Israel business
Knesset about to pass budget already seen as irrelevant
In the event of an extensive ground operation in Lebanon, the legislative process will start all over again, with revised deficit and growth forecasts
Iranian emigre entrepreneur wages war on hackers
This Israeli company uses AI to speed up psychiatric care post-Oct. 7
Iran-born anti-regime Nasdaq biotech investor says he is trying to cure ‘two cancers’ - interview
Amid war and investor pullback, US fund manager Ezra Gardner keeps faith in Israeli tech
Ezra Gardner, who co-founded the most active foreign VC fund in Israel, warns that overseas investors are shunning the country, but still says he’s “never been more optimistic” about it.
Shekel surges as Trump announces Israel-Gaza ceasefire
The shekel-US dollar exchange rate was set at NIS 3.2420/$ and the shekel-euro rate set at NIS 3.7635/€.
JVP raises $290M from TPG to propel insurtech unicorn Earnix’s AI revolution
Deal delivered an 8.7x return to early investors
Two private power providers sign major supply deals
Hundreds of thousands of Israeli households receive electricity at a discount from private suppliers
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.
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.
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."
Hamilton Lane Israel head at firm’s 2025 investor event
“Since the war, Hamilton Lane has invested close to $250 million in Israel”.
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
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.
