LinkedIn Ranks Israel's Top AI and Cyber Startups
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
LinkedIn has named Oak, a cyber startup, as the leading startup in Israel, with AI and cyber companies dominating the list. DoubleAI and Wonderful secured second and third place, respectively. The rankings are based on workforce growth, job seeker interest, and talent acquisition. Mate Security, ranked eighth, focuses on aiding security teams with cyber threat investigation and response.
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- LinkedIn's top startup in Israel is the cyber firm Oak, with AI and cyber companies dominating the list.
- DoubleAI, an AI systems developer, and Wonderful, an AI operating system provider, ranked second and third.
- The LinkedIn rankings evaluate workforce growth, job seeker interest, and talent acquisition.
- Startups must be private, employ at least 30 people, be under seven years old, and have an Israeli base.
- Mate Security, eighth on the list, helps security teams investigate and respond to cyber threats.
LinkedIn has released its list of Israel's leading and most sought-after startups, with companies in the cyber and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors dominating the rankings. Oak, a cyber startup launched in July with $60 million in seed funding, secured the top spot. The company was founded by Shi Morag, who previously sold two other cyber firms, Secdo and Armis.
In second place is doubleAI, founded in 2023 by Amnon Shashua, which develops AI systems to replicate expertise and tackle complex scientific and technical challenges. Wonderful, a startup that has created an AI-based operating system to help large organizations deploy AI agents and automate tasks, ranked third. Other companies in the top ten include Kela, Echo, Cyera, Notch, Mate, Eon, and Port.
LinkedIn compiles its 'Top Startups' list based on user data, evaluating four key criteria: workforce growth, job seeker interest, user engagement with the company's page, and the ability to attract talent from major tech companies. To qualify, startups must be privately held, employ at least 30 full-time staff, be under seven years old, and have a headquarters in Israel or founded in Israel. Companies that laid off 10% or more of their workforce after July 1, 2025, were excluded.
Assaf Viner, CEO of Mate Security, ranked eighth, expressed pride in the company's inclusion. Mate Security assists security teams in investigating and responding to cyber threats, automating analysis of security alerts, and handling routine investigations. The company, which raised approximately $50 million before its launch, comprises former employees from Wiz, Axonius, Meta, and Microsoft, as well as veterans from Unit 8200 and graduates from leading academic institutions.
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