At the annual conference titled “Trends and Forecasts 2024-2025,” organized by the technology accelerator Fusion and the law firm Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz, a recent survey was published analyzing the main concerns of individuals and organizations investing in Israel.
According to the results of an interview with nearly 200 venture capitalists, the main concerns are political uncertainty and security, along with difficulties in raising funds.
43% of respondents consider political instability and security to be the biggest obstacle, while 38% cite difficulties in obtaining financing as the key concern.
Although there was a slight decline compared to the same period last year, Israeli venture-backed startups raised $8.1 billion in the first nine months of the year, a figure that reflects the industry's resilience in the face of adversity.
Meanwhile, Israel's M&A market hit a record $10.5 billion in the past year, surpassing the previous high of $8.6 billion in 2021. More than 78% of the value of these transactions came from foreign buyers, primarily from the United States.
The survey also identified that the key sectors for investment in 2025 are Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and financial technology.