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Shavit Capital
Shavit Capital is an investment practice that specializes in late-stage investments in Israeli and Israeli-related companies. Founded in 2008, it has over $500...
Shavit Capital
Shavit Capital is an investment practice that specializes in late-stage investments in Israeli and Israeli-related companies. Founded in 2008, it has over $500 million under management across five separate private equity funds. The Funds invest in equity mezzanine or bridge rounds in companies which subsequently expect to raise larger amounts pursuant to an IPO or dual listing, and also invest in other late-stage opportunities including PIPEs.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2008
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Israel
City
Jerusalem
Corporate office
Jerusalem Technology Park – Malcha, Derech Agudat Sport HaPo'el 1, Erez Building, Entrance B, 4th Floor, Jerusalem, Israel 9695101
Principals
Gary Leibler
Founder and Managing Partner
Leon Recanati
Partner and Chairman of Investment Committee
Gabriel Menaged
Partner
Jonathan Leibler
Partner
Daniel Meron
Partner
David Frohmann
Chief Financial Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Shavit Capital?
Gary Leibler, as founder and managing partner, leads the firm. The investment committee is chaired by partner Leon Recanati, and the broader partnership includes Gabriel Menaged, Jonathan Leibler, and Daniel Meron. This group collectively oversees deal evaluation and approval.
How does Shavit Capital source its deal flow?
Shavit sources opportunities from within the Israeli technology ecosystem, leveraging its partners' networks and the country's dense pipeline of growth-stage private companies. Its venture partners — Asaf Iram, Neil Cohen, and Erez Yuval — extend the firm's origination reach into cross-border and sector-specific opportunities.
Which sectors has Shavit Capital backed?
Its portfolio historically spans medical devices (Alpha TAU), fintech (eToro Group), biopharma (Chemomab Therapeutics, Foamix Pharmaceuticals), and enterprise technology. The firm focuses on sectors where Israeli companies have demonstrated exportable innovation.
What is the relationship between Shavit Capital and Recanati family interests?
Leon Recanati serves as partner and chairman of Shavit Capital's investment committee, bringing institutional governance to the partnership. The Recanati family is well-known in Israeli business circles, but Shavit operates as an independent fund manager rather than a dedicated family investment vehicle.
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