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Gigi Levy-Weiss

Israeli businessman and investor

Gigi Levy-Weiss is an Israeli businessman and investor, recognized for his extensive work in the technology sector, particularly in internet, software, and gaming companies. He currently serves as an Advisory Board member at Place-IL, a non-profit initiative aimed at helping Israeli tech companies hire talent from underrepresented populations.13

Background and Education

Born in Israel, Gigi Levy-Weiss was a pilot in the Israeli Air Force before pursuing higher education. He earned an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University in 2004 and also holds an executive MBA from Tel Aviv University.12

Career Highlights

Levy-Weiss has held various significant roles throughout his career:

  • CEO of 888 Holdings: He led this prominent online gambling company from 2007 to 2011, navigating the company through regulatory challenges and economic downturns.15

  • Co-founder of NFX: In 2014, he co-founded NFX, a leading seed fund in Silicon Valley and Israel, where he serves as a General Partner.25

  • Board Memberships: He has been involved with several startups and organizations, including MassiveImpact, MyHeritage, and the Israeli-Palestinian nonprofit MEET, which encourages entrepreneurship among youth from both communities.14

Involvement with Place-IL

At Place-IL, which partners with over 50 Israeli tech firms, Levy-Weiss contributes to initiatives that aim to enhance diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. This organization focuses on creating opportunities for underrepresented groups, including residents from peripheral regions and minority communities in Israel.36

Gigi Levy-Weiss is known for his commitment to social impact, dedicating a significant portion of his time to community involvement and initiatives that address societal gaps through education and employment.45

Highlights

Aug 6 · linkedin

Our super fast growing portfolio company enso is looking for a visionary tech leader to drive their AI Agents business for SMBs. If you have at least 5 years of experience leading tech in fast-growing early-stage companies, experience in the AI agents space, and hands-on expertise with Python, React, and shipping products fast, please DM Mickey Haslavsky. An amazing opportunity!

Jul 31 · linkedin

Super proud to announce we are promoting Sarai to a partner! Part of our ongoing commitment to the future of Isralei tech.

Well done Sarai Bronfeld!

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