Tel Aviv-Yafo’s tech ecosystem reached record-breaking heights in 2025, with local companies raising $14.1 billion in funding – a 77% increase over 2024 –  and achieving exits totaling $46 billion, including the historic Waze exit, Israel’s largest-ever high-tech deal.

The city continues to attract global players, with a 12% rise in international companies operating locally and 23 new international R&D centers opening in 2025. Israel now hosts 58 unicorns, collectively valued at $210 billion.

Despite regional instability and ongoing conflict, Tel Aviv-Yafo maintained strong growth and solidified its position as a leading global tech hub. One in five residents works in the local tech ecosystem, and Tel Aviv University ranks 7th globally for producing venture-backed entrepreneurs, alongside Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard.