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The compiled list above represents the Israeli technology companies that were most viewed in IVC-Online during the previous day.
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- IVC: Only $229 million raised by Israeli VC funds in 2009
- Capital available for investment now at $1.2 billion
- $500 million projected to be raised by Israeli VC funds in 2010
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In 2009, following the global capital market downturn, Israeli venture capital funds found capital raising to be exceedingly difficult. Only $229 million was raised, a sharp 72 percent drop from the $803 million raised in 2008, and the third lowest annual amount raised in the past decade.
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In 2009, Israeli VC funds made 77 first investments in technology companies, compared to 119 investments in 2008. Of particular note is the dollar amount of the first investments, which tumbled 50 percent from that of the previous year.
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- Israeli high-tech capital raising in 2009 reached $1.12 billion,
46 percent below 2008 level
- First Investments by Israeli VCs continue to decline
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In 2009, 447 Israeli high-tech companies raised $1.12 billion from local and foreign venture investors, 46 percent below $2.08 billion raised in 2008 and 36 percent below 2007 levels.
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- Israeli high-tech mergers and acquisitions valued at $2.64 billion
- Average acquisition falls to $31 million
- No IPOs were made by Israeli high-tech companies
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Which funds are raising capital? How much are they targeting? Where do they stand in the process?
IVC’s new feature, Fund Raising Scorecard, will provide answers on a regular basis.
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Companies Actively Seeking Capital