Profile
Mr. Chaim Venezia is Founder and Co-executive Manager of Proxima Investments.
He is responsible for the investments management of the Company.
He has over 15 years of experience in managing investment portfolios in Israel and abroad.
He has vast experience in venture capital and investment banking, and has participated in number of investment rounds for start up companies.
Before Proxima, Mr. Venezia managed the Consulting Department of Investec Bank in Israel.
Prior to that he founded the Private Banking Center at Israel Discount Bank and served as a Chief trader at the brokerage firm of Moritz & Tuchler.
Mr. Venezia holds MBA in Business Administration from Tel Aviv University and a BA with honors (Cum Laude( in Financing from California State University in Long Beach.
He writes a monthly column published in “Globes Online” and in additional financial websites, offering a market review and recommendations for portfolio investment asset allocation.
Chaim Venezia active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Proxima Ventures Ltd.
Proxima Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Proxima Ventures invests in companies located in the United States and Israel. The firm focuses on biotech, information technology, and internet. It participates in early-stage transactions, selectively in seed. | Chief Investment Officer | 01/01/2000 |
Former positions of Chaim Venezia
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| INVESTEC LTD | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/02/2003 |
| ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LIMITED | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/05/2001 |
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| Private companies | 4 |
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Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides retail and commercial banking services | Finance |
Investec Bank (Israel) Ltd.
Investec Bank (Israel) Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services such as investment banking, trust finance, private client services, and asset management | Finance |
The California State University
The California State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Proxima Ventures Ltd.
Proxima Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Proxima Ventures invests in companies located in the United States and Israel. The firm focuses on biotech, information technology, and internet. It participates in early-stage transactions, selectively in seed. | Finance |
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