OurCrowd

OurCrowd appoints Cali Chill as CEO after year as acting chief

Seven-year company veteran formally takes helm after founder Jon Medved stepped back from day-to-day management last year.

New OurCrowd CEO Cali Chill.
New acting CEO and Chief Operating Officer of OurCrowd Cali Chill (L) takes over from Jon Medved

OurCrowd founder Medved becomes chairman as Chill takes acting CEO role

 The Nvidia logo is seen on a building (illustrative)

OurCrowd partners with NVIDIA Inception to fast track AI start-ups

 Jon Medved with ‘In Jerusalem’ Editor Erica Schachne (L) and ‘Jerusalem Post’ Deputy CEO of Strategy and Innovation Maayan Hoffman.

OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved talks Zionism, optimism, and changing the world


OurCrowd CEO: Legal reform unrest hasn’t affected Summit attendance in the slightest

Over 80 countries are slated to participate and more than 111 delegations from 30 nations are expected to arrive at the Summit this year.

Jon Medved, CEO of OurCrowd

OurCrowd to expand Abu Dhabi operations with AI hub, new VC office

These initiatives are part of the Israeli firm OurCrowd’s $60 million investment in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi.

 Founder and CEO of OurCrowd Jon Medved signs agreement with acting director general of Abu Dhabi Investment Office Abdulla Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi at Abu Dhabi Finance Week

OurCrowd to hold Global Investor Summit as it crosses $2B invested this February

“We are delighted to announce that OurCrowd has passed the landmark figure of $2 billion in commitments,” said OurCrowd founder & CEO Jon Medved.

 OURCROWD CEO Jon Medved and Dr. Sabal al-Binali in Dubai, profiled in the ‘Khaleej Times,’ November 22, 2020.

Apple onboards over 60 Palestinian engineers, looks to grow

The tech giant hopes to “make meaningful change” while doing good business at the same time

 A Palestinian and Israeli engineer working together at Apple as part of the expansion of Apple’s R&D hub in the region

Pioneering Israeli venture capital firm hosts its first virtual job fair next week

The OurCrowd Virtual Job Fair will make thousands of job vacancies from OurCrowd’s portfolio companies accessible to its participants.


OurCrowd to open in Abu Dhabi

"This is a major step toward developing OurCrowd’s business in the UAE and demonstrates our long-term commitment to the Gulf region,” said CEO Jon Medved.

 OURCROWD CEO Jon Medved and Dr. Sabal al-Binali in Dubai, profiled in the ‘Khaleej Times,’ November 22, 2020.

SoftBank makes strategic investment in OurCrowd

The investment from Japan's SoftBank includes a strategic partnership with SoftBank Investment Advisers (SBIA), which is headed by former head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen.

 OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved

The view from Abu Dhabi: When Abraham’s children work together as partners

The Abraham Accords are resurrecting the centuries-old original trade routes between west and east.

 OURCROWD CEO Jon Medved and Dr. Sabal al-Binali in Dubai, profiled in the ‘Khaleej Times,’ November 22, 2020.

OurCrowd looking to go public at $1b. valuation

OurCrowd offers accredited investors the opportunity to put their money into startups.

Jon Medved, CEO of OurCrowd

OurCrowd to cooperate on investments with Azerbaijan

The agreement makes OurCrowd the first Israeli business entity to sign an agreement with Azerbaijan since Azerbaijan opened its Trade and Tourism Offices in Israel.

Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, Mikayil Jabbarov and OurCrowd CEO and founder Jon Medved sign a cooperation agreement