High-profile, SFG-founded VC funds like Platinum, Pitango (previously known as Polaris) and KGIF, have raised over US $110m, $850m and $100m respectively, in capital from premier investors such as Travelers Insurance, JP Morgan Chase, Keppel, Korean investors and others over the last seven years. SFG's finger-on-the-pulse market vigilance, together with a sharp and shrewd exit strategy, have allowed some notably profitable exits - showing up to triple-digit investment multiples.
With a proven track record of proactive hi-tech management success, a deep understanding of trends in the hi-tech world, and global access to quality dealflow through our network of contacts with leading technology multinationals, SFG delivers significant added value to our portfolio companies.
SFG's in-house management team is uniquely qualified, with hands-on experience developed over years in diverse industries, and stands ready to assist portfolio companies with today's tough organizational challenges. Our international presence allows SFG to provide portfolio companies and VC funds alike with business development services in all global markets, follow-on funding support, and measurable assistance in strategic partnering.
Platinum Neurone Ventures
Platinum Neurone Ventures (PNV) is SFG's major technology investment vehicle. With $110 million under management, and approximately $50 million available for new investments, the fund is focused on investments in Israeli technology companies in the communications, software, medical, information technology, and semiconductor sectors.
Along with major fund investors, PNV provides portfolio companies with a strong base of strategic, operational and financial expertise, as well as an extensive worldwide networking platform. Bringing together value investors such as Keppel T&T, a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Singapore, and the Bank of America, one of the world's leading financial institutions, PNV provides its portfolio companies with a valuable gateway to Far East and US markets.
Along with major fund investors, PNV provides portfolio companies with a strong base of strategic, operational and financial expertise, as well as an extensive worldwide networking platform. Bringing together value investors such as Keppel T&T, a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Singapore, and the Bank of America, one of the world's leading financial institutions, PNV provides its portfolio companies with a valuable gateway to Far East and US markets.
Pitango Venture Capital
Established by Yitzhak Shrem in the pioneering days of the Israeli VC industry, Pitango (previously known as Polaris I and II) and its team of investment professionals have earned a solid reputation for nurturing innovation and working hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs in building sustainable and successful businesses.
Pitango Venture Capital is a lead investor in seed, early and expansion stage companies. During the company's first ten years of operation, Pitango has helped cultivate over 85 companies in a diversified range of technology sectors. Pitango manages funds in excess of $700 million in committed capital from well-established international investors, and is deployed globally with offices in Israel, London, Silicon Valley and New York.
Pitango Venture Capital is a lead investor in seed, early and expansion stage companies. During the company's first ten years of operation, Pitango has helped cultivate over 85 companies in a diversified range of technology sectors. Pitango manages funds in excess of $700 million in committed capital from well-established international investors, and is deployed globally with offices in Israel, London, Silicon Valley and New York.
Korean Global IT Fund
Following the launch of Korean Global IT Fund (KGIF), a new VC fund initiated by the Korean Ministry of Communications, SFG was chosen from among a number of high-profile international VC management companies to act as international managing partner of the Fund. The Fund's primary mandate is to invest in Korean and Korean-related technology ventures, exposing these technologies to US capital markets. The Fund manages $120 million and among its investors are the Korean Ministry of Communications, Samsung Life Insurance, the Korean Development Bank and STIC.
