Vintage Investment Partners

As we near the end of the year, and after much demand, we’re thrilled to make Vintage’s Annual State of Venture Market 2024 presentation and insights available to our community! 🌟 📥 Download Here: https://lnkd.in/eih9nu52 This year’s report dives deep into the evolving venture capital landscape and reveals key trends shaping the market in 2024 looking ahead into 2025:   💡 AI Reshaping Markets: - 40%+ of U.S. VC investments now target AI startups, driving up valuations and creating a two-speed market: AI vs. non-AI. With a similar trend in Israel driven by Cyber Valuations.   📈 M&A and IPO Rebound: - The IPO markets are reopening, with companies like Rubrik and Astera Labs exceeding expectations. - Israel leads globally with $10B+ in M&A deals—a record even passing the 2021 bubble year!   🌍 Global VC Trends Remain Consistent: - Fewer funds raising more capital, with a focus on elite funds and entrepreneurs.   🔮 Looking Ahead: - Cautious optimism as exit markets recover and the IPO pipeline builds momentum for 2025 and beyond.   Download the full report to gain a competitive edge in 2024’s dynamic VC market.   What is your perspective on the market – comment below. #VentureCapital #AI #InvestmentTrends #MergersAndAcquisitions #IPO

Congratulations to vgames on $142M raised for their third fund. Vgames continues to invest in standout game studios globally, supporting innovative founders from early stages to growth. 🌍 🎮 Eitan Reisel, Daniel Mironov, and their team have built a remarkable platform that empowers gaming founders to thrive. Their vision and expertise are shaping the future of the gaming industry. 🧠✨ We’re proud to be an LP and look forward to continuing to support them and the incredible impact they’ll make! Abe Finkelstein 🔗 Read more about this exciting milestone here: https://lnkd.in/d47Wwux4

🚀 Vintage Takes on Europe! 🌍   Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting our 2024 Annual Meeting, CEO Summit, and VC Summit in London for the very first time, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to the European market. We were thrilled to bring together top investors, founders, CEOs, corporate executives, and fund managers from across the globe for three incredible days of insights, networking, and collaboration.   A big thank you to all of our incredible speakers and guests for making these events a resounding success. Stay tuned for more exclusive content and highlights from this exciting week!   Yuri Frayman 🎗️ (Cast.AI), Johannes Siebers (Holidu), Andrei Brasoveanu (Accel), Mike Maples, Jr (Floodgate), Staffan Helgesson (Creandum), Phil Grayeski and Mack Healy (KdT Ventures), Edward Grefenstette (Google DeepMind), Didi Gurfinkel (Datarails), Kevin Hartz (A*, Eventbrite), Dr. Samer Haj Yehia, Bob McCooey (Nasdaq), Guy Podjarny (Snyk,Tessl), Jeffrey Solomon (TD Securities), Anatoly Roytman (EPAM Systems), Sulabh Jain (PDC Brands), Tarv Nijjar (McDonald's), Rebecca Rinaldi (TD Bank), Addie Lerner (Avid Ventures), Sonali De Rycker (Accel), Chris Bischoff (General Catalyst), Noel Quinn (Former CEO, HSBC), Andy Walter (Former SVP, IT, P&G), Guy-Laurent Arpino (Louis Dreyfus Company), Rajan Jindal (Kimberly Clark), Frederic Godbout (Desjardins Group Pension Plan), Shai Weiss (Virgin Atlantic), David Tisch (BoxGroup), Raja Doddala (Churchill Asset Management), Tilly Franklin (Cambridge Investment Management), David DANA🎗️ (EIF), Mike Maples, Jr (Floodgate), Ed Sim (boldstart ventures), Eric Reiner (Vine Ventures), Amanda Herson (Founder Collective), Charles Hudson (Precursor Ventures), Irene Gomez (Wayra Telefónica), Enrique Pérez-Hernández (Morgan Stanley), and Eric Cantor (Moelis & Company).   #Vintage #VintageCEOSummit #VintageVCSummit

💡A Record-Breaking Year for Israeli Tech M&A💡 Asaf Horesh, Managing Partner at Vintage, was quoted in Bloomberg on this report we shared with our LPs. Despite the challenges posed by ongoing conflicts, Israeli technology startups are proving their resilience and global appeal. Israeli tech M&A is on track to hit a record $10 billion this year, surpassing the previous high of $8.6 billion in 2021. Notably, cybersecurity accounted for roughly 30% of the M&A activity over the past year, underscoring its critical role in the tech ecosystem. The Israeli tech ecosystem continues to thrive, even in the face of adversity, showcasing its capacity to innovate, adapt, and attract global investment. At Vintage, we are proud to support and contribute to this dynamic ecosystem. #IsraeliTech #VentureCapital #VintageInvestmentPartners #Cybersecurity #MergersAndAcquisitions

🌟 Exciting Insights from the Annual Fusion VC “2024-2025 Trends and Forecasts” in collaboration with Pearl Cohen! Asaf Horesh, Managing Partner at Vintage, delved into the current VC landscape and offered a compelling forecast for 2025, presenting a comprehensive report summarizing the VC landscape over a challenging year. Key takeaways from Asaf's presentation included: 📈 A detailed report on the performance of funds and startups during a challenging year for global markets. 🇮🇱 A deep dive into the resilience and innovation of the Israeli tech ecosystem, which continues to thrive despite global headwinds. 💥 A record-breaking year for Israeli tech, with $10.5 billion in exits and M&A deals, surpassing the previous record of $8.6 billion in 2021—even amidst the backdrop of war. Thank you to Fusion VC & Pearl Cohen for the invitation! Check out the full media coverage in the comments below. ⬇ Featured on Globes, The Times of Israel, and more! 📰 Vintage Investment Partners 📸 Tali Talmid Flax

