Kaneka Corporation, a Japan-based multinational operating in chemicals and medical technologies, has acquired 96.8% of EndoStream Medical, an Israeli company specialising in innovative medical devices for aneurysm treatment. The deal, valued at approximately USD 100 million, includes provisions for future sales milestones. EndoStream, based in Or Akiva, is renowned for its Nautilus device, designed for […]
Author: Idan Nishlis
The Health Tech Top 100 map, compiled by Startup Nation Central’s Finder platform, underscores Israel’s key role in biopharma, digital health, and medical devices. While total funding decreased slightly from USD1.6 billion in 2023, the sector saw a notable increase in the average deal size, which reached USD4.6 million across 102 funding rounds—more than double […]
Israeli cybersecurity startups have achieved significant success, generating USD41 billion in exits through mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs over the past six years, including USD4.5 billion from cyber M&As in the past year alone. Read more in Calcalist.
A new survey by Poalim Tech and research company Meidata strengthens the forecast that 2025 will be a turnaround year. The survey, conducted among dozens of venture capital investors and leading investment banks, finds that at least five Israeli companies are expected to make IPOs in the coming year. Read more in Globes.
Singapore has emerged as an extremely attractive market for Israeli entrepreneurs in recent years, as tech relations between the two nations grow. Ambassador Ian Mak tells CTech that “the impetus for technological cooperation is greater than ever,” as the island state increases its investment in Israel’s tech ecosystem, offering robust support to attract Israeli business […]
According to preliminary data from LeumiTech and IVC’s Israeli Tech Review, Israel’s high-tech sector experienced a 38% increase in capital raising in 2024, totaling approximately USD 9.58 billion. The fourth quarter alone saw a 60% surge in funding compared to the same period in 2023, alongside a 44% rise in the number of deals. Mega-rounds, […]
In an immigration update, Greenberg Traurig has published on January 5 details of a change in relation to travel to Israel. As of January 1, 2025, Israel has implemented the Electronic Travel Authorization system (ETA-IL), requiring travelers from visa-exempt countries, including the United States, to obtain authorization at least 72 hours before arrival. Applicants must […]
Gornitzky & Co. has announced its merger with Horn & Co., Law Offices, a leading Israeli firm specializing in technology and life sciences. Horn & Co., renowned for handling complex transactions in high-tech, artificial intelligence, and life sciences, brings extensive expertise in areas such as technology development, licensing, capital markets, venture funding, and regulatory consulting. […]
After several months without major law firm mergers, the first merger of 2025 has occurred: Dr. Eyal Bressler & Co., a firm specializing in intellectual property, has merged with Amit Pollak Matalon & Co. Twelve lawyers and patent attorneys from Dr. Eyal Bressler & Co. will join APM, which had 94 lawyers at the beginning […]
Themis, a publicly traded Israeli company, and businessman Avihai Stolero have acquired control of Eden Springs (Mey Eden), a leading mineral water provider, from Primo Water Corporation. The deal involves a cash payment of approximately NIS 200 million and the assumption of debt, bringing the total transaction value to NIS 400 million. Primo Water, a […]
