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 help innovators protect research and development investments, reduce competitive risk, attract investors, and create licensing and commercialization opportunities over long product-development cycles.

The article also notes that intellectual property strategy can play a significant role in valuation and market positioning as companies advance technologies through clinical and regulatory stages.

Read the full analysis here.

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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.

The analysis also addresses evolving market conditions, including pricing trends, regulatory developments, and the potential for larger offerings as the IPO pipeline continues to rebuild.

We sat down with partners Colin Diamond and Gil Savir and asked them to illustrate the key takeaways for Israeli businesses:

What should Israeli growth companies be prioritizing now to ensure they are genuinely IPO-ready as US markets regain momentum?

Diamond: The bar to go public has continued to increase for traditional tech companies. While there is no hard and fast rule, typical metrics are USD 5 billion+ valuation; USD 300 million ARR; 25 – 40% growth; profitability or a path to it. These hurdles mean that tech companies that might have gone public a few years ago are held back as they scale, and the challenge as they scale is to continue their growth.

So in addition to all of the “usual” priorities for a company on the IPO-ramp, companies should expect to remain private for longer and, as a result, should expect to undertake transactions and structure their business operations in ways that they might have done after being public in the past. By way of example, private companies are looking more at how acquisitions can advance their business strategy and achieve the growth and scale they need even if it causes their IPOs to be delayed. And private companies are look for ways to expand their TAM which often means building fully global business earlier.

In reality, we have seen more M&A than IPOs in recent years in part because of these challenges; however, the IPO window appears to be reopening for the right companies.

How can Israeli founders better position themselves to meet evolving investor and governance expectations before pursuing a public listing?

Savir: Israeli founders tend to excel on technology and speed, but the gap we often see when approaching US public markets is less about innovation and more about readiness – governance, predictability, and how the story is communicated to institutional investors. The most effective positioning starts well before a listing process. Founders should build a governance framework that looks “public company ready” early on, not because regulators require it at that stage, but because investors do. That means an independent, credible board (not just friends and early backers), clear committee structures, and disciplined decision-making processes. It signals maturity and reduces perceived execution risk.

In parallel, financial infrastructure needs to evolve from startup-level flexibility to public-company rigor. Investors expect clean, auditable financials, consistent KPIs, and the ability to explain performance drivers quarter over quarter. It’s not just about having the numbers – it’s about demonstrating control, visibility, and repeatability.

Another area where Israeli founders can differentiate themselves is in communication. US investors place significant weight on transparency, guidance philosophy, and credibility over time. Founders should refine how they tell their story: what drives growth, what the long-term model looks like, and where risks sit. Being overly optimistic or vague tends to be discounted quickly in the US market.

Operationally, companies should also think ahead about scalability – internal controls, legal and compliance functions, and the ability to operate under US securities laws. This includes everything from disclosure discipline to managing MNPI and understanding how to interact with analysts and investors.

Finally, it’s important to build relationships early. Engaging with banks, advisors, and even potential investors well before a transaction helps shape the equity story and creates familiarity in the market. The companies that perform best post-listing are usually the ones that treated the IPO not as a finish line, but as a step in a longer-term public company journey.

In short, the shift is from being a great company to being a great public company candidate – and that transition is as much about governance, discipline, and credibility as it is about growth.

Read the full report here.

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We asked DLA Piper — whose Israel Group recently reported that 32 percent of its client are unicorns — to weigh in on the most recurring commercial and employment law challenges in high-growth companies at that stage, particularly around rapid international expansion.

On the US employment side, partner Victoria Richter highlights the complexity of building international teams and managing workforce risk. She notes that “many key markets do not permit termination without cause,” requiring employers to follow “a prescriptive process” depending on the jurisdiction, while “certain employees enjoy enhanced protections from termination,” including those on parental leave or with disabilities. She also emphasizes the importance of tailoring employment structures and documentation to local rules, warning that “non-compete and non-solicitation clauses drafted for a US context are often unenforceable internationally,” and adds that while independent contractor arrangements may offer flexibility, they “carry significant misclassification risk across virtually all jurisdictions,” potentially leading to financial penalties and legal exposure.

Regarding Europe, Dr. Thilo von Bodungen and Dr. Nico Brunotte — partners in DLA’s Munich and Hamburg offices — note that companies often discover that “US-style commercial templates are not in line with mandatory laws in the member states of the European Union,” and may also fall short in addressing regulatory requirements tied to data protection, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. They add that strict consumer protection rules can create unexpected exposure and require adjustments to business practices that worked outside the EU.

The overarching message for Israeli unicorns is clear: Adapting legal frameworks to local requirements is critical to successful and sustainable global expansion.

