We back and support exceptional tech founders with first funding and unmatched resources to accelerate and scale
Runi Ventures
A Powerhouse of Innovation.
Reichman University Alumni in Numbers
600+
Startups
$10B+
Funding
22
Unicorns
Founded by RUNI Alumni
OUR STORY
About Reichman University
Reichman University (RUNI) is Israel’s premier private university and a globally recognized innovation powerhouse.
RUNI was founded by renowned Professor Uriel Reichman, and it nurtures entrepreneurs from 91 countries in 36 innovation labs, venture creation programs, tech accelerators and in the only school in Israel dedicated to entrepreneurship.
RUNI's approach is fundamentally different from other universities, due to the strong academy-industry relationships it fosters, and its commitment to solving real-world challenges.
About RUNI Ventures
RUNI Ventures is an early-stage VC fund affiliated with Reichman University (RUNI).
The fund is on a mission to back and support exceptional founders who are building remarkable tech companies across various sectors, focusing on Enterprise Software, Data, and AI.
RUNI Ventures provides founders with initial capital along with unmatched resources including talent, experts, offices, and a global network. The fund also operates the 'RUNI Founders Club' - a global community of startup founders.
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Check Size: $300K- $700K
- Sector Focus: Generalist
- Follow-ons: Absolutely!
- Approach: We work fast & we keep it simple.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help visionary founders transform brilliant ideas into high-performing ventures. However, we know it takes much more than capital to build a global company, especially at the beginning of the journey. That's why we built our “beyond-capital” launchpad, designed to boost and support our portfolio companies and provide them with the personal and professional wings they need to fly!
Experts
Support from hundreds of accomplished professors, domain experts and serial entrepreneurs
Talent
Professional recruitment services for interns and employees
Network
Exclusive access to our global network of partners, investors, and alumni
Office
Co-working space in the vibrant city of Herzliya
Business Services
An ultimate package of CFO, CMO and banking services
Legal Services
Tailored legal support for early-stage start-ups
LEADERSHIP
Portfolio
COMING SOON
Stay tuned for Israel’s next generation of disruptive startups.
PORTFOLIO
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Founders
- Adi Pinhas, Rakefet Weidenfeld
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Industry
- Speech-based A.I.
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Company
- ClaroAi is an innovative speech-to-speech communication suite that leverages generative A.I. to enhance vocal clarity and accent precision in real-time. Tailored for professionals aiming to boost online communication efficiency and ensure confident global interactions.
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Founders
- Shai Bargil, Eduardo Robles, David Ruescas
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Industry
- Digital Voting
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Company
- Sequent revolutionizes elections with its secure, transparent online voting platform. It provides remote voting via mobile, ensuring accurate results with advanced cryptographic algorithms. Developed as an open-source solution, Sequent enhances democracy with high security and transparency, building trust in digital election infrastructure.
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Founders
- Sagi Avitan, Hanan Amar
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Industry
- Fintech
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Company
- Paylow optimizes subscriptions and recurring payments, using an ML-powered autopilot that enables consumers to manage, compare, and improve subscriptions with a click of a button and effortlessly cut their expenses.
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Founders
- Eran Lazar, Dr. Shay Dubi, Prof. Zohar Yakhini, Eran Tal, Ilan Geffen
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Industry
- Insurtech
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Company
- PredicDO is the first data-driven D&O Insurance Risk Assessment Platform, enabling prediction of lawsuits and Securities Class Actions utilizing advanced bioinformatics methodologies, based on a proprietary database.
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Founders
- Ben Levy, Joseph Levy
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Industry
- Travel-Tech
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Company
- Localbird is a digital concierge for vacation rentals that leverages A.I. to personalize and seamlessly connect guests with curated local experiences while empowering hosts to effortlessly increase their revenues.
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CAREER
Growth Manager
Growth Manager
Localbird
Location: Israel Job
Type: Full-time
Localbird is an early-stage travel-tech company that offers concierge services for vacation rentals in the U.S. and Latin America. We are seeking a Growth Manager to lead our growth team and help us scale our business to new markets.
As a Growth Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of Localbird's growth strategy. You will work closely with the founders, cross-functional teams, and external partners to identify growth opportunities, create and implement campaigns, and analyze performance metrics. You will also be responsible for testing and experimenting with new growth initiatives and working with other departments to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of Localbird's growth strategy, working closely with the founders to identify and prioritize growth opportunities.
- Manage a team of growth associates, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure their success.
- Create and manage marketing campaigns across various channels, including email, social media, and paid advertising.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential growth channels.
- Collaborate with the product team to identify and prioritize product improvements and new features that support growth.
- Develop and maintain reports that track key performance metrics and communicate results to the team.
- Work with external partners and vendors to create and execute growth initiatives.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices and make recommendations for improvements to Localbird's growth strategy.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a growth or marketing role.
- 1-2 years of experience leading a growth team.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passion for travel and the vacation rental industry.
- If you are a results-driven individual who is passionate about driving growth and innovation, we encourage you to apply for the position of Growth Manager at Localbird. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with the founders and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's growth trajectory. The top-performing Growth Manager will have the opportunity to continue growing within the company, with the possibility of becoming the company’s Head of Growth.
To apply, please send an email with your CV to ben@localbird.io
