Tal Lev
About Tal Lev
Current Title: Chief Financial Officer
Tal Lev currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at ffVC. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations, strategies, and planning of the company. His extensive experience in finance and venture capital equips him with the skills needed to navigate and manage the financial aspects of venture capital investments and portfolio management.
Educational Background: MBA from Wharton and Degrees from Tel Aviv University
Tal Lev holds an MBA from the Wharton School, where he graduated as a Palmer Scholar, a distinction recognizing top academic performance. Additionally, he has earned engineering and computer science degrees from Tel Aviv University, providing a strong technical foundation that complements his financial expertise.
Previous Roles: CFO at Newark Venture Partners and More
Before joining ffVC, Tal Lev held the position of CFO at Newark Venture Partners. He also served as CFO for Leading Pharma, a private-equity backed company, and Flok, a SaaS company acquired by Wix. In these roles, he was responsible for financial oversight, strategic planning, and operational management. His diverse experience across different sectors provides a broad perspective on financial management and operations.
Experience as Wall Street Analyst
Tal Lev spent 8 years working as a Wall Street analyst with firms such as Sanford Bernstein, Cowen and Company, and Dawson-Herman Capital Management. His role involved analyzing market trends, evaluating financial performance, and making investment recommendations, skills that are integral to his current responsibilities as a CFO.
Principal at JVP and Early Role at Ceragon Networks
In his career, Tal Lev served as a Principal at JVP, a venture capital firm managing over $800 million in assets. Additionally, he was the third employee of Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ: CRNT), a now-public tech company. These roles highlight his expertise in venture capital and the tech industry, as well as his ability to contribute to the growth of emerging companies.