Ronny Shinar is an Israeli financier and co-managing partner at Novalpina Capital, a London-based private equity firm founded in 2017 that specializes in control investments in the consumer, services, and technology sectors. With a robust background in investment banking and private equity, Shinar spent nearly a decade at Goldman Sachs, working in the investment banking division across offices in London and New York, where he advised on mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, and debt financing deals. His experience spans Europe, the Middle East, and the US, positioning him as a key figure in cross-border transactions. Shinar has professional connections in the tech and security sectors, including meetings with Shalev Hulio, co-founder of NSO Group. Prior to Goldman Sachs, Shinar's early career included roles in finance that honed his expertise in private equity and deal structuring. As co-managing partner at Novalpina, he has been instrumental in high-profile investments, such as the acquisition of NSO Group in 2021, though the firm later faced challenges including regulatory scrutiny and asset sales. Shinar's work emphasizes value creation through operational improvements and strategic growth in portfolio companies. He maintains a low public profile, focusing on behind-the-scenes influence in global finance networks.