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GRIT MIND PARTNERS

Grit Mind Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on acquiring, operating and growing privately-owned businesses in Israel. We strive to be a hands-on partner, create breakthrough value, and grow businesses for the long term while preserving their legacy

Seasoned Entrepreneurs

Grit Mind was founded by two professional and skilled entrepreneurs to fulfill a lifelong dream of leading private Israeli companies

Senior Advisory Team

We are backed by an experienced senior advisory team with a proven track record in managing and growing successful companies

The GRIT Way

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

Unique Value Proposition

Experience managing family-owned business, long term strategy, operational excellence, and hands-on approach adds up to a unique value proposition

Majority Investment

We are looking to make a majority investment in profitable businesses where owner is considering retirement or transition from daily management

“Win-Win” Process

With our access to capital and flexible structure, we offer an expedited process with a personalized “win-win” deal structure to meet the owner’s needs

About
"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

We are two entrepreneurs with solid financial and operational expertise and 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

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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 sourcing dozens 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.
Trust us, we know them well

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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 exit.
He is the chairman of A. Denya Holdings, a family investments and holdings company, operating in various segments and markets

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AMOS MALKA

ADVISOR

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

Team

Strong Managerial Experience and M&A Track Record

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Competitive Edge

OUR COMPETITIVE EDGE

We’ve been in your position and understand that choosing a business partner is one of the most important events in an owner’s life. Our unique value proposition presents an attractive partnership opportunity

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

Successfully led and grown a family-owned business to a remarkable exit

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

OPTIMIZED PERFORMENCE

Financial efficiencies and operational excellence for optimized performance

SINCERE FOCUS ON PEOPLE

We believe that people are the main driver for a successful company

FLEXIBILITY

Our flexible structure enables us to move fast and customized deal terms

Competitive Edge
Investment Focus

INVESTMENT FOCUS

We are looking to take a majority ownership position in profitable businesses with the ideal partners

FINANCIAL CRITERIA

  • Track record of consistent revenues and profitability
  • Revenue: $5-$20 million
  • Recurring Revenues: +60%
  • Healthy Margin: +15% pre-tax profit margin

BUSINESS DYNAMICS

  • Fragmented and growing industry
  • Defensible market position with high entry barriers
  • Diversified and solid customer base
  • B2B services, products and technologies

SITUATIONAL CRITERIA

  • Owner is considering retirement or transition from daily management
  • Owner seeks to grow the business to next level
  • Owner seeks to preserve his legacy with external partner
Investment Focus
Process

THE PROCESS

With our capital and flexible structure, we offer an expedited process with a personalized “win-win” deal structure to meet the unique needs of business owners

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Preliminary Analysis

Step 3

Letter of Intent

Step 4

Due Diligence

Step 5

Closing & Acquisition

Step 6

Ongoing Growth & Prospering Future

  • The approximate duration of the process varies from 3 – 6 months
Process
Contact

CONTACT US

    +972-73-3700600

    30 Haarba'a St, Tel-Aviv

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    CONTACT US

      +972-73-3700600

      30 Haarba'a St, Tel-Aviv

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      Jonathan is founder of Grit Mind partners Private equity investment firm

      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.