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M&A activity reached unprecedented levels, totalling USD 71 billion, nearly five times higher than in 2024. Exits hit USD 41 billion, driven by landmark deals such as Palo Alto Networks’ USD 25 billion acquisition of CyberArk, the second-largest transaction in Israel’s tech history. The cybersecurity sector dominated, accounting for 58% of total M&A value.

The report also noted renewed momentum in public markets, with eToro and Via Transportation completing successful IPOs. Avi Hasson, CEO of Startup Nation Central, described 2025 as a turning point — fewer rounds, but larger and more strategic investments underscoring continued global confidence in Israel’s innovation economy.

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These ventures span processing, sensing, communications, memory, power, and semiconductor infrastructure, underscoring Israel’s outsized influence in global chip innovation.

The report notes that Israel has seen more than 70 acquisitions in the sector, generating USD 44 billion in exits, including landmark deals such as Mellanox (NVIDIA), Mobileye and Habana Labs (Intel), and Annapurna (Amazon).

Despite challenges such as talent shortages, reliance on global foundries, and geopolitical risks, Israel’s deep-tech expertise and IP generation continue to propel its competitive edge.

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A&O Shearman will return as a Gold Sponsor for Fintech Week Tel Aviv 2025 and Chapman and Cutler will return as a Bronze sponsor, reinforcing their commitment to innovation and global financial technology leadership.

Taking place on 21–22 October, the event will bring together leading founders, investors, regulators, and advisers to discuss the future of fintech, payments, and digital transformation.

Learn more and register here: https://fintechweektelaviv.com/

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Founded in 2021 by Doron Naim and Gil Makmel, both former CyberArk executives, DevOcean develops a cloud-native platform that streamlines remediation operations across infrastructure, cloud, code, and applications.

The acquisition strengthens Pentera’s ability to deliver end-to-end security validation and risk visibility across hybrid and cloud environments, marking a significant milestone in advancing Israel’s cybersecurity innovation landscape.

Meitar advised Pentera on the transaction.

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The acquisition expands Phoenix’s digital reach while maintaining Wobi’s operational independence and brand neutrality for consumers across Israel.

S.Horowitz & Co. advised Wobi and its majority shareholders, led by Amit Steinman, on the transaction. The firm’s team included Avner Itzhaki, Itai Visozky, and Nicole Cherniavsky.

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Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano advised Shikun & Binui on the landmark transaction, with the team comprising Uri Mandel, Yaron Cohen, Noam Koren Zimran, Oren Tal, Gwen Carmen, Yarden Dover, and Gasan Ashhab.

The transaction was one of the country’s most significant renewable energy financing deals in 2025 and one that support the country’s transition toward sustainable power generation and energy independence.

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Once valued at USD 2.73 billion during the 2021 tech boom, Cybereason saw its valuation fall sharply to USD 475 million by October 2023, according to PitchBook. The company partially rebounded in March 2025, raising USD 120 million at a valuation of USD 850 million, bringing its total funding to approximately USD 1 billion.

The acquisition marks a major consolidation in the global cybersecurity market, as LevelBlue integrates Cybereason’s AI-driven defense capabilities to expand its global security platform.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised LevelBlue, while Goodwin Procter LLP represented Cybereason on the transaction.

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The acquisition strengthens Datavant’s position as a leader in health data exchange, enabling advanced interoperability and data-driven insights across the healthcare ecosystem.

Herzog represented Datavant, with the team led by Ran Hai and Itay Lavi, supported by partners Dr. Ehab Farah, Efrat Kesler Kadmon, Maayan Hammer-Tzeelon, Adar Bengom (Ortal), and Gabriel Cohen, together with associates Nesimyan Adawi, Danielle Offer, Niran Ferman Gini, Naama Friedman Laish, Stav Cohen Bracha, and Daniella Weiss.

DLA Piper advised DigitalOwl, led by Jon Venick in New York and Nick Young in Phoenix, alongside Israeli lead counsel Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano, whose team comprised Roy Caner, Jonathan Achiron, Nitzan Aberbach, Oded Natan, Eyal Birenberg, Dr. Eran Lempert, and Lior Etgar.

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The award related to investments in Spanish solar projects. The Court found no genuine link to Israel, criticized the filing as forum shopping, and applied the doctrine of forum non conveniens.

This ruling marks the first time an Israeli court addressed enforcement of an ICSID award.

Pearl Cohen advised the Kingdom of Spain in the proceedings, with partners Yossi Markovich, Nathaniel Agou, Ittai Gross, and Naama Israeli leading the Litigation team. The spanish goverment has entrusted Pearl Cohen to the extensive relationship of Meny Broid and Ilana Soloducho Kashmir, Co-Heads of the Latam & Spain Group.

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