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Ophir Shachaf, Co-Founder of eHealth Ventures, Passes Away at 59 After Cancer Battle
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First reported by Mako · Aug 9, 2026
What happened
Ophir Shachaf, co-founder of eHealth Ventures and former CEO of Hadassit Bio Holdings, died at 59 after battling cancer. He was a pioneering figure in Israeli biotech investment, leading multiple successful ventures and mentoring youth. His funeral was held in Ramat Hasharon, and he is remembered for his professional excellence and personal warmth.
- 01Ophir Shachaf, co-founder of eHealth Ventures, died at 59 from cancer.
- 02He led Hadassit Bio Holdings to a pioneering stock exchange listing.
- 03eHealth Ventures helped create over 20 companies with major partners like Maccabi and Amgen.
- 04Shachaf was known for balancing professionalism with personal warmth and mentoring entrepreneurs.
- 05He held law and MBA degrees and volunteered as a mentor and running coach for youth.
- 06His passing is considered a major loss to the Israeli biotech and venture capital sectors.
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