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GROWTH LAYER CAPITAL

Capital That Unlocks Your Growth Potential

Seaside CItyscape

ABOUT

Funding the Next Layer of Your Growth

At Growth Layer Capital, we work with U.S. and European funds that are interested in funding Israeli SaaS companies but do not have a local presence. Over the past five years, we’ve developed strong relationships with these international investors and have facilitated numerous private transactions.

We focus on two underserved market niches:
Growth equity for SaaS companies that fall between traditional VC and PE criteria—and therefore often lack funding options; and
Venture debt for SaaS companies without recent VC backing, which limits their access to local banks and debt funds.

By expanding the available funding solutions in these gaps, we help companies unlock a critical “layer” of growth through capital.

Gideon Ziegelman, Growth Layer’s Managing Partner, co-founded and managed IBI SPIKES, one of the most active venture loan funds in Israel, which supported a wide range of SaaS companies. He brings deep knowledge of the Israeli SaaS ecosystem and strong connections with global funds that are actively seeking investment opportunities in Israel.

Solutions

SOLUTIONS

At Growth Layer Capital, we focus on two specialized funding niches for SaaS companies:

GROWTH EQUITY

We work with SaaS companies generating at least $4M in ARR that are seeking either a majority acquisition (M&A) or a minority growth investment. These companies often fall between traditional funding tracks:

  • They are not a fit for VC funds, as they may not be growing fast enough or lack unicorn potential.

  • They are not a fit for PE funds, as they may be considered too small or too “techy.”

We collaborate with U.S. and European growth equity investors who are actively looking for opportunities in this underserved segment of the Israeli market.

VENTURE DEBT

We support SaaS companies with at least $10M in ARR that have not recently raised equity and are seeking larger venture loans—typically around the size of their ARR.
While most Israeli banks and funds may offer credit lines of only 4–5x MRR, we work with U.S. and European debt providers that can offer larger growth loans, often with extended grace periods and more flexible structures.

PROCESS

Your Success = Our Success

We work only with companies where we believe we can make a real impact and successfully help secure funding.

Because we believe in the value of the opportunities we bring, we usually don’t require exclusivity, upfront commitments, or initial payments from the companies we work with. We let our results—specifically, the offers we help generate—speak for themselves.

When we engage with a company, our priority is to represent the company and find the best deal available. At the same time, we position ourselves as the company’s advisor to the funds, working closely with management to prepare materials and align with each fund’s unique due diligence process and investment focus.

Throughout the process, we collaborate with management on strategic decisions and often act as informal facilitators—helping bridge communication gaps and resolve issues between the company and the fund. This hands-on involvement is often key to closing successful deals.

From our experience:

  • Growth equity (M&A or minority investments) typically takes at least 6 months

  • Venture loan processes generally take 2–3 months

  • In many cases, we work with a company over a period of 12–18 months, supporting them until funding is secured

In M&A situations, we may advise the company to complete a small equity or loan round to strengthen its position ahead of a future transaction. During this time, we remain actively involved, maintaining close communication with relevant funds and ensuring readiness for the right opportunity.

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Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

CONTACT

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Hatidhar 5, Ra'anana, Israel

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