FISCHER (FBC & Co.)‘s investment funds practice advises both domestic and international funds and investors including private equity, venture capital and real estate funds on fund structuring and formation. Practice co-head Raz Tepper is the key contact for domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and restructuring, while fellow co-head Eran Yaniv emerges as a standout for his unique high-tech expertise. With a focus on cross-border transactions, including litigation and arbitration proceedings, Ronald Lehmann is also noted. Other key names include venture capital funds expert Shmulik Fried and private equity funds specialist Ron Sitton.
Testimonials
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‘The firm provided invaluable guidance on our VC investments. Their professionalism and extensive experience are readily apparent. Their counsel consistently demonstrates a keen understanding of the commercial aspects, and we greatly value their prompt and responsive communication.’
‘Eran Yaniv and his team not only led the investment rounds swiftly but also made valuable introductions along the way.’
‘The team is highly proficient, well-communicated and reliable.’
‘Easy to work with, efficient, good knowledge of the country's practices.’
‘The accessibility of the associate and partner we collaborate with has been impressive. We appreciate their efficiency and, notably, their deep comprehension of our business case, which consistently results in practical and commercially-oriented advice.’
Key clients
- SKY Fund
- OrbiMed Advisors LLC
- Leumi Partners Ltd., the investment arm of Bank Leumi Le-Israel
- Peregrine Ventures Growth Fund; Peregrine Ventures V Fund
- Sumitomo Corporation
- Meitav Dash Investments Ltd.
- UMTB, the investment arm of Bank Mizrahi Tefahot
- Viola Credit Fund
- Helios Fund
- Harel Insurance Ltd.
- Allied Group
- Menorah Mivtachim Insurance Group
- NevaTeam Partners
- Analyst I.M.S. - Investment Management Services Ltd.
- Southern Israel Bridging Fund Two, L.P. (SIBF)
- Masterkey
- Advent International
Work highlights
- Represented the four SKY PE Funds in their day-to-day activity, including advising the general partner in connection with investors’ communications, treatment of investments in financial and other reports, and other matters.
- Represented Harel Insurance Company in a substantial portion of its fund formation activity and its day-to-day fund investment activity as an anchor investor.
- Represented Viola Credit in multiple fund formations, in connection with novel alternative lending facilities including debt and equity facilities.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Raz Tepper, Eran Yaniv