IonPacific
Ion Pacific is a global investment manager specializing in structured secondary investments within the venture capital ecosystem. Founded in 2015 by Itamar Har-Even and Michael Joseph, the firm operates at the intersection of venture capital and private equity, pioneering creative capital solutions that provide liquidity to founders, general partners (GPs), and limited partners (LPs) without requiring a full exit . Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Zurich, and Venice, CA, Ion Pacific focuses on special-situations investments, using structures like preferred equity and continuation vehicles to unlock value when traditional exit routes are stalled . The firm has earned recognition as a global leader in VC direct secondaries—ranking in the top three globally by PitchBook—and manages funds such as the Stonecutter series, with recent vehicles raising $195 million . Notable investments include backing Boom Supersonic, Speedinvest, and Singlife, reflecting its focus on high-growth technology companies across North America, Europe, Israel, and Asia .
