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Israel AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)

Dense startup and venture activity. Israel is home to 3,562 AI & tech startups, 476 investors, and 183 tracked founders and operators, with the largest hub in Tel Aviv. Total tracked funding to date: $157.3B.

Across 24 cities, the largest startup hubs are Tel Aviv (3,123 startups, $145.7B raised), תל אביב - יפו (58 startups, $3.7B raised), and Tel Aviv-Yafo (40 startups, $2.7B raised). The most active sectors are Generative AI, API Platform, Enterprise Software, Foundation Model, and Workflow Automation.

Top Israel startups by total score include Soneium, Check Point Software Technologies, Papaya Global, Aidoc, and Wiliot — browse the full ranked list below or jump straight into search.

Startups
3,562
Total funding tracked
$157.3B
Aggregated from startup profile totals.
Investors
476
People
183
Startup hubs in Israel
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Top startup cities in Israel
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Israel startups by sector
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Top startups in Israel by score
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Frequently asked questions about Israel startups

How many startups are in Israel?
StartupHub.ai tracks 3,562 startups headquartered in Israel, with $157.3B in total tracked funding across 24 cities.
What are the top startup cities in Israel?
The top startup cities are Tel Aviv (3123), תל אביב - יפו (58), Tel Aviv-Yafo (40), Rehovot (29), Jerusalem (23).
What sectors are Israel startups focused on?
The most common sectors are Generative AI, API Platform, Enterprise Software, Foundation Model, Workflow Automation.
How many investors are active in Israel?
There are 476 investors tracked in Israel, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and corporate investors.

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Israel AI startup ecosystem — frequently asked

How many AI startups are in Israel?

StartupHub.ai tracks 3,562 startups headquartered in Israel, with $157.3B in total tracked funding across 24 cities.

What are the top startup cities in Israel?

The top startup cities in Israel are Tel Aviv (3,123 startups), תל אביב - יפו (58 startups), Tel Aviv-Yafo (40 startups), Rehovot (29 startups), Jerusalem (23 startups).

Which sectors are Israel startups focused on?

The most common sectors for Israel startups are Generative AI, API Platform, Enterprise Software, Foundation Model, Workflow Automation.

How many investors are active in Israel?

There are 476 investors tracked in Israel on StartupHub.ai — venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate investors, and family offices. Browse all Israel investors.

How is Israel startup data sourced?

Every Israel profile on StartupHub.ai is built from structured HQ-country fields, public registry data (Companies House, SEC, INSEE, OrgBook, etc.), founder LinkedIn signals, and verified company websites. Profiles are refreshed continuously as new funding rounds and team changes are detected. More on our methodology.

What is the total startup funding in Israel?

Startups headquartered in Israel have raised a total of $157.3B in tracked funding on StartupHub.ai.