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Israeli Investment House Meitav Raises USD 153m

Nicole Levy — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:22:59 +0000

Meitav Investment House Ltd., one of Israel’s leading investment institutions, completed a successful global offering of shares to international and Israeli institutional investors, raising approximately USD 153 million (around NIS 500 million).

The transaction was completed following an intensive bookbuilding process that generated strong demand, reflecting market confidence in Meitav’s strategy and continued growth.

Davis Polk and Herzog advised Meitav. The Herzog team included Nir Dash, Ron Ben-Menachem, and Reut Alcalay, with support from Mohammad Mawasi, Danielle Janeli, Shmuel Berzon, and Kim Holtsman Vaadia.

Latham advised Jefferies as sole global coordinator with Gornitzky as Israeli counsel, with a team led by Partners Chaim Friedland, Ari Fried, Yair Shiloni, Dr. Assaf Prussak, Ido Malin and Associates Inbar Avrahami, Yehuda Rashtian and Shahar Caufman.

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Israeli Court Limits Joint Account Ownership

Nicole Levy — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:03:59 +0000

An Israeli court has ruled that being registered as a joint holder on a bank account does not automatically confer ownership rights to the funds held in that account.

The decision arose from an inheritance dispute between siblings following their mother’s death, in which the sister claimed entitlement to half of the funds based solely on her joint account status.

The court rejected the claim, finding that all funds originated from the mother and that she added the sister to the account purely for administrative convenience, without intent to make a gift or transfer ownership.

The ruling provides guidance for inheritance and estate planning disputes in Israel, reinforcing the need for clear evidence of intent when joint accounts are used.

S. Horowitz & Co. represented the brother in the litigation. The advising lawyers were Noam Zamir and Maya Ganor.

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Israeli Biotech Polyrizon Completes Offering

Nicole Levy — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:58 +0000

Polyrizon Ltd., an Israeli biotechnology company focused on developing protective nasal therapies to prevent respiratory infections and environmental exposure, has completed a registered direct offering of ordinary shares.

The offering strengthens Polyrizon’s capital base as it continues product development and clinical advancement within the life sciences and biotech sector.

Greenberg Traurig (Tel Aviv) advised Polyrizon Ltd. on the transaction. The advising lawyers were David Huberman and Michael Soumas.

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Israeli Food Group Sugat Completes IPO

Nicole Levy — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:58:03 +0000

Sugat Group, a leading Israeli food producer controlled by the Fortissimo private equity fund, has completed an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, marking a major milestone in its transition to a publicly listed company.

The IPO ranks among the most significant offerings in the Israeli capital markets in recent years and reflects sustained investor interest in established Israeli consumer and food manufacturing businesses.

Gornitzky advised Sugat Group throughout the IPO process. Lawyers involved on behalf of the firm included Yair Shiloni, Itamar Ben-Yehuda, Mor Peretz, Adi Peled, Hen Oaknin, Assaf Prussak, Nir Moses, Bila Cahana-Levensohn, Emuna Meshulami Shteinberg, and Avner Finkelstein.

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Issta Assets Completes NIS 215m IPO

Nicole Levy — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:52:33 +0000

Issta Assets, an Israeli real estate company, has completed its initial public bond offering, raising NIS 215 million and marking its debut as a publicly listed issuer in the Israeli capital markets.

S. Horowitz & Co. advised Issta Assets on the IPO, its team including Amir Assali, Eden Halpert, and Ora Cohen Shabtay.

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Israeli Quantum Startup Quantum Art Raises USD 100m Series A

Nicole Levy — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:48:50 +0000

Quantum Art, an Israeli quantum computing company, completed a USD 100 million Series A financing, marking one of the largest early-stage raises globally in the quantum computing sector.

The round was led by Bedford Ridge Capital, with participation from Destra Investments, Lumir Growth Partners, Disruptive AI, Harel Group, GTV, Yasmin Lukacs, Corner Capital, and Qbeat, alongside repeat investments from seed backers Amiti, StageOne, Entrée, and Vertex.

The transaction significantly strengthens Quantum Art’s position within the rapidly evolving quantum computing market, where capital-intensive R&D and long development cycles make access to large-scale funding strategically critical.

The size of the round underscores growing investor confidence in quantum technologies and highlights Israel’s rising role in deep-tech innovation with global commercial potential – which we reference below in the Updates.

Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano advised Quantum Art, with the transaction spearheaded by Amir Gruber, Viva Gayer and Yosef Mark. The seed investors were advised by Roy Caner and Amit Horovitz.

Herzog advised Bedford Ridge Capital, led by Miri Wang and Joseph Berger.

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Israeli Cyber Giant Check Point Raises Up To USD2 Billion

Nicole Levy — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:42:13 +0000

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., an Israeli-founded and Nasdaq-listed cybersecurity company that develops enterprise network, cloud, and endpoint security solutions, has priced a USD 1.75 billion private offering of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030.

The offering increased from the originally announced USD 1.5 billion and includes an option for the initial purchasers to acquire up to an additional USD 250 million, bringing the potential total size of the offering to USD 2 billion. This is the largest convertible deal by an Israeli company in 2025.

Latham & Watkins advised the initial purchasers with Meitar as Israeli counsel.

Naschitz Brandes Amir and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati acted for issuer, Check Point.

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Israeli Cybersecurity Hits Record 2025

Nicole Levy — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:17:25 +0000

Israel’s cybersecurity industry delivered one of its strongest performances in a decade in 2025, with total investments reaching USD 4.4 billion, a 9% increase year over year. Investors backed 130 funding rounds across all stages, including 71 seed rounds, 33 Series A rounds, and 17 Series B rounds, alongside nine late-stage transactions totaling nearly USD 1.9 billion. The data reflects renewed capital formation and sustained confidence in Israeli-founded cyber companies.

Israel–Costa Rica Sign Trade Deal

Nicole Levy — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:14:09 +0000

Israel and Costa Rica have signed a new Free Trade Agreement that eliminates more than 90% of tariffs on goods traded between the two countries.

The agreement aims to deepen economic ties by improving access for exporters and importers while reducing costs across manufacturing, industrial products, and technology-driven sectors. Israeli companies gain stronger entry into Central American markets, while Costa Rican businesses secure broader access to Israeli innovation and industrial capabilities.

Israel–U.S. Tariffs Near Agreement

Nicole Levy — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:11:07 +0000

Israel and the United States are close to finalizing a new trade agreement that would lower recently imposed 15% tariffs on a wide range of Israeli exports to the U.S.

The discussions focus on sector-specific relief rather than a single across-the-board cut, with chemicals, plastics, and medical devices among the industries expected to benefit. The talks aim to restore competitiveness for Israeli exporters in their largest and most strategically important foreign market.