Israeli startups raised USD 1.4 billion in November 2025, one of the strongest monthly totals in recent years and a major boost to a market navigating global and regional uncertainty. The new capital brings year-to-date fundraising to USD 9 billion and reflects sustained confidence in Israel’s innovation ecosystem. The month included 28 investment rounds across […]
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Israeli VC fundraising gained momentum this quarter, with firms announcing USD 1.37 billion in fresh capital over the past six weeks. This surge coincided with the first-ever Israeli VC delegation to Japan, hosted by the Economic and Trade Mission of the Embassy of Israel in Japan. Ten leading funds presented their strategies and portfolios at […]
Fladgate has released the fifth edition of its M&A Trend Analysis, providing a detailed review of transactions the firm advised on across 2023 and 2024. The report examines 14 key data points to identify shifts in deal terms, recurring patterns, and new developments shaping the UK and cross-border M&A landscape. Beyond the data, Fladgate partners […]
The Israel Competition Authority has closed its criminal investigation into G. Willi-Food International Ltd. and its CEO, Zvi Williger, without taking any enforcement action. The case, which drew significant media attention, unfolded amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of Israel’s food sector and the ICA’s increased focus on competitive conduct. Closing the investigation is a notable outcome […]
B Communications completed a major secondary sale of 441,135,157 ordinary shares of Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd., generating approximately NIS 2.7 billion (USD 840 million). The offering attracted strong investor demand and underscores the sustained appeal of Israel’s telecom sector to international capital markets. Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP advised B Communications as U.S. counsel, […]
Econergy Renewable Energy Ltd. has completed a significant NIS 276 million capital and debt restructuring designed to optimise its financial position. The process included two exchange offers replacing its Series A convertible bonds with a new exchange unit combining company shares and Series B straight bonds. The restructuring strengthens the company’s balance sheet and enhances […]
Haifa Port’s acquisition has been bolstered by a long-term refinancing package led by Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd., securing one of Israel’s largest financing transactions of the past year. The NIS 2.8 billion facility strengthens the long-term stability of a strategic national asset and supports continued investment in port operations and infrastructure. The transaction reinforces the […]
Mekorot has moved forward with the Sabha D desalination plant in Eilat, completing a two-stage tender process and signing a Design-Build contract with BlueGen, a subsidiary of Generation Capital. The NIS 425 million project will expand production capacity by 20 million cubic meters per year, strengthening water supply to Israel’s southern region. ERM advised throughout […]
Shapir Engineering and Shapir Living have expanded their ownership in the nationwide senior-living operator “Ad 120,” acquiring an additional 15% stake at a valuation of NIS 1.9 billion. Shapir now holds 68% of the company, following the transaction, which reinforces Shapir’s strategic position in Israel’s growing senior-living and residential infrastructure market. The NIS 280 million […]
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 […]
