About Deep Tech sector in Israel
The Deep Tech sector in Israel comprises 1.66K companies, including 748 funded companies having collectively raised $16.7B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 334 are Series A+ funded, and 10 have achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in Israel has seen 112 acquisitions and 37 IPOs. This represents almost 9.0% of all such companies - which is higher than the 3.8% 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.
Deep Tech sector is also known as DeepTech, Deep-Tech, Digital Deep or Deep Technology Solutions.
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 1,661 Deep Tech startups in Israel which include Mobileye, MyHeritage, Innoviz, Simplex, Altair. Out of these, 748 startups are funded, with 334 having secured Series A+ funding, and 10 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 117 Deep Tech startups in Israel. Over the past 10 years, an average of 90 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 Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
Here is the list of top Deep Tech startups in Israel
1. Mobileye
Developer of automated driving systems and vehicle safety sensor technology. The business creates hardware and software components for vehicle automation, including system-on-chip processors and computer vision software. The products facilitate driver assistance features and autonomous vehicle operation by processing sensor data to inform driving decisions. The technology integrates into automotive platforms to support safety and navigation functions.
Key facts about Mobileye
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Jerusalem (Israel)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $530M
- Investors: First International Bank of Israel, Sailing Capital and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: PE, Jul 07, 2013, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 494 Competitors
2. MyHeritage
Provider of tools for creating family trees and exploring ancestry. It offers resources for building family trees by adding names, dates, photos, and stories. The platform provides access to historical records to discover information about ancestors. It also offers DNA testing to reveal ethnic backgrounds and connect with relatives.
Key facts about MyHeritage
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Yehud (Israel)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $49M
- Investors: Index Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 28, 2012, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 12 Competitors
3. Innoviz
Developer of LiDAR sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles. The company provides long-range and short- to mid-range LiDAR products. It offers perception software and smart applications for security, mobility, aerial robotics, and traffic intelligence. The company's products are designed for integration into autonomous driving systems.
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: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 550 Competitors
4. Simplex
AI-based crypto payments and fraud prevention solutions for businesses. It enables merchants to accept crypto-based payments for various goods and services. It also offers a global fiat onramp for debit and credit card transactions. It enables merchants to accept crypto-based payments for various goods and services. It also provides escrow services for multiple fiat-crypto transactions.
Key facts about Simplex
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Ramat Gan (Israel)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $19M
- Investors: Cumberland Mining, FundersClub and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 05, 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 3,590 Competitors
5. Altair
Altair is a fabless semiconductor company that is a developer of LTE chipsets. The company's product portfolio consists of LTE for IoT, broadband LTE, and supercharged LTEs. Altair LTE chipsets are used by OEM/ODM of devices like tablets, netbooks, Chromebooks, mobile hotspots, USB dongles, routers, and M2M applications. Verizon Wireless has certified Altair to operate on its 4G LTE network. Altair's chipsets are used by Verizon to power their Ellipsis 7 tablet and are at the core of HP Chromebook 11 LTE.
Key facts about Altair
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Israel
117 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Deep Tech sector in Israel. 124 Deep Tech startups in Israel were founded in 2017 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 117 |
2025 | 123 |
2024 | 64 |
2023 | 57 |
2022 | 72 |
2021 | 72 |
2020 | 83 |
2019 | 84 |
2018 | 108 |
2017 | 124 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in Israel
Out of the total 1,661 Deep Tech companies in Israel, 748 have secured funding. Among them, 334 have reached Series A or higher, and 236 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,661
Funded - 748
Series A+ - 334
Series B+ - 236
Series C+ - 193
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,661 |
Funded | 748 |
Series A+ | 334 |
Series B+ | 236 |
Series C+ | 193 |
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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 $13.9B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $3.39B. There has been a total funding of $1.24B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $1.24B |
2025 | $1.78B |
2024 | $904M |
2023 | $1.01B |
2022 | $1.78B |
2021 | $3.39B |
2020 | $1.18B |
2019 | $1.14B |
2018 | $837M |
2017 | $586M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in Israel
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Deep Tech companies in Israel have raised $1.2B in equity funding across 27 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Deep Tech companies in Israel had raised $1.29B across 44 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 6.95% drop in funding in Deep Tech companies in Israel as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in Israel:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 6977 | Oct 19, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1100 | Oct 19, 2026 | ||
Series D | 3592 | Oct 16, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 5013 | Oct 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6796 | Oct 08, 2026 |
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) | ||
Berlin (Germany) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | - |
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M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in Israel
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 19 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Israel. Last year, in 2025, a total of 11 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 | Oct 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 30, 2026 |
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 | 19 |
2025 | 11 |
2024 | 5 |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 10 |
2021 | 17 |
2020 | 9 |
2019 | 10 |
2018 | 5 |
2017 | 9 |
IPOs in Deep Tech in Israel
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 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 13, 2026 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
May 18, 2026 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
May 15, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Oct 07, 2025 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
May 26, 2025 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) |
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 Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | 226 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 115 |
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology | 28 |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | 23 |
Ben-Gurion University of The Negev | 16 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 14 |
Bar-Ilan University | 13 |
Harvard University | 6 |
University of Haifa | 5 |
Harvard Business School | 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 | $5.56B |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $3.45B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $1.4B |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | $805M |
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology | $601M |
Harvard University | $444M |
Kellogg School of Management | $344M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $336M |
Booth School of Business | $252M |
University of Chicago | $252M |
Top News in Deep Tech in Israel
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MyHeritage Establishes Scientific Advisory Board to Support the Expansion of its DNA Product LineBusiness Wire•Oct 28, 2026•MyHeritage
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Mobileye downgraded as Nvidia, Qualcomm pose threat to driver-assistance business (MBLY:NASDAQ)Seeking Alpha•Oct 21, 2026•Mobileye
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Jumper to Launch JUMP Token Sale on Legion as it Spins Out to Build the Super-App for Onchain FinanceGlobal Fintech Series•Sep 28, 2026•Jumper Labs
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Claroty Public Sector Achieves CJIS Compliance for Government Cybersecurity PlatformExecutiveBiz•Sep 11, 2026•Fortreum, Claroty
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ISI Introduces EROS NOVA – Its Next-Generation Very-Very-High-Resolution Intelligence SatelliteMicrowave Journal•Sep 08, 2026•ImageSat International
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