Israeli Cybersecurity Sector Draws Record U.S. Investment in 2024
Israeli cybersecurity companies attracted a record share of global capital in 2024, according to a new report by Startup Nation Central. Despite comprising just 7% of Israel’s tech ecosystem, the cyber sector secured 38% of all tech investments and drew 40% of large-scale U.S. investment rounds—nearly double the funding levels seen in 2023. In contrast, backing from European and Asian investors declined.
Home to more than 500 active cybersecurity firms, Israel leads innovation in areas such as AI system protection, cloud security, enterprise browsers, and risk management. While 60% of these companies remain in early stages, 16% have advanced to the growth phase—more than twice the average in other tech fields. Additionally, 31% now employ over 50 people, signaling strong scalability.
Startup Nation Central CEO Avi Hasson credited rising global threats—especially in AI and cloud environments—with reinforcing Israel’s global leadership in cybersecurity.
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