Irit Hillel

Irit Hillel is a Venture Partner at HP Tech Ventures, where she plays a key role in leading strategic investments and partnerships with early-stage technology startups.12 Her focus is primarily on startups originating from Israel, as well as global ventures in specific sectors such as Industrial Print, EdTech, Publishing, and Microfluidics/Healthcare.1

Professional Background

Irit has an extensive background in entrepreneurship, investment, and technology. Some highlights of her career include:

• Managing Director at Magnolia Capital Partners, where she ran the Israel practice for Thomas Weisel Partners and Nomura1
• Co-founder of PC games startup PrintPaks, which was later acquired by Mattel Inc.1
• Led Mattel Interactive Europe, overseeing a team across 6 countries1
• Served as a board member for companies like Radcom and Imagesat NV1

Current Role and Responsibilities

At HP Tech Ventures, Irit's responsibilities include:

• Identifying promising early-stage technology startups
• Leading strategic investments and partnerships
• Helping shape investment strategy for HP
• Creating new external innovation models for the company1

She currently serves on the boards of several companies, including Twine Solutions, Deep Instinct, and Copprint.1

Education and Skills

Irit holds an M.B.A. from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Tel Aviv University. She has also completed the Venture Capital Executive Program at UC Berkeley.1

Personal Information

Born and raised in Israel, Irit has lived and worked in the United States, France, and Israel. She is currently based in Tel Aviv, Israel.1 As of May 2023, Irit mentioned that while continuing her role as a part-time Venture Partner at HP Tech Ventures, she is also assisting in areas such as Climate Tech, Digital Health/Wellness, and Gaming.3