Yaniv Bertele

Yaniv Bertele is a visionary entrepreneur with a proven track record of commercializing cutting-edge technologies into billion-dollar enterprises. Drawing on advanced studies in mathematics and physics at the University of Gothenburg, combined with leadership experience as a reservist commander in the Israeli special forces, he excels at spotting market disruptions and driving scalable innovations.

Venture Capital Mastery: As Head of Corporate Venture Capital at Mekorot, Israel's national water utility, Bertele spearheaded investments in 16 portfolio companies in water technology and sustainability. His portfolio delivered exceptional investments, highlighted by Bacsoft's successful exit to Sun Corporation.

Technology Commercialization: At Consumer Physics, Bertele led business development for SCiO—the world's first pocket-sized molecular sensor. He forged strategic partnerships and helped the technology earn prestigious recognition, driving widespread adoption.

Unicorn Builder: Bertele co-founded and led Vesttoo as CEO, creating the world's first AI-driven marketplace for insurance-linked securities. Under his guidance, the company achieved unicorn valuation, secured over $100 million in funding from elite investors like Goldman Sachs, and scaled to more than $100 million in annual revenue with global operations. By developing novel non-catastrophe risk transfer mechanisms, he unlocked billions in new investment opportunities for institutional players. Following a restructuring process, all shareholders' disputes were dismissed by the Tel Aviv District Court, affirming his foundational vision.

Strategic Business Development: In prior roles at Goji and CTG Holding, Bertele honed his expertise negotiating major deals, building partnerships, and managing teams to accelerate growth in consumer electronics and tech sectors.

Thought Leadership: Bertele shapes industry conversations through major conferences and publications on emerging trends like life settlements and portfolio diversification.

Current Venture: Today, as founding partner of Everoak Innovations, Bertele is pioneering investments in life settlements and alternative assets, delivering uncorrelated returns outside traditional markets while channeling capital into healthcare and financial resilience. His career has generated hundreds of jobs worldwide, advanced solutions in water management, molecular sensing, and financial services, blending high-impact returns with societal value.