Systems First. Success Follows

GRIT MIND

an Israeli-based Private Investment Firm focused on acquiring,
Operating, and Growing Privately-owned Businesses
About

GRIT MIND PARTNERS

Grit Mind Partners is a private equity investment firm in Israel partnering with exceptional businesses to build lasting value and preserve their legacy

Building A System

Drives growth through centralized services, enhancing efficiency, consistency and shared expertise across portfolio companies.

Compounding Success

Driving momentum through consistent operational enhancements and strategic acquisitions, turning every success into a catalyst for accelerated growth

Unique Value Proposition

Experience in managing family-owned businesses, building long term strategies, and our hands-on approach add up to a unique value proposition

The GRIT Way

Successful managerial and operational experience forms are the basis for the GRIT way – determination, perseverance, and passion

Data Driven Decisions

Implement data-driven insights to guide strategic planning, ensuring every move is calculated and impactful

Flywheel Integration

Coordination of best practices across portfolio companies, creating a self-reinforcing loop of operational excellence, shared knowledge and mutual success

About
About

GRIT MIND PARTNERS

Grit Mind Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on acquiring, operating and growing privately-owned businesses in Israel. Acting as a hands-on partner to create breakthrough value, fuel long-term growth, and safeguard each business’s legacy.

Building A System

Drives growth through centralized services, enhancing efficiency, consistency and shared expertise across portfolio companies.

Data-Driven Decisions

Implement data-driven insights to guide strategic planning, ensuring every move is calculated and impactful

The GRIT Way

Our successful managerial and operational experience forms the basis for the GRIT way – determination, perseverance, and passion

Unique Value Proposition

Experience in managing family-owned businesses, building long-term strategies, and our hands-on approach add up to a unique value proposition

Flywheel Integration

Coordination of best practices across portfolio companies, creating a self-reinforcing loop of operational excellence, shared knowledge and mutual success

Compounding Success

Driving momentum through consistent operational enhancements and strategic acquisitions, turning every success into a catalyst for accelerated growth

About

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GRIT is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.GRIT is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.


Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth

Team

THE TEAM

As co-founders of a private equity firm in Israel we bring solid financial and operational expertise together with strong experience in managing and growing a family-owned business

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JONATHAN AVNI

CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

Prior to founding Grit Mind Partners, Jonathan served as the VP of marketing and sales with Telefire, a market-dominant leader company founded by his family, achieving unprecedent growth and managing a successful M&A deal with an Israeli PE fund

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MATAN MALKA

CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

Prior to founding Grit Mind Partners, Matan was an Investment banker in the M&A division at EY, where he executed and sourced dozens of M&A deals, and advised management and boards of directors on their financial, operational and strategic challenges

ADVISORY BOARD

On top of their vast experience and proven track record, they are truly inspiring people.
Their guidance helps shape our identity as a leading private equity investment firm.

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NIR AVNI

ADVISOR

Nir is a natural-born leader with 30+ years of experience in managing and growing his family-owned business to a remarkable growth and an exit.
He is the chairman of A. Denya Holdings, a family investments and holdings company, operating in various segments and markets worldwide

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AMOS MALKA

ADVISOR

Amos is a Maj. Gen. (Ret.), the former head of the Israeli Defense Intelligence and commander of the IDF Ground Forces Command.
He is the chairman of board of TAT Technologies (Nasdaq:TATT) and AITECH Systems on behalf of FIMI, the largest private equity in Israel

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ELI KAMHIN

ADVISOR

Eli is an Associate VP and Head of Strategy & Discovery at Merck Animal Health Intelligence (MSD), specializing in strategic innovation and product development, integrating sensors, data analytics, and AI. He also advises Grit’s portfolio companies on strategic, technology & operational excellence

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OUR INVESTMENTS

Creating lasting value through partnerships with outstanding companies.

Newton is a leading network of early childhood education centers in Israel, combining professional care with educational excellence. We partner with Newton’s leadership to support its growth as a high-quality, scalable platform that empowers children, families, and educators alike.

Kappasense develops high-performance sensing solutions using proprietary technology. As a private equity investment firm we support its mission to deliver precise, robust, and affordable sensors to the global automation and robotics industries through a long-term strategic partnership.

CityKids operates high-quality, English-speaking kindergartens that nurture emotional, social and cognitive development in a global environment. The program blends international education standards with warm, attentive local care, creating a supportive foundation for young children to thrive and grow.

Haverim is a psychological institute offering group therapy for children, teens and adults facing social challenges. We support its growth by helping scale its clinical and operational model, while preserving the organization’s core values of connection, development, and emotional resilience.

