Dechert issues key update on regulation of this hot sector. In January 2025, the U.S. made significant strides in reshaping its cryptocurrency regulatory landscape through a series of critical developments. They include the establishment of a dedicated crypto task force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, aiming to create a clearer, more comprehensive regulatory framework for […]
Author: Idan Nishlis
Record-breaking January sees USD 700 million raised by Israeli startups across 27 deals, led by UVeye and Quantum Machines. In January 2025, Israeli startups raised nearly USD 700 million across 27 deals, a significant 30% increase from January 2024, which saw USD 423 million raised. This marks the most successful January since 2022. Early-stage investments […]
Egged, Israel’s largest public transport operator, is exercising the option to sell an 18% stake to Keystone Fund for approximately NIS 850 million. After extensive litigation-driven negotiations, the total price was reduced by NIS 150 million, and Keystone provided an advance payment of NIS 180 million. The amended agreement also included the cancellation of the […]
Bank Leumi, one of Israel’s top banks, successfully raised NIS 4.4 billion following strong institutional investor demand of NIS 6.7 billion. The issuance included a new series of contingent convertible bonds (COCO), commercial papers, and an expansion of existing bond series. All instruments received top ratings from S&P Global Ratings. Agmon with Tulchinsky advised on […]
Gadfin Aero-Logistics Systems, an Israeli leader in long-range, all-weather drone delivery systems, unveiled a USD 200 million business combination with Israel Acquisitions Corp. (NASDAQ: ISRL), a special purpose acquisition company. The combined entity will be listed on Nasdaq, positioning Gadfin as a major player in drone cargo delivery for civil and military sectors. The merger […]
Fortissimo Capital, an Israeli private equity firm specialising in mid-market investments across industrial and technology sectors, has signed an agreement to invest USD 120 million in Stratasys Ltd., acquiring a 14% ownership. Stratasys, a global leader in 3D printing and additive manufacturing based in Israel, plans to use the strategic funding to strengthen its operations […]
Trinity Capital Inc., a U.S.-based alternative asset manager, has provided a USD 150 million debt facility to UVeye, an Israeli company that develops AI-powered vehicle inspection systems. The facility includes an initial USD 100 million commitment with an option for an additional USD 50 million UVeye’s advanced AI-driven systems conduct rapid vehicle inspections, identifying defects […]
Spanning electronics, healthcare, medical devices, and quantum computing, these partnerships highlight the BIRD Foundation’s commitment to advancing impactful solutions through strategic binational R&D collaboration. With additional private-sector investment, the projects boast a combined budget of USD15 million, demonstrating confidence in U.S. and Israeli innovators to jointly develop and bring cutting-edge capabilities to market. Learn more […]
Fox Rothschild has launched a one-stop resource center to help leaders of businesses, nonprofits and institutions stay informed about major changes in federal policy being implemented by the Trump administration and how they will be affected. The firm’s attorneys are closely monitoring what these changes mean across a variety of topics, including labor and employment, […]
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz, an international law firm with offices in Tel Aviv, New York, Boston, San Francisco, and London, has merged with Vierra Magen Marcus (VMM), a San Francisco-based boutique firm specializing in intellectual property law. This strategic move enhances Pearl Cohen’s presence on the U.S. West Coast and strengthens its capabilities in […]
