The document is a newsletter discussing European venture capital investment in Israeli companies, European-Israeli cooperation on research and development programs, and initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and leveraged finance opportunities for technology companies in Europe. It highlights the thin line between business and politics with regards to European investment in Israel and how research programs are boosting cooperation between European and Israeli efforts. The newsletter is aimed at technology companies and discusses the investment bank's focus on and experience in the technology sector over 35 years.