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The Israeli technology market is considered in the world to be very attractive for investments. The innovation demonstrated in the tens of thousands of start-ups that were established in the last thirty years led to defining Israel as a "start-up nation". Here is some statistics on the Israeli technology market:
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Close to 1000 new start-ups are founded every year
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Over $4B in new investments were done in 2015
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Number of new foreign investors outgrew the number of local new investors in the last 5 years, and in 2015 this trend resulted in a ratio of almost 1:2
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10 year statistics shows over 1000 exits with $62B in value, and over 900 M&A's with over $57B in value
The Israeli technology market is considered in the world to be very attractive for investments. The innovation demonstrated in the tens of thousands of start-ups that were established in the last thirty years led to defining Israel as a "start-up nation". Here is some statistics on the Israeli technology market:
Bonsai Capital, due to its founder's vast network connections, is well positioned to serve the foreign investment community with services that include deal-flow development, Due diligence, deal formation and process management. This does not end with the investment. Bonsai Capital remains after the investment is done to closely monitor the assist the invested company, and maintain the parties' relationship at its highest level.
Deal-flow Development
Bonsai Capital conducts active search per pre-defined criteria set together with the investor at given market segments. Bonsai Capital covers many market segments to include but not limited to: Security (HLS, Cyber), Clean-tech, Renewable energy, Water, Agriculture technology, Biotech, Healthcare (Medical devices, Pharma), Communication, Enterprise software, Internet, Mobile, Nano tech.
A thorough screening process is performed on every opportunity before brought up to investors for review and go/no-go decision on process continuation. The screening may include market and risk assessment, Initial review of financials, products, team, and valuation.
Due Diligence Process
It is critical to assess the investment opportunity both from the upside as well as the risk. Bonsai Capital provides Due-diligence services to its investor clients performed by local professional experts from different fields (analysts, Accountants, lawyers, IP lawyers), and can cover:
Market
Market analysis, competition analysis
Company
Operational analysis, Leading team review
Finance
Accounting analysis, Valuation analysis
Legal
Customer and supplier contracts, IP
Local representation
Full service centered on investor's market search criteria. Bonsai Capital act as the investor's long arm in Israel performing all or part of the following services:
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Deal-flow development through conducting active search per pre-defined criteria set together with the investor at given market segments.
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Screened deal-flow presented for review with investor's investment committee.
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Represent/consult investor in term sheet negotiation
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Manage/orchestrate the detailed due-diligence process done on the potential investment/company
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Consult on the closing contract negotiations
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Stay involved after investment is done by conducting and reporting periodic reviews, represent investor in the BOD, and actively assist/consult the management team as needed.