Israel business

Israel's tech employees cost more than US counterparts

Tech workers in Israel are currently 2.4 times more expensive than their counterparts in Poland, Lithuania, Romania, and Ukraine

People walk near office towers at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020
In January, Israel’s Ministry of Defense signed a multi-year contract with Semiconductor Devices valued at approximately $115 million (NIS 380 million).

The curse of being Israel's most valuable company

A bunch of Israeli New Shekel banknotes in the hand on the Bills background.Conceptual Image for Finance and Banking

Shekel gains sharply despite interest rate cut

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Evolving regional economic opportunities


JVP raises $290M from TPG to propel insurtech unicorn Earnix’s AI revolution

Deal delivered an 8.7x return to early investors

Earnix

Two private power providers sign major supply deals

Hundreds of thousands of Israeli households receive electricity at a discount from private suppliers

 Dalia Energy

Thoma Bravo in talks to buy Israeli cybersecurity firm Armis at $5b. valuation

Insight Partners is in talks to sell Israeli cybersecurity firm Armis to Thoma Bravo for $5B, possibly ahead of an IPO. Insight Partners could gain up to $3B.

 Cyber attacks spiked in 2021

Tel Aviv business put under closure order after employing two illegal residents

Officers found two illegal residents, both in their 30s, staying and working at the bar-restaurant on Allenby Street in Tel Aviv without legal permits.

Police shut Tel Aviv business for hiring illegal residents

Israel's economy must function amid Iran attacks, chairman of umbrella business org says

 “The Israeli economy has been operating for nearly two years in a state of war and has gained significant experience in handling emergency situations."

 A road in Tel Aviv, June 14, 2025.

Hamilton Lane Israel head at firm’s 2025 investor event

“Since the war, Hamilton Lane has invested close to $250 million in Israel”.

 Juan Delgado, Co-CEO; Limor Beker, Head of Israel; Yuval Raphael, Israel’s 2025 Eurovision rep.; Andrea Kramer COO; Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman

Co-CEO of Hamilton Lane: ‘It’s money time for private markets’

Juan Delgado says private market investing firms are positioned for even greater success – and Israel is one of the company’s key markets

 JUAN DELGADO, co-CEO, Hamilton Lane: Data-centric approach, market-leading database.

Bank Hapoalim announces relief packages as Israel's economic uncertainty deepens

Bank Hapoalim introduced grants and benefits for reservists, students, displaced citizens, and mortgage holders as part of an economic relief initiative.

Bank Hapoalim

Channel 13 ownership shifts as Blavatnik reduces stake, Calemzuk takes control

Blavatnik is not fully divesting from the channel, choosing instead to continue investing several million dollars in the coming months to ensure the financial stability of the network.

 Sir Leonard Blavatnik

Wix provides cautious 2025 guidance after strong 2024

Wix posts record profits in 2024 with first-ever GAAP operating profit but warns of cautious 2025 revenue growth amid currency challenges.

A Wix office; illustrative