Operating at the intersection of tech innovation and real estate, Proptech Zone is an innovation and knowledge center supporting the global proptech ecosystem. Through our Accelerator Program and Corporate Advisory, we empower both startups and real estate players, facilitating growth opportunities through technology.

Buy-side, sell-side and capital raise advisory with a focus on Israeli Hi-tech Companies and Startups. Also involved in business development aimed at growing the Israeli Tech M&A practice, leveraging existing global EY clients and relationshipsSkills: Financial modelling and valuation, due diligence, investor identification and approach, business development and project/ stakeholder management. Platforms: Pitchbook, Crunchbase, Capital IQ & Mergermarket

Buy-side & sell-side M&A advisory for mid cap as well as large listed entitiesSelect transactions include: Joint Venture between two of Europe’s leading steel companies, Tata Steel Europe and Thyssenkrupp AG, creating Europe’s second largest steel group (combined revenues over EUR17bn); Complex carve-out for major DAX listed company in the healthcare industry spread across 8 countries and 2 continents; Sell-side advisory for Artificial Intelligence Software Developer; Creation of business plan and marketing materials for Dutch online food & beverage platform; Creation of business plan and marketing materials for online bathroom retailer Skills: Market research, company analysis, preparation of marketing materials, identification of suitable buyers/sellers, investor approach, valuation, due diligence, Capital IQ & Mergermarket

Core focus on fundamental equity analysis & portfolio management. Responsibilities included research & reporting, assessing economic strategy and ultimately translating decision-useful information into business and portfolio decisions. Published weekly market wrap report which was regularly quoted in Business Day (national circulation) and being a small company, was naturally exposed to all aspects of the investment process. Broad skill base includes excel modeling, qualitative/financial analysis, screening, research and reporting; typically using Bloomberg or Inet databases.

One year spent writing a thesis focused on this innovative financing mechanism with a specific focus on South Africa. While SIBs have been used in the developed market world, they are relatively untested in emerging economies where they are arguably needed most. The paper has been used as a research tool for NPOs and enabled engagement with government