Eylon Szatmary
Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is regularly engaged by major fund managers, investors, and high-net-worth individuals for its expertise in the structuring, formation, operation, and management of a wide range of funds, including venture capital, private equity, real estate, hedge, financial, and debt funds. The team also offers tax counselling related to the structuring, formation, and operation of investment funds. Practice head Ayal Shenhav is the key contact, routinely representing many of Israel’s leading venture capital and private equity funds in their formation, tax-efficient structuring, and operations. Oren Wolpin is particularly noted for his focus on real estate investment funds, while Layla Chertow advises on domestic and international investment fund transactions. Eli (Robert) Barasch specialises in venture capital and private equity funds, with a focus on China-Israel cross-border transactions. The team also includes Aviad Feldman, who focuses on the formation of hedge funds, real estate funds, and venture capital funds, as well as Eylon Szatmary, who is similarly experienced in these areas.
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Testimonials
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- 'GGS excels at handling all aspects of venture capital, investment transactions, and challenging situations. They have a deep understanding of both local and international law. Their team truly understands fund formation, compliance, tech law, and more. Additionally, they are ahead of the curve with legal tech, offer flexible billing, and have a diverse team.'
- 'The team at GGS really stands out not just for their legal expertise, they also have a deep understanding of the business side, which is crucial in venture capital. They are responsive and always provide clear, practical advice, even in complicated situations.'
- 'Aviad Feldman is a key figure for me. He’s always accessible and ready to assist, whether it’s something quick or more detailed. He’s smart, creative, and has a unique ability to see both the big picture and the smallest details. Furthermore, he is pragmatic and sharp, always keeping an eye on opportunities and potential issues, which I truly appreciate.'
- 'Dr. Ayal Shenhav, who manages the firm, is another standout. He’s a sophisticated and pragmatic lawyer, particularly expert in taxes and structuring. His expertise has been invaluable in navigating the more complex aspects of deals.'
- 'Overall, GGS feels like more than just a legal team—they're partners who genuinely care about getting the best outcomes for my business.'
- 'The corporate law team is very professional, up-to-date with changes, and well-connected with regulators.'
- 'This team offers a blend of expertise, practical guidance, and client-focused service. Their ability to simplify complex issues and provide clear, actionable advice makes them my trusted partner for transactions, formations, and ongoing advice.'
- 'Oren Wolpin and Eylon Szatmary are the dream team for investment funds. Their down-to-earth and practical approach makes the complex world of fund formation and investment strategies easier to understand and work through. Both Oren and Eylon are approachable, responsive, and always willing to listen, tailoring their advice to what clients truly need.'
Key clients
- 83 North
- 91 Ventures
- Abu Family REIT
- Accelmed Partners II
- Almeda Ventures
- Alto Real Estate Funds LLC
- Altshuler Shaham Properties
- Aluma Infrastructure Fund (2020) Ltd.
- Amiti
- Amitim
- AMoon
- Arava Power
- Arbor Ventures
- Aristagora Ventures
- Aviv Venture Capital
- Balderton Capital (UK) LLP
- Battery Ventures
- BayernLB Capital Partner
- Bessemer Venture Partners
- BIT Enterprises Ltd.
- Blumberg Capital
- Bullet Ventures
- Canaan Partners
- Cardumen Capital SGEIC, S.A
- Catalyst-CEL China-Israel Fund
- Cedar Ventures
- Clear Future
- Compit Now
- Copia Global Markets Fund Ltd.
- Cyberstarts
- Deutsche Telekom
- Dynamics Ventures
- E44
- Earlyview Access
- eHealth Ventures
- Electra Real Estate Ltd.
- Elements LP
- Emerge
- Exigent HP Fund
- F2
- Finance Differently
- FinTLV
- Fortissimo
- FXP
- Gsharim Fund
- Giza
- Glilot Capital Partners
- Glilot Growth Fund
- Goldman Investments
- Hanaco Venture Capital
- Hasso Plattner Ventures
- I Squared Capital
- iArgento
- IBI Inception (Media Content Fund)
- IBI Investment House Ltd.
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – COMRIT
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – CCF
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – CCF2
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – SBL
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – Tevel
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – Volcano
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – Quality (QCF)
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – Quality Long
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – CLO Strategies Fund
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – Datacom
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – Re’em Equity
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – Re’em Opportunities
- IBI Investment House Ltd. – Re’em Global
- IBI PILLAR (International Real Estate)
- IBI Inception (Media Content Fund)
- Insight Partners
- Israel Secondary Fund
- Israeli SFR Opportunity Fund
- IWI
- K Fund
- K1 Fund
- Khosla Ventures
- Koch Disruptive Technologies
- Lenovo Capital
- Lightspeed
- Ma’ayan Fund
- Magenta
- Magma
- Makers Fund
- Manor Evergreen Investments Fund
- Medica Venture Partners
- Mehadrin
- Meitav Investments House
- Menivim the New REIT Fund Ltd.
- Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd.
- Munich Venture Partners
- Next Gear
- Nili Capital Partners
- Norwest Venture Partners (NVP)
- Oleh
- Ogen Financial Solutions
- Oryzn
- Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
- Poalim Capital Markets
- Profits for Growth (PFG)
- Psagot Value Properties Ltd.
- RentIt
- REV (Reed Elsevier Ventures)
- Rimonin Real Estate Fund
- Rio Ventures Inc.
- RUNI Ventures
- Ruby Capital
- Rysy Properties Limited
- Saban Ventures
- Savyon Ventures
- Scale Venture Partners
- S-Capital
- Selah Ventures
- Sequoia Capital Israel
- Shaked Partners Ltd.
- Shamrock
- Shasta Ventures
- Shemaria Family Real Estate Investment Activity
- Sheva Ventures fund
- Silver Lake
- Sorenson Ventures
- Stage One
- Starfund Ventures
- State of Mind I, State of Mind II, State of Mind III, State of Mind Momentum
- Storm Ventures
- Strips
- Symbol Fund
- Tadiran
- Technology Crossover Ventures
- Temasek Holdings Private Limited
- Tenaya
- The Crossroads FCP-FIS fund
- The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd.
- Phoenix Anchor Fund L.P.
- Phoenix Leap NAIF SICAV P.L.C
- Phoenix Real Estate Debt Fund
- Thoma Bravo
- Titan Capital Partners
- TLV Partners
- TPG Growth
- TPY Capital
- Triventures Series SPV
- Tulip Fund
- Unorthodox Ventures
- UP West Ventures
- Value Fund for Non-Bank Financing Limited Partnership
- Verizon Inc. and its Israeli subsidiaries
- Vertex
- Vintage
- Walden International
- Weizmann Institute
- WRVI Global Capital Managers LLC
- WTI
- YL Ventures
- York Capital
Work highlights
- Representing IBI Investment House Ltd. in the establishment and operation of over 10 distinct Alternative and Hedge Funds that raised billions of USD.
- Represented Cyberstarts in the formation of its third cyber seed fund, Cyberstarts Venture Fund III, which raised 60 million USD.
- Represented Next Gear in the formation of its second generation fund, Next Gear Venture Partners II fund, which raised 150 million USD.
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Practice head
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Ayal Shenhav, Oren Wolpin