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Leumi Partners is the real investment arm of Bank Leumi, Israel’s largest banking group. Leumi Partners operates in the fields of private investments, debt investments, real estate investments in Israel and abroad, fund investments and tech investments. Leumi Partners is also involved in underwriting through Barak Leumi. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, the firm is a market leader and has the largest investment portfolio in Israel’s banking sector, with approximately ILS 8.4 billion. Leumi Partners offers a unique collaboration model, providing tailored and financially driven growth solutions, including a broad range of equity and debt investments, positioning Leumi Partners as a true partner with meaningful strategic contribution.

Yes. Leumi Partners is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank Leumi, Israel’s leading banking group. While the firm operates with the institutional strength and backing of its parent, it functions as an independent investment platform with its own management, investment committee, and strategy.

Leumi Partners is a market leader with a varied portfolio, spread through equity investments, debt investments, real estate investments in Israel and abroad, fund investments and tech investments. Under Israeli regulation, Leumi Partners is allowed to hold an equity stake of up to 20% in Companies – providing strategic interest in the company without gaining control. Key investments include energy, transportation, health, digital and infrastructure companies. Leumi Partners has a proven track record of delivering strong returns through structured exit strategies, including IPOs and subsequent mergers and acquisitions.

Leumi Partners operates under Israeli regulation and is allowed to hold an equity stake of up to 20% in companies – providing strategic interest in the company without gaining control. In addition, Leumi Partners offers the support of a large banking group, strengthening the company’s financial structure, and has a proven track record of delivering strong returns through structured exit strategies, including IPOs and subsequent mergers and acquisitions. As for debt investments, Leumi Partners offers a strategic combination of diverse debt structures with or without equity investments. In addition, a close partnership with Bank Leumi enables comprehensive funding solutions for strategic acquisitions and investments.

When considering an investment partner, the company should reflect on the added value such partner can provide. Having a market leader, with wide range of connections, experience in helping companies’ growth and with a strategic interest in the company with no aspirations of gaining control represents a substantial value for the company. In addition, Leumi Partners’ track record of delivering exit strategies, including IPOs and subsequent mergers and acquisitions, helps in future value creation.

Leumi Partners holds the largest operating-company investment portfolio in Israel’s banking sector. As of Q2 2026, the firm’s investment portfolio stands at approximately ILS 8.4 billion in sectors including energy, transportation, health, digital and infrastructure companies.

A strategic investment is an equity investment made by a corporate investor or merchant banking platform that aims to create long-term value beyond pure financial return, typically through industry expertise, operational support, network access, or capital flexibility. Strategic investments are often preferable to traditional venture capital when: (1) the company is past the venture stage and seeks operational rather than purely financial capital; (2) the founder wants a long-term partner rather than an exit-focused investor; (3) the company benefits from balance-sheet stability behind its investor; or (4) the company values industry credibility and signaling effects. Strategic investors typically take 10–30% stakes, sit on the board, and hold for longer periods than venture funds.