Shamrock Israel Growth Fund

Venture Capital Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 2004
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
4
in our dataset
Rounds participated
5
Rounds led
2
Rounds' value
$57.8M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
E Round, D Round, G Round, F Round

About

Shamrock Israel Growth Fund Advisors (Shamrock Israel) manages private equity investment funds specializing in Israeli and Israel related companies. It is affiliated with Shamrock Holdings of California, Inc., which was founded by Roy E. Disney in 1978. Shamrock has over 20 years of experience and over $350 million invested capital. It is looking to acquire majority / significant protected minority positions in private / publicly traded companies. It typically makes equity investments in the range of $5 million to $20 million in generally established companies with positive cash flow, no pre-revenue companies. Its geographic focus is on Israeli and Israel related companies. It invests in any industry with the exception of real-estate, early stage, weapons, tobacco, or gaming. During the earlier stages, Shamrock Israel executed opportunistic investments. In 2004, Shamrock Israel Growth Fund I was established raising $125 million through the Shamrock Holdings of California and 3rd party capital.

Portfolio · 4

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Business Software1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Industrial Technologies1

Funds · 1

  • 1 — $125M Nov 2005

Q&A

What is Shamrock Israel Growth Fund's primary investment focus?
Shamrock Israel Growth Fund specializes in private equity investments in Israeli and Israel-related companies, typically acquiring majority or significant protected minority positions.
What is the typical equity investment range for Shamrock Israel Growth Fund?
Shamrock Israel Growth Fund typically makes equity investments ranging from $5 million to $20 million.
Which fund has Shamrock Israel Growth Fund established?
Shamrock Israel Growth Fund established Shamrock Israel Growth Fund I in November 2005, raising $125 million.
Can you name a notable exit for Shamrock Israel Growth Fund?
Shamrock Israel Growth Fund had a notable exit in April 2016 with the acquisition of Operative by Francisco Partners for $400 million.
Which sectors does Shamrock Israel Growth Fund primarily invest in?
Shamrock Israel Growth Fund has invested in sectors such as Media & Entertainment Technologies, Business Software, and Automotive & Mobility Technologies.
Who are the co-founders of Shamrock Israel Growth Fund?
The co-founders of Shamrock Israel Growth Fund are Stanley P. Gold, who serves as Co-founder & Chairman, and Michael Geiger, who is Co-founder & Managing Director.
What kind of companies does Shamrock Israel Growth Fund typically invest in?
Shamrock Israel Growth Fund generally invests in established companies with positive cash flow, avoiding pre-revenue companies, real estate, early stage, weapons, tobacco, or gaming industries.
Can you name a portfolio company of Shamrock Israel Growth Fund in the Media & Entertainment Technologies sector?
Pixellot, an AI-automated sports production company, is a portfolio company of Shamrock Israel Growth Fund.
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