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AI Dominates Israeli Tech Funding, Securing 89% of Capital Raised
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By ענת גלעד
First reported by Calcalist · 13 hours ago
What happened
A new report reveals that AI companies dominated Israeli high-tech funding in 2025, securing 89% of capital and 56% of rounds. Israeli venture capital increased its share in AI investments, while the public sector and academia are also expanding AI initiatives, though infrastructure and advanced research pose challenges.
- 01AI companies secured 89% of Israeli high-tech funding in 2025.
- 02AI funding surged 69% in 2025, reaching $11.8 billion.
- 03Israeli VCs increased their AI investment share to 48% in 2025.
- 04AI exits reached $43 billion in early 2026, boosted by a major acquisition.
- 0597 AI projects are active in Israeli government ministries.
- 06Academia faces challenges in developing advanced AI researchers.
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