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Yoni Mindel

Partner at Benson Oak Ventures

Israel

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Education

Work Experience

  • Partner (Formerly Active)

    2018

    Led strategic early stage investments and provided hands-on support to portfolio companies. Worked closely with founders to refine go-to-market and fundraising strategies.

2023

  • Investor

    2023

2022

  • Investor

    2022

2022

  • Investor

    2022

2019

  • Investor

    2019

  • Investor

    2018

2015 - 2017

  • Co-Founder & CEO

    2015 - 2017

    Founded an AI company focused on natural language understanding and deep learning. Built a high-caliber early team, secured angel investment, and led product development. We were early to market, but our direction proved right. This experience sharpened my ability to commercialize deep tech and navigate emerging markets.

2011 - 2013

  • VP Business Development

    2011 - 2013

    Led initiatives to expand the early stages of the online freelance employment market, focusing on strategic partnerships and revenue-generating opportunities.

2009 - 2010

  • Business Development & Sales

    2009 - 2010

    Worked on market expansion for medical devices, leading distributor negotiations and business development efforts across Eastern Europe and the Far East. Gained experience in B2B sales, regulatory landscapes, and deal-making in healthcare markets

  • International Luxury & Market Expansion

    2002 - 2005

    Worked across Europe, the US, and Asia in luxury sales and market expansion, primarily with SMBs while engaging select high-profile clients. Gained exposure to high-value sales, branding, and international business dynamics.