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, […]
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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 […]
Fortinet Inc., a leading global cybersecurity firm, has acquired Perception Point Ltd., an Israeli company specialising in advanced protection against content-based cyber threats across email and cloud platforms. Founded in 2015, Perception Point has gained recognition for its innovative solutions in the cybersecurity landscape. Goldfarb Gross Seligman represented Perception Point, with a legal team led […]
Tiv Ta’am, a prominent Israeli retail chain specialising in non-kosher food, is entering the Asian cuisine market through its subsidiary, Israco. The group will acquire 100% of East & West, an Israeli company that imports and distributes Asian food products, for approximately NIS 121 million (USD 34 million). East & West, based in Modi’in, serves […]
A recent report from Vintage Investment Partners reveals that 2024 is expected to see a new peak in tech M&A activity. Despite challenges like geopolitical tensions and rising interest rates, Israeli tech M&A deals are showing resilience, with companies maintaining healthy valuations. The continued growth is driven by strong demand from both local and international […]
The Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation, along with the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), have launched a new BIRD Cyber Call for Proposals. This initiative seeks to tackle cybersecurity challenges that are of shared importance to both countries, encouraging […]
Despite the fact that war has strained finances, with a USD 9 billion budget cut in 2024, Israel’s tech sector, contributing 18% of GDP, remains resilient. The rise of AI is identified as a key opportunity, with potential to add USD 100–200 billion to Israel’s GDP over five years and create up to 100,000 jobs. […]
Michlol Finance, one of Israel’s most prominent financial services firms, has successfully issued public bonds worth NIS 233 million as part of its strategy to diversify funding. Arnon, Tadmor-Levy represented the issuer, with the transaction led by Shai Margalit, Shiri Shaham, Or Perel, and Tomer Tzach This follows a private bond issuance in May, conducted […]
Amot Investments, a leading Israeli real estate company, has successfully completed an exchange tender offer for its Series D and E bonds. The offer involved swapping these bonds for expanded Series I and J bonds, totalling NIS 610 million. This move aligns with the company’s strategy to optimise its financial structure and enhance flexibility. Agmon […]
