11.03.25| In collaboration with Startup Nation CentralHome to 500+ cybersecurity firms and backed by government support, the sector is thriving.
04.03.25| In collaboration with Startup Nation Central“We remain optimistic about the 2025 acquisition climate as public markets recover, setting the stage for global financial activities, particularly for mid-sized companies reliant on borrowing,” says Yariv Becher, VP Business Development & Partnerships, Startup Nation Central.
25.02.25|James SpiroStartup Nation Central held a panel highlighting the growing sector and emphasized the benefit of dual-use companies to raise confidence and capital among investors.
19.02.25|James SpiroA new era of scale-ups is emerging in Israel, with tech companies rethinking their growth strategies for long-term success.
20.06.24|CTechThere are over 160 energy tech companies in Israeli, with 54 funding rounds taking place over the past 12 months, according to the new landscape map unveiled by Startup Nation Central, Ignite the Spark, and the Israel Export Institute
31.03.24|Sophie ShulmanDespite the unprecedented challenges of having about 15% of their workforce drafted into the IDF reserves and the near-complete air blockade on Israel, local startups continue to thrive, according to a report by Startup Nation Central
15.01.24|Sophie ShulmanAccording to a report by Startup Nation Central, the expectations for M&As and IPOs in 2024 are encouraging, and the leading sectors - AI, cybersecurity, and defense technologies - are expected to continue the upward trend
03.01.24|Meir OrbachAccording to data from Start-Up Nation Policy Institute (SNPI), Israeli startups raised $7.3 billion in 2023, the lowest since 2018 and a 60% decrease from 2022. There was also a 50% decrease in the number of companies who raised a Seed round compared to 2022
23.07.23|Meir OrbachOver two-thirds of companies said they have taken such steps like withdrawing cash reserves, changing HQ location outside Israel, relocation of employees and conducting layoffs
13.04.23|CTechA survey conducted by Start-Up Nation Central revealed that almost 80% of company executives reported canceling meetings with investors and 30% reported a complete halt to meetings with investors due to the judicial overhaul
12.01.23|Uri Gabai, Assaf PatirStart-Up Nation Policy Institute (SNPI) CEO - Uri Gabai, and SNPI Chief Economist - Dr. Assaf Patir, present the risks and challenges of the tech industry for 2023
10.01.23|Meir OrbachAccording to reports released by Start-Up Nation Central (SNC), SNPI, IVC, and LeumiTech, the total volume of investment in 2022 dropped from an unprecedented $27 billion in 2021 to $15.5 billion in the past year
07.12.22|James SpiroMany are suggesting the appetite is over for the foodtech meal. Israel is showing there’s a bigger thirst than ever
27.11.22|Adrian FilutSpeaking at "The Future is in AgriFood Tech” panel as part of a series of gatherings sponsored by Calcalist and Start-Up Nation Central, Eliran Elimelech, VP of Ecosystem Development at Start-Up Nation Central, noted how the agrifood sector in Israel needs strengthening
24.10.22|Yael Weisz Zilberman“Activating MNCs to explore the Israeli ecosystem from the climate perspective may have the single strongest effect to encourage more of our entrepreneurs and more of our VC community to choose climate tech,” writes Yael Weisz Zilberman of Start-Up Nation Central
25.08.22|CTechKPMG Israel, in cooperation with Start-Up Nation Central and the Israel Innovation Authority, is partnering with the region to launch a collaboration program that would promote the creation of business connections between large leading corporations from Aichi and Israeli startups
11.07.22|Meir OrbachA survey conducted by the Start-Up Nation Policy Institute and the Israel Innovation Authority showed a 250% increase in job openings for non-technological positions in high-tech in Israel
06.07.22|Adrian FilutSpeaking at "The Future is in HealthTech” panel as part of a series of gatherings sponsored by Calcalist and Start-Up Nation Central, Dr. Shiri Sadeh-Sharvit, Chief Clinical Officer at Eleos Health added: “The willingness of professionals to explore with digital technology has increased, but they will not experiment with things they feel don’t have value”
29.06.22|Sophie ShulmanTami Bronner, partner at Vertex Ventures, made the remarks during the Unicorns Forum. HiBob CEO Ronni Zehavi warned that "the third quarter will show whether to invest in growth or to lay off"