STRATEGIC ADVISORY
Investment Banking and Strategic Advisory for Mergers, Acquisitions and Growth
Cedar Stone Partners is a boutique advisory firm, led by top investment experts and strategic consultants, specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions, capital raising and strategic consulting, built on trusted relationships, senior-level involvement and long-term perspective.
Experience Across Transactions, Growth and Strategic Change
Cedar Stone Partners advises companies, shareholders, investors and leadership teams during pivotal strategic moments. The firm combines investment banking expertise, strategic consulting and multidisciplinary executive experience into a selective advisory platform focused on complex transactions, growth initiatives and long-term strategic decision-making.
The firm's professionals have held senior positions across leading investment banking and consulting organizations, including McKinsey & Company and Monitor Deloitte, and continue to serve in significant academic roles at Reichman University, NYU, the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan.
Our Trusted Advisors
Senior-led advisory supported by a multidisciplinary network of experts.
Cedar Stone Partners operates through a senior-led and multidisciplinary advisory model, combining experience across investment banking, strategic consulting, executive leadership, technology investments and complex business environments.
The firm collaborates with a selective network of senior advisors and strategic professionals, allowing for direct involvement, diverse perspective and tailored expertise across different engagements and industries.
Erez S. Ezra
Founder & Managing Partner
Investment Banking · M&A · Strategic Advisory
Erez S. Ezra is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cedar Stone Partners. His professional background combines more than two decades of experience spanning mergers & acquisitions, investment banking, executive leadership, strategic consulting, legal advisory and private technology investments.
Throughout his career, Erez has advised, led and participated in complex strategic situations from multiple perspectives — including as legal counsel, corporate executive, investor, investment banker, buyer and seller — providing a multidimensional understanding of transaction environments, shareholder dynamics and long-term strategic decision-making.
His experience includes extensive involvement in mergers and acquisitions processes, capital raising initiatives and strategic growth situations across multiple industries and business sectors.
Lital Dagan, Adv.
Investment Banking
Lital Dagan is a senior investment banking and private markets professional with over 17 years of international experience in cross-border transactions involving Israel.
Asael Karfiol
Investment Banking
Asael is the CEO at ACME Investments, a private investment bank and financial advisor, with more than 30 years of experience as a venture capitalist and investment banker.
Ammie Pelled
Investment Banking
Ammie Pelled is an investment banker and M&A specialist, guiding companies through growth, fundraising, and navigating successful sale or IPOs.
David Ezra
Investment Banking | Analyst
David Ezra is a finance professional with over a decade of experience in valuation, financial advisory, accounting and tax consulting.
Yair Grossman
Strategic Consulting
Yair is a senior executive with 20+ years in management consulting and financial services, specializing in strategy, large-scale transformation, customer experience, and operational excellence.
Ron Berkowitz
Strategic Consulting
Ron is a senior corporate development and M&A advisor with extensive experience leading strategic growth initiatives, transaction processes and complex corporate decision-making environments.
Eitan Grosbard
Strategic Consulting
Eitan is a senior corporate strategy and business development advisor with over two decades of experience driving high-impact growth initiatives, cross-border M&A transactions, and complex corporate decision-making processes.
Lior C.
Strategic Consulting | Business Intelligence
Lior brings over 25 years of distinguished experience within governmental and security organizations, alongside extensive global business and commercial expertise.
Erez S. Ezra
Founder & Managing Partner
Erez S. Ezra is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cedar Stone Partners. His professional background combines more than two decades of experience spanning mergers & acquisitions, investment banking, executive leadership, strategic consulting, legal advisory and private technology investments. Throughout his career, Erez has advised, led and participated in complex strategic situations from multiple perspectives — including as legal counsel, corporate executive, investor, investment banker, buyer and seller — providing a multidimensional understanding of transaction environments, shareholder dynamics and long-term strategic decision-making. His experience includes extensive involvement in mergers and acquisitions processes, capital raising initiatives and strategic growth situations across multiple industries and business sectors.
Lital Dagan, Adv.
Investment Banking
Lital Dagan is a senior investment banking and private markets professional with over 17 years of international experience in cross-border transactions involving Israel.
Asael Karfiol
Investment Banking
Asael is the CEO at ACME Investments, a private investment bank and financial advisor, with more than 30 years of experience as a venture capitalist and investment banker.
Ammie Pelled
Investment Banking
Ammie Pelled is an investment banker and M&A specialist, guiding companies through growth, fundraising, and navigating successful sale or IPOs.
David Ezra
Investment Banking | Analyst
David Ezra is a finance professional with over a decade of experience in valuation, financial advisory, accounting and tax consulting.
Yair Grossman
Strategic Consulting
Yair is a senior executive with 20+ years in management consulting and financial services, specializing in strategy, large-scale transformation, customer experience, and operational excellence.
Ron Berkowitz
Strategic Consulting
Ron is a senior corporate development and M&A advisor with extensive experience leading strategic growth initiatives, transaction processes and complex corporate decision-making environments.
Eitan Grosbard
Strategic Consulting
Eitan is a senior corporate strategy and business development advisor with over two decades of experience driving high-impact growth initiatives, cross-border M&A transactions, and complex corporate decision-making processes.
Lior C.
Strategic Consulting | Business Intelligence
Lior brings over 25 years of distinguished experience within governmental and security organizations, alongside extensive global business and commercial expertise.
Practice Areas
Institutional-grade advisory across the full spectrum of strategic situations — from complex transactions to long-term growth and transformation.
Investment Banking
Advising top private equity, companies, shareholders, founders and investors through complex strategic transactions, financing events and capital market activities.
Core Services
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Capital Raising
- Debt Financing
- IPO Advisory
Strategic Consulting
Supporting organizations navigating growth, transformation and complex strategic decisions in rapidly evolving markets shaped by technological disruption, artificial intelligence and changing competitive dynamics.
Core Services
- Growth Strategy
- Strategic Transformation
- Market Positioning
- AI & Technology Strategy
- Executive Advisory
- Organizational Strategy
Experience Across Multiple Sides of the Table
Senior Led Advisory
Direct senior involvement throughout every engagement.
Multidisciplinary Perspective
Investment banking, consulting, legal and operational experience.
International Strategic Exposure
Collaboration across global academic and strategic environments.
Selective Engagement Model
Focused on thoughtful execution and long-term relationships.
Industries and Strategic Situations
Our experience spans a broad range of industries, organizational structures and strategic environments.
Technology & Software
Financial Services
Security & Defense
Industrial & Infrastructure
Family-Owned Businesses
Growth Companies
Private Equity
Cross-Border Transactions
Strategic Transformations
Technology & Software
Financial Services
Security & Defense
Industrial & Infrastructure
Family-Owned Businesses
Growth Companies
Private Equity
Cross-Border Transactions
Strategic Transformations
Trusted Across Complex Strategic Environments
PE’s and VC’s we work with —
Strategic Perspective
Insights at the intersection of strategy, capital and transformation. Thought leadership for complex decisions and long-term impact.
Confidential Strategic Dialogue
We work with companies, shareholders, investors and leadership teams navigating important strategic decisions and complex business situations.
All discussions are approached with discretion, professionalism and direct senior involvement.
