Serendipity Capital

Strategic financial advisory for M&A, growth and capital raising

Serving companies, business owners and investors in M&A, capital raising and credit optimization — with a personal, discreet and experience-based approach.

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M&A Advisory

Strategic mergers, acquisitions and exits for controlling shareholders and mid-market companies.

002

Credit Optimization

Capital structure, debt recycling and banking terms not on the table.

003

Capital Raising

Fundraising support for growth companies, including defense and dual-use technology.

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Global Network

Direct connections to funds, banks and private investors in London, New York and Singapore.

01 — About
Our Approach

Boutique firm.
Partner-led.
Globally connected.

Serendipity Capital is a leading boutique firm for strategic financial advisory, specializing in three core disciplines: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), credit advisory and optimization, and capital raising.

We accompany Israeli companies, corporations, and financial institutions through critical decision points — combining deep business understanding, rich financial experience, and a track record of execution. Unlike larger firms, the experience and relationships of our senior partners are at the client's side from the very first meeting through closing.

I

End-to-end experience — from strategy formulation through complex negotiations.

II

Mastery of advanced capital instruments, tailored to the company's needs.

III

Focus on financial efficiency — reducing fees, rates, and collateral burden.

IV

Discretion and professionalism — guarding shareholder interests at every step.

N° 002 · PORTRAIT FRAME

PARTNERS · BY APPOINTMENT

02 — Services
Practice Areas

Three core disciplines.
One method.

Every engagement starts with a deep diagnosis of the starting point — the capital, the debt, the opportunity, and the constraints — before any action is recommended.

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Credit Advisory
& Optimization

Strategic financing — building the right debt structure that gives the business breathing room and operational flexibility, with hands-on accompaniment across the banking and non-bank systems.

  • Debt RecyclingRefinancing
  • Capital StructureCap Structure
  • Corporate CreditDirect Lending
  • Interest Rate HedgingHedging

Credit Advisory

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Mergers & Acquisitions
(M&A)

Advising owners on succession, breaking growth ceilings, and bringing in professional management — and matching the right buyer to the right business, on both sides of the table.

  • Sell-SideExit Mandates
  • Buy-SideAcquisitions
  • ValuationBusiness Valuation
  • Due DiligenceProcess Management

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Capital Raising
& Growth Finance

Building tailored capital strategies, creating healthy competition between investors, and connecting to a global network of PE/VC funds and investors — with deep familiarity in the U.S. capital markets.

  • EquityPrivate Placement
  • Defense-TechStrategic Capital
  • Convertible DebtHybrid Instruments
  • IPO PreparationPre-IPO

Capital Raising

03 — Sectors
Industry Focus

Deep sector expertise,
precisely focused.

We decline mandates outside our core sectors. Depth always wins over breadth.

01

Defense / Dual-Use

Defense & Defense Technologies

M&A for traditional defense players and capital raising for defense-tech companies, with deep familiarity in the sector.

02

Industrial

Industry & Manufacturing

Multi-generational family businesses through to PE-fund transactions, in Israel and abroad.

03

Medical & HealthTech

Medical Devices

Advising Israeli importers, distributors, and growth-stage startups — both sell-side and buy-side.

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Real Estate

Real Estate & Infrastructure

Debt and equity raises for large-scale projects, improving bank financing terms, and releasing personal guarantees.

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Logistics

Logistics & Distribution

Market consolidation, flexible debt structures for asset-heavy operations, and M&A with strategic partners.

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Retail & Consumer

Food & Retail

Advising producers, importers, and leading food brands on M&A and corporate credit transactions.

04 — Transactions

SELECTED TRANSACTIONS

Selected transactions.
Most — under strict discretion.

At the request of most of our clients, transaction details are not published. A short, approved selection below.

