Our team is made up of finance experts and former entrepreneurs with deep experience in the tech sector. We understand both the opportunities and challenges of managing a software business.
Bridging the gap between traditional venture capital and banks, we specialize in providing minimally intrusive, minimally dilutive growth capital. We typically provide $1-$10M to software companies with growing, predictable, and recurring revenue streams. These businesses are typically capital efficient, capable of operating profitably if needed, but seeking capital to accelerate growth. Whether backed by equity investors or operating independently, we offer the strategic funding needed to scale while maintaining flexibility and control.
For the past five years, we have been leaders in alternative growth capital, funding over 60 companies in Israel and the U.S. Many of our portfolio companies have leveraged our capital multiple times as their primary growth funding source, ultimately reaching successful exits.
Our passion for value creation extends not only to the founders we support but also to our shareholders and investors. If you believe we could be the right fit for your business, we’d love to start the conversation.
We offer growth debt to software companies with a minimum of $3 million in annual revenue.
Portfolio companies DO need to have:
Portfolio companies DO NOT need to:
$2M–$20M (may be structured in multiple tranches)
Senior secured debt; no personal guarantees required
Term loan, may include interest-only grace periods
Modest warrant
Modest financial covenants
2–4 years
Engagement Process
Our funding process typically takes 6–8 weeks from the first call to closing and follows this sequence:
1. Introductory Video Meeting (~20–40 minutes)
2. Underwriting Questionnaire
3. Indicative Funding Terms
4. Term Sheet Issuance
5. Due Diligence & Closing
Gideon brings over 25 years of experience in startup management and investment. He co-founded and led IBI SPIKES, a leading alternative venture debt fund that provided financing to dozens of Israeli and American companies.
Previously, Gideon founded and led two startups, achieving two M&A exits. He also co-founded Pekan Alternative Energy Mutual Fund, which became one of Israel’s top-performing funds before being acquired by Bank Hapoalim. Additionally, Gideon served as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Precede VC.
Gideon holds an MBA from INSEAD (France) and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
Eli brings over 10 years of investment banking experience. He founded and led Gate Ventures, Israel’s leading SaaS-focused investment bank. Over the past five years, Eli has been involved in financing 40 Israeli and American SaaS companies, representing over $250M in transactions.
Previously, Eli worked as an analyst at Clairfield International, where he assisted in valuations and financial due diligence for cross-border M&A transactions of up to $300M.
A deal maker and strategic advisor, Eli has a proven track record in initiating, leading, and executing high-impact transactions. He is passionate about delivering true added value to the companies and clients he supports.
Eli holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Bar-Ilan University.
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