U.S. private equity fund FTV Capital is acquiring maritime AI leader Windward for USD270 million, doubling its IPO valuation. Windward specializes in cutting-edge AI solutions for the shipping and maritime industries, while FTV Capital focuses on strategic investments in high-growth technology and services companies. Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM) acted for Windward, together with CMS Law […]
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Moburst, a prominent Israeli digital marketing agency, has acquired Uproar PR, a dynamic public relations firm headquartered in the United States. The transaction significantly expands Moburst’s global operations and service portfolio, integrating its innovative digital marketing expertise with Uproar PR’s strong public relations capabilities. This strategic move aligns with Moburst’s mission to deliver comprehensive marketing […]
Rapac Energy, the renewable energy division of Israel’s Rapac Communications and Infrastructure Group, has acquired full ownership of Synergy Renewable Energy for up to NIS 300 million. Founded in 2017 by the Almog-Zakai family, Aviad Mor, and Dr. Yaakov Grossman, Synergy is recognized as a trailblazer in Israel’s renewable energy sector. The company specializes in […]
The Delek Group, a leading Israeli energy conglomerate controlled by Yitzhak Tshuva, has acquired a controlling interest in Isracard, one of Israel’s largest credit card companies, for approximately USD 520 million (NIS 2 billion). This agreement supersedes an earlier deal Isracard signed with Menora Mivtachim, an Israeli insurance and finance firm, two months ago. The […]
U.S. private equity fund FTV Capital is acquiring maritime AI leader Windward for USD270 million, doubling its IPO valuation. Windward specializes in cutting-edge AI solutions for the shipping and maritime industries, while FTV Capital focuses on strategic investments in high-growth technology and services companies. Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM) acted for Windward, together with CMS. The […]
The New York City Council has voted to approve the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (COYHO) zoning text amendment. This is the third “City of Yes” text amendment that has been approved in the last year – the others being City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality and City of Yes for Economic Opportunity. Taken together, these text amendments include […]
Israel has unveiled its first domestically developed quantum computer, a 20-qubit system utilizing advanced superconducting technology. This achievement results from a collaboration among the Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Yissum, the university’s technology transfer company. The quantum computer is expected to enhance Israel’s capabilities in defense, industry, and […]
After a two-year lull, Israel’s high-tech IPO market is poised for a potential revival in 2025. A survey by Poalim Tech, the high-tech banking division of Bank Hapoalim, and research firm Meidata, anticipates at least five Israeli companies going public. Insights from senior executives at prominent VC funds indicate cautious optimism for renewed public offerings, […]
The anticipated pro-business policies of the incoming Trump administration, including reduced regulations and lower corporate taxes, are expected to invigorate global M&A activity. This shift may lead to increased cross-border transactions, potentially impacting Israeli firms by creating new opportunities for international partnerships and investments. Read more from A&O Shearman here.
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd., one of Israel’s leading financial institutions, has acquired Gamla Harel Residential Real Estate Ltd., a publicly traded non-banking credit company, through a reverse triangular merger. This transaction, valued at approximately NIS 560 million, consolidates Harel’s position in the real estate financing market. A specialist in providing funding to […]
