Israeli Investment Funds Face Slowdown in Investor Returns

The pace at which investors are receiving their money back from private equity funds in Israel has slowed significantly. This development raises questions about the future of continuation funds, a strategy where existing investors can choose to roll over their stakes into a new fund managed by the same general partner, rather than cashing out. This approach is being considered as a potential next step in the private equity landscape.

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