# Chemi Peres

> Chemi Peres is a seed investor at Geox S p A backing Software and Internet. See 18 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Geox S p A](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/geox-s-p-a)
- Total investments: 18
- Last investment: Mar 2026
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/chemi-peres/0/a5/246
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/chemiperes
- Website: http://www.chemiperes.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chemiperes-569931449715413

Chemi Peres is a seed investor at Geox S p A focused on Software and Internet. Chemi Peres is the Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Pitango. He previously worked at Taboola as a Board Member. Chemi Peres attended Tel Aviv University.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $13M–$100M |
| Series A | $1.7M–$16M |
| Series C | $9M–$100M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 3 | 17% |
| Internet | 2 | 11% |
| Information Technology | 2 | 11% |
| SaaS | 1 | 6% |
| EdTech | 1 | 6% |

36 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 4 | 22% |
| Series C | 4 | 22% |
| Series A | 3 | 17% |
| Series B | 2 | 11% |
| Series D | 2 | 11% |

8 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 8 | 44% |
| Israel | 3 | 17% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Voltify | Voltify is a climate tech company that offers decarbonization solutions for the freight rail industry. | $30M | Seed | Mar 31, 2026 |  |
| Via | Via is a re-engineering public transit company that develops and provides on-demand public mobility solutions for commuters. The company transforms public transit from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via's mobile app connects passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders toseamlessly share a premium vehicle. The platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via's technology is deployed worldwide through partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility.Via's software offers an end-to-end solution for planning, optimizing, and operating efficient and equitable transit systems, thereby unlocking opportunity for all and constructing resilient cities for the future. | $110M | Venture - Series Unknown | Feb 13, 2023 |  |
| Perfect | Perfect is a talent finding platform that provides recruiting services. It is a system for spotting and engaging potential candidates. The company's contact mode is at its physical address. | $13M | Seed | Dec 20, 2022 |  |
| Perfect | Perfect is a generative artificial intelligence-powered platform that helps organizations to fill staff vacancies by mapping the profiling career graphs of millions of technology-focused professionals. | $13M | Seed | Dec 20, 2022 |  |
| Masterschool | Masterschool is an applied education research lab on a mission to unlock human potential. | $100M | Seed | May 18, 2022 |  |
| Anywell | Anywell is a first-of-its-kind Workspace-as-a-Service solution that is committed to leading the charge for a more human-centric, flexible future of work. | $10M | Series A | Mar 15, 2022 |  |
| Totango | Totango is an expert in customer-led growth: the practice of putting your customers at the center of your go-to-market strategy, because they are your most reliable source of growth. Totango’s Customer Revenue Optimization suite was built to help large and fast-growing businesses thrive. The powerful suite brings together three products, eachdesigned to deliver exceptional results, and united by an integrated customer data platform.The Totango Customer Success Platform leverages automated workflows and engagement features to help customers achieve their desired outcomes and drive long-term growth. Unison, the AI-powered Customer Intelligence Engine works independently, or alongside any customer success platforms. It allows businesses to more effectively predict customer risk and proactively reduce churn before it becomes an issue.Catalyst is the dedicated tool for revenue teams, streamlining growth operations by enabling seamless expansion.Leading customer success teams around the world — including SAP, Github, Schneider Electric, Dynatrace, Drata, and Aircall — use Totango products to access actionable insights and empower teams to fuel customer-led growth.Totango, a pioneer and leader in customer success software since 2010, merged with Catalyst Software in February 2024. The combined organization formed a CS powerhouse, which continues to grow through innovation and acquisition of AI and customer revenue operations technology and talent to help CS and revenue organizations retain and grow their customer base.Totango is a remote organization with employees operating in 25 U.S. States, 6 countries, and has two offices in NYC and Tel Aviv. | $100M | Series D | Sep 29, 2021 |  |
| LocalizeOS | LocalizeOS is an AI-powered Operating System designed specifically for the real estate industry. Our suite of products, including LocalizeAI, LocalizeBI, LocalizeMarketplace, and LocalizeHQ, empower residential real estate brokers to achieve scalable success. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, LocalizeOS offers proactive AI tools that enablebrokers to effectively connect and engage with qualified buyers on a level that surpasses human capabilities. |  | Series C | Aug 04, 2021 |  |
| Via | Via is a re-engineering public transit company that develops and provides on-demand public mobility solutions for commuters. The company transforms public transit from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via's mobile app connects passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders toseamlessly share a premium vehicle. The platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via's technology is deployed worldwide through partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility.Via's software offers an end-to-end solution for planning, optimizing, and operating efficient and equitable transit systems, thereby unlocking opportunity for all and constructing resilient cities for the future. | $200M | Series E | Mar 30, 2020 |  |
| Totango | Totango is an expert in customer-led growth: the practice of putting your customers at the center of your go-to-market strategy, because they are your most reliable source of growth. Totango’s Customer Revenue Optimization suite was built to help large and fast-growing businesses thrive. The powerful suite brings together three products, eachdesigned to deliver exceptional results, and united by an integrated customer data platform.The Totango Customer Success Platform leverages automated workflows and engagement features to help customers achieve their desired outcomes and drive long-term growth. Unison, the AI-powered Customer Intelligence Engine works independently, or alongside any customer success platforms. It allows businesses to more effectively predict customer risk and proactively reduce churn before it becomes an issue.Catalyst is the dedicated tool for revenue teams, streamlining growth operations by enabling seamless expansion.Leading customer success teams around the world — including SAP, Github, Schneider Electric, Dynatrace, Drata, and Aircall — use Totango products to access actionable insights and empower teams to fuel customer-led growth.Totango, a pioneer and leader in customer success software since 2010, merged with Catalyst Software in February 2024. The combined organization formed a CS powerhouse, which continues to grow through innovation and acquisition of AI and customer revenue operations technology and talent to help CS and revenue organizations retain and grow their customer base.Totango is a remote organization with employees operating in 25 U.S. States, 6 countries, and has two offices in NYC and Tel Aviv. | $9M | Series C | Feb 27, 2018 |  |

