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Strategic M&A: Unlocking Value Conference

Idan Nishlis — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:43:55 +0000

Wednesday June 25, 09:30-12:30, EBN Office in Tel Aviv.

Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano is partnering with KPMG Israel, a global leader in audit, tax, and advisory services, to host their annual M&A conference.

The event will delve into how companies can create value through strategic mergers and acquisitions, focusing on driving growth, enhancing performance, and achieving long-term competitive advantage, particularly from a private equity perspective.

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Israeli Tech Hit by Layoffs

Idan Nishlis — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:36:40 +0000

Israel’s high-tech industry is weathering a challenging 2025, marked by mass layoffs, site closures, and restructuring across sectors. According to Calcalist Tech, companies from gaming and automotive to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are tightening operations due to mounting financial pressure and global realignments.

Israeli Tech Pulls in USD 950m

Idan Nishlis — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:32:21 +0000

Israeli startups raised over USD 950 million across 18 deals in May 2025, according to a report by CTech. While this reflects a drop of more than 30% compared to May 2024, the decline stems from the absence of an outsized investment like Wiz’s USD 1 billion round last year. Still, the tech ecosystem demonstrated resilience with multiple significant raises across cutting-edge sectors.

AI21 Labs, a leader in natural language processing, closed a USD 300 million Series D—the largest round of the month. Quantum computing firm Classiq raised USD 110 million in Series C funding. Other major rounds included USD 72.5 million for maritime AI company Orca AI, USD 72 million for bereavement tech platform Empathy, and USD 60 million each for cybersecurity startups Ox Security and Kela. Digital pharma company PhaseV also secured USD 50 million.

Israel Breaks Defense Export Record

Idan Nishlis — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:28:59 +0000

Israel’s defense exports reached a historic peak of USD 14.8 billion in 2024, according to the Ministry of Defense. The surge came amid the Gaza conflict and global scrutiny, as 54% of the exports were destined for Europe—where nations are ramping up military spending due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Nearly half of all sales involved air defense systems, including a landmark USD 3.8 billion agreement between Israel Aerospace Industries, a major Israeli defense manufacturer, and Germany for the Arrow 3 missile system—Israel’s largest defense contract to date.

Government-to-government transactions made up 54% of all exports, significantly streamlining procurement. Notably, sales to Arab countries that normalized ties under the Abraham Accords jumped from 3% to 12% year-on-year. Elbit Systems, a leading Israeli defense firm, signed a deal with Morocco worth EUR 150–200 million for ATMOS howitzers.

CollPlant Secures New Capital Raise

Idan Nishlis — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:22:42 +0000

CollPlant, a regenerative and aesthetic medicine company headquartered in Israel, has completed a registered direct offering alongside a concurrent private placement to advance its biomedical development pipeline and strategic growth.

A cross-office team from international law firm Greenberg Traurig advised CollPlant on the transaction. The matter was led by Shareholder Mark Selinger, with additional support from shareholders Gary Emmanuel and Eyal Peled, and associate Brandon Sloane.

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New Hedge Fund Targets Israeli Bonds

Idan Nishlis — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:18:30 +0000

Arkin Capital, a prominent multi-asset investment firm based in Israel, has launched Idea Bond, LP, a new hedge fund focused on high-yield and convertible bonds of Israeli and Israeli-linked companies. The fund expands Arkin’s IDEA hedge fund platform and is managed by Yaniv Cohen and David Alterman.

Herzog’s Investment Funds team – led by partner Gal Sasson with support from associate Tali Brecher – represented Arkin Capital throughout the structuring and negotiation phases and continues to support the fund’s ongoing operations.

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Tenable Buys Israeli AI Security Startup Apex Security for USD105m

Idan Nishlis — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:14:06 +0000

U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Tenable, listed on Nasdaq, has acquired Apex Security, a Tel Aviv startup specializing in AI activity monitoring and governance, for over USD 105 million.

This marks Tenable’s sixth acquisition in Israel and reflects its strategy to expand enterprise-level AI risk management solutions.

Founded in 2023 by Matan Derman and Tomer Avni, Apex Security has quickly gained traction with its platform offering enterprises comprehensive visibility into AI usage, policy enforcement, and threat response.

Cooley advised Tenable with Arnon, Tadmor – Levy acting as Israeli counsel, on the transaction, led by Ben Sandler and Michael Portman, with support from a broader team including Ophir Levy, Ofir Paz, Neta Goshen-Brami, Leah Grumet, Eli Greenbaum, Miriam Friedmann, Ayal Hacohen, Doron Anghel, and Itai Hochstein.

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TAT Technologies Raises USD 108m

Idan Nishlis — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:08:30 +0000

TAT Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: TATT), an Israeli provider of aerospace and defense solutions, and private equity investor FIMI Opportunity Funds completed a USD 108 million SEC-registered public offering on the Nasdaq. The transaction included both primary and secondary components, with Stifel Financial Corp. and Truist Securities acting as joint bookrunners.

Naschitz Brandes Amir represented TAT Technologies and FIMI in the offering. U.S. counsel Carter Ledyard & Milburn supported the issuer, led by Guy Ben-Ami and Steve Glusband.

Paul Hastings advised joint bookrunning managers, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, and Truist Securities, Inc., on the transaction. Partners Brandon Bortner and Gil Savir led the team, also comprising of counsel Shai Marshall and Ryan Brewer and associates Greg Drozdzal, Jessica Kelly, and Adam Swank

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Check Point acquires Veriti

Idan Nishlis — Thu, 29 May 2025 21:51:12 +0000

Nasdaq-listed Check Point Software has acquired Veriti Cybersecurity, an Israeli startup founded by Unit 8200 alumni and known for its real-time vulnerability remediation platform.

Naschitz advised Check Point Software, while Meitar represented Veriti.

Amiti Ventures, which co-led Veriti’s seed round, received counsel from Roy Caner, Yael Benyayer, and Asaf Hadar of

Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano.

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HSBC Leads USD 600m Gas Deal

Idan Nishlis — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:47:49 +0000

HSBC and a consortium of international lenders granted a USD 600 million senior credit facility to Ratio Energies Limited Partnership (TASE: RATI-L), an Israeli energy company operating in the Leviathan natural gas reservoir—one of Israel’s most strategic offshore assets. The facility will support Ratio’s ongoing development and operations in the basin.

This marks the third secured refinancing for the Leviathan project, involving collaboration between new and existing financiers. The transaction reflects sustained global investor confidence in Israel’s energy sector amid rising demand for natural gas and regional energy integration.

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy acted as Israeli counsel, led by Simon Weintraub, Avi Anouchi, Idan Adar, and Itamar Brown. Ofir Levy and Ofir Paz advised on tax matters, while Roni Osborne handled regulatory issues. The firm worked closely with the London office of Watson Farley & Williams LLP. Completion remains subject to regulatory approvals.

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