The Startup Nation
Why We Invest in Israel
Israel is one of the world's most productive regions for startups. As a result, it is often referred to as the Startup Nation.
Scores of investors, and hundreds of multinationals like Microsoft, Google, Intel, Samsung, Apple, and Cisco, flock to Israel in search of hi-tech investment opportunities, partnerships, and solutions.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves.
Over the past decade, Israel was second only to the US in total exit value. And that’s from a country only slightly larger than the U.S. State of New Jersey!
In 2020, Israeli companies made 128 funding deals with a total of $6.96B on the capital markets, compared to $1.95B in 2019. Deals included IPOs, follow-on offerings, PIPEs, and registered direct deals (RDs), covering equity and debt (straight and convertible) through primary and secondary offerings. Mega Deals (over $100m) have become common in 2020, making up nearly 1/3 of the total amount.
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Why Israel
7,000
Active startups
$100B
in IPOs, M&Ms, and capital raising
$2,400+
VC investments Per Capita =
#1 Globally
$180B
Startup exits in the last decade
Why Besadno
40
Active Portfolio Companies
$60M
Exists/Secondaries
$150M
Assets under management
10,000+
Members
Why Israel
7,000
Active startups
$100B
in IPOs, M&Ms, and capital raising
$2,400+
VC investments Per Capita =
#1 Globally
$180B
Startup exits in the last decade
Why Besadno
40
Active Portfolio Companies
$60M
Exists/Secondaries
$150M
Assets under management
10,000+
Members
70 NASDAQ listed companies (3rd after US and China)
20+ Unicorns 4th after US, China and the UK)
Global-facing and HQ with R&D in Israel and S&M in US/Europe
1,282 Exits in Israel this decade - combined value of over $1bn
536 Multi-National Corporates investing and innovating in Israel
75% of Hi-Tech investment is in late stage revenue growth companies
300 Investment entities operating in Israel – 30% are international
There are more than 7,000 active startups in Israel today. Approximately 360 venture capital funds and 356 accelerators and incubators support this outpouring of energy and talent.
Innovative Israeli companies address worldwide problems in fields as diverse as medicine, engineering, agriculture, food technology, and financial technology.
In 2020, Israel launched 80 companies to exclusively work on COVID-related issues. This was the largest number of companies from any country, to address this one issue!
Israel is a Global Innovation and Deals Powerhouse
You would be hard-pressed to find a more dynamic investment hub in the world. By joining InvestiNation, you gain access to the hottest investment opportunities and become an important contributor to Israel’s startup industry.
China’s population is 150x greater than Israel's. The U.S. has a population 40x greater, and England's populace is 8x greater. Despite this disparity, Israel is a leader in innovation!