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Jacobi Niv (Born Yaniv Issac Yacobi) is an American Israeli born businessman and philanthropist.

Early life
Jacobi Niv was born to a middle class family and in his early childhood, was raised by his Grandmother Lea. While his mother worked three jobs, he grew up in his grandmothers home and later on raised his two sisters, Sapphire and Topaz. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Israeli army and served three years in the military police (Mandatory service) and was responsible for establishing the first social organization there raising funds for the social welfare of the soldiers.

Career
In 2002, Jacobi started his business career with the founding of the first Israeli Biotechnology Association. He was also the Founder of Israel America Group which was a leading consulting and investment company whom consulted to international companies and business leaders in their initiatives and investments in Israel and Poland.

In 2010, Jacobi sponsored a worldwide exhibition outlining the achievement of Israel over the years where he launched it in Australia along with the Chief Rabbi of Israel; Rabbi Israel Meir Lau. Later on, he moved to Malawi, Africa and lived there for three years where he established his foundation in helping build trade schools to give the people of Malawi practical tools and education while he was involved in various business initiatives there.

He traveled to Los Angeles, California to meet legendary broadcaster Larry King and served as an advisor to him. In 2012, King established his investment and holding company where King is the Chairman and Jacobi Niv was appointed to be the President. The company is active in the fields of licensing, technological investments, e-commerce, producing and more. Jacobi Niv was the founder of the first International Women's Day conference in Israel together with late Israeli President Shimon Peres.

When he was in his early twenties, he founded one of Israel’s leading news magazines 'Kotert' where the chief editor was one of Israel’s leading journalists Dan Shilon. The magazine was closed after one year of business.

Personal life
Jacobi resides in Beverly Hills, California. Jacobi is known to be close to opinion-makers and celebrities. He was seen on private vacation with supermodel Naomi Campbell in Turkey and later on, hosted her in Israel. His 30th birthday was celebrated at a lavish birthday party in Zurich, Switzerland. Among the guests, was Tina Turner.