Jonathan Medved — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Current CEO of OurCrowd, an equity crowdfunding platform founded in 2013, which has raised over $2 billion for 440 startup companies and 56 venture funds with over 60 exits.
Co-founder and CEO of Vringo (2006-2012), a mobile social and video applications company that completed its IPO in June 2010.
Co-founded Israel Seed Partners in 1995, a fund with $262 million under management that invested in 60 Israeli companies.
Co-founded MERET Optical Communications (1982-1991), a pioneer in fiber optic communication systems, acquired by Amoco Corporation in 1990.
Served as Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Accent Software (1992-1994).
Named one of the "50 Most Influential Jews" by the Jerusalem Post and dubbed "the startup nation's guru."

Biography

Jonathan Medved is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and angel investor known for his contributions to Israel's high-tech sector. He is the founder and CEO of OurCrowd, an equity crowdfunding platform established in 2013. Based in Jerusalem, OurCrowd connects accredited investors to private market startup deals globally. As of March 2024, OurCrowd has raised over $2 billion for 440 startup companies and 56 venture funds in its portfolio, with more than 60 exits.