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Israel launches fund to entice institutional investment in tech firms
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Israel has launched a new fund called Yozma 2.0 to encourage institutional investors to increase investments in high-tech companies. The fund is aimed at diversifying the sources of funding for the tech sector, which contributes significantly to Israel's economy. Traditionally, most investments in Israeli tech companies have come from venture capital funds. The new fund will offer insurance companies, pension funds, and other institutional investors a mechanism to enhance returns on their investments in tech-focused Israeli venture capital funds. The Israel Innovation Authority will contribute 30 cents for every dollar of institutional investment as part of the program.
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Yali Capital launches Rs 810 crore deep-tech fund
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Venture fund Yali Capital has launched its first fund, aiming to raise a total of INR 810 crore ($110 million). The fund will focus on deep tech sectors such as chip design, robotics, genomics, smart manufacturing, aerospace, and AI. The team behind the fund includes Ganapathy Subramaniam, Mathew Cyriac, and Lip-Bu Tan, who will collectively invest $15 million into the fund. The team plans to invest in 8-10 firms initially, with the possibility of follow-on investments. The fund is a Sebi-approved Category 2 Alternate Investment Fund.
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Turkish PE Pragma Capital Partners launches $100-mn fund for industrial firms
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5m ago
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Pragma Capital Partners, a private equity firm from Turkey's investment banking sector, has launched a $100 million fund targeting mid-sized industrial companies. This is their sixth investment vehicle, supporting tech and industrial sectors. Based in Istanbul, the firm manages assets exceeding $1 billion and has a portfolio comprising 17 firms. The strategic move aims to bolster industrial growth and innovation within Turkey's evolving economic landscape, highlighting Pragma's continued influence and investment commitment.
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Secondaries specialist PixelSky Capital launches Rs 400 crore late-stage fund
Economic Times
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3m ago
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PixelSky Capital, founded by Hitesh Ahuja and IndigoEdge, has launched a Rs 400 crore investment fund to support late-stage tech and consumer companies. It aims to back eight companies planning to go public within 36-48 months with average investments of Rs 40-50 crore. The fund, which has already supported beauty retailer Purplle, is expecting closure by March 2026. It targets domestic family offices and unicorn founders for additional capital, echoing similar strategies by other firms.
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Palestinian VC Ibtikar Fund may get European LP for second fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
The Palestinian venture capital firm, Ibtikar Fund, is seeking a European institutional investor for its second investment fund. As the only VC firm in Palestine, Ibtikar Fund supports early-stage startups founded by Palestinians in the MENA region. The firm is looking to expand its reach and further support tech-focused entrepreneurship in the area.
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Singapore wealth fund GIC doubles down on India tech firm
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1y ago
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Singapore wealth fund GIC has increased its investment in an Indian tech firm. GIC, a prominent institutional investor, initially backed the company less than eight months ago and has now doubled down on its investment. The wealth fund has been actively investing in India, particularly in private equity-style bets on both listed and unlisted companies. Further details on the investment were not provided.
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Saudi multi-asset investor Artal Capital hits first close of PE fund
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1y ago
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Saudi investment firm Artal Capital has reached the first close of its new private equity fund, which will target high-growth, tech-enabled startups in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The growth opportunities fund has a target size of $133m, and secured commitments from investors including Saudi Arabia's Jada Fund-of-Funds. Artal Capital plans to deploy the fund in 8-10 mid-sized tech-enabled firms, with ticket sizes ranging from $10m to $20m per company. The firm has already closed its first investment in travel tech start-up FlyAkeed.
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Japan's largest investment bank launches Bitcoin fund for institutional investors
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1y ago
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Laser Digital, a subsidiary of Japan-based Nomura, has unveiled the Bitcoin Adoption Fund, providing institutional investors with access to the digital asset class. This fund is the first of several digital adoption investment solutions that Laser Digital Asset Management plans to bring to market. The fund offers long-only exposure to Bitcoin with low costs and enhanced security measures. Laser Digital will leverage Komainu for custody services. The fund is part of Laser Digital Funds SPC and is registered as a mutual fund in the Cayman Islands. Laser Digital combines traditional finance with crypto-native expertise.
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US investors see value in Israeli tech firms despite war
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Tech investors from the US are still finding value in Israeli tech firms despite the ongoing conflict with Palestine. Despite a drop in funding deals amid a global slowdown and a divisive government overhaul, tech funding deals are still being done, albeit at a slower pace. Investors believe that the Israeli tech ecosystem will ultimately bounce back and are long-term bullish on Israel. The delegation of tech executives and investors aims to show solidarity with Israel and support its tech sector, which is the second largest in the world after Silicon Valley.
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Merchant banker Holani Consultants launches $50-mn SME-focused angel fund
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1y ago
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Jaipur-based merchant banker and stockbroker Holani Consultants has launched an angel fund called Holani Venture Capital Fund. The fund, with a target corpus of around $50 million, aims to raise capital from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking higher returns and portfolio diversification. The fund's investment strategy will focus on thorough due diligence, sectoral expertise, and emerging trends. Holani Consultants offers various financial market services, including IPO management and business valuation consultancy. The firm obtained its SEBI merchant banking and stock broking licenses in 2018 and 2021, respectively.
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Investment advisory firm Equentis launches maiden angel fund
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7m ago
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Investment advisory firm Equentis Wealth Advisory Services has launched its maiden angel fund, the Equentis Angel Fund, with a target corpus of $60 million. The fund will focus on early-stage, high-growth Indian startups in their Pre-Series A and Bridge-to-Series A funding rounds, with investments in the range of $530,000 to $1.3 million. The fund aims to invest in 40-50 startups over the next 18-24 months, with a focus on sectors such as defence, consumer-tech, deeptech, logitech, fintech, and AI. Equentis has already made its first investment in logitech startup OORJAA.
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