GRIT is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.
GRIT is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.
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
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
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 TEAM
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.
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 exit.
He is the chairman of A. Denya Holdings, a family investments and holdings company, operating in various segments and markets
ELI KAMHIN
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
AMOS MALKA
ADVISOR
Eli is an Associate VP and Head of Strategy & Discovery at Merck Animal Health Intelligence, specializing in strategic innovation and product development for advanced veterinary technology and smart farming solutions, integrating sensors, data analytics, and AI. Eli also serves as an advisor to Grit’s portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance on technology and operational excellence.
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 focused on growth and innovation.
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.
GRIT MIND PARTNERS
Contact us to learn more about Grit Mind private equity firm in Israel and discuss an investment opportunity