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Competitive Edge

THE GRIT PLAYBOOK

Success Isn’t Random — It’s Engineered

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

Successfully led and grown businesses to exceptional growth

LONG-TERM STRATEGY

Long-term value creation through access to capital and growth strategic plan

HANDS-ON APPROACH

Down-to-earth, rolled-up sleeves management approach

OPERATIONAL DISCIPLINE

From onboarding to exit, every process is documented and refined

SINCERE FOCUS ON PEOPLE

Exceptional people are the foundation of exceptional companies

FLEXIBILE STRUCTURE

Flexible structure enables us to move fast and customize deal terms

Competitive Edge
Investment Focus

INVESTMENT FOCUS

As an Israeli private Equity investment firm, we seek opportunities in industries where our operational expertise can drive significant value

SUITABLE MARKETS

  • Scattered Players
  • Possible Roll Up Strategy
  • Steady Growth With Untapped Potential
  • Stabilized Demand With Minimum Economic Cycles

OPERATIONAL COMPANIES

  • Complex, Intensive operations Ripe optimization
  • Implementation Of Grit's Systems To Streamline Workflows
  • Diversified and solid customer base
  • Proven business models With Legacy Operational Systems

SITUATIONAL CRITERIA

  • Industries Overlooked Due To Complexity
  • Long Term and Vision needed
  • Owner seeks to preserve their legacy with an external partner
Investment Focus
Process

NEWTON CASE STUDY

A showcase of hands-on operations, strategic M&A and systemized growth impact

2021

Acquisition

2 Centers
3M NIS Revenues

2022

Building infrastructures

3 Centers
Rebranding

2023

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CityKids M&A
5 Centers
HQ Recruitment

2024

Ready, Set, Go

Full Recruited HQ
8 Centers
+30M NIS Revenues

2025 +

Ongoing Growth & Prospering Future

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    +972-73-3700600

    2 Totzeret Haaretz, Petach Tikva

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      JONATHAN AVNI

      CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

      Professional Background
       Jonathan Avni is the co-founder and managing partner of Grit Mind Partners. He also serves as managing director of A. Denya Holdings, his family’s investment company, and sits on the board of Telefire, a fire detection and extinguishing systems manufacturer founded by his family.

      Leadership at a Family Business
       Before launching Grit Mind, Jonathan spent 12 years at Telefire. He led marketing and sales, drove the company to market dominance and managed the sale of a majority stake to Israeli private equity fund Tene Capital.

      Education and Affiliations
       Jonathan holds a BA in Business Administration, an LL.B. and a Global MBA from Reichman University. He is a certified mediator and a member of the Israel Bar Association since 2012.

      Personal Life
      Jonathan lives with his wife Shani and their two daughters Alon anv Niv. He volunteers with the IDC Alumni Association and is a proud, former wasted football talent.

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      MATAN MALKA

      CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

      Professional Background
      Before founding the firm, he worked in EY’s Mergers & Acquisitions division, advising boards and management teams on strategic decisions, growth, and capital structure. He was involved in transactions worth over NIS 2 billion, including the acquisition of Israel’s largest transportation company. His focus was on sourcing, executing, and managing deals, especially family-owned businesses across healthcare, retail, banking, and industrial services.

      Military Service
      Matan served as a Captain in an elite combat engineering unit of the IDF. He led complex missions under pressure and trained dozens of officers and commanders.

      Education
      He holds a BA in Business and Accounting (cum laude) and a Master’s in Financial Economics, both from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC).

      Personal
      Matan is married to Hila and a loving father to baby Michael (8 months), whom he "secretly" hopes will become a football superstar. He’s a dedicated athlete, loyal friend and sub-40 10K runner who believes that friends are family and family are friends.

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      Matan Malka

      Co-founder and managing partner of Grit Mind Partners.

      Professional Background Before founding the firm, he worked in EY’s Mergers & Acquisitions division, advising boards and management teams on strategic decisions, growth, and capital structure. He was involved in transactions worth over NIS 2 billion, including the acquisition of Israel’s largest transportation company. His focus was on sourcing, executing, and managing deals, especially family-owned businesses across healthcare, retail, banking, and industrial services.
      Military Service Matan served as a Captain in an elite combat engineering unit of the IDF. He led complex missions under pressure and trained dozens of officers and commanders.
      Education He holds a BA in Business and Accounting (cum laude) and a Master’s in Financial Economics, both from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC).
      Personal Matan is married to Hila and a loving father to baby Michael (8 months), whom he "secretly" hopes will become a football superstar. He’s a dedicated athlete, loyal friend and sub-40 10K runner who believes that friends are family and family are friends.