Dr. Shmuel Harlap Overview
Dr. Shmuel Harlap is an Israeli Businessman and the Chairman of Colmobil, an Importer and Distributor of Mercedes Benz, Smart, Mitsubishi, Hyundai and King Long Vehicles. The Colmobil Group imports private and commercial vehicles, as well as trucks and buses to Israel. He has invested $10,000 in automotive tech startup Mobileye in 2001 and eventually acquired a 7.2% stake. In 2017, Intel purchased Mobileye for $15.3 billion in cash. Harlap netted $750 million from the deal, pushing him into Israel's billionaire ranks. He is also investing in Israeli startups, particularly in the cybersecurity, nanotechnology, and life sciences industries. Dr. Harlap is a graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (B.A. and M.A in Political Philosophy) and has obtained his Ph.D. (in Political Philosophy) from Harvard University in 1975.
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שמאל חרל"פ, מייסד כלמוביל: הד"ר לפילוסופיה ששינה את שוק הרכבים בישראל
שמואל חרל"פ, founder of the car group כלמוביל, has significantly impacted the car market in Israel. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Harvard University and was one of the first investors in Mobileye, which he profited greatly from. His net worth is estimated at $2.1 billion as of summer 2022. He entered the car industry following his father, who was the owner of the Scania truck agency in the Holy Land. In 1982, he was appointed chairman of כלמוביל and began to expand the companys activities, importing cars from Mitsubishi and Hyundai. The company now controls about 20% of the car market in Israel.
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האחים חרל"פ חוברים לפורטיסימו בהתמודדות על אגד כלכליסט
Several companies are competing to acquire a 50% stake in the Israeli public transportation company Egged. The companies include car importers Colmobil, owned by the Harlap brothers, and Carasso, as well as Fortissimo fund, Aluma fund, and Migdal insurance company. The companies are expected to submit a joint proposal for the acquisition. The Egged members can require the buyers to purchase the remaining 50% within two years of completing the deal. The proposals submitted are indicative and are expected to be lower than the NIS 4 billion company value that Egged aspires to.
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עשירי ישראל של מגזין TheMarker, דירוג 2021
The article discusses the history and current status of קבוצת כלמוביל, a leading car import company in Israel. Founded in 1962 by עמיחי חרל"פ, the company is now owned by his family and imports and markets private and commercial vehicles from manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Smart, and King Long. The company holds a market share of approximately 22% in Israel. The current chairman of the company is שמואל חרל"פ, who took over the company after buying out his brothers shares.
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שמואל חרל"פ, המשקיע הגדול במובילאיי: "בעתיד נהיגה תהפוך לעבירה פלילית"
Intel is set to acquire Mobileye, a company that develops advanced safety warning systems for vehicles, for over $15 billion. This is the largest acquisition of an Israeli company ever. As part of the deal, Mobileyes shares will be removed from trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The deal is expected to generate at least 4 billion shekels in tax revenue for the Israeli government. Mobileyes future vision involves the growth of the global autonomous vehicle industry.
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Meet the Israeli who added $1 billion to his bank account overnight
Dr. Shmuel Harlap, the controlling interest in Colmobil, earned about $1 billion from Intels $15.3 billion purchase of Mobileye. Harlap had invested $12 million in Mobileye 15 years ago and held about 7% of the companys shares. The events made Colmobil number one in the car industry in Israel. The car industry in Israel has seen significant growth, with importers earning high profits. The Zelekha Committee was established to improve competition in the car industry and limit importers profit margins. Harlap is benefiting from the growth of the Israeli car industry and the direction towards autonomous cars. He believes that Israel is a brand-name market rather than a price market.
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שמאל חרל"פ, מייסד כלמוביל: הד"ר לפילוסופיה ששינה את שוק הרכבים בישראל
שמואל חרל"פ, founder of the car group כלמוביל, has significantly impacted the car market in Israel. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Harvard University and was one of the first investors in Mobileye, which he profited greatly from. His net worth is estimated at $2.1 billion as of summer 2022. He entered the car industry following his father, who was the owner of the Scania truck agency in the Holy Land. In 1982, he was appointed chairman of כלמוביל and began to expand the companys activities, importing cars from Mitsubishi and Hyundai. The company now controls about 20% of the car market in Israel.
