Israeli startups raised more than USD 1.25 billion in April 2026, despite a shortened dealmaking month around Passover and Independence Day and only nine announced funding rounds above USD 5 million. The monthly total was driven largely by Vast Data’s USD 1  billion raise at a USD 30 billion valuation, while AI, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, […]

Tel Aviv University and the Technion were ranked among the world’s top 10 universities for undergraduate alumni who founded venture-backed startups, according to an Andreessen Horowitz analysis based on PitchBook data. Tel Aviv University ranked seventh, with approximately 865 alumni founders whose companies raised around USD 30 billion, while the Technion ranked 10th, with approximately […]

The number of Israeli startups operating in New York has grown to approximately 470 and continues to rise weekly, according to Guy Franklin, founder and CEO of Israeli Mapped in NY, speaking at a founders and venture capital event held in collaboration with Meitar, Valley Bank, and Wix. The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and […]

Greenberg Traurig published an analysis exploring why patent portfolios remain a critical strategic asset for life sciences companies operating in highly regulated and capital-intensive markets. The article was written by David Dykeman, Co-Managing Shareholder of GT’s Boston office and co-chair of the firm’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group. He discusses how patents can […]

Paul Hastings published its 2025 Going Public: US IPO Report, examining trends across the US IPO market and providing outlook insights for 2026. The report highlights the rebound in IPO activity, driven by a return of larger transactions and increased investor demand, alongside shifting sector dynamics with stronger participation from financial services and fintech issuers. […]