iAngels in Chicago: The Case for Investing in Israeli Innovation

Please join us and discover why Israel is one of the most capital efficient markets for early stage tech investors.

iAngels Founding Partner and Co-CEO Mor Assia, together with iAngels Investor Relations Director, Shani Yossefon, will share their insights on the Israeli tech ecosystem, the case for investing in Israeli Innovation, and will introduce the iAngels iNgenuity Fund, an institutional fund backed by The European Investment Fund, investing in Enterprise software, Fintech, AI, and the Automotive sector.

Representatives from the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest will take part in the event, which is being hosted by the Loop Synagogue. 

Mor Assia is Founding Partner and Co-CEO of iAngels, and General Partner in the iNgenuity Fund.

An Israeli high-tech insider, a graduate of the IDF’s elite intelligence unit 8200, Mor leads iAngels’ investment committee, deal screening, due diligence and portfolio management activities.

Mor’s tech background with SAP, IBM and Amdocs has proven invaluable in assessing new technologies and her ability to deep dive with entrepreneurs into their business strategy and solution has created a strong foundation for relationship building. Mor has been instrumental in structuring and pricing investment rounds and consistently brings value add partnerships to help portfolio companies.

Mor is a recognized investment expert in the areas of Fintech, AI and Automotive. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Technion, Israel’s Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Columbia University in NY. Mor mentors on several accelerator programs and serves as a board member for iAngels portfolio companies.

Shani Yossefon, Director of Investor Relations, iAngels iNgenuity Fund

Former PA to Israeli Prime Minister, Procurement Financial Analyst, and Controller of Israeli Ministry of Defense in New York, RM Global BizDev Manager, Shani leads the iNgenuity Fund Business Development and Strategic Partnering Activities.

Shani is an experienced BizDev professional with global experience bringing Israeli portfolio companies and funds to the attention of LPs, Family Offices and Corporate Co- Investors in North America, Europe, and Asia – in diverse technology sectors. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Academic College of Tel Aviv/Jaffa School of Economics and Management.

Founded in 2014 by Mor Assia and Shelly Hod Moyal, iAngels is a leading venture capital firm and investment platform that leverages best-in-class due diligence, advisory, and network building to early stage technology startups in Israel, curated for accredited investors. The platform hosts a 100 companies across a range of verticals including Enterprise Software, Fintech, Cyber, and Frontier and Environmental Technologies. With over $150 million in assets under, iAngels has become one of the most active and recognized investors in Israel.