Startups & Giants

Israel

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Israeli Defense Ministry officials meeting with diverse startup founders showcasing advanced defense technologies and AI innovations.
Funding

Defense Ministry Taps 800 Startups for Direct Procurement Orders

In the first half of 2026, Israeli defense-tech startups secured nearly $3 billion in funding, tripling the total amount raised in all of 2025.

Marcus Havel·July 18, 2026
Stratos Ventures' $50 million funding round highlights the growing private investment in Israel's innovative defense technology and resilience startups.
Funding

Stratos Ventures Raises $50M for Israeli Defense Tech Startups

Stratos Ventures, a new Israeli fund, has already secured $50 million of its $80 million target to back early-stage defense and resilience startups.

Marcus Havel·June 25, 2026
Diverse Israeli workers facing the looming threat of AI-driven job displacement, with abstract digital patterns symbolizing artificial intelligence overhead.
Leadership

AI to Impact 25% of Unemployed Israeli Workers by 2025

In Israel, the share of unemployed workers from occupations facing high AI displacement risks is projected to reach 20-25% by 2025, a notable increase from the 14-16% recorded between 2019 and 2022, a

Daniel Cross·May 4, 2026