Arik Kleinstein

Arik Kleinstein is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 25 years of experience in founding, growing, and financing innovative technology companies.12 He is currently the Co-Founder of GClub, a position he has held since 2023.34 GClub is an exclusive wealth management community designed for successful tech entrepreneurs navigating alternative investments.4

Professional Background

Venture Capital Experience: Arik is best known as the co-founder and Founding Managing Partner of Glilot Capital Partners, a role he has held since 2010.3 At Glilot Capital, he has leveraged his extensive experience from the early days of the Israeli startup industry to make investment decisions and provide ongoing support to the fund's portfolio companies.1

Board Memberships: Kleinstein serves on several prestigious boards, including:

• The Board of Governors of the Technion
• The National Council for Civilian Research and Development
• The Technion Friends Society1
• IATI (Israel Advanced Technology Industries)2

Government Appointment: In 2021, Arik was appointed by the Israeli government's Minister of Innovation as one of 13 members of the National Research & Development Council, which serves as the strategic thinking arm of the government for R&D policy.1

Earlier Career

Before co-founding Glilot Capital, Arik gained experience in various roles:

• Worked at Jerusalem Global Ventures in the 1990s, one of the first central investors in the Israeli VC industry
• Served as an investments manager and assistant director at Bank Tefachot Provident Funds
• Held financial and operational executive roles in three Israeli technology companies with US-based headquarters between 2002-20101

Military Service and Education

Arik served as an Officer and Engineer in an Elite IDF technology unit.12 He holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology and an MBA in Finance & Technology Management from Tel Aviv University's Kellogg-Recanati School of Management.12