Shmuel Harlap

Shmuel Harlap (; 13 November 1944 – 19 August 2026) was an Israeli businessman, who was the chairman of the Colmobil Group (קבוצת כלמוביל), and an investor in startup companies. He held a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Harvard University.

Early life and education Harlap was born on 13 November 1944, and raised in Rehovot and Haifa. In the early 1960s, his father Amichai obtained a license to import Mercedes-Benz cars and started the car importer Colmobil. Harlap did his military service in the Golani Brigade Harlap invested in startup companies;

In 2018, Harlap joined other Israeli businessmen in condemning the Israeli government's plan to deport 40,000 African asylum-seekers.

Following the attacks of 7 October 2023, the Harlap family donated 120 Mitsubishi Space Star cars to the kibbutzim Nir Oz, Nahal Oz, Be'eri, and Kfar Aza.

Death Harlap died on 19 August 2026, at the age of 81.