Michael Granoff is founder and Managing Director of Maniv Mobility, a venture capital fund based in Tel Aviv that invests globally in startup companies at the intersection of transportation and technology. Founded in 2015, Maniv manages over $300 million, with an investor base that includes over 20 strategic investors, such as automakers, suppliers, and companies from related verticals. Maniv’s portfolio includes about 40 startup companies spanning eleven countries.

Among the corporate boards on which Mr. Granoff sits are Revel, a New York-based provider of shared all-electric rideshare services and DC fast-charging; Harbinger Motors, a US-based manufacturer of electric mid-duty vehicles; and Anaphite, a UK-based battery technology company. He is also a founding board member of the Washington, DC-based policy and advocacy group Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE). His past board roles have included those of electric car network developer Better Place, and Autofleet, an Israeli startup acquired by Element Fleet Management in 2024. He has been involved in three US Presidential campaigns and has received several awards, including Brandeis University’s Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship.

Mr. Granoff holds a B.A. from Tufts University, an MBA and JD from Kellogg, Northwestern University, has completed over 25 marathons, and is a father of four.