Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
Industries | IT (& TMT) |
Stages | Acquisition |
Investing | Israel |
Investment Range | $1,500,000 - $16,000,000 |
Discount Capital, also known as Israel Discount Capital Markets & Investments, is a Tel Aviv-based corporate venture capital (VC) firm that engages in a range of financial services and advisory roles. They specialize in direct equity investments, underwriting services, securities services, and mergers and acquisitions services. As a subsidiary of Discount Group, they have 25 years of experience providing inclusive investment solutions that benefit from powerful synergies within the Group. Discount Capital underwrites debt and equity issuances in the Israeli market, managing large and sophisticated issuance projects. Their investment portfolio is diversified across main asset classes including direct investments, mezzanine, and investment funds, with an emphasis on IT and TMT sectors. They established a research and analysis team unique to the Israeli market to support their investment and investment banking operations with comprehensive and multidisciplinary analysis. Discount Capital's investment banking division focuses on providing M&A and corporate finance advisory services, drawing on the credibility and network of the Discount Group. The management team comes from diverse but relevant backgrounds, including law, economics, and MBA qualifications from prestigious universities, which ensures expertise in navigating the investment landscape. Their investment strategy is to offer holistic solutions by leveraging a full range of capabilities, and they maintain a portfolio with a significant net worth. They operate a minimum investment threshold of $1,500,000 and cap investments at $16,000,000. Discount Capital is not just an investor but also positions itself as an experienced advisory with deep market and corporate finance knowledge.