Yair Hammer

Yair Hammer is an executive and investor based in Israel, previously serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Pontifax AgTech. During his tenure at the firm, which is associated with the broader Pontifax Ventures network, he contributed to operational and business development strategies for a venture capital platform managing hundreds of millions of dollars in assets. His professional background bridges early-stage startups and established corporate entities within the agricultural technology and healthtech sectors. Hammer holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Management from Bar-Ilan University. Furthermore, he completed specialized executive coursework in Health Care Technological Innovation through Lahav Executive Education. Hammer's current professional focus centers on advancing healthcare and agricultural innovation by aligning venture capital investment with strategic operational execution across the Israeli technology ecosystem.