Portfolio

Amiad Filtration Systems

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Field:
Water
Year of Investment:
2009
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Focused on the growing worldwide need for clean water, Amiad specializes in developing and marketing environmentally-friendly filtration solutions for industrial, municipal, and agricultural use. Founded in 1962 and publicly traded since Dec. 2005 (AIM: AFS), the company employs over 400 professionals and deploys a network of 170 strategically located distributors. Headquartered in Israel, Amiad maintains subsidiaries in the US; in the Netherlands, France, and Germany; in China, Singapore, Australia, and India; and in Uruguay.

Amiad’s automatic, self-cleaning filters and manual filters have built a worldwide reputation for efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability. Their green technology is engineered for demanding weather and geographical conditions and varying water sources and quality, meeting stringent international standards. The company customizes filtration systems to meet the needs of specific deployments, serving customers on every continent from Antarctica to Australia in 70 countries worldwide

Aeronautics

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Field:
Security
Year of Investment:
2009
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A military electronics company, Aeronautics develops, produces and markets unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) suitable for a wide range of government, military, and civilian applications. Serving customers around the globe, the Yavne, Israel-based Company owns several affiliates which develop and produce a line of defense and security products, including communications solutions, sophisticated navigation tools and innovative intelligence systems. Founded in 1997 in a technology incubator supported by Israel's Office of the Chief Scientist, Aeronautics has grown to become one of Israel’s largest companies.

Aeronautics’ technology capabilities answer a global growing demand for reliable unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced security systems. Accordingly, the Company’s primary focus is on the development and manufacture of navigation, communication, propulsion, and optical systems for UAV aircraft.

Aeronautics cooperates on extremely complex technology projects on behalf of Israel's security forces. Other clients include some of the most sophisticated militaries in the world, including the US, Canada, and Italy as well as those in developing countries in Asia and Africa. The Company is intent on becoming the world leader in UAVs over the coming decade.

Orad Hi Tec Systems Ltd.

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Field:
Media Solutions
Year of Investment:
2010
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Orad Hi-Tec Systems is a world-leading provider of real-time 3D broadcast graphics solutions. Real-time video processing and pattern recognition algorithms, powerful hardware engines, sophisticated sensor technologies and innovative application generators are currently being used to deliver unique tools that make TV, sports and advertising more exciting, effective, compelling and riveting. Orad’s solutions are used in news, channel branding, sports productions, elections and special events broadcasting, virtual studios, and virtual advertisements. Its solutions streamline production workflow, enhance viewer experience, and improve production value.

The Company has widespread and long-term relationships with a variety of leading broadcasting companies throughout the world, particularly in Europe, such as Turner, ESPN, CANAL+ and others. Founded in 1993, Orad is a public company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (symbol: OHT) since 1999. The founders of the Company are Miki Tamir and Avi Sharir, who is also the CEO of the Company. Orad employs 180 employees worldwide, 100 in Israel, 30 in the Company’s R&D center in Poland and the rest in various representative offices throughout the world, including USA, Brazil, France, Germany, UK, Hong Kong and China

MobileAccess

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Field:
Communications
Year of Investment:
2010
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MobileAccess is a global provider of reliable wireless coverage solutions for all indoor wireless environments. MobileAccess' solutions platform delivers wireless connectivity in enterprises of every size, and has become one of the leading suppliers in the healthcare, hospitality and higher education markets. MobileAccess' legacy of innovation and proven architecture set high standards for indoor wireless peak performance, ensuring customers can meet current wireless demands as well as easily expand with future applications and services.

As a wireless innovator, MobileAccess was the first to introduce a modular, multi-service in-building platform to the marketplace; the first to consistently deliver a fully-functional, integrated Wi-Fi capability; and the first to deliver a fully integrated Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS) solution for supporting wireless patient telemetry.

MobileAccess' solutions are deployed in some of the world's most prestigious facilities, such as: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the Dutch Parliament, Hearst Tower, Melbourne Airport, Washington and American Universities, and three Super Bowl stadiums. MobileAccess was founded in 1998, and employs 160 employees, divided between its R&D center in Israel and the headquarters in Virginia, USA.