Amir Gal-Or is the founder and managing partner of the Infinity Group, a cross-border, innovation investment platform known for its strong roots in China, its vast, global network of technology and innovation, and its “China Outbound” initiative, which supports Chinese companies with an interest in international business. Infinity is backed by the. China Development Bank, Clal Industries (Access Industries holds 49.9% of Clal. Access Industries is a leading industrial group with long-term holdings worldwide.) and the IDB Group.. Mr. Gal-Or has a stellar track record in identifying, leading and building growth companies and securing significant returns for fellow investors. The chairman of 14 locally owned Chinese companies and funds with cities throughout China, Mr. Gal-Or has led three IPOs, 12 M&A deals and eight alliances in the last few years. Infinity Group is also a controlling shareholder of Maayan Ventures, a publicly traded chain of technology incubators that Mr. Gal-Or founded. Infinity leverages its know-how, global network and experience to make sound investments in companies that show leadership in the Chinese market.. As part of this activity, it established the first IP Bank in China. IPB is a central location in China for banking and licensing proven intellectual property and advanced technology as well as commercialization of the same through hosting companies. The IP Bank is also a hub for financial as well as management support for Chinese companies with a global strategy.. Mr. Gal-Or is the only “non-Chinese” entrepreneur credited with establishing and leading 14 local Chinese funds as well as the novel IP Bank.. He earned an MBA from Tel Aviv University and is a graduate of Harvard University's program in venture capital and private equity investments.. He is a former pilot in the Israeli Air Force and its acrobatic team, where he flew the F-16, the F-4 and the A-4.
