About Deep Tech sector in Israel
The Deep Tech sector in Israel comprises 1.28K companies, including 722 funded companies having collectively raised $16B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 325 are Series A+ funded, and 10 have achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in Israel has seen 98 acquisitions and 33 IPOs. This represents almost 10.2% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that are developing products based on innovative technology and scientific developments such as blockchain, AI, advanced robotics, IoT , etc.
Includes companies implementing technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, nanotechnology, IoT into their products. Also includes companies providing infrastructure to develop blockchain, AI, IoT technology such as development tools, smart contracts, and sensor technology, among others. Excludes companies developing products of conventional technology (Shallow Tech) such as conventional digital platforms, conventional robotics in industrial automation, among others.
Top Deep Tech Companies in Israel
There are 1,283 Deep Tech startups in Israel which include MyHeritage, StarkWare, Mobileye, Lightricks, Innoviz. Out of these, 722 startups are funded, with 325 having secured Series A+ funding, and 10 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 68 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Tel Aviv University, Technion Israel Institute Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Here is the list of top Deep Tech startups in Israel
1. MyHeritage
Provider of DNA testing services to create a family tree and ancestor. It helps people to explore their history, ethnic origin, find new relatives, and know about their ethnic family backgrounds.
Key facts about MyHeritage
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Yehud (Israel)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $49M
- Investors: Accel, Index Ventures and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 28, 2012, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 12 Competitors
2. StarkWare
Blockchain-based platform offers zero-knowledge proof roll-up solutions. It provides a layer 2 blockchain network for application development. It develops and verifies technology for computational integrity. It also provides algorithms to assist in developing decentralized applications. Its proprietary scaling engine supports a range of use cases such as NFT minting and trading, derivative trading, AMM, spot trading, payments, and DeFi pooling.
Key facts about StarkWare
3. Mobileye
AI-based system-on-chips for advanced driver assistance systems. The platform provides warnings for collision prevention and mitigation. It uses its proprietary software algorithms and chips to perform detailed interpretations of the visual field to anticipate possible collisions with other vehicles and pedestrians. Its systems work as a third eye for the driver by supporting the driver in performing routine driving tasks, including distance keeping, and adaptive cruise control. It also provides timely warnings, including lane-departure warnings, and forward-collision warnings in dangerous situations.
Key facts about Mobileye
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Jerusalem (Israel)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $530M
- Investors: First International Bank of Israel, Meir Car and Truck Company and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: PE, Jul 07, 2013, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 69 Competitors
4. Lightricks
AI-powered tools for image, video editing, and content creation. It provides a suite of applications for both consumer and professional use. It facilitates visual storytelling, influencer marketing, and video production. It supports deployment through third-party partnerships and open-source integration. It enables creators and businesses to produce visual content.
Key facts about Lightricks
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Jerusalem (Israel)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $335M
- Investors: Insight Partners, Goldman Sachs Investment Partners and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 19, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,418 Competitors
5. Innoviz
Developer of lidar based perception technology. The platform focuses on developing and applying lidar sensing systems that help machines perceive their surroundings. It supports processing three dimensional environmental data to enable accurate detection and interpretation for intelligent systems through an integrated online framework.
Key facts about Innoviz
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Rosh Haayin (Israel)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $252M
- Investors: Magna, China Merchants Capital and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 10, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 313 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Israel
127 Deep Tech startups in Israel were founded in 2016 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 12 |
2023 | 34 |
2022 | 56 |
2021 | 62 |
2020 | 78 |
2019 | 84 |
2018 | 102 |
2017 | 122 |
2016 | 127 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in Israel
Out of the total 1,283 Deep Tech companies in Israel, 722 have secured funding. Among them, 325 have reached Series A or higher, and 221 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,283
Funded - 722
Series A+ - 325
Series B+ - 221
Series C+ - 177
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,283 |
Funded | 722 |
Series A+ | 325 |
Series B+ | 221 |
Series C+ | 177 |
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Funding Trends in the Deep Tech sector in Israel
Total funding year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Israel
The Deep Tech sector in Israel saw a total funding of more than $13.6B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $3.63B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $1.69B |
2024 | $934M |
2023 | $1.27B |
2022 | $1.8B |
2021 | $3.63B |
2020 | $1.2B |
2019 | $1.16B |
2018 | $833M |
2017 | $586M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in Israel
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Deep Tech companies in Israel have raised $1.34B in equity funding across 43 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), Deep Tech companies in Israel had raised $862M across 47 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 55.65% rise in funding in Deep Tech companies in Israel as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in Israel:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 6192 | Dec 10, 2025 | ||
Series A | 9880 | Nov 24, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 3996 | Nov 20, 2025 | ||
Seed | 3912 | Nov 17, 2025 | ||
Seed | 2092 | Nov 17, 2025 | and 1 more |
Top Investors in Deep Tech in Israel
Lightspeed Venture Partners is the top investor in Deep Tech companies in Israel based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Deep Tech companies in Israel:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Redwood City (United States) | ||
San Diego (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Berlin (Germany) |
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M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in Israel
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 12 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Israel. Last year, in 2024, a total of 5 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Israel.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Deep Tech sector in Israel:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Nov 25, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 04, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 23, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 04, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 21, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Israel
Here are the acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Israel:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 12 |
2024 | 5 |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 10 |
2021 | 17 |
2020 | 9 |
2019 | 10 |
2018 | 8 |
2017 | 9 |
IPOs in Deep Tech in Israel
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 3 IPOs happened in Deep Tech sector in Israel.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Deep Tech sector in Israel:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 07, 2025 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
May 26, 2025 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Feb 11, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 06, 2024 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Apr 05, 2024 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Deep Tech companies in Israel
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Deep Tech in Israel
Most number of Deep Tech startups in Israel have been founded by alumni from Tel Aviv University, Technion Israel Institute Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | 222 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 118 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 17 |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | 7 |
Stanford University | 5 |
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology | 5 |
Harvard University | 4 |
INSEAD | 4 |
Kellogg School of Management | 4 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 4 |
Total funding in Deep Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Israel
In the last 10 years, Tel Aviv University graduates' Deep Tech companies in Israel have raised the most funding among top colleges. Technion Israel Institute Technology alumni are second, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | $6.04B |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $3.71B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $1.77B |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | $674M |
Yale University | $626M |
Harvard University | $418M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $336M |
Kellogg School of Management | $269M |
Booth School of Business | $252M |
University of Chicago | $252M |
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