Zvi Schechter

Zvi Schechter co-founded GizaVC in 1992 following 20 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, research and company valuations. At Giza, Zvi focuses on communications and information technology. As Chief Investment Officer, Zvi is responsible for identifying significant trends, overseeing deal flow, due diligence and portfolio valuations. Zvi is responsible for Giza investments in Takadu, ViewFinity, Continuity, Odysii, Soluto and has been involved in numerous successful investments including Cyota, Telegate, MoreCom, Yadata and Oridion. Zvi co-founded Giza Group in 1985, and served as a financial adviser to major Israeli banks and government-owned companies undergoing privatization. Previously, he was Chief Economist at Leumi & Company Investment Bankers with responsibility for advisory services, corporate finance, due diligence, fundraising and underwriting. Zvi earned his MBA from Tel Aviv University and a BSc in Economics and Management from the Technion, both magna cum laude.