Talia Rafaeli

Talia Rafaeli is a seasoned General Partner at Kompas, specializing in investing in startups at the forefront of digital transformation and sustainability revolutions across major industrial sectors.

With a strong focus on empowering ambitious founders, Talia backs innovative technologies that enhance the sustainability and health of buildings, reduce environmental impacts in construction and manufacturing, and reshape the operational dynamics of modern enterprises.

Passionate about disruptive technologies in manufacturing, smart materials, and climate change mitigation, Talia is dedicated to collaborating with visionaries spearheading the transformative changes in these areas.

Talia Rafaeli holds an MBA in Finance & International Business from Columbia Business School, a BA/BSc in Economics & Computer Science with High Honors from Emory University, and has studied European History at Universidad de Sevilla.

Prior to her current role at Kompas, Talia has held key positions including Partner at KOMPAS VC, Investment Director at Porsche Ventures, Co-Founder and Board Director at Deuce Diagnostics, Vice President at StageOne Ventures, Director at Gemini Israel Ventures, Associate in Debt Capital Markets at Barclays Investment Bank, Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs, IT Consultant at Accenture, and Investment Banker focusing on TMT at Robertson Stephens.