LM Partners

LM Partners (now known as Viola-LM Partners) is an Israeli-based private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in investments within the life sciences, medical technology, and high-tech sectors. The firm gained significant prominence in the healthcare industry through its major role in the 2006 recapitalization and subsequent turnaround of Lumenis, one of the world's largest medical laser companies. LM Partners typically targets growth-stage companies and has a history of partnering with other major Israeli investment groups like Ofer Hi-Tech. Its portfolio has included notable healthcare and specialty pharma companies such as Sol-Gel Technologies, PainReform, and Expanding Orthopedics. Today, the firm operates as part of the Viola Group, one of Israel's leading technology-focused investment houses.