Israel business
Israel job vacancies hit highest rate since December of 2022, CBS says
The total number of job vacancies in Israel rose to 152,134 in December, compared with 150,953 in November
Nvidia in advanced talks to acquire Israeli AI startup AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion
Wine Talk: From winemakers to farmers
Israeli AI startup Anchor Browser raises $6M in seed round
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.
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.
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.
Doing Business in Israel in 2025, what you need to know
The October 7 war has affected the Israeli economy due to IDF reserve duty, frontline evacuations, and higher taxes needed, so what do you need to know?
Wolt faces public boycott over new pricing system
A Wolt delivery person told the TV program Hazinor that delivery people are noticing a significant decline in orders.
Why are cigarette prices climbing? Breaking down the latest increase
This increase is similar to the one that occurred in March 2024, when the government raised the purchase tax on cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and roll-your-own tobacco.
Stalled-Up Nation? Report shows loss of innovation momentum in Israel
Companies in the center significantly outperform companies in the periphery in almost all innovation criteria, the report found.
Hi-Tech leaders urge government support amid war-driven uncertainty
The credit rating downgrades could "tarnish Israel’s reputation as a thriving start-up nation—a brand image that could take years to rebuild," Shlomo Landress notes.
