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Google’s $32B Wiz deal anchors historic Q1 for Israeli tech
07.04.25
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CTech
Total M&A hit $35.9B, early-stage funding recovered, and global confidence held.
Israel’s defense tech map expands to 312 firms amid wartime innovation boom
06.04.25
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CTech
Startup Nation Central says many companies self-identified in recent months as investor interest surged.
Wiz’s $32B sale signals new era for Israeli tech as M&A boom accelerates
25.03.25
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James Spiro
Global corporations are seizing the country’s best startups at an unprecedented pace.
"More in line with the US than the war": Israel’s tech ecosystem ‘thrives’ against the odds
18.03.25
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James Spiro
A report by Startup Nation Central has highlighted resilience and adaptability amid domestic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
Israel’s mental health tech sector sees surge in investment and innovation
12.03.25
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CTech
After years of underinvestment, funding rebounds as AI-driven solutions expand access to mental health care.
Why Israel remains the epicenter of global cybersecurity innovation
11.03.25
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In collaboration with Startup Nation Central
Home to 500+ cybersecurity firms and backed by government support, the sector is thriving.
How 434 multinational R&D centers in Israel are shaping global tech
04.03.25
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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.
Mapping Israel’s agrifood-tech landscape
10.02.25
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CTech
With 33 funding rounds exceeding $1 million in 2024, Israeli companies are shaping the future of farming, food, and sustainability.
"Israeli high-tech is not a single entity. The impact of global and local events varies significantly across sectors"
14.01.25
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Meir Orbach
"What happened in 2024 is impressive and demonstrates resilience and stability," added Avi Hasson, CEO of Startup Nation Central, speaking at the Tech TLV conference. "Unlike soccer, where Israel has only made it to the World Cup once, Israeli high-tech competes in the 'World Cup' every day—and it is thriving."
Unreported rounds push Israeli tech funding past $12 billion in 2024
14.01.25
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Meir Orbach
Officially reported funding reaches $10.6B, but newly revealed data shows total financing surged 31%.
Israeli health tech thrives amid global challenges, attracting $1.2 billion in 2024
07.01.25
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CTech
From AI-driven diagnostics to cutting-edge medical devices, Israeli companies are paving the way in health innovation.
Israel’s AI startups dominate tech investment landscape
12.11.24
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Meir Orbach
AI companies secured nearly half of the total tech funding in Israel, a striking figure given that AI startups comprise just 30% of the broader tech ecosystem.
Israeli startups raised $7.8B since October 7, but relocation fears threaten future growth
12.09.24
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Sophie Shulman
Impressive fundraising numbers are marred by the growing trend of startups moving abroad.
The biggest global VCs are secretly battling over Israeli defense-tech startups
15.08.24
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Sophie Shulman
The vision is becoming reality: reservists returning from the battlefield are establishing defense tech startups, and unlike in the past, the VC industry is rising to the occasion. Global venture capital leaders have arrived in Israel, closing a series of under-the-radar investment rounds. The hot name: Kela, which just completed a Seed round with Sequoia and has already secured a commitment for another round of funding from Lux.
Mapping Israel's defense tech landscape
25.07.24
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CTech
“As the global security landscape continues to shift, Israel's defense industry is well-positioned to address the challenges and seize the opportunities presented,” said Giora Shaked, CBO at Startup Nation Central.
Cyber propels Israeli startup funding, but is overdependence a risk?
18.07.24
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Sophie Shulman
According to Startup Nation Central data, companies in Israel raised $5.1 billion in the first six months of the year, half of which came courtesy of cybersecurity companies. "Overdependence on cyber in the long term may come at the expense of other significant trends and opportunities for the ecosystem," said SNC CEO Avi Hasson.
"I have great faith in the power of the Israeli startup, and I foresee a 'startup boom' after the war"
09.04.24
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Shaked Green
Avi Hasson, CEO of Startup Nation Central, was speaking at Calcalist's Israel Resilience Conference
$1.3 million awarded to Israeli startups to tackle climate crisis
28.02.24
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James Spiro
“Israel is extremely well-positioned to take a central role in battling climate change and bringing solutions to the biggest shared challenge of our times,” said Startup Nation Central’s CEO Avi Hasson.
Startup Nation Central laying off around 18% of workforce as donations dry up
29.01.24
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Meir Orbach
“The unprecedented events we are experiencing since October 7th have changed the priorities of Jewish philanthropy. As an organization funded solely by donations, we had to make adjustments to our activities, in view of the foreseen challenges in raising donations in 2024,” said SNC
Israeli startups raise just $3.9 billion in first six months of 2023, lowest total in five years
01.08.23
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Sophie Shulman
In addition to the decrease in the number of investments, there was also a 53% decrease in the number of funding rounds compared to the same period last year, marking the lowest level in nine years, according to Start-Up Nation Central
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