Poalim Equity

Poalim Equity is the investment platform of Bank Hapoalim, Israel's largest financial institution. The firm operates as a leading diversified private equity platform, engaging in direct equity investments, mezzanine financing, and various alternative investments. They strategically invest across a broad spectrum of sectors, geographies, and investment strategies, focusing on Israeli-related companies both domestically and internationally.

As a merchant bank, Poalim Equity provides comprehensive financial solutions throughout a company's entire lifecycle. Their services extend to investment banking, including M&A advisory, private placements, and public offerings. The firm often collaborates with international partners, such as William Blair, to offer cross-border investment banking services, supporting Israeli companies in their global growth journeys.

Poalim Equity's investment portfolio is diverse, spanning industries such as financial services, fintech, artificial intelligence, technology, retail, food services, real estate, and healthcare. Notable investments include companies like Glassbox (AI-driven digital experience analytics), Pagaya (fintech), Hailo (AI chipmaker), MeMed (biotechnology/healthtech), and various retail and real estate ventures. The firm is committed to supporting growth capital, acquisitions, and complex equity and debt transactions.