Michael Granoff

Michael Granoff is the Managing Partner at Maniv Mobility, a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. He oversees an investment strategy focused on early-stage mobility and climate tech ventures, managing over $200 million in assets across a portfolio of more than 40 companies. Under his leadership, the firm raised a third fund exceeding $120 million in 2024 and led a new investment in an autonomous trucking startup in March 2025. Previously, Granoff founded and directed investments at the New York-based mobility accelerator Urban-X, following earlier venture capital roles in the technology and real estate sectors. The University of Pennsylvania graduate has backed notable transportation companies including Via, Vay, and Yada. His current focus remains on bridging global investors with entrepreneurs developing autonomous vehicles, logistics solutions, and sustainable urban infrastructure.