Israeli High-Tech Raises $7.6B in First Half of 2026

Israel's high-tech sector raised $7.6 billion in the first half of 2026, according to preliminary IVC-LeumiTech data, a 52% jump from the same period last year despite war pressure and investor caution. Q2 brought $4.2 billion across just 97 deals, showing capital is flowing into fewer, larger companies; cyber led with $2.57 billion, while defense tech, space and quantum together drew $846 million. A separate monthly startup tracker gives a higher first-half startup total of $8.45 billion after a $3.3 billion June. The figures show Israeli innovation remains a strategic national asset, but young firms need policy stability, talent and capital.