A&O Shearman will host a webinar on April 16, 2026 focusing on how to navigate the legal and regulatory shifts in AI-driven commerce. While agentic commerce has been rapidly implemented by merchants and payment providers for its many benefits, it also raises complex issues across multiple regulatory frameworks. Partners Nikki Johnstone and Alex Shandro, Senior […]
Author: Idan Nishlis
Israel has taken a significant step to strengthen its position as a technology and innovation hub, with the Knesset Finance Committee approving a bill designed to encourage research and development as part of the 2026 State Budget and Economic Plan. The proposed framework includes tiered tax credits linked directly to qualifying R&D expenditure, with higher […]
Frederic Landau of Kinetica, an Israeli venture capital firm focused on defense and dual-use technologies, forecasts a major surge in defense tech over the next decade. Growth is driven by geopolitical instability, rising defense budgets, and demand for AI-led and autonomous systems, with Israel expected to remain central and Europe emerging as a key buyer. […]
Israel’s leading defence companies are exploring potential IPOs as demand for advanced military systems surges. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is reportedly considering a public offering at a valuation of up to USD 20 billion, alongside similar discussions around Israel Aerospace Industries, driven by increased global procurement following October 7 and the Russia–Ukraine war. Read […]
Foreign investors are increasing their activity on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE), with their share of daily trading rising from around 35% before the war to approximately 44% during the current period. The shift reflects a notable return of international capital, even amid geopolitical volatility. The renewed inflow of foreign investment is likely to […]
Investment in Israel’s retail technology sector rose sharply in 2025, reaching USD 463 million, more than doubling from USD 197 million in 2024, reflecting renewed investor confidence after two years of contraction. The sector now includes over 500 active companies, positioning retail tech among Israel’s largest innovation verticals. Read more in Jerusalem Post.
Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems could pursue major IPOs on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange as Israel’s Defense Ministry signals support for floating minority stakes in the two state-owned defense giants. The listings could involve up to 30% of each company and reflect valuations estimated at NIS 80–100 billion (USD 25–32 billion) […]
DSIT Solutions Ltd., an Israeli defense technology company specializing in underwater detection and awareness systems, completed its initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, attracting strong investor demand and delivering an impressive trading debut. Herzog Fox & Neeman advised DSIT on the IPO, with a team led by partners Nir Dash and Efrat […]
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank completed a Rule 144A / Regulation S offering of USD 750 million aggregate principal amount of Tier 2 subordinated notes due 2036, as well a second offering of USD 700 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031. Mizrahi Tefahot is the largest mortgage provider in Israel and one of the […]
A new analysis by JPMorgan Chase suggests Israel’s economy will face a temporary slowdown due to the war but is likely to rebound quickly once the most intense phase subsides. The bank cut its first-quarter 2026 growth forecast to around 1% annualized, while projecting a sharp recovery to roughly 8.5% in the second quarter as […]