YearCompany / DealRoleSectorSize
2025Confidential · Advanced Manufacturing Co.Strategic sale to global PESell-Side · Exclusive AdvisoryIndustrial₪ 480M
2024Sentinel SystemsSeries C — Defense TechCapital Raise · Lead AdvisorDefense$ 72M
2024Private Real Estate GroupRefinancing & capital structureCredit AdvisoryReal Estate₪ 1.2B
2023Helix MedicalCross-border acquisition (EU)Buy-Side · M&AMedical€ 58M
2023Global Logistics CompanyCarve-out & recapSell-Side · Carve-outLogistics₪ 340M
2022Confidential · Retail ChainBank facility renegotiationCredit OptimizationRetail₪ 220M

* Figures rounded. Client names published with approval only.

05 — Process
How We Work

Our process —
precise, deliberate.

Diagnose deeply and tailor every move — a four-step playbook that adapts to credit, M&A, and capital-raising mandates alike.

PHASE I

01

Analysis

Financial Diagnosis

Deep analysis of company activity, financial statements, and growth plans — identifying opportunities and constraints from the outset.

PHASE II

02

Strategy

Strategy Formulation

Building the right action plan — who's the right counterparty (lender or investor), timing, and the optimal deal structure.

PHASE III

03

Negotiation

Process & Tender

Writing a professional ask, or preparing investor-grade materials — and running a competitive tender against multiple parties to create real leverage.

PHASE IV

04

Execution

Negotiation & Closing

Direct negotiation, “war-room” coordination with attorneys, accountants and tax advisors, and engagement-leading from LOI and due diligence through final closing.

06 - THE EDGE

Why Us

Capital markets language,
banking system experience.

We don't get a loan — we engineer it. Our team trained inside commercial and investment banks, giving us the language, the relationships, and the positioning to maximize every transaction.

01

Banking Origin

We speak banking. Our team trained inside commercial and investment banks, allowing us to negotiate at the same level as lenders.

02

Scale Advantage

We represent multiple clients simultaneously, giving each client access to deal structures and pricing reserved for larger transactions.

03

Competitive Tension

We create structured competition between lenders and investors, ensuring our clients receive optimal terms, not just available ones.

04

Global Network

Deep relationships with banks, family offices, institutional investors, and strategic partners across Israel, Europe, and North America.

05

Partner at Every Stage

Senior partners are personally involved from term sheet to closing. You always work with decision-makers, not junior staff.

06

War Room

When a deal demands it, we operate at full intensity: daily lender communication, real-time negotiation, and relentless execution until closing.

07 — Team
Our Partners

The team behind
every transaction.

Senior partner involvement on every engagement — no junior staff, no business-development intermediaries. Full responsibility, in person, from first meeting to closing.

Oded Lipshitz

Founder & Managing Partner

Formerly at Fidelity Investments and Choate Investment Advisors. MBA Finance (Cornell), BA Economics (Bar-Ilan, Cum Laude).

Moshe Lahmani

Senior Advisor, Real Estate & Infrastructure

30+ years experience. Former Chairman & CEO of Shikun & Binui; Deputy CEO/CFO of Arison Holdings. CPA, BA Accounting/Economics.

Yehuda Ovadia

Senior Credit & Economic Advisor

20+ years in banking. Led corporate credit at FIBI Bank. BA/MA Economics (Bar-Ilan, with honors).

Ido Agmon

Senior Advisor, Life Sciences

20+ years in life sciences and technology. Co-Founder, Aviv Bio-Invest; CEO, Meytav Technology Incubator. BA Life Sciences (Tel Aviv), MBA (Hebrew University).

Moshe Aharon

Senior Advisor, Non-Dilutive Capital

Expert in Israeli government grants and R&D incentives. Background at IAI. Engineer, MBA (Bar-Ilan).

08 — Contact

Discreet Inquiry

Let's talk about
your next move.

Significant financial decisions — whether restructuring credit, raising growth capital, or selling the business you've built — deserve a partner who understands not only the numbers, but the people and the processes behind them.

→ +972 3 555 0000

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Tel Aviv

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