Eli Novershtern

Founder at Morrag Investments

Eli Novershtern is a prominent venture capital investor based in Israel and an active member of the World Jewish Congress (WJC). He holds several key positions within the organization, including serving as a Steering Committee Member and President of the WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corps. His work focuses on enhancing Israel-Diaspora relations, advocating for Israel, and promoting a pluralistic and tolerant approach to Judaism through outreach and interfaith dialogue.1

Background and Education

Eli Novershtern has a robust academic background, holding:

A master’s degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.
An MSc in Management from the London School of Economics.
A bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics (PPE) from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, where he also participated in the prestigious “Amirim” honors program.1

Professional Involvement

In addition to his role at the WJC, Eli is:

An Executive Committee member and part of the Investment Committee at WJC.
A board member of the Reut Institute, a leading think tank in Israel.
One of the founders of the Jewish Peoplehood Coalition, aimed at strengthening connections between Israelis and Jewish communities worldwide.
The Chairman of Innovation: Africa - Israel, which utilizes Israeli technology to provide energy and water access to underserved villages in Africa, impacting over four million lives.1

Eli Novershtern's commitment to his community and his professional endeavors highlight his significant role in both venture capital and Jewish advocacy.