Shani Zanescu
Founder & General Partner
Universe Partners
Tel Aviv, Israel
Deep tech investor ($100M+ AUM), emerged from foreign policy, now distilling global disruptions into a high-growth frontier: Resilience Tech.
About me
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Deep tech investor with $100M+ AUM, focused on resilience tech as the next multi-trillion-dollar frontier
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VC and single-family office experience, backing early-stage startups and funds
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Founder of ventures and non-profits; ecosystem builder
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Background in foreign policy, diplomacy, and national security
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Master’s in Diplomacy & National Security (Tel Aviv University)
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B.Sc. from Texas Christian University
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Honored in Forbes 30 Under 30 and named one of the 12 Most Influential People in Israeli Tech
My organisation
Skills
- Resilience tech
- Climate Tech
- Early stage investments
- vc
- Asset Management
- Foreign Policy & Diplomacy
Interests
- Resilience tech
- Passionate people who build incredible things
- The Universe
Speaker sessions (1)
Friday, 4 July 2025
15:30 - 17:30
Impact Alm Part 1
- Impact