About Encounter
A bridge between managers working to be exceptional and discerning capital
Encounter Capital is a Jerusalem-based placement agent dedicated to long-term relationships with a small number of unique managers and a focused circle of sophisticated investors. We combine rigorous internal analysis and screening (for our own purposes, not for investors to rely on) with the patient work of relationship-building over many years, ensuring that introductions are selective, well-prepared and discreet.
We do not provide investment advice or opinions. Instead, we create the conditions for informed dialogue between institutional-grade managers and professional investors who make their own decisions.
Who we are
Yonni Cohen, FCA
Managing Director
​Yonni qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Deloitte in London, advising global financial institutions, technology companies and energy firms. He also held roles in equity research and portfolio management and founded Encounter Capital in 2013 to focus on alternative strategies and sophisticated Israeli capital. His background brings together Big-Four discipline, investment insight and a deep understanding of both international managers and local investors.
Orr Wolf Dechner
Head of Operations
Orr worked as a Senior Analyst and Head Trader at Granite Alphen Capital Fund. Orr was responsible for executing large trades, developing complex trading tools and investment strategies and monitoring and managing portfolio risk management. Prior to joining Granite, Orr worked as a Fixed Income trader and analyst specializing in derivatives at G.H Financials, a global proprietary trading firm. Orr holds an MBA in Finance and a B.A. in Economics and Politics, both from Bar-Ilan University, Israel.
Aryeh Begoun
Operations and Marketing Manager
Aryeh Begoun is the Operations and Marketing Manager at Encounter Capital. He has a strong background in sales and marketing and has completed a degree in Business from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Aryeh focuses on improving operations and driving efficiencies in marketing efforts to help Encounter Capital provide maximal value to its clients.
Principles
Integrity
Independent, discreet and conscious that reputations built over decades can be lost in moments.
Selectivity
Fewer managers but with a strong connection with the Manager.
Long-term focus
Thinking in cycles, not quarters; supporting relationships that endure through different market phases.
Clarity
Speaking plainly about how we work and where we add value as a bridge and placement partner, not as an investment adviser.