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YL Ventures funds and supports brilliant Israeli tech entrepreneurs from seed to lead. Based in Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv, YL Ventures manages $270 million focused on deep-technology sectors and specializes in cybersecurity. YL Ventures accelerates the evolution of portfolio companies via strategic advice and U.S.-based operational execution, leveraging a powerful network of Chief Information Security Officers and global industry leaders. The firm`s track record includes successful, high-profile portfolio company acquisitions by major corporations including Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, CA, and Proofpoint.
Dedicated to helping small businesses finance their growth, SomerCor 504, Inc. is a non-profit development company certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to originate SBA 504 loans in Illinois. Founded in 1992, SomerCor holds a portfolio in excess of $481 million, comprised of more than 925 loans, and is one of the largest SBA lenders in the Chicago area, consistently ranking in the top 15 Certified Development Companies (CDC`s) nationwide.
San Francisco Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on consumer growth companies. We partner with companies that have reached an inflection point in their development, where consumer and retailer adoption are proven and a hands-on partner is desired for the next phase of growth. To each of our partner companies, we provide not only financial capital but also extensive operating experience and a broad network of relationships across the consumer landscape. We work proactively with founders and management teams to develop infrastructure and create sustainable growth. We know how to scale a brand without compromising its authenticity and how to scale an organization without compromising its entrepreneurial culture. We understand the retail environment in which our partner companies operate and work closely with each of them to grow their distribution footprint. We believe that our focused and active approach to partnership is the best way to optimize outcomes for all stakeholders.
Prospect Partners is a Chicago, IL-based company in the Financial Services sector.
Schowalter is a Saint Louis, MO-based company in the Financial Services sector.