10 of 18 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Benhamou Global Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/benhamou-global-ventures) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [Canvas Prime](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/canvas-venture-fund) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [EXOR N.V.](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/exor-s-p-a) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [83North](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/greylock-partners-israel) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [Hearst Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hearst-interactive-media) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [InterWest Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/interwest-partners) — VC Fund, 3 deals together

## About Geox S p A

VC Fund · Montebelluna, Italy

GEOX is the premier Italian footwear brand known for its invention of the “shoe that breathes". GEOX created a cult-like following in more than 100 countries with its breathable technology and stylish Italian design. Geox is a leading brand in the International lifestyle footwear Market. The success of Geox is due to the constant focus onthe application of innovative solutions and technologies on the product that guarantee both impermeability and breathability. Geox technology is protected by over 60 different patents registered in Italy and extended internationally. Geox is based on an innovative idea that aims to ensure quality and well-being. Geox believe that the application of ethical principles of solidarity and environmental sustainability are needed for the long-term development of their company and of the world in which they live. Geox is a wholly Italian idea but with a strong international vocation. Over 65% of its turnover is achieved abroad in more than 110 countries worldwide. Geox is a wholly Italian idea but with a strong international vocation. Over 65% of its turnover is achieved abroad in more than 110 countries worldwide. In order to optimize the commercial penetration in the individual markets, Geox distributes its product through around 10,000 multi-brand selling points but also through a network of 1.157 mono-brand shops. Geox mission is improving everyday life of its endorsers, through breathable innovations. The extraordinary success of Geox is due to the technological characteristics of its shoes and apparel, a result of continued R&D investments. Thanks to a technology that has been protected by over 60 different patents registered in Italy and extended internationally, "Geox" products ensure technical characteristics that improve foot and body comfort in a way that consumers are able to appreciate immediately.

3 contacts available at Geox S p A.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chemi Peres | Member, Ethics & Sustainability Committee | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/chemi-peres |
| Mario Moretti Polegato | Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mario-moretti-polegato |
| Roberto Lobetti Bodoni | Chief Marketing Officer | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/roberto-lobetti-bodoni |

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## FAQ

### What does Chemi Peres invest in?

Chemi Peres invests primarily in Software, Internet and Information Technology startups, most often at Seed and Series C stage. Most of the 18 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Chemi Peres's check size?

Chemi Peres typically joins rounds of $13M–$100M at Seed, $1.7M–$16M at Series A and $9M–$100M at Series C. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Chemi Peres participates in.

### When did Chemi Peres last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Chemi Peres closed in Mar 2026. Shizune tracks 18 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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