iArgento

iArgento

iArgento was established in 1995 by Yiftach Jacob, who built the firm from wealth generated in senior finance and technology roles at Israeli companies. Shai Hod joined as co-founder and serves as CEO. The office sits in Jerusalem and maintains a focus on wealth management for client families alongside its own alternative platforms. The firm deploys across private equity, real estate, hedge strategies and digital assets. It commits to Israeli high-tech startups from pre-seed through Series B via two milestone funds and direct SPVs. Confirmed positions include early financing rounds in Mobileye, Volorin and Ecotest. Geographic reach covers Israel, the United States through the ComRIT Fund, and selected opportunities in Europe and Asia. Asset classes include yielding mixed-use real estate in Israel, commercial properties in the US, e-commerce stores, content websites and a digital-assets hedge fund. No public headcount or AUM figure exists. The firm maintains a strategic partnership with Darwin Capital for startup co-investments established in 2020 and works with IBI Investment House on US real-estate yield. Board member Dr. Shmuel Schwartz also advises Vitruvian Partners. Director Nava Swersky Sofer oversees the listed high-tech assets vehicle. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in public records. iArgento lists its high-tech assets fund on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, giving LPs both direct startup exposure and daily liquidity. This hybrid structure separates the private angel platform from the public vehicle while preserving the same selection and mentoring process run by Jacob and Hod.