The Effective Bridge Between Israeli Technology Companies and International Financial Markets

Avalon Capital is a corporate finance advisory firm providing investment banking services to Israeli technology companies. We specialize in serving middle-market and emerging growth companies that seek financing from US and European capital and equity markets.

Cross-border Expertise

Our corporate finance advisory services enable Israeli companies and their shareholders to maximize their return on investment and free management from the time-consuming details of capital raising so they can concentrate on running the business.

As a leading advisor to Israeli companies that wish to tap into international capital markets, we leverage our familiarity with the Israeli venture capital community and foreign investors in order to provide a wide range of cross-border advisory services. These include Mergers & Acquisitions, PIPEs, the placement of private equity and debt, and Initial Public Offerings.

We have closed numerous deals with high growth companies by accessing investors from both sides of the Atlantic. With headquarters in Israel and an office in London, we have a deep knowledge of worldwide capital markets and excellent access to sources of capital.

USA Initiative

Avalon cooperates with several US investment banks for select domain specialty sectors and identifies target opportunities in Israel's high tech market for collaboration and acquisition. Our strong affiliation with US banks has been a key asset in facilitating transactions. We provide management and shareholders with a strong level of comfort in working with a US banking entity that had previously been unfamiliar to Israeli companies or the local market.

Growth via Acquisitions

Avalon has been actively representing publicly listed US and European companies in their quest for growth via M&A of Israel high tech stars. The compelling story is the attractiveness that stems from innovation, strong R&D, first mover advantage, good management, and entrants into new markets. The target companies are generally venture backed, geographically concentrated, and often commercialize military technology with the assistance of high caliber immigrants from the former Soviet Union.

Sometimes such acquisitions commence from an initial equity investment and/or commercial relationships (licensing, distribution, manufacturing, joint-venture, etc). Avalon's experience and understanding of the market segment with a good relationship with shareholders greatly enhances the chances of successful cross border transaction.

Maximizing the UK Opportunity

With the recently renewed interest in emerging markets and the technology sector, Avalon has been quick to recognize the potential of the London financial markets and has been at the forefront of facilitating Israeli IPOs. Since 2005, the number of Israeli companies that are publicly listed in London has grown significantly. Working together with our London-based team, we draw upon our deep understanding of the intricacies of a successful cross-border transaction

Avalon is the first corporate finance advisory firm to facilitate Israeli IPOs on both London's AIM and NASDAQ. We have also designed and structured an IPO on London's AIM, whereby a majority of shares were sold to US investors via Rule 144A.

Solid Foundation

Avalon Capital was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Israel, with an office in London. The firm is managed by an international team of experts in investment banking, corporate finance and high-tech markets.