ILIn 2026, Israeli companies are projected to set a record for public transactions, with approximately 30 Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and $4.1 billion raised in the first half of the year. According to a report by Grant Thornton Israel, there were 325 deals involving both public and private offerings, totaling $32 billion, making 2026 the third-best year in the past decade. Technology firms accounted for 66% of these deals, with one-third focused on artificial intelligence. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) experienced a 38% increase over six months, partly attributed to investor diversification away from oil-dependent markets and increased interest in the defense sector due to the Iran war. However, after the ceasefire, the TASE saw a slight decline. The report highlights that Israeli companies are becoming more mature, with established business models capable of generating large-scale deals.
Bias read (Center): The article presents data and expert commentary on economic activity in Israel, focusing on financial metrics and market trends. While it references geopolitical factors like the Iran war and ceasefire, it does not take a clear ideological stance or emphasize specific political agendas. The framing,
