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MANIV
MANIV is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Tel-Aviv, registered since 2017. It provides investment advice to clients. The firm is headquartered in...
MANIV
MANIV is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Tel-Aviv, registered since 2017. It provides investment advice to clients. The firm is headquartered in Tel-Aviv.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2016
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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