Pitango

Pitango Venture Capital, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, is a prominent venture capital firm with a focus on early to growth-stage investments. It manages several funds totaling over $2.4 billion in committed capital and employs dedicated teams for early-stage, health-tech, and growth investments. With additional offices in New York and Silicon Valley, Pitango invests in a diverse range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, digital health, cybersecurity, fintech, and more. The firm has established a reputation for backing exceptional founding teams and innovative ideas, having invested in over 150 companies globally. Its strategic focus spans consumer, enterprise, and healthcare startups, particularly in regions like Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Aviv Barzilay

Senior Associate

Zeev Binman

Managing Partner and CFO

Zeev Binman

Managing Partner and Co-CFO

Yair Cassuto

General Partner

Bruce Crocker

General Partner

Jonathan Glazer

Partner

Ittai Harel

Managing Partner, HealthTech

Maya Hawlasewicz

Principal, Growth

Isaac Hillel

Managing Partner

Issac Hillel

Managing Partner

Gad Huldai

General Partner

Ayal Itzkovitz

Managing Partner

Rami Kalish

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Elly Keinan

Venture Partner

Eyal Klein

CFO

Tomer Landesman

Associate

Jimmy Levy

Managing Partner

Aaron Mankovski

Managing Partner

Idit Muallem

Partner

Eyal Niv

Managing Partner

Chemi Peres

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Joel Schoppig

Senior Principal, HealthTech

Daniel Tu

Venture Partner

Liron Wand

Venture Partner, Growth

Past deals in Public Transportation

Via

Venture Round in 2023
Via Transportation Inc. develops innovative public mobility solutions that enhance on-demand and pre-scheduled transit services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse range of clients, including public transit agencies, cities, universities, corporations, school districts, and bus and rail operators globally. Via's technology transforms traditional public transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks, enabling passengers to connect with others traveling in the same direction through its mobile app. This approach allows riders to share premium vehicles, optimizing transportation efficiency. The company's platform operates in both the United States and Europe, including a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, and is utilized through various partnerships with public transportation agencies and private transit operators, integrating seamlessly with existing transit infrastructure.

Optibus

Series D in 2022
Optibus leverages the power of machine-learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Optibus

Series C in 2021
Optibus leverages the power of machine-learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Via

Series E in 2020
Via Transportation Inc. develops innovative public mobility solutions that enhance on-demand and pre-scheduled transit services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse range of clients, including public transit agencies, cities, universities, corporations, school districts, and bus and rail operators globally. Via's technology transforms traditional public transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks, enabling passengers to connect with others traveling in the same direction through its mobile app. This approach allows riders to share premium vehicles, optimizing transportation efficiency. The company's platform operates in both the United States and Europe, including a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, and is utilized through various partnerships with public transportation agencies and private transit operators, integrating seamlessly with existing transit infrastructure.

Optibus

Series B in 2018
Optibus leverages the power of machine-learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Optibus

Series A in 2017
Optibus leverages the power of machine-learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Via

Series C in 2016
Via Transportation Inc. develops innovative public mobility solutions that enhance on-demand and pre-scheduled transit services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse range of clients, including public transit agencies, cities, universities, corporations, school districts, and bus and rail operators globally. Via's technology transforms traditional public transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks, enabling passengers to connect with others traveling in the same direction through its mobile app. This approach allows riders to share premium vehicles, optimizing transportation efficiency. The company's platform operates in both the United States and Europe, including a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, and is utilized through various partnerships with public transportation agencies and private transit operators, integrating seamlessly with existing transit infrastructure.

Via

Series B in 2015
Via Transportation Inc. develops innovative public mobility solutions that enhance on-demand and pre-scheduled transit services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse range of clients, including public transit agencies, cities, universities, corporations, school districts, and bus and rail operators globally. Via's technology transforms traditional public transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks, enabling passengers to connect with others traveling in the same direction through its mobile app. This approach allows riders to share premium vehicles, optimizing transportation efficiency. The company's platform operates in both the United States and Europe, including a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, and is utilized through various partnerships with public transportation agencies and private transit operators, integrating seamlessly with existing transit infrastructure.
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