Key Takeaways
- • Third Point Ventures strengthens Israel investment capacity by appointing Adiel Gopas to its investment team, signaling continued commitment to the Israeli technology ecosystem and expansion of on-the-ground deal sourcing activity.
- • Gopas brings 15+ years of institutional investment experience, including PE/VC roles at Poalim Equity (Bank Hapoalim's investment arm) where he managed growth equity portfolios and oversaw a Fund of Funds portfolio of 25+ leading venture managers, plus corporate development leadership at OpenWeb.
- • Focus on core technology verticals: Third Point Ventures explicitly targets cybersecurity, enterprise software, and data infrastructure—aligning the Israel office expansion with the firm's thematic investment thesis in mission-critical technology sectors.
- • Strategic move into Bank Hapoalim talent pipeline: Gopas's prior leadership of growth equity and VC portfolio management at Poalim Equity positions him to leverage relationships across Israel's institutional capital ecosystem and identify emerging managers and portfolio companies.
Summary
Third Point Ventures, a technology-focused investment firm, has appointed Adiel Gopas to its investment team based in Israel, marking an expansion of the firm's on-the-ground presence and deal-sourcing capability in the Israeli market. The appointment underscores Third Point Ventures' strategic commitment to identifying early-stage and growth-stage technology companies in a market the firm views as a critical source of innovation.
Gopas joins Third Point Ventures with extensive institutional investment credentials spanning both venture capital and private equity. Most recently, he served as Head of Corporate Development & Strategy at OpenWeb, where he shaped strategic initiatives for the platform company. Prior to that role, Gopas led PE and VC investing at Poalim Equity, the investment subsidiary of Bank Hapoalim—Israel's largest bank. In that capacity, he managed growth equity investments across multiple sectors and oversaw a Fund of Funds portfolio encompassing more than 25 leading venture capital managers, while also participating in the formation and sponsorship of emerging VC fund managers.
Sapir Harosh, a partner at Third Point Ventures, characterized the hire as a strategic strengthening of the firm's investment team. "We are excited to strengthen our investment team with Adiel Gopas as we expand our activity in the Israeli market, in which we have great faith," Harosh stated. "His insights from previous roles in investment banking and corporate strategy will contribute to our deep understanding of the markets and help us continue finding the future leaders in cybersecurity, enterprise software, and data infrastructure."
The appointment reflects Third Point Ventures' disciplined sector focus. The firm explicitly targets three core verticals—cybersecurity, enterprise software, and data infrastructure—concentrating resources on technology layers that support digital transformation and enterprise resilience. Gopas's background in portfolio management across venture and growth equity positions him to identify both emerging managers investing in these sectors and direct investment opportunities within Israeli companies competing in global markets.
Gopas indicated enthusiasm for the role, stating: "I am thrilled to join such an exceptional team at Third Point Ventures. TPV's unwavering commitment to the Israeli tech ecosystem resonates deeply with my own. I look forward to working with and backing the most remarkable talent, innovation, and growth." The appointment signals Third Point Ventures' intention to increase deal flow sourcing capacity in Israel and leverage local market knowledge to maintain competitive position in accessing emerging technology companies before broader institutional capital.
Gopas joins Third Point Ventures with extensive institutional investment credentials spanning both venture capital and private equity. Most recently, he served as Head of Corporate Development & Strategy at OpenWeb, where he shaped strategic initiatives for the platform company. Prior to that role, Gopas led PE and VC investing at Poalim Equity, the investment subsidiary of Bank Hapoalim—Israel's largest bank. In that capacity, he managed growth equity investments across multiple sectors and oversaw a Fund of Funds portfolio encompassing more than 25 leading venture capital managers, while also participating in the formation and sponsorship of emerging VC fund managers.
Sapir Harosh, a partner at Third Point Ventures, characterized the hire as a strategic strengthening of the firm's investment team. "We are excited to strengthen our investment team with Adiel Gopas as we expand our activity in the Israeli market, in which we have great faith," Harosh stated. "His insights from previous roles in investment banking and corporate strategy will contribute to our deep understanding of the markets and help us continue finding the future leaders in cybersecurity, enterprise software, and data infrastructure."
The appointment reflects Third Point Ventures' disciplined sector focus. The firm explicitly targets three core verticals—cybersecurity, enterprise software, and data infrastructure—concentrating resources on technology layers that support digital transformation and enterprise resilience. Gopas's background in portfolio management across venture and growth equity positions him to identify both emerging managers investing in these sectors and direct investment opportunities within Israeli companies competing in global markets.
Gopas indicated enthusiasm for the role, stating: "I am thrilled to join such an exceptional team at Third Point Ventures. TPV's unwavering commitment to the Israeli tech ecosystem resonates deeply with my own. I look forward to working with and backing the most remarkable talent, innovation, and growth." The appointment signals Third Point Ventures' intention to increase deal flow sourcing capacity in Israel and leverage local market knowledge to maintain competitive position in accessing emerging technology companies before broader institutional capital.
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