AI and Satellite Drive Deals
Ranked in Israel Desks, Guy Ben-Ami advises Israeli companies navigating the fast-changing world of cross-border transactions, specializing in advising Israeli and U.S. technology and aerospace clients on M&A, fundraising, capital markets, and cross-border transactions.
What shifts are you seeing in Israeli M&A and fundraising right now, especially with U.S. investors in aerospace and tech?
I think that we have seen increased interest in Israeli innovation, and Israeli companies are trying to navigate the new regulations, tariffs, and directions that the current administration in the US is engaging in.
What are the toughest hurdles Israeli companies face when raising capital or acquiring in the U.S., and how are you helping them overcome these?
Some uncertainty about new regulations, the security and geopolitical concerns, the trend of finding new niches in artificial intelligence, and the risk that dual listed companies may face increased scrutiny and laws that previously only applied to domestic companies. This includes the idea of the Corporate Transparency Act, new antitrust rules, and the possible special benefits of foreign private issuers with the SEC. Also increased hurdles with Nasdaq.
Among AI, aerospace, and satellites, which Israeli niches are drawing the most cross-border deals and why?
AI and Cryptocurrency. Satellite has a new driven focus with Elon Musk, Amazon, ASTS in the news, but it also faces pressures.