Last week, Vintage Investment Partners was honored to join the 4th Cohort Launch Event of Hasoub Angels' Training Program at the AppsFlyer offices. 🚀🎉 Our Managing Partner, Asaf Horesh, shared insights on venture capital’s role in tackling global challenges and explored emerging trends shaping local and global VC landscapes. The evening concluded with a dynamic networking dinner, bringing together visionary founders, angel investors, and community leaders. Thank you to Hasoub Angels for empowering the next generation of angel investors and to AppsFlyer for hosting this evening. 🙏 Here’s to an exciting journey ahead for the 4th cohort! 🚀 #VentureCapital #HasoubAngels #Innovation #VintageInvestmentPartners

Vintage is excited to join Bessemer Venture Partners and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host the Reinvent, Relax, Refill event at AWS re:Invent! Join Ilan Leiferman, Vintage’s Chief Value Add Officer, along with founders, execs, and innovators for an evening of great conversations and high-impact networking. 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 03, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm PST Apply to join us ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gqrrbprD Looking forward to connecting with you!

Last week, we had the privilege of co-hosting the 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 in Montreal with our wonderful partners at Desjardins and Richter. This exclusive gathering brought together senior tech executives, SME business owners, and innovators from banking, insurance, retail, and real estate to explore the transformative power of 𝗔𝗜, 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 shaping the future. The day kicked off with a thought-provoking session, Venture Capital Market Update & Select Tech Trends, presented by the one and only Abe Finkelstein, Managing Partner at Vintage, followed by The Adoption Imperative by Vincent Bérubé Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. Spotlight on AI: We dove deep into AI’s transformative potential with insights from global leaders: 🔵 Jack Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ, shared his visionary talk on Quantum & AI: The Next Frontier. 🔵 A fireside chat, Shaping the Future of AI, featured Daniel Grossi, CTO & COO at Desjardins, in conversation with Richard Socher, Founder & General Partner at AIX Ventures and CEO of You.com. Industry Tracks: We then broke out into dynamic sessions, covering 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 & 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵, moderated by Ilan Leiferman, Danielle Bash, and Jonathan Alden, CFA, respectively. 🔒 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Rakesh K. Loonkar, General Partner at Picture Capital Presentations from: Krishna Narayanaswamy, Founder & CTO of Netskope Alex Davidov, Senior Solutions Engineer at Oasis Security Shane Coleman, Chief Data Security Evangelist at Cyera 💳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 & 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵: Panel moderated by Jake Gibson, Founding Partner of Better Tomorrow Ventures Presentations by: Soups Ranjan, Co-Founder & CTO of Sardine Yoseph West, Co-Founder & CEO of Relay 🏢 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵: Insights from Dave Eisenberg, Founding Partner of Zigg Capital Presentations by: Adam Long, VP Americas Sales at Yotpo Joe DiNardi-Mack, Co-Founder & CEO of Sourgum Waste Richard Socher, CEO of You.com 🙏 A HUGE thank you to our incredible partners, speakers, and attendees for making this day of learning, collaboration, and innovation a reality. Together, we are shaping the future of technology and its transformative impact across industries. Alan Feld Danny Ritter Frederic Godbout #VC #Innovation #Tech

We're happy to share a new blog post by Shira Eting, Partner at Vintage, reflecting on her journey in venture capital. In this post, Shira outlines some key lessons that have shaped her approach to investing, which she has coined as her “VC Operating System (OS)”: 🔑 Master VC Fundamentals – Answering the critical questions every GP should have compelling answers to 💡 Build Expertise – The value of continuously developing deep expertise 📚 Read Constantly – The power of lifelong learning ✍️ Write Regularly – Clarifying your thinking and building credibility through publishing 🌍 Go Beyond – Think and act bigger We’re excited to share Shira’s insights and hope they resonate with others on a similar journey. #VentureCapital #Investing #VC #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #VintageInvestmentPartners

🌟 Celebrating Resilience in Israeli Tech at the Tech & Invest Miami Conference 2024 Calcalist כלכליסט🌟 At the recent Dream Team event, part of the Calcalist Miami conference, and led by both LeumiTech's Maya Eisen Zafrir and our very own Asaf Horesh, Israeli entrepreneurs showcased their startups to potential investors and highlighted the strength and future potential of Israeli tech. "M&A activity in Israel reached a historic high in the past 12 months, with deals totaling $10.7B compared to $8.6B last year. Salesforce and Nvidia acquired companies in Israel, and these are corporates that can buy startups anywhere. The fact that they did so in Israel shows how optimistic they are about the market." The future looks bright for Israeli high-tech, driven by a resilient ecosystem and continued international confidence. 🚀🌐 Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/dxvjdwwf #IsraeliTech #Innovation #Investment #TechEcosystem #DreamTeamEvent #Startups #Resilience #Leadership Calcalist כלכליסט