Yishay Waxman
CEO, Partner
"Driven by a profound passion for technology and a deep commitment to Israel, Yishay Waxman’s mission is to work with great entrepreneurs to build large, meaningful companies and impact global recognition."
Yishay's high-tech career began with Comverse in 1996 in Israel, where he sold solutions and platforms to Telco Operators in over 85 countries.
In 2005, Yishay co-founded Jumptap, a company that spanned Boston and Israel, achieving revenues of $130 million, employing over 300 people, and culminating in a $240 million exit. In 2015, he co-founded Platterz, now known as Thriver Inc., which grew to 230 employees and reached a $100 million run rate pre-COVID and acquired in 2024 by GUSTO. Throughout his career, Yishay has raised more than $140 million from venture capitalists worldwide for his venture-backed startups.
Yishay’s extensive global network and relationships are built on 28 years of international high-tech experience. His connections include over 250 venture capitalists globally (with 70 in Israel) as well as numerous angel investors in Israel, ensuring a rich stream of deal flow. He is on the board of a publicly traded company (ILLM) that grew from a $10 million to a $1.5 billion valuation in 14 years.
Additionally, Yishay has had tremendous success as an angel investor in Israeli and North American companies and has been a limited partner in three venture capital funds. His experience and network make him a highly influential and respected figure in the venture capital and technology sectors.