From Childhood Inventions to VC Investments: Lior Handelsman’s Journey Featured in Globes

A great innovator or VC investor doesn’t just emerge overnight—they start building, experimenting, and thinking differently from an early age. Globes just published an in-depth feature on Lior Handelsman, General Partner at Grove Ventures, detailing his incredible journey from childhood inventions to co-founding SolarEdge Technologies, as well as now investing in the next generation of deep tech startups.

A Story of Curiosity, Innovation, and Impact

Long before SolarEdge became a global leader in smart energy solutions, Lior was already tinkering with technology, wiring up an “electronic gardener” as a child—a glimpse into the passion that would shape his future.

The article explores:

• Lior’s path from an early passion for engineering to leading one of Israel’s most successful tech companies
• How SolarEdge revolutionized the energy industry while paving the way for smarter, more efficient solar power
• His transition from entrepreneur to VC investor at Grove Ventures, where he now backs startups building deep technology solutions that change industries

Investing in the Future of Innovation

At Grove Ventures, Lior brings his firsthand experience in scaling a global company to help founders navigate challenges and build market-defining technologies. His insights, from both the entrepreneur and investor perspectives, make this a must-read story for anyone passionate about deep tech, entrepreneurship, and venture capital.

📌 Read the full feature on Globes: 🔗 Lior Handelsman’s Journey