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Ion Pacific

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With a local presence in the US, Europe, Asia and Israel, Ion Pacific invests creative capital in the technology sector globally to galvanize opportunities, connect markets and tackle the challenges of building a great business. We do this through our unique offerings: Portfolio Solutions, providing creative and flexible capital to members of the VC community; Founder and Shareholder Liquidity, working with stakeholders to realize the full potential of their holdings; and Direct Investments, providing highly flexible capital to drive value in novel ways.

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