Ex-Israel Goalkeeper Ariel Harush Ventures into Finance
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Former Israeli national team goalkeeper Ariel Harush has entered the capital markets with a new hedge fund, "Equity Veil," co-founded with trader Ben Wasserman. Harush was motivated by personal financial losses and pandemic downtime, leading him to study the stock market. He advises young athletes to manage their money wisely and invest in their financial education, aiming for greater success in business than in his football career.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Israeli goalkeeper Ariel Harush launched a hedge fund called "Equity Veil" with Ben Wasserman.
- Harush was inspired to enter finance after his bank lost money and during pandemic downtime in the Netherlands.
- He advises young footballers to learn about financial management and save their earnings.
- Harush aims to manage hundreds of millions of dollars and surpass his football achievements in business.
- Harush retired from a 20-cap international career in April 2026 at age 37.
Former Israeli national team goalkeeper Ariel Harush, who earned 20 caps for the country, has made a significant move into the financial sector. Harush recently launched a joint hedge fund called "Equity Veil" with Ben Wasserman, a trading professional. The venture was discussed on a podcast where Harush shared his motivations for entering the world of capital markets.
Harush explained that a personal experience with his bank losing substantial funds prompted him to gain a deeper understanding of investments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, while playing for Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands, he found himself with free time and became intrigued by the stock market. He subsequently completed a course to learn about the industry.
In the podcast, Harush also offered advice to young footballers on financial management. He stressed the importance of learning and saving, cautioning that a career-ending injury at a young age could leave players with nothing. He advised them to invest in their knowledge and not rely solely on their football earnings, even while allowing for some personal indulgencies.
Looking ahead, Harush expressed ambitions for his new career, aiming for "Equity Veil" to become a leading fund investing abroad, managing hundreds of millions of dollars, and potentially opening an international branch. He stated his desire to achieve greater success in business than he did in football, where he believes he could have reached higher levels.
Harush had a notable football career, developing in Beitar Jerusalem's youth academy and playing for prominent Israeli clubs such as Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Maccabi Netanya. He also played in Cyprus, Slovakia, and the Netherlands before officially retiring from football in April 2026 at the age of 37.