M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Israel. Startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.
In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 23 acquisitions that took place in Israel .
Acquisition amount:
$25,000,000
Announcement:
14 October 2010
Pseudo-wire provider Axerra Networks offers solutions for circuit and service emulation via packet access networks.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Electronics, Internet, Mobile, Wireless
High-capacity Ethernet microwave solutions for Internet protocol (IP) networks are offered by DragonWave Inc. (DragonWave). Its
Headquarter:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$95,000,000
Announcement:
28 July 2015
A pre-clinical stage firm called cCAM Biotherapeutics creates cancer immunotherapies.
Headquarter:
Qiryat Shmona, HaZafon, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Therapeutics
A biopharmaceutical business called Merck provides drugs and vaccines for a range of illnesses.
Headquarter:
Kenilworth, New Jersey, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,200,000
Announcement:
5 June 2016
Digital video advertising solutions are offered by GMS Digital.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Advertising, Marketing, Video
WhiteSmoke uses artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing to create solutions that improve English writing.
Headquarter:
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$29,000,000
Announcement:
4 August 2022
A ground-breaking method of controlling, navigating, and landing rogue or hostile drones
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Enterprise, Security
The corporate finance, construction, and government contracting sectors are areas of expertise for Berkeley Research Group.
Headquarter:
Emeryville, California, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$46,001,771
Announcement:
28 August 2022
Health, agricultural, and animal products are the main areas of concentration for CTS, a pharmaceutical and consumer goods corporation.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Biopharma, Health Care, Internet, Manufacturing, Medical, Pharmaceutical
A growth equity fund called Fortissimo Capital helps businesses in the technology sector.
Headquarter:
Rosh Ha'ayin, HaMerkaz, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$6,500,000
Announcement:
17 May 2010
For the printing sector, Press-sense creates automated business flow solutions.
Headquarter:
Or Akiva, Hefa, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Printing, Service Industry, Software, Web Hosting
Bitstream is a supplier of type-related goods, know-how, and technology.
Headquarter:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$45,000,000
Announcement:
29 April 2022
A firm called Radiflow specializes in OT cybersecurity and provides one-of-a-kind technologies for long-term management and protection of digital OT assets.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cyber Security, Security
The parent firm of Turkey's largest industrial and financial conglomerate, Sabanc Group, is Sabanc Holding.
Headquarter:
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$80,000,000
Announcement:
16 August 2022
Rewire is a fintech firm that creates international internet banking cross-platform solutions for migrants.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments
Remitly is a mobile payments platform that enables users to send money internationally from one person to another.
Headquarter:
Seattle, Washington, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$21,000,000
Announcement:
20 June 2016
Software solutions focused on managing patient files are being designed and managed for Managed Care and large-scale healthcare providers.
Headquarter:
Omez, HaMerkaz, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Health Care, Information Technology, Software
Magic Software Enterprises uses a metadata-driven methodology to create cutting-edge technological solutions and essential business applications.
Headquarter:
Or Yehuda, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$12,800,000
Announcement:
22 September 2011
Enterprise endpoint data leakage prevention solutions are offered by Safend.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Enterprise Software, Network Security, Security
For data loss prevention, virus detection, authentication, and encryption, Wave Systems creates hardware-based digital security systems.
Headquarter:
Cupertino, California, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$13,100,000
Announcement:
18 May 2021
Saguna drives intelligent mobile networks, deeply integrating cloud computing into 4G and 5G networks.
Headquarter:
Yoqne`am `illit, HaZafon, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Mobile
A pure-play 5G connection and data transmission system enabler is COMSovereign.
Headquarter:
Dallas, Texas, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$30,000,000
Announcement:
17 February 2022
a cloud-based solution for stopping Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cyber Security, Security, Service Industry, Software
For virtual and cloud data centers, Radware delivers application delivery and security solutions.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$35,000,000
Announcement:
13 April 2022
GuruShots is a website that makes capturing pictures more fun.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Apps, Internet
The top content platform for mobile customisation and self-expression in the globe is ZEDGE.
Headquarter:
New York, New York, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$37,000,000
Announcement:
15 March 2000
A two-way cable modem for data, audio, and video communications is created by Ultracom.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Communications Infrastructure, Data Integration, Information Technology, Software
Terayon offers cable, satellite, and telecommunication service providers all around the world real-time digital video networking solutions.
Headquarter:
Santa Clara, California, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,020,000
Announcement:
20 January 2022
Through customized training plans, PhysiMax Technologies enables athletes to enhance performance and prevent injuries.
Headquarter:
Glil Yam, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Artificial Intelligence, Fitness, Health Care, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Sports, Wellness
A digital therapeutics firm called DarioHealth is involved in the creation and marketing of unique and exclusive technologies.
Headquarter:
New York, New York, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$60,000,000
Announcement:
1 February 2022
Israeli firm Spectral is a leading pioneer in developer-first security products created by developers for developers.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv-yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cyber Security, Developer Platform, Developer Tools, Software
CloudGuard offers superior threat prevention and cloud-native security for all workloads and assets in public, private, and hybrid clouds.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$60,000,000
Announcement:
25 May 2022
For content producers, PubPlus is a revenue attribution platform that monetizes and oversees audience and distribution initiatives.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Analytics, Content, Digital Media, Publishing, SaaS
A performance marketplace for marketers and publishers is called ClearPier.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$32,000,000
Announcement:
12 February 2018
Elbit Vision Systems offers technological fabric for the composites, garment, home textiles, medical/hygiene, and automotive sectors.
Headquarter:
Caesarea, Hefa, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Automotive, Manufacturing, Service Industry, Technical Support
The maker of high-tech instruments used for quality assurance and certification is called Uster Technologies.
Headquarter:
Uster, Zurich, Switzerland
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$35,000,000
Announcement:
19 June 2022
Leading providers of software for property management include Silverbyte.
Headquarter:
Nesher, Hefa, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Computer, Software
Global software company Priority Software provides a less expensive substitute for intricate and pricey ERP solutions.
Headquarter:
Rosh Ha'ayin, HaMerkaz, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$42,000,000
Announcement:
27 December 2016
Utilizing proprietary database reverse proxy technology, HexaTier offers integrated database security solutions.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cloud Data Services, Cyber Security, Database, Security, Software
Software and hardware for infrastructure applications are offered by Huawei Technologies using wireline, wireless, and IP technologies.
Headquarter:
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$20,000,000
Announcement:
7 June 2015
StePac, a renowned developer, producer, and supplier, was established in 1992.
Headquarter:
Migdal Tefen, HaZafon, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Logistics, Manufacturing
An multinational manufacturer of specialty chemicals, Johnson Matthey was established in London approximately two centuries ago.
Headquarter:
London, England, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$38,900,000
Announcement:
16 June 2022
Learners get access to the greatest collection of educational games created by teachers throughout the globe through TinyTap.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Apps, EdTech, Education, Hardware, iOS, Photography
To support the development of the open metaverse, Animoca Brands works on advancing digital property rights through NFTs and gaming.
Headquarter:
Cyberport, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$18,500,000
Announcement:
2 January 2023
Network and cyber security services and solutions are offered by IT firm Zebra Technologies to enterprises.
Headquarter:
Petah Tiqva, HaMerkaz, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology, IT Infrastructure, Network Security
An IT business called Matrix creates and uses goods, software, and technology.
Headquarter:
Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
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