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Israel startup and venture ecosystem
Where startups are forming across Israel: the cities, accelerators and investors, and how you get close to them.
The ecosystem
The Israel Innovation Authority reports that high-tech generated NIS 352 billion in 2025, equal to 18.3% of GDP, with real growth of 8.2% from 2024. It estimates about US$85 billion in high-tech exports, 58% of Israeli exports, and approximately 400,000 high-tech workers.
Sectors and strengths
StartupBlink ranks Israel second globally in Software & Data. WIPO ranks Israel first for R&D expenditure, business-performed R&D, venture capital received, and university-industry collaboration in its 2026 results.
As of . Official information. Source: Best Countries for Startups in 2026; Global Innovation Index 2026 results
Hubs and regional differences
StartupBlink lists Tel Aviv seventh globally in 2026 and counts ten Israeli cities among the global top 1,000; seven of those city ecosystems recorded negative growth.
As of . Official information. Source: Best Countries for Startups in 2026
Capital providers
The Israel Innovation Authority estimates technology companies raised approximately US$14.6 billion in 2025, 30% above its 2024 baseline. It says rounds below US$10 million fell to their lowest count in a decade.
As of . Official information. Source: Israeli High-Tech Annual Report Demonstrates Strength with Increase in GDP, Fundraising, Exits, and Exports, Alongside the First Decline in R&D Employees and an Expansion of Activity Abroad
The Authority reports that foreign investors accounted for 70% of Israeli venture-capital investment in 2025, while Israeli VC funds raised approximately US$2.4 billion, up 57% year over year.
As of . Official information. Source: Israeli High-Tech Annual Report Demonstrates Strength with Increase in GDP, Fundraising, Exits, and Exports, Alongside the First Decline in R&D Employees and an Expansion of Activity Abroad
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Israel ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries) | 2026 | #3 | No change | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Bloomberg Innovation Index | 2021 | #7 | Down 1 | B | Innovation, Research |
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #14 | Up 1 | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking | 2024 | #22 | Up 1 | B | Competitiveness, Business Climate, Performance |
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #35 | Up 14 | B | Business Climate |
612 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Israel
Investors 443
Investor
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The 3 most prominent of 443. Browse all investors
Accelerators 78
AcceleratorAccelerating EdTech innovation for the Digital Age.
AcceleratorAccelerating startups in the Binyamin region.
AcceleratorConnecting startups with the sports industry for innovation.
The 3 most prominent of 78. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 46
Venture studioBuilding and investing in technology companies.
Venture studioBuilding disruptive startups with deep technologies.
Venture studioTransforming visionary ideas into successful products.
The 3 most prominent of 46. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 45
IncubatorFostering innovation in agriculture and water technology.
IncubatorBridging hi-tech entrepreneurship across borders.
IncubatorInnovating medical technologies for better patient care.
The 3 most prominent of 45. Browse all incubators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Israel
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Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
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Cities in Israel
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Questions about Israel
How does Israel rank as a startup ecosystem?
Israel is #3 of 120 in StartupBlink Index (countries) (2026). It appears in 5 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Israel?
443 investors based in Israel have a profile here, including OurCrowd, Battery Ventures and BRM Group. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Israel?
Yes. Israel has 78 accelerators, 45 incubators and 46 venture studios on record, including MindCET- EdTech Innovation Center, Kinneret Innovation Center and Team8.
Which universities are in Israel?
6 universities have a profile: Tel Aviv University, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and Weizmann Institute of Science and more.
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