At Bleeding.Technology we track over 100,000 web 3.0, NFT, DeFi & crypto startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Israel based Founder operating in the Cryptocurrency space. If you think a Founder is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Lior Messika
Founder & Managing Partner of Eden Block
Founder @ Eden Block. Angel Investor & Builder.
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About Eden Block: Eden Block is a private, independent, research-centric investment vehicle dedicated to enriching the environments that make up Web 3.0.
Anna Becker
CEO, Founder of Endotech
Anna Becker is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of EndoTech.
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About Endotech: The Ultimate SaaS Solution for automated algorithmic trading. AI-driven, proven results, client custody of funds.
Ido Sadeh Man
Founder & Chairman of the Board of Sogur
Ido Sadeh Man is the Founder and Chairman of Board at Sögur.
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About Sogur: Sogur is a unique digital currency designed to address real concerns of public policy.
Uri Kolodny
Co-Founder & CEO of StarkWare Industries
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About StarkWare Industries: StarkWare Industries develops a full-proof stack in generating and verifying proofs of computational integrity in the blockchain.
Eli Ben-Sasson
Co-Founder, President & Chairman of the Board of StarkWare Industries
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About StarkWare Industries: StarkWare Industries develops a full-proof stack in generating and verifying proofs of computational integrity in the blockchain.
Michael Riabzev
Co-Founder & Chief-Architect of StarkWare Industries
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About StarkWare Industries: StarkWare Industries develops a full-proof stack in generating and verifying proofs of computational integrity in the blockchain.
Dan Yadlin
Co-Founder & CTO of Curv
Dan Yadlin is co-founder and CTO of Curv, using his expertise in operating systems, networking and software infrastructure to lead the team to technological breakthroughs that are helping secure the new digital economy.
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About Curv: Curv is a developer of digital asset security infrastructure helping crypto-native and financial institutions to create digital wallets.

Erez Shapira
Co-Founder & CTO of Simplex
Erez Shapira is the chief technology officer of [Simplex](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/simplex-3#/entity), a cyber-security company that enables crypto currency businesses to accept credit cards with zero chargeback risk. Previously, he worked at [PayPal](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/paypal#/entity), holding various leadership roles related to real-time risk automated decision system and DSS tool development. Prior to PayPal, Shapira worked at IDF as the chief architect in a SOA project, architect and lead developer of a data-warehouse project, and development team member. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and economics from Bar-Ilan University and an MBA from Tel-Aviv University.
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About Simplex: Simplex is an EMI licensed Fintech company providing fraudless payment processing solutions to online merchants

Nimrod Lehavi
Co-Founder & CEO of Simplex
A self confessed ‘geek’, Simplex founder Nimrod Lehavi’s career spans two decades of expertise and knowledge. He’s well-respected in Israel’s startup scene for his proven capabilities at leading large scale top notch software projects. Nimrod is a board member at the Israeli Bitcoin Association and a co-founder of GeekCon, the annual un-conference for “Hacking the Digital Lifestyle”.
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About Simplex: Simplex is an EMI licensed Fintech company providing fraudless payment processing solutions to online merchants

Netanel Kabala
Co-Founder & CAO of Simplex
A specialist in all aspects of fraud, risk and decision-making systems, co-founder Netanel Kabala provides Simplex with essential experience from the world of digital finance. Before Simplex, Netanel worked for PayPal as a fraud analyst, team and group leader, dealing both with back-end automation and user-facing risk platforms. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Management, and an MBA, both from Tel-Aviv University.
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About Simplex: Simplex is an EMI licensed Fintech company providing fraudless payment processing solutions to online merchants
Ran Oz
Founder, Executive Chairman of EquityX
Ran Oz is the Co-Founder & CTO at CommonGround-AI.
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About CommonGround-AI, EquityX, Oz Labs: EquityX is an online venture funding platform combining Crowdsourcing, Network Effect, and Blockchain technology.

