Artofin team inherently operates globally, with a well-established presence of our team in Israel the Nordic countries and key Asian countries such as Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore.
Our professional team and local partners empower us to swiftly and effectively navigate market-specific challenges. Simultaneously, this collaborative approach positions us to provide enhanced support for the interests of our strategic partners and portfolio companies.
This approach is a pivotal competitive advantage over traditional VC funds. By securing access to superior deals, delivering excellent service to our partners, and optimizing communication and information flow, Artofin stands at the forefront of cross-border investment
Chairman of Artofin Investment Committee
Artofin General
Partner
Associate
Senior Associate
Senior Advisor
Artofin Vietnam
Business Partner
V.P. Business Development Thailand
Strategic Advisor
Senior Adviser
for the Nordic
Senior Adviser for Japan
Artofin strives to become your strategic investor and to help you penetrate the Asian market
Artofin strives to become your strategic investor and to help you penetrate the Asian market
Chairman of ArtofIn investment Committee
An acclaimed international financial manager
Dr. Kongkiat Opaswongkarn is the founder and CEO of Asia Plus Group Holdings PCL.
He is well-regarded for his deal-making experience. He has pioneered more than thirty large-scale M&A transactions across a number of industries. He has also advised over one hundred entrepreneurs to fund their business expansions via IPOs, and with private equity or venture capital.
Dr. Opaswongkarn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as an entrepreneur, senior executive, and mentor to the table. He is skilled with networking and is passionate about partnering with and supporting promising entrepreneurs and helping them build their businesses toward success.
Years experience
Invesment deals
ArtofIIn General Partner
An experienced international investor and serial entrepreneur
Mr. Lavie is highly experienced in global complex ventures, investments, and M&A transactions.
He started his professional path as a lawyer specializing in securities and international commercial law, and during the last two decades, Mr. Lavie created strategic alliances in Asia, leading many strategic investments in Israeli companies.
With this combination of the Know-How (leading experts in many fields of technologies) and the Know-Who (global network and connections), Eitan built a proven strategic investment philosophy with unfair advantage in the Asian markets.
Before ARTOFIN, Mr. Lavie co-founded the first governmental global acceleration program for startup companies in Thailand – SPARK
Years experience
Invesment deals
Associate
Yogev has accumulated extensive work experience overseas, in startups, and as a journalist. He studied at the Hebrew University and spent over four years studying and working in Asia.
Yogev is in charge of Artofin’s strategic partnerships in Asia and works closely with our portfolio companies before and after the investments.
Yogev is a big fan of storytelling and crafting the right message. He wrote articles for leading newspapers, including a cover story on Haaretz magazine and columns on Calcalist.
In addition to English, Yogev is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and conversational level in Arabic. He is enthusiastic about yoga and music, exploring different cultures, and embracing new ideas.
Senior Associate
Mr. Meyohas is an accomplished alumnus of Reichman University, where he completed his MA in Financial Economics. David was born in Chile and “made Aliya” to Israel in his early twenties.
David is a perfect team player thanks to his knowledge and personality. With a vibrant and youthful energy, he brings his professional experience in venture capital, M&A, and financial analysis to Artofin.
Before joining Artofin, David held various roles in M&A and VC investments. He served as the corporate development manager at an Israeli defense company. Additionally, he worked as an analyst in an Israeli cross-border M&A boutique, and a leading Luxemburg-Israeli VC fund.
Senior Advisor
Kavee is a seasoned investment and finance professional with over 27 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, M&A, and corporate financial management.
He has been involved in 200+ deals across various sectors throughout his career.
Beyond deal execution, Kavee has a proven track record in managing and exiting investments, as well as leading key strategic initiatives, corporate transformations, and driving operational and financial turnarounds.
His hands-on approach and deep industry expertise have enabled him to generate significant value across diverse industries and markets.
Artofin Vietnam Business Partner
An expert M&A, government relations, and technology
Mr. Harvey is a Harvard Business School alumni with over 14 years of experience helping develop businesses across SEA, particularly Vietnam.
Harvey has strong knowledge in M&A, government relations, technology, data analytics, and BI.
He has held executive positions across the financial, mobility, and investment industry, notably including Agribank (VN largest bank), Sun Life (NYSE:SLF), Havas Group (FRA:HAV), BeGroup (VN 2nd largest ride-hailing corp), CAKE (VN Fastest growing digital bank), IDG Capital and Trung Nguyên group (VN top 3 coffee producers).
Harvey has also been a private investor in startups and businesses from seed to series C, where he gets very hands-on with all his portfolio, helping them grow and maintain this growth even after he existed
V.P. Business Development – Thailand
Vichian has a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University. He worked for over ten years as a Deputy Executive Director at Thailand National Innovation Agency.
In this capacity, he worked on strategic planning and financial support mechanisms to promote innovative projects and global cooperation. He also spearheaded new projects in various industries, including ethanol production from agricultural waste, Bio-based business, IoT, and automation.
Vichian’s experience in international collaboration, particularly with Japan and Israel, is very valuable for Artofin’s success. Vhichian promotes collaboration with strategic LPs and partners, develops investment strategies, and supports Artofin’s portfolio companies’ expansion to Asian markets.
Strategic Advisor
Professor Shoseyov is a renowned professor of protein engineering and nanobiotechnology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
With an entrepreneurial mindset, he has founded several companies based on technology from his research.
Professor Shoseyov has authored or co-authored over 180 scientific publications and holds several patents. His accomplishments have earned him numerous awards and accolades worldwide. His TED talk is a must-watch.
Senior Adviser for the Nordic
A highly reputable and well-connected international business developer with a foot in both the Swedish and Israeli ecosystems.
Roberth deploys his deep network and unique talents to help businesses navigate local market uncertainties across ICT, Automotive, Smart City, Cybertech, Foodtech, and Fintech.
He has an impeccable track record of sourcing and brokering international deals for Sweden’s largest companies (e.g., H&M and both Volvo brands) and helping Israeli startups enter the Swedish market.
Currently, Roberth is responsible for fostering business and economic relations between Israel and Sweden for the Israel Ministry of Economy & Industry.
Qualifications:
Certified board member (Board Academy Sweden), M.Sc. Technology (Royal Institute of Technology, KTH), M.Sc. Business Administration and Economic (Stockholm University), Swedish Armed Forces Special Units.
Senior Adviser for Japan and Singapore
Norbert has over 30 years of experience in managing financial services businesses in Asia, Mainly in Japan, offering financial solutions to institutional and individual customers.
Since his graduation in Paris with a major in capital markets, Norbert has a deep understanding of financial risk, product design, investment structuring and distribution. Norbert spent close to 10 years with Société Générale Japan and acted as Chief
Executive officer of Lombard Odier Trust Japan), as well as structuring, managing and monitoring portfolios for High Net Worth Individuals with TriLake Partners Pte Ltd in Singapore.
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