The JEF Opens a Chapter in China
The Chinese chapter — guided by Itay Gal-Or — will be established thanks to a new partnership with Techcode
The Jewish Economic Forum is glad to announce the official launch of a local Chapter in China. The new JEF’s Chinese Chapter will be managed in partnership with Techcode, the international Chinese global network of startup innovation hubs.
Head of the Chapter will be Mr. Itay Gal-Or, who’s also the investment director of Techcode in Israel and has a long-term experience in China.
Mr. Gal-Or has a versatile background with expertise in the areas of Law, Corporate Finance, Private Equity and Entrepreneurship. His background includes working with well-known and respected investment firms from the UK and US.
It’s no secret that China-Israel relationships are flourishing. From 1992 to 2017, bilateral trade has grown from $50 million to $13.1 billion.
Today, China is Israel’s number one trade partner in Asia. During the first half of 2018, China’s imports from Israel reached an astonishing volume of $2.77 billion.
Last December, Israel and China signed a $500m agreement addressed to boost Israeli exports.
It’s no surprise then, that the focus of the Jewish Economic Forum must go East as well, given the crucial business potential.
With the opening of this new chapter, the Jewish Economic Forum aims at serving as a gateway for Chinese investors and corporates who look to establish or expand their operations in Israel as well as in Europe.
Also, thanks to the strong collaboration with Techcode, JEF’s members will now have a consistent and local partner to penetrate the Chinese economy.
As stated by JEF’s Chairman, Mr. Jonathan Pacifici:
“The Jewish Economic Forum is delighted with the launch of this new chapter and the beginning of this partnership with Techcode. The Chinese chapter will undoubtedly expand the JEF’s network ability to support its members and I have no doubts it will result in numerous business opportunities”.
Mr. Gal-Or added:
“Techcode is pleased to announce our partnership with the Jewish Economic Forum, our collaboration shares a passion for providing opportunities and access to the innovation sector in China and around the world. We’re looking forward to working together.”
Founded in 2014, Techcode is committed to build a world’s leading entrepreneurship ecosystem. Integrating a wide range of global resources, Techcode has established 31 offices worldwide including Shenzhen, Helsinki, Silicon Valley, Seoul, Tel Aviv and Berlin.
During the past years, Techcode has accelerated 1,363 startups, with a total market value of $ 22 billion.
The Jewish Economic Forum is the business-hub connecting leading entrepreneurs worldwide.
The JEF promotes stronger cooperation among the Private Sector, Jewish and non-Jewish Organizations, NGOs, Communities and the State of Israel.
The JEF strives in all its efforts to promote progress, entrepreneurship and growth through the exchange of ideas, information and knowledge. Jewish moral and ethical principles are the foundations of how the JEF aims to enhance the world’s economic well-being and encourage business and innovation.
Established in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, the JEF is a registered non-profit organization.
The partnership with Techcode will be represented by Itay Gal-Or.
Gal-Or has a versatile background with experience in the areas of Law, Corporate Finance, Private Equity and Entrepreneurship. His background includes working with well known and respected investment firms from the UK and US.