Ori Netzer
Co Founder | CPO of EquityX
Ori Netzer is the VP Products at SQream Technologies
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About EquityX, Shyft: EquityX is an online venture funding platform combining Crowdsourcing, Network Effect, and Blockchain technology.
Boris Povod
Co-Founder of Pontem Network
Blockchain expert. Co-founder of Dfinance.co, Wings.ai., and Pontem Network. Angel Investor.
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About ChainLab, Pontem Network: Pontem Network decentralized application (dapp) framework for Facebook’s Diem project.
Stas Oskin
Co-Founder of Pontem Network
With over 8 years of experience in IT engineering, development and management of enterprise products Stas brings to Neo extensive expertise in web-based platforms, streaming media, distributed storage, clustered solutions and networks. As CTO of Neo, Stas focuses on the technology and architecture of Neo, with the vision of managed services being the next evolutionary cycle of video surveillance products or MVaaS. Prior to Neo, Stas acted as the CTO of BeeCom Israel, where he led the company’s strategic shift to open-source/Linux based platforms. He also participated in multiple high-profile software projects, consulting such organizations such as BeeContact, Dead Sea Labs, and Ministry of Defense, and was a co-founder of Comoona, the first Israeli online social network.
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About ChainLab, Eyecam, NeoVSP, Pontem Network: Pontem Network decentralized application (dapp) framework for Facebook’s Diem project.

Noam Copel
Founder and CEO of DAV
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About DAV: DAV is a blockchain-based transportation platform. We enable vehicles to discover, communicate, and transact with one another.
Alex Romanov
CoFounder and CTO of BEAM
Alex Romanov is Chief Technology Officer at Beam Development.
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About BEAM: BEAM is an one layer privacy blockchain scalable confidential cryptocurrency based on Mimblewimble and Lelantus-MW.

Amir Colnect
Founder of Colnect
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About Colnect: Colnect is a comprehensive online solution for collectors of mass-produced collectibles such as stamps, coins, phonecards, and so many more.
Ran Goldshtein
Founder & CEO of First Group
Seasoned entrepreneur with technological and financial background. Former Captain in the Israeli Intelligence Corps, co-founded and managed an algorithmic trading company, was former head of IT investments for a private equity fund, exited an Ad-tech company which he later on took public on AIM (LON:CROS). Holds a B.A. in Business Management.
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About First Group: First Group is a financial service providing company.
Asher Holtzer
Co-Founder & Chairman of HeartChain
Asher Holzer is the Co-Founder and Chairman of HeartChain.
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About HeartChain: HeartChain provides benefits to investors, researchers, and the general community.
Eyal Daskal
Founder of Crymbo
Eyal Daskal is a Co-Founder at Crymbo.
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About Crymbo: Crymbo enables financial firms to remove the challenges and barriers that exist in the mainstream market today

Ayal Jedeikin
CEO & Co- Founder of TradAir
Ayal Jedeikin is a COO & Co- Founder at TradAir.
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About TradAir: TradAir offers an end-to-end front office trading technology solutions for banks and brokers that optimize trading and client engagement.
Tal Asa
CTO and Co-Founder of Kirobo
Tal Asa is the co-founder and CTO at Kirobo.
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About Kirobo, MIDIMood: Making Blockchain As Simple As Online Banking. Kirobo adds a logic layer into the blockchain that protects users from human error
Yuval Halevi
Co-Founder of GuerrillaBuzz
Yuval Halevi is the Co-Founder of GuerillaBuzz and Founder of CrytFlix and Co-Owner of Startup Stash. He is also the Contributing Writer at Hacker Noon.
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About GuerrillaBuzz, Startup Stash: GuerrillaBuzz is a redefining blockchain marketing agency specializing in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, PR, and Growth.

