Israeli Tech Funding Hits 4-Year High Despite War
Despite the ongoing war, Israel's tech sector is showing remarkable resilience, raising $775 million in February. The figure marks the strongest fundraising month for the country's startups in four years, highlighting sustained investor confidence in its innovation ecosystem amid intense geopolitical turmoil.
The impressive February fundraising total was distributed across 23 disclosed rounds, marking the strongest February for venture funding since 2022. This surge indicates a renewed breadth in investor interest, moving away from the 2025 trend which was heavily dominated by a few large "mega-rounds". Leading the pack in February was weather technology company Tomorrow.io, which secured $175 million to build out its satellite constellation for improved global forecasting. This was the largest single investment of the month and pushed the company's valuation past the $1 billion mark. Cybersecurity continues to be a dominant sector for Israeli tech, with several companies raising significant funds. Vega, a security analytics firm, brought in $120 million in a Series B round, while Gambit, founded by veterans of the elite Unit 8200 intelligence unit, raised $56 million. The investment trend also highlights a strategic focus on the foundational elements of AI adoption. Startups specializing in enterprise data infrastructure, such as Guidde and Nimble, collectively raised over $200 million, signaling strong investor belief in the tools that power artificial intelligence. This robust start to 2026 builds on a resilient 2025, where Israeli tech firms raised a total of $10.7 billion. The total for the first two months of 2026 has already reached $1.85 billion, showcasing sustained momentum despite the complex geopolitical landscape. Investor confidence in the long-term potential of Israeli innovation remains a key driver. This is evidenced by the continued flow of capital and a strategic shift towards backing a wider range of companies, from early to mid-stage, across various critical technology sectors.