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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.
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- 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. They focus on established companies with positive cash flow, avoiding pre-revenue companies.
- 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 industries does Shamrock Israel Growth Fund avoid investing in?
- Shamrock Israel Growth Fund avoids investing in real estate, early-stage companies, weapons, tobacco, or gaming industries.
- When was Shamrock Israel Growth Fund I established and how much capital did it raise?
- Shamrock Israel Growth Fund I was established in 2004, raising $125 million through Shamrock Holdings of California and third-party capital.
- Can you name a notable portfolio company and an investment made by Shamrock Israel Growth Fund?
- Shamrock Israel Growth Fund invested $16 million as a lead investor in Pixellot in June 2020. Another notable portfolio company is Operative, which they invested in with $6 million in December 2000.
- Has Shamrock Israel Growth Fund had any exits, and if so, which company?
- Yes, Shamrock Israel Growth Fund had an exit in April 2016 when Operative (formerly SintecMedia) was acquired by Francisco Partners for $400 million.
- What is Shamrock Israel Growth Fund's total invested capital over its history?
- Shamrock Israel Growth Fund has over 20 years of experience and more than $350 million in invested capital.
- Who are the founders of Shamrock Israel Growth Fund?
- The founders of Shamrock Israel Growth Fund are Stanley P. Gold and Michael Geiger.