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Israeli Investors Reap Paper Gains From SpaceX IPO Through StepStone Fund
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First reported by Calcalist · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
StepStone VC Secondary Fund, sold in Israel to qualified investors, made large paper gains from SpaceX’s IPO. The Israeli slice of its SpaceX exposure was estimated at $3 million, rising to $18 million after the company was valued at $2.4 trillion.
- 01StepStone VC Secondary Fund was marketed in Israel to qualified investors.
- 02The fund built SpaceX exposure through direct and secondary purchases before the IPO.
- 03Its SpaceX exposure reached $400 million, or 10% of assets under management.
- 04Israeli money in the fund rose from $3 million to $18 million, a $15 million paper gain.
- 05The fund was distributed in Israel by Lider Private Equity and raised $30 million in 2024.
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