# Roey Dor

> Roey Dor is the New York-based CEO and co-founder of Obligo, which he founded with his brother Omri to simplify security deposits and build trust between renters and property operators. Born in New York and raised in Tel Aviv, he previously served as an Israeli Air Force fighter pilot, co-founded hospitality group 141 Group and co-founded urban renewal company City People. His current work centers on deposit choices, banking relationships and distribution through property management software.

- **Role:** CEO and Co-Founder at Obligo
- **Organizations:** Obligo, 141 Group, City People, Israeli Air Force
- **From:** New York, United States
- **Education:** BA in Economics, University of Haifa
- **Known for:** Co-founded Obligo with his brother Omri Dor., Previously co-founded hospitality group 141 Group and urban renewal business City People., Led Obligo as it announced a $35 million funding round in October 2024; the company reports total funding exceeded $90 million following that round.

## Career timeline

- **1998–2006** — Served as a fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force; later continued in reserve service.
- **2006–2018** — Co-founded and managed hospitality business 141 Group.
- **2010** — Co-founded urban renewal business City People.
- **2017** — Obligo’s current company history dates its founding by Roey and Omri Dor to this year.
- **2018** — Returned to New York; Obligo was beta-testing with selected New York landlords by June.
- **2022** — Obligo announced a deposit alternative supported by Wells Fargo letters of credit.
- **2024** — Obligo announced $35 million in funding co-led by 83North and True Global Ventures.
- **2026** — Obligo announced a RealPage partnership in July; Dor appeared on DoorGrow in October.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Obligo with his brother Omri Dor.
- Previously co-founded hospitality group 141 Group and urban renewal business City People.
- Led Obligo as it announced a $35 million funding round in October 2024; the company reports total funding exceeded $90 million following that round.
- Led Obligo during the development of bank-supported deposit alternatives and embedded property software distribution.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Appeared on DoorGrow episode DGS 355, released October 9, discussing his career and Obligo’s approach to rental deposits.
- **2026-07** — Obligo announced a RealPage partnership for embedded deposit services in OneSite and LOFT.
- **2024-10** — Obligo announced $35 million in funding co-led by 83North and True Global Ventures.

## Links

- Website: https://www.obligo.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roey-dor-bab523142/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/roey.dor

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Last updated: 2026-10-26