Gilad Raz
Founder and CEO of Blockium
Gilad Raz is a Co-Founder and CEO at Fokoya.
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About Blockium, FOKOYA: Blockium is a financial gaming application that combines financial trading and real money gaming.
Eliaz (Eli) Tobias
Co-Founder & CEO of Crowdsense.ai
Eliaz Tobias is a Co-Founder and CEO at Crowdsense.ai.
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About Crowdsense.ai: AI-Based Insights From Social Media For 3000+ Cryptocurrencies | Fastest most-comprehensive social media detection platform
Eliaz (Eli) Tobias
Co-Founder & CEO of Crowdsense.ai
Eliaz Tobias is a Co-Founder and CEO at Crowdsense.ai.
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About Crowdsense.ai: AI-Based Insights From Social Media For 3000+ Cryptocurrencies | Fastest most-comprehensive social media detection platform
Ron Palas
Co-Founder and CEO of Banx.one
Ron Palas is the co-founder and CEO of Banx.one. He is a former CEO/VP Product/Co-founder at Gorilla Play.
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About Banx.one: Banx.one is a cryptocurrency startup that develops a tradable digital securities platform.

Asaf Azulay
CTO, Co-Founder of Crypto Next PLC
A software developer by profession, Asaf is Co-Founder and CEO of the OMC Group. OMC was established in 1995 and operates several subsidiary companies with activities in computing, cloud computing, Internet, software development and real estate. OMC started as an IT service provider and a small computer store but with the combination of its advanced technology platform and cloud business thinking, OMC has become one of the top leading cloud computing providers in the world.
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About Crypto Next PLC: Digital currency platform and service provider

Sharon Greenberg
CEO, Co-Founder of Crypto Next PLC
CEO, Co-Founder of Crypto Next PLC.
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About Crypto Next PLC: Digital currency platform and service provider
Daniel Sachs
Co-Founder & CTO of Ibinex
Daniel Sachs is a Co-Founder and the Chief Technology Officer at Ibinex.
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About Ibinex: Ibinex is a crypto solutions provider that aims to reduce the gap between traders and exchanges.

Avi Kugel
CEO & Co-Founder of UCHANGE
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About Jerusalem Youth Center, UCHANGE: A social app connecting travelers seeking to exchange currency.
Gal Reisman
Co-Founder of HashUnited
Gal Reisman is the Co-Founder of HashUnited.
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About HashUnited: HashUnited is a Cryptocurrency company that develops a hash monetization platform intended for medium to large miners.
Gil Rosenblum
Co-Founder of HashUnited
Gil Rosenblum is the Co-Founder of HashUnited and Brulee Ltd.
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About HashUnited: HashUnited is a Cryptocurrency company that develops a hash monetization platform intended for medium to large miners.
Paz Gilboa
Founder and CTO of P-EcoSystems
Paz Gilboa is the Founder and CTO at P-EcoSystems.
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About P-EcoSystems: P-EcoSystem is a next-generation mobile payments ecosystem providing a financial ecosystem.

Tai Kaish
CEO & Co-Founder of Wemark
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About Wemark: Blockchain-based marketplace for digital content, starting with photos
Daniel Shlomo Peled
Founder & Head of Strategy of Knoks
Daniel Shlomo Peled is the Founder and Head of Strategy at Knoks.
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About Knoks: Knoks is a signal-management platform that combines a data-driven approach, Blockchain validation, social elements, and gamification.
Dudi Avni
CEO & Co-Founder of LogChain
Dudi Avni is the CEO and Co-Founder of LogChain and VP of Innovation & Business Development at Aman Group.
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About LogChain: LogChain is a global logistics blockchain platform enabling the ecosystem to connect and execute shipping business transactions.
Yahav Cohen
Co-Founder and CTO of ACC
Yahav Cohen is the Founder and CTO at ACC.
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About ACC: ACC develops data tools for financial institutions working in Cryptocurrency market investment and risk management.
David Benino
Founder of Escrypto
David Benino is the Founder of Escrypto.
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About Escrypto: Escrypto is an escrow for crypto that offers a solution for the execution of safe and secured transactions.
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