Despite geopolitical headwinds, Israel’s M&A market posted record deal value in 2025, reaching USD 80 billion. But the headline number tells only part of the story: a handful of megadeals, not broad-based momentum, drove much of that growth. Our experts cut through the noise to reveal what is really happening in the market, from the rise of SAFEs in early-stage investment to growing preference for acquisitions over IPOs, the chapter maps the full landscape for domestic and cross-border dealmakers.
Horowitz partners Amit Steinman, Avner Izhaki, and associate Nicole Cherniavsky authored the Israel chapter of the Global M&A Law Guide in the Global Legal Post’s Law Over Borders Comparative Guide 2026, offering a comprehensive overview of transaction structures, market trends, regulatory frameworks, and key diligence considerations shaping Israeli M&A today.
