About High Tech sector in Israel
The High Tech sector in Israel comprises 2.53K companies, including 1.28K funded companies having collectively raised $22.2B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 547 are Series A+ funded, and 18 have achieved unicorn status.
High Tech sector in Israel has seen 185 acquisitions and 42 IPOs. This represents almost 9.0% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.2% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies working on developing technology-intensive products and software related to products like Drones, 3D Printing, Nano Technology, Edge Computing, etc.
High Tech sector is also known as Advanced Tech, Emerging Tech, Deep Tech, Disruptive Tech or Innovative Tech.
Companies offering HiTech solutions like 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Natural Language Processing, etc Excludes companies that provide solutions which do not involve much technology like, E-Commerce, Agricultural equipments, biomedical equipments, life science solutions, cybersecurity solutions, service solution providers for technology companies, IT services, etc.
Top High Tech Companies in Israel
There are 2,526 High Tech startups in Israel which include Mobileye, MyHeritage, StarkWare, Overwolf, Waze. Out of these, 1,282 startups are funded, with 547 having secured Series A+ funding, and 18 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 127 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 High Tech startups in Israel
1. 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: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 69 Competitors
2. 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: Index Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 28, 2012, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 12 Competitors
3. 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
4. Overwolf
Custom overlay apps for PC games. The features include game capture, Twitch streaming, TeamSpeak overlay, in-game browser, and others that do not hamper the gameplay but help the gamer. The technology is supported by game publishers like Valve and Riot Games.
Key facts about Overwolf
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Ramat Gan (Israel)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $150M
- Investors: Insight Partners, Andreessen Horowitz and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 17, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1 Competitors
5. Waze
Provider of app-based navigation and carpooling services. It offers a community for drivers and enables them to share real-time road information such as traffic, construction, police, and crashes. It allows users to share road reports on accidents, police traps, or any other hazards along the way, helping other users in the area with what is ahead. It offers an app that enables riders to carpool. Its applications are available on iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Waze
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $67M
- Investors: Horizons Ventures, Kleiner Perkins and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 18, 2011, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 493 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the High Tech sector in Israel
255 High 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 | 25 |
2023 | 66 |
2022 | 94 |
2021 | 131 |
2020 | 131 |
2019 | 165 |
2018 | 184 |
2017 | 219 |
2016 | 255 |
Stage-wise distribution of High Tech sector companies in Israel
Out of the total 2,526 High Tech companies in Israel, 1,282 have secured funding. Among them, 547 have reached Series A or higher, and 377 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 2,526
Funded - 1,282
Series A+ - 547
Series B+ - 377
Series C+ - 307
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 2,526 |
Funded | 1,282 |
Series A+ | 547 |
Series B+ | 377 |
Series C+ | 307 |
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Funding Trends in the High Tech sector in Israel
Total funding year-on-year in the High Tech sector in Israel
The High Tech sector in Israel saw a total funding of more than $21.3B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $5.42B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $2.23B |
2024 | $1.73B |
2023 | $1.68B |
2022 | $3.33B |
2021 | $5.42B |
2020 | $1.91B |
2019 | $1.87B |
2018 | $1.37B |
2017 | $1.05B |
Recent Funding Rounds in High Tech in Israel
In the year 2025, till December 2025, High Tech companies in Israel have raised $1.7B in equity funding across 61 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), High Tech companies in Israel had raised $1.21B across 65 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 40.81% rise in funding in High Tech companies in Israel as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in High Tech companies in Israel:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 9899 | Dec 30, 2025 | ||
Series A | 7857 | Dec 10, 2025 | ||
Seed | 7966 | Dec 04, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 1470 | Nov 24, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 1139 | Nov 20, 2025 |
Top Investors in High Tech in Israel
Bessemer Venture Partners is the top investor in High Tech companies in Israel based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in High Tech companies in Israel:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Redwood City (United States) | ||
San Diego (United States) | ||
Berlin (Germany) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | - | |
Boston (United States) |
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M&A activity in High Tech sector in Israel
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 2 acquisitions happened in High Tech sector in Israel. Last year, in 2025, a total of 15 acquisitions happened in High Tech sector in Israel.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in High Tech sector in Israel:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jan 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 25, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 04, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 23, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in High Tech sector in Israel
Here are the acquisition trends in High Tech sector in Israel:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 16 |
2024 | 9 |
2023 | 11 |
2022 | 18 |
2021 | 31 |
2020 | 15 |
2019 | 13 |
2018 | 12 |
2017 | 16 |
2016 | 17 |
IPOs in High Tech in Israel
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 3 IPOs happened in High Tech sector in Israel.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in High 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 High Tech companies in Israel
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the High Tech in Israel
Most number of High 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 | 434 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 222 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 24 |
Kellogg School of Management | 15 |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | 12 |
Stanford University | 9 |
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology | 8 |
Harvard University | 7 |
INSEAD | 7 |
University of Pennsylvania | 7 |
Total funding in High Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Israel
In the last 10 years, Tel Aviv University graduates' High 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 | $9B |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $6.59B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $2.18B |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | $899M |
Yale University | $626M |
University of Oxford | $521M |
Harvard University | $516M |
Kellogg School of Management | $407M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $336M |
University of Chicago | $280M |
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