Lioncrest Ventures, a new purpose-built venture, announced its debut and initial raise of $30 million toward its $100 million multi-strategy platform spanning equity and credit funds.
Launched by Leib Bolel, a venture investor with over a decade of experience scaling companies, both as a Partner at Grayhawk Capital and formerly as CEO of the Arizona Israel Technology Alliance, Lioncrest was created for solving a core challenge facing many founders: the need for capital that aligns with their business models and growth timelines.
The Lioncrest equity fund invests in early-stage growth companies that solve tough challenges in highly regulated industries. Key verticals include Cybersecurity, FinTech, Digital Health, LegalTech, supply chain and logistics, and government and defense. These sectors demand innovation that meet rigorous standards for compliance, security, and scalability, areas where Lioncrest brings deep sector knowledge and operational insight.
Managing Partner Ryan Edwards heads the firm’s credit strategy through the Lioncrest-Prospeq Fund, which offers structured financing to high-performing technology companies seeking growth capital without the need for an institutional sponsor. And a private credit veteran with over 20 years of experience, including 13 years as Managing Director at Silicon Valley Bank, and later as founder of Prospeq, Edwards brings deep expertise in venture debt and capital structuring.
KEY QUOTES:
“Our mandate is simple: to provide the right capital to the right companies. For some companies, equity is the rocket fuel that drives breakout success. For others, private credit is a better aligned path to scale. Lioncrest is built to deliver both, with discipline, speed, and conviction.”
Leib Bolel, Managing Partner at Lioncrest Ventures
“The Lioncrest-Prospeq Fund provides founders with capital, enabling them to fund strategic growth and increase valuation. By offering credit, we can support more companies in more ways, without forcing a one-size-fits-all solution.”
Ryan Edwards, Managing Partner and Head of the Prospeq Fund
