for support as many Israeli entrepreneurs and their workforces are on the front lines as reservists.” David Siegel

“In every war there are multiple fronts,” said Ron Miasnik , investor at Bain Capital and co-organizer, “The attendees of this mission are here to help counter the war's economic disruption. We are focused on supporting and helping rebuild Israel's world-class tech industry.”

The group intends to reinforce the bond between U.S. and Israeli venture and technology communities through discussion sessions with political and business leaders, volunteering, visiting soldiers, connecting Israeli tech entrepreneurs with funding sources, and visiting the locations of Hamas’ terrorism and devastation in the South. The group will also meet with families of hostages still held captive.

"Smart investors understand Israel’s resilience and that today is actually the perfect time to invest in Israel," said Michael Eisenberg - Venture Capitalist & Author , founder, and Managing Partner of Aleph , "The arrival and support of this incredible group of investors and executives are very meaningful for Israel’s business ecosystem and for all of us personally. These personal and economic relationships will be crucial for building a better future.”

(This entire post was taken from the original post in CTech by Calcalist )

Hope they find time to meet the Swords of Iron non-profit who have been looking after our soldiers down South since October 7th -