Global Management
Ifa Reist,
Founder & Manging Partner NEX42
Led global manufacturing for the Army, critical infrastructure, and heavy industry for over a decade in Europe and Far East, before transitioning into venture capital and technology leadership. She brings deep experience across MENA and GCC investments. Ifa has led AI, product development, and operations in startups across Switzerland and Israel. She is also Managing Partner at NEX42 Advisors, supporting startups, governments, and top investors, and serves as Venture Partner at Protego Ventures ($150M defense fund) and Vindician Capital ($375M SAF SPV).
Amir Gat
Chief Technology Officer NEX42
Brigadier General (res.), Israeli Air Force, Amir brings extensive senior command and strategic leadership experience, alongside global executive leadership in the private sector. He previously served as GM International Markets at SolarEdge (Fortune 500), leading international growth and market strategy across multiple regions. Amir holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
Noam Elsberg
VP Strategy NEX42
Expertise in military intelligence, product management, and strategic leadership. She holds dual degrees in Law (LLB) and Business Administration from Tel Aviv University and serves as a Major (res.) in the Israeli Air Force Intelligence. Noam has led cross-functional intelligence teams and managed global B2B SaaS products, combining operational insight with data-driven execution in defense-tech and technology sectors.
Our Advisory board
Günter Heiß
Senior Advisor, National Security & Resilience NEX42
Former coordinator of the Federal Intelligence Services Germany, overseeing the BND, MAD, and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
Gilhad Bar-Yehoshua
Technical Advisor NEX42
Technical Advisor DDR&D, and Israel Innovation Authority | Ex-Israeli Navy, IAI & Elbit Systems
Strategic Collborations
