Fortissimo Capital

Fortissimo Capital is a prominent private equity firm based in Israel, specializing in investments in technology and industrial companies. The firm employs a proactive strategy to drive long-term sustainable growth, targeting opportunities such as growth capital, buyouts, and special situations. It focuses on companies with proven viable technology, stable revenue streams from top-tier customers, clear paths to profitability, positions in high-growth markets, potential for market share leadership, and experienced management teams. Investment targets include private companies with strong business models, public companies scaling through expansions or acquisitions, corporate spin-offs, and stakes in mature profitable firms from divesting shareholders.

Established in 2004, Fortissimo Capital has built a strong track record by raising over $2.7 billion across six funds. The firm's name draws inspiration from the musical term 'fortissimo,' symbolizing powerful, synchronized performance like an orchestra, reflecting its emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Partners bring decades of experience, prioritizing honesty, trust, respect, transparency, and cohesive decision-making to empower portfolio companies.

Fortissimo Capital has completed 44 investments and 12 acquisitions, with recent activity including a $120 million PIPE in Stratasys in February 2025, a $42 million Series D in Scopio Labs in July 2024, and a $38 million Series B in Velox in April 2024. The firm has invested in over 60 platform companies and more than 45 add-on acquisitions, with exits such as the acquisition of 4RF in July 2024 and Priority Software in May 2024. Its funds, including the $650 million Fortissimo Capital Fund V closed in 2020, underscore its commitment to Israeli technology and industrial sectors.

The team at Fortissimo Capital combines extensive expertise in private equity, with key members including partners like Marc Lesnick and investors such as Gilad Caspy and Lior Dagim, all based in Tel Aviv. The firm emphasizes a unified approach where individual strengths contribute to informed investment decisions, supporting portfolio companies through operational enhancements and strategic growth.