6 Guy Ben-Ami, Carter Ledyard: “Most international companies leverage financing opportunities in the United States. With New York as the financial center situated with many large and small financial institutions, private financing, and wealth, and continued increased venture capital available, it is the first location for corporate finance and capital markets. Central to successful business is the vast networks throughout New York City’s industry and financial hubs, enabling multiple in-person meetings in a consolidated area accessible by subway! The price of real estate tends to be higher in any densely populated city, but nowhere else in the U.S. offers the ease of access and quality of financial networks than New York. Israeli companies continue to relocate to New York to access markets here: there are more Israeli companies in New York stock exchanges than any other country after the U.S. New York is also the traditional home to the largest Jewish community in the world outside of Israel, so the network for connecting business, finance and support all lie within a short distance in and around New York. It is the symbolic and literal hub of international business.” “Unique Combination: Global Reach, Easy Access to Capital, and Diverse Talent Pool” Ariel Yehezkel and Allison Troianos, Sheppard Mullin: “New York has a unique combination of global reach, easy access to capital, and diverse talent pool. With a large consumer base and an extensive professional network, New York has an active startup community and attracts well-connected investors, many of whom are already familiar with Israeli innovation. Business moves quickly in New York, and established connections, especially within the Israeli community, can make it much easier for companies to gain a foothold and grow.” Michael Friedman, Chapman: “New York has always and continues to be a key financial hub in the United States and globally. Israeli companies, whether they are looking for investors or looking to make new investments, have gravitated to New York as a financial hub to facilitate their transactions. New York, especially when it comes to real estate, feels more familiar, comfortable, and accessible to Israeli investors. By virtue of its important position as a global financial hub, most, if not all, global law firms have a significant presence in New York which has become more important to Israeli companies as they have grown larger and their transactions more complex.”
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