Michael Benny Manasherov Strategic Advisor | Private Credit & Capital Markets | Cross-Border Tech & Defense

Michael Benny Manasherov is an executive advisor, structured finance specialist, and venture partner with over 15 years of experience deploying capital, driving M&A, and scaling cross-border opportunities across Canada, the US, and Israel. Operating at the intersection of private credit, defense technology, and commercial real estate, Benny connects institutional capital, family offices, and high-growth ventures with high-impact execution.

Core Track Record & Capital Deployment

$450M+ in US Construction Loan Origination: Originated and structured large-scale commercial real estate and infrastructure financing across prime US markets.

$70M+ in Asset-Based Lending (ABL): Led deal origination across Canada and the US, delivering structured credit solutions for mid-market growth.

Institutional Real Estate Development: Financed large-scale Canadian development projects, including CMHC-backed multi-family housing and senior living communities.

Capital Network: Actively engaged with 6 institutional funds and 12 family offices, driving co-investment, syndicated debt, and venture capital allocations.

Current Leadership & Strategic Roles

Country Manager & Head of Canada | Tel Aviv Capital Leads Canadian market access for DECA-licensed Israeli defense, cyber sovereignty, homeland security, and combat-proven (TRL-9) dual-use technology procurement. Bridges government, defense establishments, and regulated institutional partners with vetted sovereign capabilities.

Deal Flow Partner | LvlUp Ventures Drives global venture deal flow with discretionary check-writing authority. Spearheads B2B, B2C, and B2G ecosystem development, connecting high-growth founders with corporate partners, institutional capital, and Crown corporations.

M&A & Public Markets Specialist | Mina Mar Group Advises US and Canadian small-cap companies on reverse mergers, public shell transactions (providing up to 80% financing), IPO preparation, roll-ups, and going-public strategies.

Founder & Principal | A&B Invests Serves as the private vehicle for bespoke client advisory, wealth management connections, structured credit, and cross-border deal execution.

Capabilities & Global Reach

Sectors: Defense & Dual-Use Tech, Private Debt / ABL, Commercial Real Estate, FinTech, and Public Market Transactions.

Languages: English & Hebrew.

Contact 📞 Mobile: 250-552-4855

📧 Email: [email protected]