He argues that AI’s soaring electricity consumption—nearly 2% of global usage by 2022—poses unsustainable demands, especially for a country like Israel with limited energy resources.

Wachspress advocates for strategic investments in infrastructure, including land-based railways and pipelines connecting Eilat and the Bikaa region to Ashdod and Haifa ports. Positioned between the energy-rich Gulf and energy-hungry Europe, Israel could offer a reliable alternative to the Suez Canal for energy transit. He also encourages exploration of small modular nuclear reactors, which offer safer, scalable power generation to meet rising domestic and regional energy needs.

The piece challenges prevailing national priorities, suggesting that energy leadership—not AI prowess—holds greater long-term value for Israel’s economy and geopolitical relevance.

Read more in The Jerusalem Post: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-848963#google_vignette

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The uptick reflects growing international confidence in Israeli capital markets, fueled by the TASE’s strong performance and the broader economy’s resilience despite regional geopolitical challenges.

TASE officials cited the sustained demand as evidence of Israel’s appeal as a stable and promising investment destination. The figures mark a notable rebound in foreign participation and suggest optimism surrounding the country’s financial outlook and corporate sector.

The data reinforces TASE’s role as a critical gateway for international investors seeking exposure to Israeli innovation and economic growth. Read more in Globes: https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-foreign-investment-on-tase-hits-five-year-high-1001507677

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The goal was to bolster U.S.-Israel economic relations and potentially secure an exemption from a proposed 17% U.S. tariff on Israeli exports.

The decision aligned with the principles of the 1985 U.S.–Israel Free Trade Agreement and aimed to demonstrate Israel’s commitment to open trade and reduced consumer costs.

However, the move drew criticism from domestic agricultural groups worried about competition. The Knesset Finance Committee was expected to approve the measure during its recess to ensure swift implementation.

Israel’s policy response underscores its strategic intent to maintain a stable trade alliance with the United States amid evolving global economic pressures.

Read more in Globes: https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-formulates-measures-to-cut-planned-us-tariff-1001508202

Meanwhile, an article in the TOI says that Israeli tech companies with operations in the United States remain mostly untouched by former President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs, as their core focus on software exempts them from the new duties.

However, these firms could still experience indirect pressure. Increased tariffs on hardware components—such as servers and sensors sourced from Asia—may drive up R&D expenses.

Cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud may also pass along higher costs stemming from their own tariff burdens, potentially raising operating expenses for Israeli startups reliant on these platforms.

While the immediate impact remains limited, the broader ripple effects of the U.S.
tariff policy could alter cost structures and investment decisions for Israeli tech firms scaling in the American market. Read more on this in The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tech-firms-in-us-spared-the-worst-of-trump-tariffs-insiders-say/?utm_source=Startup+Daily&utm_campaign=startup-daily-2025-04-20&utm_medium=email.

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The deal marks one of the largest fintech financing transactions this year and significantly expands Rapyd’s reach to over 100 countries and 1,200+ payment methods.

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy acted as Israeli counsel to Vista, with the debt financing team led by Avi Anouchi, Simon Weintraub, Idan Adar, and Sammy Liebert, working in close coordination with international counsel DLA Piper.

The acquisition advances Rapyd’s strategy of consolidating global payment infrastructure and scaling its embedded finance solutions.

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CloudShare’s client base includes global tech leaders such as Palo Alto Networks, Salesforce, and Motorola, underscoring its relevance in the enterprise SaaS landscape.

Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co. advised Bow River alongside Morrison & Foerster LLP.

The EBN team comprised Roy Caner, Yonatan Achiron, Nitzan Aberbach, Shani Even Zahav, Asaf Meltz, Asaf Hadar, and Dana Goldman, with additional support from Eyal Birnberg (Labor Law), Lior Etgar and Peter Kleiner (Privacy), and Eran Lampert and Fadi Gandur (Tax).

The acquisition enhances Bow River’s technology portfolio and marks a significant cross-border transaction in the AI and SaaS sectors.

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The deal covers developments totaling approximately 200 megawatts in capacity and represents a significant step in Ellomay’s expansion into the European sustainable energy sector.

S. Horowitz & Co. advised Ellomay on the transaction, with partner Ilan Zohar from the firm’s Transactions Department leading the deal.

The agreement strengthens Ellomay’s portfolio of clean energy assets and highlights growing institutional investment interest in cross-border solar infrastructure.

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The round was initially set at USD 30 million and led by German investment firm DTCP, with continued backing from Glilot Capital Partners, Red Dot Capital Partners, and Vertex Ventures Israel, before expanding to its final value.

Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co. acted for Anecdotes, with the deal team led by Roy Caner, Viva Gayer, Hadar Winograd, and intern Shahaf Efraim from the firm’s High-Tech and Technology Department.

The investment signals growing demand for intelligent compliance tools amid increasing global scrutiny in digital risk governance.

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Augury develops advanced machine learning and IoT solutions that help manufacturers predict equipment failures and enhance operational efficiency. This funding will further support its global expansion and product innovation within the industrial technology sector.

The Herzog legal team advising Augury included partner Hanan Haviv, attorneys Yara Azzam and Nadeem Shehadeh.

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The funds will support Doral’s ongoing expansion in clean energy infrastructure, reinforcing its presence in the global sustainable energy sector.

Agmon with Tulchinsky acted as legal counsel to Doral.

The offering highlights investor confidence in Doral’s strategy and the firm’s capacity to raise significant capital through local debt markets.

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Construction is set to take three years, after which Danya Cebus will manage and maintain the facilities for 22 years. The project is set to advance Israel’s regional development goals and will centralize government services in the northern city.

EBN advised Danya Cebus throughout the bidding process. The legal team included Uri Mandel and Gwen Karman from the firm’s Energy, Infrastructure, and Project Finance Department.

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