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Israeli High-Tech Fundraising Surges 52% in First Half of 2026 Despite Startup Struggles

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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026

What happened

Israeli high-tech fundraising surged 52% to 7.6 billion shekels in the first half of 2026, led by cybersecurity and mature companies, despite startup struggles amid a strong shekel and layoffs. Foreign investors remain dominant, while local investment grows. Concerns persist over early-stage funding and government support effectiveness.

01Israeli high-tech raised 7.6 billion shekels in H1 2026, a 52% increase from H1 2025.
02Cybersecurity led with 2.57 billion shekels, about one-third of total fundraising.
03Defense tech, space, and quantum computing raised 846 million shekels, up from 2025.
04Foreign investors contributed 69.1% of funds, slightly more than last year.
05Mature companies received 83% of investments; early-stage startups face cash shortages.
06Strong shekel raises cash burn and investment risk for young startups, challenging growth.

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