Israel Secondary Fund News
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שוק הנפקות ההייטק סגור וקרן עסקאות הסקנדרי ISF מרחיבה את גיוס ההון | כלכליסט
Israel Secondary Fund (ISF) has increased its third fund by an additional $40 million, bringing the total to $350 million. This expansion surpasses the initial target of $250 million, which has been revised upwards multiple times. The funds growth is supported by international investors making their first investments in Israel. ISF specializes in secondary market transactions, acquiring shares from existing shareholders in private tech companies and venture capital funds with ties to Israel. These transactions allow investors and employees to realize their holdings without waiting for public market opportunities. The funds total managed assets now reach half a billion dollars. ISF has completed eight investments from the new fund and has historically invested in over 220 companies, resulting in approximately 70 exits and IPOs.
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With IPOs paused, Israel Secondary Fund scales third fund to $350 million | CTech
The Israel Secondary Fund (ISF) has expanded its third fund by $40 million, bringing the total to $350 million, surpassing its initial goal of $250 million. This expansion is aimed at purchasing holdings from existing shareholders in startups, including investors, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees. The secondary market is thriving as IPOs remain scarce, allowing investors to realize their holdings in private companies. The funds total assets under management now reach half a billion dollars, with eight investments already completed from the new fund. ISFs investments typically range from $1 million to $20 million, with larger investments reaching $50 million or more. The funds investors include institutional investors and pension funds from Israel, Europe, and the United States.
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ISF Raises $312 Million for a 3rd Secondary Fund Focusing on the Israeli High-Tech Market
ISF (Israel Secondary Fund) has raised its 3rd fund totaling $312 million, bringing its total managed funds to over half a billion dollars. The fundraising includes participation from major institutional investors from Israel, Europe, and the U.S. ISF specializes in secondary transactions in the Israeli technology market and expects the demand for such transactions to increase due to market trends and uncertainty in the high-tech industry. The fund aims to provide liquidity in the private tech market and offers creative and quick responses to liquidity needs. ISF has led over 80 secondary transactions in technology companies and venture funds and has invested in approximately 220 companies.
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Israel Secondary Fund closes $100m fund
Israel Secondary Fund (ISF) has closed ISF II, a $100 million secondary fund. The investors in ISF II include Israeli and global institutional investors, family offices, and high net worth investors. ISF II has already completed four investments from the new fund.
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Israel Secondary Fund closes most of $100m fund
Israel Secondary Fund (ISF) is in advanced stages of raising $100 million for its second fund, ISF II. The majority of the amount has already been committed in the initial closing, by institutional investors, family offices, and private investors. ISF is a secondary fund that provides liquidity to the private equity and venture capital market by acquiring stakes in Israel related funds and private companies.
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