What's Your Number? How Israel's 2025 Economy Defied Expectations - with Natti Ginor
Dec 17, 2025
Natti Ginor, Head of Israel Investment Banking at Jefferies and organizer of the Tech Trek event, shares insights into Israel's economy. He reveals that 2025 private tech fundraising has outpaced previous years, reaching over $13 billion. M&A activity hit $15 billion, showcasing a vibrant market. The discussion explores Israel's dominance in cyber tech, the challenges in biotech, and how political uncertainty impacts markets. With positive shifts in the TASE and a strong shekel, Natti emphasizes the need for continuous investor engagement.
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Israel's Unexpected 2025 Economic Rank
- The Economist ranked Israel the third best-performing economy in 2025 despite ongoing war and heavy costs.
- This shows Israel's economy outperformed most countries even under severe geopolitical strain.
TechTrek's Global Investor Turnout
- Jefferies brought 308 global institutional investors to Israel for TechTrek from 15 countries.
- The turnout demonstrated strong investor interest despite logistical and security challenges.
Fundraising Normalized In 2025
- Private Israeli tech raised over $13 billion in 2025, surpassing 2024 and 2020 levels.
- This indicates a return to normalized fundraising driven by global tech cycles more than local geopolitics.