Synergy Capital

SYNERGY CAPITAL

Investment Banking and Strategic Advisory

About Synergy Capital

Synergy Capital is a boutique investment bank based in Israel, specializing in investments and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) on both the buy and sell sides, complemented by expert strategic and financial advisory services.

We support our clients in shaping and executing growth strategies, evaluating financing alternatives, and conducting deal valuations that align with long-term objectives. We bring decades of transactional experience and a strong track record across a range of industries, including technology, defense, and industrial sectors.

What sets us apart is that we’re more than just advisors—we are industry practitioners. As active VC investors, board members and former corporate M&A executives, we understand what it takes to make critical decisions and execute successfully. We bring real-world experience to the table, guiding our clients through practically every phase of the deal process—from strategy, investment and execution to integration. Many of our clients return to us time and again, a reflection of the trust, insight, and tangible value we consistently deliver.

Latest Transactions

Selected recent public transactions where Synergy Capital has acted as financial and strategic advisors

Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ: GILT) Acquires
Stellar Blue Solutions (In-Flight Connectivity solutions leader)

Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ: CRNT) Acquires
Siklu (wireless technolog solutions)

What we do

Mergers & Acquisitions Execution

Sell-side and buy-side
Spin outs and divestitures (corporate subsidiaries or non-core LoBs)
Cross-border transactions
For more about our M&A advisory experience and approach, click here

Financial Advisory & Valuations

Valuations and fairness opinions
Market and business analysis
Due Diligence services

Post-Merger Integration (PMI) Processes

We bring unmatched experience in creating and running successful multinational Post-Merger Integration (PMI) processes
We provide our clients the ability to maximize their M&A investment, through:
- Crafting the PMI strategy and plan, covering the various functional elements: business, technology, finance, HR, IT, marketing, etc.
- Leading and facilitating the execution of the integration plan
- Strong experience in program management to run the process
For more about our PMI experience and approach, click here

Corporate Development & Strategy

Define the company’s strategic growth objectives and the means to get to them
Assist multinational corporations in expanding market presence and scouting for innovative technologies
Support Israeli entities of multi-national corporations in local growth and investments planning, in concert with parent company strategy
Identify optimal target company and structure
Due-diligence and negotiations
Hands-on post-merger-integration support
Joint ventures and Strategic alliances

Capital Raising

Facilitate public offering, private placement & PIPEs
Facilitate VC secondary and GP-led transactions
Advise on strategic alternatives
Due diligence and preparation of memorandum materials
Contact potential buyers on a confidential basis
Provide Individual Venture Lending in selected private firms

Investment Scouting for VCs and Corporations

As seasoned corporate professionals who are highly connected within the Israel startup ecosystem, we assist VCs, CVCs and multinational corporations in investment and technology scouting in Israel. Our services include:

Identify high-potential Israeli startups aligned with your strategic or investment goals
Conduct in-depth screening, validation, and technology assessment
Provide deal flow tailored to sector, stage, and innovation focus
Facilitate dealmaking, negotiations and provide local presence through hands-on representation
For more about our scouting services click here

Who we are

Ili Cohen – Managing Director

Ili Cohen brings a long track record of hands-on M&A execution, from growth strategy planning and deal targeting through transaction negotiations. He led over $1B worth of multiple acquisitions, investments, growth initiatives and acquisition integrations.
Ili is also a General Partner at Magma VC, one of Israel’s most prominent VC firms and serves as a board member of multiple technology firms.

Prior to Synergy Capital, Ili served as VP of Corporate Development for some of Israel’s leading technology firms, Comverse Technology (NASDAQ: CMVT) and Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ: GILT).

Previously, Ili worked and advised a number of local and global Fortune 500 firms on corporate development and strategy, including Coca Cola Company and Monsanto in the US, as well as Pelephone Communications, Tower Semiconductor, Teva Pharmaceuticals and some of the leading financial services firms in Israel.

Ili holds a B.A. in Management and in Economics (Magna Cum Laude) from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from Kellogg School at Northwestern University, with Academic Distinction.

Tal Munk-Weisleder – Partner

Tal Munk-Weisleder is an accomplished Post Merger Integration (PMI) expert with vast experience in leading and coaching global cross-functional teams through the post-merger integration process from due diligence through closing, to the successful completion of the integration process

Throughout her career, Tal has completed the integration of over 30 companies, across the US, Europe, Israel, and Asia.

Mrs. Munk-Weisleder is experienced in leading integration efforts across all functional streams including Product, HR, Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, Supply Chain and more.

Prior to her consulting career, Tal led the PMI practice at Amdocs (NASDAQ: DOX), a global product led services company.

Mrs. Munk-Weisleder is a Technion Industrial & Management Engineer, with an MBA from Santa Clara University and is a certified project Management professional (PMP).

Tal has spent her professional life between Tel Aviv, Israel and Silicon Valley, and working with clients in Japan, Singapore, Russia, Germany, UK and Chile, building excellent cross culture working abilities.

Ruby Chen – Partner

Ruby Chen is a corporate venture capital (CVC), innovation and investment banking executive with over two decades of experience driving innovation-led growth for global corporations. He has established and led CVC programs for Hyundai [Korea KRX: 005380], Amdocs [telecom software, NASDAQ: DOX], NICE Systems [enterprise software, NASDAQ: NICE], and ZIM Integrated Shipping [NYSE: ZIM]. In addition, he was a founding member of TheTime, an early-stage investment platform supporting Israeli tech startups.

Ruby specializes in sourcing, structuring, and managing strategic investments that align with corporate growth priorities while delivering financial returns. His work spans diverse sectors including mobility, telecommunications, enterprise software, AI, and cybersecurity. He brings particular expertise in cross-border dealmaking and strategic partnerships between startups and large enterprises.

With an MBA in Technology Marketing from Tel Aviv University, Ruby is valued for his track record of successful venture-backed collaborations and M&A outcomes.

Ruby brings a hands-on, strategy-first approach to helping clients and partners navigate the intersection of innovation, investment, and long-term value creation.