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MANIV
MANIV is a Tel Aviv- and New York-based venture firm founded in 2016 that invests exclusively in mobility startups.
MANIV
Tel Aviv-based MANIV was founded in 2016 by Michael Granoff, who previously led cleantech investments at Israel Cleantech Ventures and built a reputation as an early institutional voice in transportation technology. The firm emerged as mobility investing was coalescing into a distinct category, and Granoff positioned MANIV to operate at the intersection of Israeli deep-tech engineering and global automotive supply chains. MANIV runs a venture capital strategy focused exclusively on mobility, spanning electrification, autonomy, connectivity, and new ownership models. The firm invests primarily at Seed and Series A stages, often as the first institutional check. Portfolio companies have included Ridecell, a fleet automation platform, and Chargifi, a wireless charging infrastructure provider. MANIV's geographic scope covers Israel, North America, and Europe, reflecting the global nature of its limited partner base — which includes automotive incumbents and industrial manufacturers seeking strategic exposure to startup innovation. In September 2023, MANIV held a final close on its second fund, securing $140 million in commitments, which more than tripled the size of its inaugural $42 million fund (per the firm's official communications, September 2023). The firm operates from offices in Tel Aviv and New York. Its LP roster reportedly comprises Volvo Group, Hyundai Motor Company, and BMW i Ventures, among others, making MANIV a rare conduit between legacy OEM balance sheets and mobility startups. MANIV's structural differentiator lies in its dual mandate as both a venture investor and a bridge between portfolio companies and its automotive limited partners. This model gives startups direct access to manufacturing, distribution, and regulatory expertise inside legacy industry players — a sourcing and value-creation loop that pure financial VCs cannot replicate.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2016
AUM
$200M – $500M (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Israel
City
Tel Aviv
Corporate office
Tel Aviv, Israel
Additional offices
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Michael Granoff
Founder & Managing Partner
Ofer Shoshan
General Partner
Nate Jaret
General Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at MANIV?
Michael Granoff, the founder and managing partner, leads MANIV's investment committee. He is joined by general partners Ofer Shoshan and Nate Jaret. Granoff's prior experience includes cleantech and energy investing at Israel Cleantech Ventures. Investment decisions are made by this small partnership group.
How does MANIV source proprietary deal flow?
MANIV sources deal flow through deep ties to the Israeli technology ecosystem and relationships with corporate limited partners that include automotive manufacturers. General partners leverage their networks across Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, and European mobility hubs. The firm's concentrated sector focus allows it to see most early-stage mobility startups globally.
Is MANIV a fund-of-funds or does it invest directly?
MANIV invests directly into startups, primarily at Seed and Series A stages. The firm writes the first institutional check into many of its portfolio companies. It does not operate as a fund-of-funds.
Which sectors does MANIV explicitly avoid?
MANIV invests exclusively in mobility and transportation technology. It does not pursue healthcare, enterprise SaaS unrelated to fleet or logistics, fintech, or consumer internet. Within mobility, the firm looks broadly across electrification, autonomy, connectivity, data analytics, and business model innovation.
How are corporate LPs involved in MANIV's operations?
Corporate limited partners such as Volvo Group, Hyundai, and BMW i Ventures provide strategic guidance and commercial pathways for portfolio companies but do not sit on MANIV's investment committee. The firm maintains independence in investment decisions while facilitating introductions between startups and its automotive backers.
Does MANIV co-invest alongside other venture capital firms?
Yes. MANIV regularly co-invests alongside global venture capital firms that lead rounds at later stages. The firm takes active board seats in many portfolio companies and supports follow-on fundraising with introductions to growth-stage investors.
What is MANIV's relationship to Israel Cleantech Ventures?
Michael Granoff was previously a partner at Israel Cleantech Ventures before founding MANIV as an independent firm in 2016. MANIV is not a spinout; it is a separate legal and investment entity with a distinct mobility-focused mandate.
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