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The ruling clarifies that even where a fundamental breach occurs, termination is not an automatic entitlement and must be exercised in good faith, with consideration given to the parties’ conduct and the surrounding circumstances. The decision suggests that reliance on strict contractual rights—particularly where a party contributed to delays or uncertainty—may be viewed as acting in bad faith.

The analysis also underscores the importance of carefully drafting “fundamental breach” provisions, noting that broadly worded clauses may not be interpreted as granting unrestricted termination rights.

Read the full article in Calcalist.

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EDF won the tender issued by Israel’s Ministry of Finance Accountant General in August 2024. Construction, which begins immediately, will take approximately two years, with electricity production expected to commence in late 2028 or early 2029, supplying an estimated 0.5% of Israel’s total electricity consumption for 25 years.

The project forms part of Israel’s target to generate 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy represented Israel’s Ministries of Finance and Energy and its Electricity Authority. The firm’s team was led by Roni Osborne, Netanel Rapp, and Dror Bornstein.

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The offering drew strong institutional demand, with orders exceeding NIS 2.3 billion. The issued bonds are unsecured and double-rated, carrying an annual interest rate of 4.39%.

Herzog advised Fox-Wizel on the transaction. The firm’s team included partners Nir Dash and Yotam Kleiman, together with interns Ofek Goldschmidt and Eliana Kaye.

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Fullpath’s platform unifies dealership customer data into a single profile and enables AI-driven marketing, lead management, and attribution from ad interaction to vehicle purchase. The acquisition is expected to enhance Cox Automotive’s existing portfolio—including VinSolutions, Dealer.com, Autotrader, and Kelley Blue Book—and support the shift toward always-on, data-driven retailing across its network of more than 40,000 dealer relationships.

Meitar advised Fullpath, with a team led by Benjamin Bekkerman, Bat Sheva Austin, Katya Voldman, Koren Ben Lulu, Nathalie Anvar Hammer, and Gefen Zabar, together with Paul Haimowitz, Jonathan Zeloof, Orly Calderon, Ignacio González, Dr. Shimrit Itay-Horev, Dana Yagur, Shmuel Lieberman, Ido Tamir, Niva Barg Livna, and Hila Silverstein.

Greenberg Traurig acted as US counsel.

Eversheds Sutherland represented Cox Automotive.

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Issuers are timing their listings around annual financial reports, with the main wave expected after Passover as companies move through regulatory filing cycles and investors position for new deals in a stronger market window. Market sources expect a double-digit number of IPOs between April and June, with May described as particularly crowded due to sustained investor appetite and resilient equity conditions.

Underwriters continue to advance transactions despite geopolitical uncertainty, but overall listing momentum still depends on market stability and risk sentiment holding through the period.

Learn more in Globes

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A free-trade agreement sits at the core of the new framework, aiming to significantly expand bilateral commerce. Over the past four years, trade between the two countries tripled, making Israel Serbia’s leading export destination in the Middle East and its fourth-largest outside Europe. Officials expect the agreement to remove remaining barriers and unlock further opportunities for companies on both sides.

The two countries are also establishing a Joint Economic Committee and an Israel-Serbia Chamber of Commerce, while expanding Israel’s economic representation in Belgrade. Direct flights between Tel Aviv and Belgrade will increase to five weekly services, improving connectivity for businesses and investors.

Read more in The Jerusalem Post.

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Dr. Eliran Solodoha, senior lecturer and head of entrepreneurship research at Israel’s Peres Academic Center, surveyed 151 experienced investors, 87 Israeli and 64 American, who each assessed the same Israeli blockchain gaming startup developing an NFT-based racing game. Israeli investors, familiar with the local ecosystem, culture, and networks, perceived the company as less risky even when information was incomplete. American investors, relying on formal and measurable data, found that high innovation amplified uncertainty rather than reduced it.

The study’s core finding reframes a widely held assumption: innovation does not automatically reassure foreign investors. For local investors, a compelling innovative vision compensates for information gaps. For foreign investors, that same vision, absent supporting evidence, signals a risk they cannot easily verify or quantify. The research draws on signaling theory, which holds that entrepreneurs use markers such as patents, partnerships, and early traction to demonstrate quality, but shows that investors interpret those signals differently depending on their familiarity with the market.

The opportunity here is clear and actionable. Israeli entrepreneurs targeting international funding can close this gap by pairing bold innovation with structured transparency: financial data, evidence of real-world usage, partnerships with recognized entities, and English-language reporting frameworks. Israel’s startup ecosystem has already demonstrated world-class creativity; building the verification infrastructure to match it will transform impressive pitches into closed deals.

Read more in Ynet.

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