Israeli tech startups raked in over $556 million across 12 distinct deals in June 2024, maintaining a streak for Israel’s technology sector of surpassing the $500 million threshold. This followed on the heels of high investment figures during April and May, where more than $1 billion was raised in each month.
The robust growth of the Israeli tech market is exemplified by these impressive fundraising figures. Major contributors include venture capital firms, angel investors, and international technology companies drawn to the innovative landscape of Israel. Healthcare, cybersecurity, and fintech became the sectors attracting the majority of investments.
The overall tech sector investment in the first half of 2024 experienced an increase of 36% compared to the same period in 2023, hitting $4.5 billion. Investments targeted predominantly early-stage startups, but growth ventures also secured substantial funding. The funds were primarily distributed among startups engaging in AI, IoT, cybertech, and biotech.
Other than early-stage startups, a significant portion of the investment went into growth-stage companies. Despite the current economic conditions, the surge of investment is a positive indicator of the persistent strength of the Israeli tech ecosystem.
June witnessed Insightec’s $150 million funding round, Semperis’s $125 million round, Fetcherr’s $90M deal, and Zencity’s $40 million investment.
Israeli tech startups’ funding success in June 2024
Even after reducing its workforce by 20% six months prior, healthcare tech firm Insightec managed to secure significant financing. AI retail forecasting platform Fetcherr followed closely with a $90 million deal, while Zencity, a platform for local governance decision-making, also had a successful round with $40 million funding.
These notable funding rounds send a clear message of strong investor confidence in the tech industry. Most notably, Insightec, despite downsizing, garnered massive funding, showcasing their potential value and investor trust.
Another successful funding story comes from Sensi.AI, a company offering audio-based technology to assist seniors live independently. Despite the loss of a key team member due to an internal conflict, the company managed to secure $31 million in a Series B round.
Scoring unicorn status after raising $125 million is Semperis, which coincided with a leadership reorganization in preparation for a likely IPO. This shows a considerable surge in demand for advanced security solutions in this digital age.
Perhaps the true validation of Israel’s tech industry maturity comes with the flurry of funding obtained by other startups. These include Illumex, an AI platform tackling data silos, PointFive, a cloud cost optimization software provider, and Entro Security, which offers an identity management platform for non-human users. Each of these startups secured funding rounds ranging from $5 to $35 million, putting them in a prime position for future industry transformation.
