Tal Zohar Avda is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as the Partner and Managing Director for Israel at Launchbay Capital, focusing on private equity and venture capital. With a diverse portfolio, Tal holds multiple positions, including Investor at Hour One and SAPI, Strategic Advisor at Vintra Capital LLP, and Board Member and Co-Founder of SafeUP, a women's safety initiative. Previous leadership experience includes founding and leading ArtuData, which was acquired by a US client, and roles at the London Stock Exchange Group and IG, where significant revenue growth was achieved. Tal has also contributed to academia as a guest lecturer on startup value creation and financial instruments. Educational credentials include an MA in Law from Bar-Ilan University, a BA in Economy and Management from Ben-Gurion University, and a program in Managing Innovative Technology from the University of Oxford.