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'People look at Israel and think we're only strong in cyber, but we have much more'

As the Axis Tel Aviv tech conference returns amid war, CEO Ed Frank tells Ynetnews why Israeli innovation keeps global investors coming, how startups can stand out and what the world still gets wrong about the country’s tech ecosystem

Ilan Levinsohn | 05.19.25

Checkpoint to hire 500 employees in Israel to expand AI, network security operations

Cybersecurity firm boosts hiring to drive AI innovation and plans new campus in Israel, signaling confidence in local tech sector even as many competitors shift operations to the U.S.

Sophie Shulman, Calcalist | 05.19.25

מייסדי ריקו טל שפירא (ימין), גל נקש ועופר קליין

Are tech funding rounds in Israel signaling a shift in momentum?

Despite gloomy forecasts about the challenges Israeli companies would face in securing large follow-on funding rounds, three firms announced major investments just this past week — and they’re not alone; 'The market is active, especially now that tech investment is a strong alternative, but companies are held to much clearer metrics'

Tal Shahaf | 04.24.25

אנשי חברת הגנת הסייבר דרים (Dream Security), למעלה: שלישי משמאל -סבסטיאן קורץ, חמישי משמאל - שלו חוליו

We’ve got a click: A rugged Israeli entrepreneur and a former Austrian chancellor are aiming for a Wizz-style exit

Cybersecurity firm Dream, a partnership between former NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio and former Austrian leader Sebastian Kurz, becomes a unicorn and is hoping to surpass Wizz's success

Tal Shahaf | 04.19.25

No glass ceiling for Haredim, says ultra-Orthodox top tech executive

Rabbi Yitzhak Kesselman, newly promoted to Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Global, says being Haredi never held him back in high-tech — and reflects on how far he’s come

Israel Wullman | 04.17.25

Israel's brain drain reaches high-tech sector

Publicly traded Israeli tech companies now employ half their workforce abroad, including a rise in R&D hiring, despite Israel’s historical advantage in local talent

Israel Wullman | 04.07.25

High-tech sector remains Israel’s economic engine despite war, says top economist

Speaking at a recent ILTV and Afeka Academic College of Engineering event, Simhon told ILTV that 'there is no other country that has so many people employed in the high tech sector as in Israel'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 04.05.25

Israeli tech industry scrambles as Trump's global trade war expands

Israeli high-tech leaders express concerns over US tariffs, warning of rising costs, lost competitiveness and potential production shifts; Confusion over the scope of the tariffs leaves the industry in uncertainty, while some speculate on possible opportunities

Tal Shahaf | 04.04.25

Tech training firm HackerUSA faces $540 million debt, cedes half its shares

HackerUSA, a subsidiary of Israel-based ThriveDX, faced $146 million in debt, leading to court-appointed receivers; As part of a settlement, creditor Francisco Partners agreed to erase the debt in exchange for 50% of the US firm's shares and its cybersecurity IP

Almog Azar/Calcalist | 03.31.25

How Israeli high-tech continues to thrive amid political polarization

Opinion: Despite political upheaval and institutional distrust, Israeli high-tech’s collaborative ethos and grassroots problem-solving offer a roadmap for societal renewal

Ran Bronstein | 03.27.25

‘Out of breaking points comes opportunity’: Israel maps mental health tech boom

After October 7, Israel sees a mental health tech boom: 117 startups tackling trauma, resilience with AI, self-care and automation; Collaboration, funding and policy changes are crucial to accelerate healing, say experts

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 03.24.25

The historic exit of Wiz: How Google’s mega-deal will impact Israeli high-tech

Google’s $32B acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz is the largest exit in Israel’s history, boosting its global cyber status; the deal signals economic growth, more investment and a test for policymakers to support high-tech innovation

Dr. Amit Serusi | 03.24.25

First investor in Wiz to earn $3.5 billion: ‘They proved anything is possible’

Shardul Shah, tech firm's first investor, holds an 11% stake now worth $3.5B; In interview, he shares insights on the team, his bond with Assaf Rappaport, and why he sees another major Israeli tech exit on the horizon

Tal Shahaf | 03.22.25

Wiz deal: A milestone for Israeli tech — or a missed opportunity in the making?

Opinion: Alphabet’s $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm boosts Israel’s startup ecosystem—but will the tax windfall drive innovation or politics?

Sever Plocker | 03.20.25

Israel’s tech sector defies crisis as global investors bet big on local startups

Despite a year of war and economic uncertainty, Israel's tech sector secured more than $12 billion in funding, with top Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz emerging as one of the most active foreign investors

Hillel Fuld | 03.06.25

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