Motorsport tech company Griiip appoints Jamie Reigle to board and recently closed a successful seed round which includes Porsche Ventures

Pioneering motorsport CEO of Formula E, Jamie Reigle, brings his passion and experience to the Griiip team

Tel-Aviv, Israel. May 24. Griiip, the Israeli motorsport technology company, has announced today that Jamie Reigle, CEO of Formula E, is joining the company as a member of its Board of Directors, and will assist in its growth with his wealth of knowledge and experience in the sport and electric racing industries.

This announcement follows the recent closing of Griiip’s seed investment round, which saw the participation of Porsche Ventures, the capital arm of the iconic sports car manufacturer Porsche AG and US-based investment firm Sharp Alpha Advisors, and will further strengthen and support Griiip’s continued global expansion.

‘’It’s a very exciting time for us at Griiip! Having Jamie on our Board of Directors is another huge step propelling Griiip into the center stage of the racing industry after the successful closing of our seed round and starting our second season working with DTM.” said Tamir Plachinsky, founder and CEO, Griiip. “There is so much more ahead and we know Jamie’s experience in sport-oriented businesses, sharp critical thinking, as well as a deep acquaintance with the challenges of the motorsport industry, will go a long way to help us tackle the challenges that Griiip is intent on solving`.

Jamie Reigle: "I am honored to join the board at Griiip and support the energetic and vibrant team on their journey to transform the way fans consume motorsport. Griiip's ambition is to enhance the viewing experience and understanding of motorsport through data visualisation, something I strongly believe is lacking in the industry. What they are doing is a step change compared to what exists today, and I look forward to working with Tamir and the team to bring their vision to life”.