We don't just invest in startups - We create them
i4Valley is an investment incubator located in northern Israel, supporting visionaries who aim to improve the world
What We Do
We transform local innovation into global impact. Through investment and support, we fund early-stage startups and provide comprehensive guidance from industry experts.
Our venture-building program creates new companies using our technological expertise and ecosystem insights. We connect entrepreneurs with industry leaders, strategic partners, and advanced facilities to ensure their success.
Our Mission
We empower early-stage entrepreneurs with the expertise, investment, and partnerships they need to grow and evolve into the tech leaders of tomorrow, while contributing to regional development and a more sustainable world.
Our vision
Building a sustainable future by transforming northern Israel's startups into global tech leaders, strengthening the region's innovation ecosystem.
Domain Expertise
Deep-Tech
Solving complex challenges through advanced technologies based on scientific and engineering breakthroughs.
Climate-Tech
Creating solutions to promote environmental sustainability through innovative technologies
Sustainabilty
Creating technologies that balance economic growth with ecological responsibility for long-term environmental and social well-being
Sustainble Manufacturing
Integrating revolutionary production processes with eco-friendly technologies into industrial operations to minimize environmental impact
Clean Energy
Developing sustainable power solutions to revolutionize the energy sector and create a greener future.
New Materials
Developing innovative substances and advanced materials to revolutionize various industries and applications.
Cognitive Robotics
Creating robotics technology that can perceive, learn, and make decisions to solve everyday problems.
Deep-Tech-oriented GenAI
Leveraging AI systems with advanced reasoning to solve complex, real-world problems.
Our Values
Impact-Driven
We transform local innovations into global solutions, creating meaningful change in our focus areas.
Innovation & Bold Thinking
We push boundaries and take calculated risks. True innovation comes from daring to explore uncharted paths.
Sustainability
We invest in solutions that create lasting environmental impact. Building a better future drives everything we do.
Trust & Transparency
We build honest relationships and foster open communication, creating lasting partnerships within our ecosystem.
Professionalism
Our ecosystem is powered by some of the sharpest minds in Israeli high-tech, delivering top-notch support and expertise.
Knowledge Sharing & Mentoring
Our ecosystem thrives on shared expertise between high-tech leaders and emerging innovators, fostering mutual growth.
Our Partners
The people behind i4Valley
Sivan Yechieli
- CEO
A seasoned entrepreneur who has held key roles in tech companies across Israel, the USA, and Europe. A graduate of Stef Wertheimer’s Entrepreneurship College and former chairman of the Northern Conflict Zone Communities Forum, he combines technological innovation with regional development, drawing on his extensive experience in both tech and senior management roles.
Zvika Weinstock
- CTO
A seasoned entrepreneur and Unit 8200 alumnus, specializing in leading technology companies forward. Zvika is a tech professional at heart who makes things happen, focusing on business development, innovation processes, R&D, and creative thinking. He was among the founders of C-urVision, Be-Dare, SeaBridge and Radnet, and held senior management positions at Huawei, Nokia-Siemens, and ECI-TELECOM.
Katrina Greenberg
- CFO
An experienced financial manager with over 10 years of financial management experience in tech companies. She has a deep understanding of financial models, budgeting, cost analysis, and cash flow management. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Accounting from the University of Haifa.
Anat Minster
- COO
An expert in operations, administration, communications, and event production in both the public and private sectors. With over 20 years of experience, she enables entrepreneurs and business owners to focus on growing their startups rather than logistics. Anat holds a B.A. in Social Sciences and certification in Communications and Public Relations, managing day-to-day operations at i4Valley.
Ziv Assor
- Senior Analyst
A senior analyst with proven experience in key roles at leading companies such as Lemonade and AppsFlyer. He combines academic knowledge with practical experience, bringing advanced analytical capabilities and deep insights into the technology and startup industry. Ziv holds a Master’s degree in Economics with honors from the University of Haifa and is a certified wine enthusiast.
Itamar Bouhnik (CPA, Adv.)
- Director
Adv. Oren Sharon
- Legal
A distinguished legal expert specializing in High-Tech law and entrepreneurship with dual degrees from Haifa University (LLB and Economics) and an LLM from Tel-Aviv University. He leads the firm’s High-Tech practice serving startups and mature companies across diverse sectors, while actively mentoring at various accelerators and innovation hubs. As a key connector in the ecosystem, he maintains strategic relationships with partners in the US, UAE, and China, where he scouts Israeli technologies for major corporations.