At the close of 2025, the Israeli shekel stood at its strongest level in four years. On December 31 it traded at around NIS 3.17 to the US dollar, a level last seen before a succession of global shocks that reshaped financial markets. Over the course of the year, the …
One key point worth noting: Nvidia’s multi-billion-shekel investment is neither symbolic nor incidental. With the ability to deploy capital almost anywhere in the world, Nvidia chose to place long-lived, mission-critical AI infrastructure in Israel—signaling confidence in the country’s technological depth and long-term reliability. 👉 Continue to the full article
Israel presents investors with a striking dual identity. Anchored in a rich history of culture, ingenuity, and resilience, it simultaneously pushes ahead with restless innovation, bold experimentation, and global ambition. Viewed as an investment destination, this interplay of tradition and transformation does not read as contradiction but as connection – …
It defies conventional logic. A nation under missile fire, a region teetering on the edge of escalation, and yet – the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange not only holds firm, it rallies. On a day when Iran launched a barrage of rockets toward Israeli territory, the local market reversed early losses …
There’s something about walking down the streets of Tel Aviv or Haifa today that feels different. Not just the usual buzz of tech startups or the resilient beat of life in the cafes, but something deeper – a shift in investing confidence. I’ve worked with Israeli capital markets long enough …
Israel’s reputation as the “Startup Nation” is not a mere cliche – it’s a data-backed reality, particularly evident in its booming life sciences sector. The “IATI Israel Life Sciences Annual Industry Report 2023–2024”, developed in partnership with PwC Israel and the Israel Innovation Authority, paints a compelling picture of resilience, …
Israel’s defense technology sector has experienced unprecedented growth recently, propelled by increasing global demand for military innovations and rising defense budgets. Companies specializing in aircraft engine components, armoured vehicle systems, and communication technologies have seen their valuations rise sharply as global defense budgets continue to expand. The overall Israeli defense …
The prominent credit rating agency Fitch Ratings released recently an overview of Israel’s economic outlook for investors indicating a potential upgrade of the country’s credit rating from its current A+ status. According to the report, the near-term outlook is displaying promising signs of improvement, despite recent market volatility and ongoing …
Israel is famous for being a Start Up Nation, creating product used worldwide in various fields. From biotech to irrigation technology, from computer chips to Artificial Intelligence. The breakthroughs in many areas have blessed consumers around the globe. A Unique Business Environment Another aspect of Israeli society, however, is not …
One of our best stock picks in 2018 was the Israeli beverage company SodaStream. On August 20th, 2018, American beverage giant PepsiCo signed a deal to acquire the Israeli home seltzer machine producer SodaStream for $3.2 billion. Following International Flavors & Fragrances’ acquisition of Frutarom in May, this is now the second time …
