Rami Beracha

Rami Beracha is an Israeli venture capitalist and a general partner at Eden Block, a London-based global investment firm focused on the foundational infrastructure supporting the new Open Internet. His career spans military service, law, venture capital, and startup mentorship, marking him as a significant figure in Israel’s entrepreneurial landscape and beyond.

Beracha’s Distinctive Military Service

Born in Tel Aviv in 1961, Beracha enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in 1980, joining the Paratroopers Brigade, specifically Battalion 890. During the first war with Lebanon, he served on the front lines in the eastern sector as part of an infantry cadet battalion. After the conflict ended, he undertook and completed his combat officers’ course with the highest distinction, graduating first among 250 special forces cadets. Following this achievement, he returned to his unit in August 1982 as a platoon commander.

Injured in Combat

In 1983, while his unit was stationed in the Ein Zhalta area in the Shouf Mountains of Lebanon, Beracha took part in an operational mission under the command of his battalion’s leader. During this mission, a team led by a second lieutenant entered a wild minefield where three soldiers were wounded by mines they stepped on. He was sent with a rescue force to assist. During the rescue, he stepped on a mine planted within a terrace. This tragic accident resulted in the loss of his right hand and left foot and caused severe injury to his left hand.

Following extensive rehabilitation, Beracha returned to military reserve service, joining an elite unit where he continued to serve actively in the reserves. Most recently, during the ongoing conflict, he served on active reserve duty for 450 days with the elite 98 Brigade, exemplifying his dedication and resilience.

Beracha’s Professional Career

After his military service, Rami Beracha began his professional career as an attorney at a prestigious Wall Street law firm, where he worked for four years, focusing on restructuring and securities law. This experience gave him foundational legal expertise in complex financial and corporate matters.

Subsequently, he transitioned into venture capital and served as a managing partner at the Pitango Venture Capital Fund for 18 years. Pitango is recognized as Israel’s largest venture capital firm, managing over $2.5 billion, with a record of 90 mergers and acquisitions and 25 initial public offerings. During his tenure, Beracha focused primarily on deep-tech and Web 2 investments. He served as a board member for several startup companies, many of which were successfully acquired by major corporations such as Apple, Cisco, Marvel, Microsoft, Oracle, Allscripts, ServiceNow, AppsFlyer, and Quotient Technology.

Beracha earned several nominations as one of Israel's top five venture capital partners throughout his career. He has achieved over 20 exits and was recognized in 2011 as the “Most Respected Partner” in the annual “Globes” survey, which reflects the opinions of entrepreneurs and managers in the Israeli startup community.

General Partner, Eden Block

In 2018, Rami joined Eden Block, a global venture capital fund dedicated to advancing blockchain technologies and promoting the decentralized digital economy. His broad experience supporting startups through early funding stages, growth, strategic market entry, and successful exits has been a valuable asset to Eden Block and its portfolio companies.

Beracha’s expertise includes product development, team building, go-to-market strategies, business modeling, and mergers and acquisitions negotiations. His role involves advising founders on navigating challenges at every stage of their startup’s lifecycle.

In addition to his role at Eden Block, Beracha is a co-founder of SOSA TLV, an open innovation company that fosters collaboration between startups and larger enterprises.

Beracha’s Passion for Extreme Sports Activity

Before his injury, Beracha was a committed athlete and competitive tennis player. He participated in the national league with Maccabi Tel Aviv’s tennis club, showing a high athletic ability and dedication to the sport.

After his injury, his passion for sports did not diminish; instead, it symbolized his perseverance and spirit. Refusing to let physical limitations define him, Beracha continued playing tennis and expanded his interests to include extreme sports such as mountain biking, snowboarding, and kitesurfing. Kitesurfing requires physical and mental strength, and he has become an expert in the sport.

He also climbed the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, demonstrating his determination and willingness to push personal boundaries. Today, he is believed to be one of the very few people worldwide to master kitesurfing despite having lost two limbs. His sports achievements are a powerful testament to his commitment to overcoming obstacles and maintaining an active lifestyle.

His Volunteer Work

Beracha dedicates time and effort to supporting others through various volunteer activities. He serves as a board member of the Friends of IDF Disabled Veterans Association, an organization focused on supporting Israeli soldiers and veterans with disabilities. This organization provides vital assistance in areas such as mental health, including PTSD care, education, financial support, and overall well-being for those who have served.

He regularly speaks to groups of military officers, entrepreneurs, injured soldiers, and students, sharing his insights about resilience, leadership, and decision-making under challenging circumstances.

Beracha also visits injured soldiers, encouraging them and demonstrating through his example that challenges can be overcome. He mentors veterans who pursue entrepreneurship and supports low-income families through philanthropic efforts.

Beracha’s Education

Rami Beracha graduated from Tel Aviv University with a Juris Doctor (JD) in 1989. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Laws (LLM) in Banking and Financing from Fordham University in New York in 1992. Additionally, he earned an MBA from INSEAD in France, adding business and management expertise to his legal and entrepreneurial background.