Eldad Matityahu

Eldad Matityahu is a proven technology innovator, serial entrepreneur and Investor. Matityahu is currently at EC Partners, an investment company with a focus on leading edge technology. With a passion for and proven track record in cultivating successful global businesses, Matityahu is on the hunt for next-generation cutting edge information technologies. Matityahu founded and built Net Optics into the leading provider of network access and visibility solutions worldwide. He led the company as its Chief Executive Officer from 1996-2001 and served as Chairman of the Board until its acquisition by Ixia in December, 2013. He is now turning his passion and vision toward investing in early stage high-tech companies. As a founder of the network visibility space, Eldad is a shaper of markets, strategic business thinker, vision leader, recognized customer advocate and expert on network monitoring and performance management. Known for early recognition of market opportunities, Eldad led all aspects of product design and engineering for Net Optics and pioneered innovations enabling enterprises to access and secure every layer of their physical and virtual data centers. Having driven 60+ successive profitable quarters, Eldad is recognized as a business driver and high-impact problem solver. Engineering innovation and high-growth entrepreneurial leadership distinguish Eldad’s impact on network visibility, network packet brokering, and performance monitoring. Eldad is recognized as one of IT’s most committed advocates for customer collaboration and transparency. His white glove “Customer First!” approach is a hallmark of Net Optics. Results show in Net Optics' market leadership and high visibility in media and analyst conversations. Net Optics was named to Inc. Magazine’s Top 500/5000 and Silicon Valley’s Fastest Growing Private Company lists, and Red Herring's Top 100 North America and Global Awards, recognizing the world's most innovative tech companies."