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האחים חרל"פ חוברים לפורטיסימו בהתמודדות על אגד כלכליסט
Several companies are competing to acquire a 50% stake in the Israeli public transportation company Egged. The companies include car importers Colmobil, owned by the Harlap brothers, and Carasso, as well as Fortissimo fund, Aluma fund, and Migdal insurance company. The companies are expected to submit a joint proposal for the acquisition. The Egged members can require the buyers to purchase the remaining 50% within two years of completing the deal. The proposals submitted are indicative and are expected to be lower than the NIS 4 billion company value that Egged aspires to.
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עשירי ישראל של מגזין TheMarker, דירוג 2021
The article discusses the history and current status of קבוצת כלמוביל, a leading car import company in Israel. Founded in 1962 by עמיחי חרל"פ, the company is now owned by his family and imports and markets private and commercial vehicles from manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Smart, and King Long. The company holds a market share of approximately 22% in Israel. The current chairman of the company is שמואל חרל"פ, who took over the company after buying out his brothers shares.
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שמואל חרל"פ, המשקיע הגדול במובילאיי: "בעתיד נהיגה תהפוך לעבירה פלילית"
Intel is set to acquire Mobileye, a company that develops advanced safety warning systems for vehicles, for over $15 billion. This is the largest acquisition of an Israeli company ever. As part of the deal, Mobileyes shares will be removed from trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The deal is expected to generate at least 4 billion shekels in tax revenue for the Israeli government. Mobileyes future vision involves the growth of the global autonomous vehicle industry.
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Meet the Israeli who added $1 billion to his bank account overnight
Dr. Shmuel Harlap, the controlling interest in Colmobil, earned about $1 billion from Intels $15.3 billion purchase of Mobileye. Harlap had invested $12 million in Mobileye 15 years ago and held about 7% of the companys shares. The events made Colmobil number one in the car industry in Israel. The car industry in Israel has seen significant growth, with importers earning high profits. The Zelekha Committee was established to improve competition in the car industry and limit importers profit margins. Harlap is benefiting from the growth of the Israeli car industry and the direction towards autonomous cars. He believes that Israel is a brand-name market rather than a price market.
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Shmuel Harlap
Israeli investor Shmuel Harlap invested $10,000 in automotive tech startup Mobileye in 2001. In 2017, Intel purchased Mobileye for $15.3 billion. Harlap netted $750 million from the deal. He is also chairman and part owner of Colmobil, Israels largest car importer. Harlap continues to invest in Israeli startups.
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שמואל חרל"פ: "חייבים להטיל מס על עושר, אחרת תהיה עוד מהפכה צרפתית"
The article is an interview with Shmuel Harlap, the largest private investor in Mobileye, an Israeli company that develops vision-based advanced driver-assistance systems providing warnings for collision prevention and mitigation. Harlap discusses the sale of Mobileye to Intel for $15.3 billion, which resulted in a personal gain of around $1 billion before taxes. He also discusses his views on wealth tax, inequality, and the need for social responsibility among the wealthy.
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מה חושב המיליארדר שהכפיל את שווייו בעסקת מובילאיי על שי אגסי והמכונית החשמלית
The article discusses the acquisition of Mobileye, an Israeli company specializing in autonomous driving technology, by Intel for $15.3 billion. The deal resulted in a significant financial boost for Shmuel Harlap, who had invested about $12 million in Mobileye about 15 years ago and held about 7% of the companys shares. The acquisition nearly doubled Harlaps net worth overnight, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in Israel.
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Shmuel Harlap: Selling Mobileye the right decision
The article discusses the sale of Mobileye to Intel for $15.3 billion in cash. The controlling shareholder of Colmobil and major Mobileye shareholder, Dr. Shmuel Harlap, expresses his opinion that Mobileye and Intel need each other. He believes that the autonomous transportation market is highly competitive and that Mobileye made the right decision to join forces with Intel. Harlap also mentions that the development of autonomous vehicles will be dispersed globally and that Mobileye, together with Intel, will be one of the leading players in the industry. The article highlights the need for Mobileye to join a coalition with a strong partner like Intel. The date of the event described in the article is March 14, 2017.
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Shmuel Harlap: I'm not selling Mobileye
Dr. Shmuel Harlap, chairman and controlling shareholder of Colmobil, is the biggest private investor in Mobileye. Mobileye has announced a secondary offering of $500 million. The companys warning system is based on a mono-camera installed under the cars rearview mirror. The system is being sold to equipment manufacturers, who are marketing it to auto manufacturers for integration in their cars. Harlap explains in an interview that his investment in Mobileye is strategic and he has no intention of selling his shares. He believes that the company is leading a revolution in the auto industry and has the potential to create an automated vehicle platform. Harlap also mentions that the current market cap of $8.4 billion is meaningless compared to Mobileyes future potential.
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