2023: despite the shocks, Israeli high-tech keeps investors’ trust

The performance of the domestic sector was good relative to the US, despite unprecedented geopolitical crises; the medical and cyber sectors have eaten into the market share of information technology companies; and a change for the better is expected at the end of the second half of 2024 In 2023, the local technology sector exhibited […]

Coffee with Gidi – 2023 Overview and Insights for 2024

A change for the better in the technology sector is expected at the end of the second half of 2024 The Nasdaq is once again at a record level while Israel is in an ongoing war, what does this mean for the local high-tech companies? The CEO and founder of S Cube of IBI Capital […]

The Surprising Interplay between Extreme Uncertainty, the Increase in Interest Rates, the Inversion of the Yield Curve – and the Periodic Impairment Test

We find ourselves in one of the most difficult periods Israel has ever known, following several months of wallowing in a political quagmire. Enormous uncertainty looms, with credit rating agencies threatening downgrades, increased discount rates, and the ominous specter of a US yield curve steepening, intensifying recession concerns. Now, more than ever, it’s imperative that […]

Just before the buyers arrive to your startup – 5 steps to be ready for Exit

Current multipliers in the technology sector are attractive for entrepreneurs who expect an exit; preparing for an M&A transaction may take months, during which the transaction may be canceled for various reasons; this is how you shorten the process Israeli technology stocks traded on Nasdaq have demonstrated resilience in 2023, delivering a respectable return of […]

The Tech Winter Is Colder in Israel: Raising Capital from Skittish Investors

More challenging than ever: What are venture capital investors looking for in Israel in 2023? In the current period of uncertainty, many questions and doubts arise. What is the effect of political tensions on the market? What can be done nonetheless to increase the chances of receiving an investment? What is expected for the Israeli […]

High-Tech 2023: Is “Corporate Inversion” the Answer to the Legal Uncertainty in Israel?

The current situation in Israel makes it difficult for private technology companies to raise funds and investors demand that Israeli companies become “American”; what does “corporate inversion” involve, for whom is it worthwhile and are we likely to see a massive loss of high-tech companies to the USA?  The legal uncertainty in Israel has sparked […]

High-tech 2022: The hidden trends that drove the sector; What’s next?

The technology sector opened the year with leading cash-rich companies and valuations that left no room for significant returns; Despite the crisis atmosphere, the median valuations of C round companies jumped by 60% – How could this be? Against the backdrop of a 40% decrease in private technology companies’ fundraising rounds in Israel compared to […]

How Do You Grant Employee Stock Options Under the Internal Revenue Code Section 409A?

Granting employee stock options (ESOs) according to section 409A; Who is covered by section 409A? How is the exercise price determined? What are the most important factors to consider? American citizens, regardless of their actual place of residence, and US taxpayers are obligated to pay taxes on vested ESOs. However, some ESOs may expire without […]

Harness the Downturn in Tech Stocks for the Benefit of Workers

How do you improve workers’ compensation at a minimal cost? The sharp declines in technology stocks make it possible to reprice options granted to employees; who can it benefit? What are the consequences? And are there any pitfalls to watch out for? The current market conditions appear concerning compared to recent times, particularly for the […]