Investment round valuations in Israel rose in 2025, despite geopolitical pressures on the local sector. The AI surge brought IT companies to the forefront of capital raises, alongside Cyber; and the upward trend is expected to continue into 2026, despite underperformance relative to global peers.
The continued military activity still fuels anti-Israel sentiment; US tariffs on exported goods and services are weighing on results; and a continued negative trend has been recorded in the Healthcare technology sector. These are the key factors indicating possible impairment throughout the year.
“Are we expected to see a significant price increase in the global technology sector over the coming year?”
We spoke with Gidi Shalom Bendor, CEO and Founder of S Cube, part of the IBI Capital group and Israel’s leading technology valuation firm, who reflects on the past year and sets the stage for the year ahead. What’s expected to drive the AI sector? Which other sectors are likely to stand out? Why do Israeli companies prefer M&A deals over IPOs? And what is the outlook for the local technology sector’s performance?
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After a period of stagnation, the secondary market is moving again—this means liquidity opportunities for founders, employees, and investors even before an exit. But alongside the opportunity, there are also risks—especially concerning valuation implications and tax liability.
This comes alongside a new tide of secondary deals; just before you grant employee stock options, we’ve summarized what you need to know about 409A rules: Who is subject to the law? How is the exercise price determined? And what are the key considerations to keep in mind?
“AI companies currently enjoy a massive premium that won’t last long” So says the CEO and founder of S Cube, part of IBI Capital, Israel’s largest technology valuation firm, who reflects on the past year and outlines goals for the next. While the Nasdaq reaches record highs, the ongoing war in Israel weighs heavily on the performance of the local tech sector, which, despite a significant increase in M&A activity, lags behind.
“AI companies currently enjoy a massive premium that won’t last long” So says the CEO and founder of S Cube, part of IBI Capital, Israel’s largest technology valuation firm, who reflects on the past year and outlines goals for the next. While the Nasdaq reaches record highs, the ongoing war in Israel weighs heavily on the performance of the local tech sector, which, despite a significant increase in M&A activity, lags behind.
The Israeli economy faced significant challenges over the past year, with additional fiscal pressures anticipated in the near future. Preparing financial statements has become increasingly complex against the backdrop of the country’s longest conflict, which carries profound and lasting macroeconomic implications. These circumstances raise thorny questions for financial managers about how to assess and quantify the potential impacts
