Yuval Ariav

Yuval Ariav is a Managing Partner at Symbol, an investment firm supporting exceptional Israeli entrepreneurs with funding ranging from $500k to $3.5M. Ariav serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, teaching a top-rated course on data monetization and its societal implications. The professional background includes founding Fundbox, overseeing its operations in Tel Aviv, and securing over $100M in funding. Additional roles include Board Member positions at NextSilicon, FundGuard, AssuredAllies, Jiga, and Breeze, providing strategic guidance to startup founders. Ariav also acts as a first-check investor for companies like Sightful and Squire, advocating for innovative solutions to enhance the lives of older adults.