Israel’s Bank Hapoalim executed pricing and placement for a USD 2 billion international private bond offering, marking the largest overseas bond issuance by an Israeli bank. Investor demand reached roughly USD 7 billion, and the bonds, split into 3.5- and seven-year maturities with annual coupons near 4.722 % and 5.252 %, are expected to list […]
Author: Idan Nishlis
Israel has introduced a sweeping reform to its tax framework for the high-tech and venture capital sectors, aiming to clarify rules around fund management, IP valuation, and incentives for returning talent. We asked IsraelDesks members to offer their superstar analysis of the changes, which are designed to strengthen Israel’s position as a global innovation hub […]
Even amid the uncertainty of 2025 and the strain of a prolonged war, Israel’s founders, entrepreneurs, and companies continue to push forward with remarkable resolve. Market conditions may be anything but ordinary, yet the country’s signature blend of resilience, ingenuity, and bold decision-making remains unmistakable. Funds are still being raised, deals are closing, and new […]
The Leviathan gas field partners—Chevron, NewMed Energy, and Ratio Energies—have signed a major amendment to their export agreement with Blue Ocean Energy, a private Egyptian company, increasing gas export volumes by 130 billion cubic meters (BCM). The revised deal is valued at USD 35 billion, making it one of the largest cross-border energy transactions in […]
RealSense, a US-based pioneer in AI-driven computer vision, has completed its spinout from Intel Corporation and secured a USD 50 million Series A funding round. A leading private equity firm focused on semiconductors led the round, with strategic backing from Intel Capital and the MediaTek Innovation Fund. RealSense will now operate independently, advancing technologies across […]
ZOOZ Power, an Israel-based energy technology company, has raised USD 180 million in a private placement to support a major pivot into the digital asset sector. The company plans to allocate 95% of the proceeds to build a strategic bitcoin reserve, signaling a bold entry into cryptocurrency. The remaining funds will be used to repay […]
Dr. Philip Radlanski, Local Partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice at Greenberg Traurig Germany, has shared expert analysis on how the European Union’s new AI regulation affects Israeli tech companies. In an interview with CTech by Calcalist, one of Israel’s top business publications, he explains the regulation’s expansive definition of AI—which may encompass […]
Israel has unveiled a draft National AI Plan proposing a NIS 25 billion (approximately USD 7 billion) investment to establish the country as a global hub for artificial intelligence innovation. The strategy focuses on building advanced infrastructure, expanding talent pipelines, and accelerating the use of AI across government services. Key components include the development of […]
Baku expands regional gas corridor through Israeli infrastructure, with SOCAR investing USD 1.25 billion in Tamar gas field and exploring offshore Block I. Azerbaijan is cementing its role as a regional energy hub by integrating Israel into a broader Middle East–Europe energy network. Its state-owned energy firm, SOCAR, will begin supplying 2 billion cubic meters […]
The United States has imposed a 15% tariff on imports from Israel, effective August 7, 2025, as part of its broader global trade realignment. While lower than the initially proposed 17%, the rate exceeds the 10% that was under discussion between the two governments. The decision follows months of negotiations that ended without a final […]
