Acquisitions in Israel

Palo Alto Networks has completed its acquisition of CyberArk, making identity security a core pillar of its broader security platform strategy. The transaction adds the CyberArk Identity Security Platform to Palo Alto Networks’ ecosystem to extend privileged access and identity controls across human, machine, and AI/agentic identities. Under the deal terms, CyberArk shareholders receive $45 in cash and 2.2005 shares of Palo Alto Networks common stock per CyberArk ordinary share.

Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup developing AI technology for audio, confirming the deal to Reuters. The acquisition was reported to value Q.ai at about $1.6 billion, though Apple did not disclose financial terms. Q.ai’s team of around 100 employees, including CEO Aviad Maizels and the co-founders, will join Apple.

Datarails raised $70 million in a Series C financing round led by growth equity firm One Peak. New and existing investors participating in the round include Vertex Growth, Vintage Investment Partners, Zeev Ventures, Innovation Endeavors, Joey Low, Qumra Capital, and Claltech, bringing Datarails’ total funding to $175 million.

Tasq AI and BLEND agreed to merge, forming a unified company operating under the Tasq AI brand to build a “trust layer” for enterprise AI by improving the accuracy and reliability of production-grade AI systems. The combined company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, expects to employ roughly 120 people, and will offer an end-to-end “Data Refinery” platform combining proprietary data technology with a global human network; financial terms were not disclosed.

Humanz, an AI platform for the creator economy, announced the strategic acquisitions of Ubiquitous and Bambassadors alongside a $15 million funding round. The acquisitions are intended to strengthen Humanz’s U.S. footprint and expand its performance marketing/UGC capabilities, while the new capital will support further AI product investment and additional planned acquisitions.

OSR Enterprises AG acquired Israel-based MAISENSE Ltd to expand OSR’s next-generation AI compute platform. The transaction brings MAISENSE’s SONIC plasmonic system-on-chip technology into OSR’s EVOLVER platform to deliver more energy-efficient, high-performance AI compute beyond conventional GPU-centric semiconductor architectures.

Incredibuild, a build acceleration and intelligence platform, announced it has acquired Kypso, a startup developing context-aware AI agents for engineering teams. The deal is intended to expand Incredibuild from build acceleration into broader AI-native CI/CD pipeline acceleration by embedding Kypso’s AI agents into common developer tools such as GitHub, Jira, and Slack. Kypso’s team will join Incredibuild to lead AI-native platform initiatives.

Figma announced it has acquired Weavy, a Tel Aviv–based AI-driven media creation startup, to expand its creative ecosystem into AI-native image and video (and broader motion/VFX) workflows. Weavy will operate under the new brand “Figma Weave,” with Weavy’s team joining Figma and the product initially running independently before deeper integration; financial terms were not disclosed.

NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd. completed its previously announced merger with Kadimastem Ltd., creating a combined company renamed NewcelX Ltd. Kadimastem shareholders received 0.706 NewcelX common shares per Kadimastem share (reflecting a 1-for-10 reverse split), and the combined company is expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker “NCEL.”

Ondas Holdings Inc. acquired a controlling interest in Insight Intelligent Sensors, an Israel-based developer of AI-driven electro-optical sensing systems. The deal expands Ondas’ multi-domain autonomy ecosystem by adding Insight’s Smart Imaging Module for real-time anomaly detection, supporting defense, homeland security, critical infrastructure protection, and environmental resilience use cases. Ondas stated its investment will accelerate Insight’s commercialization, serial production, and broader market expansion.

DoiT, a provider of enterprise-grade FinOps and CloudOps solutions, announced the acquisition of CloudWize, a multi-cloud security posture and compliance platform. The deal extends DoiT Cloud Intelligence beyond cloud financial management to include intelligent security posture management, compliance, and automated policy-as-code guardrails. CloudWize’s capabilities will be integrated to help customers connect security risk, reliability, and cost impact in a unified platform.

Priority Software acquired Expo-Net, a developer of cloud platforms for construction and architecture industry management. The deal expands Priority’s construction-industry product capabilities by integrating Expo-Net’s on-site project management technology with Priority’s ERP and business management suite to provide an end-to-end solution for construction, development, and architecture customers.

Priority Software announced the acquisition of SCS, a specialized implementation firm focused on deploying Priority’s mobile workforce and native Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) solutions. The deal is intended to enhance Priority’s end-to-end ERP delivery capabilities and strengthen its ability to optimize customers’ logistics and supply chain operations. Following the transaction, SCS will be integrated into Priority’s ERP Delivery Department while maintaining continuity for existing clients.

Okta signed a definitive agreement to acquire Axiom Security, a cloud-native, identity-centric Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform built for cloud, SaaS, and database environments. Okta stated Axiom’s technology will be integrated into Okta Privileged Access to expand privileged access controls and strengthen customers’ identity security fabric. Okta later announced it closed the acquisition on September 4, 2025.

Crusoe, a vertically integrated provider of AI cloud solutions, announced it has acquired Atero, which specializes in GPU management and memory optimization for AI workloads. The acquisition is intended to accelerate Crusoe’s managed AI services on the Crusoe Cloud platform and improve GPU utilization and efficiency. As part of the deal, Crusoe is also establishing its first Middle East office in Tel Aviv, Israel; financial terms were not disclosed.

Fullpath, an AI-first customer data platform (CDP) for automotive dealerships, announced the acquisition of Fuse Autotech’s Dynamic Payments solution. The deal integrates real-time pricing, incentives, and financing data into Fullpath’s ecosystem to enable dealerships to deliver personalized, up-to-date offers across websites, email/SMS, and digital advertising.

Global-e Online (Nasdaq: GLBE) acquired Israeli startup ReturnGo, an AI-based platform for managing e-commerce returns and exchanges. Global-e plans to integrate ReturnGo’s technology to enhance automation and flexibility in post-purchase returns and exchanges, improving merchant and customer experience. The deal is not expected to have a material impact on Global-e’s revenue or financial results.

Axonius has acquired Cynerio, a medical device and healthcare environment cybersecurity specialist, in a cash-and-stock transaction. Reported deal value varies by source, with figures cited as more than $100 million, about $180 million, and up to $250 million including potential milestone-based consideration. The acquisition expands Axonius’ capabilities into securing connected medical devices and broader clinical/IoT environments for healthcare providers.

Apple acquired Israeli 3D avatar technology startup TrueMeeting (formerly CommonGround AI) for an undisclosed amount. The deal was approved by the Israeli Competition Authority in January 2025, and TrueMeeting’s real-time 3D avatar creation technology (built from smartphone facial scanning) can be used in video applications.

Pendo, a software experience management platform headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, acquired Forwrd.ai, an Israel-based no-code predictive analytics platform. Forwrd.ai’s technology will underpin new AI-driven capabilities in the Pendo product suite called Pendo Predict, enabling teams to forecast churn, identify upsell opportunities, and score leads using automated models built on usage and behavioral data.

ICL Group Ltd. completed the acquisition of the majority of the activities and assets of Lavie Bio Ltd., Evogene Ltd.’s ag-biologicals subsidiary. The transaction includes Lavie Bio’s Biology Driven Design (BDD) technology platform, microbial bank, development pipeline, commercial product offerings, and the transfer of core personnel, as well as Evogene’s MicroBoost AI for AG/MicroBoost AI Tech-Engine for Agriculture platform for additional consideration. Lavie Bio’s existing strategic partnerships and commercial agreements were excluded and remain with Lavie Bio.

NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd announced it completed the second and final $1 million closing of a previously disclosed $3 million equity financing, bringing total gross proceeds to $3 million. The proceeds are intended to support NLS Pharmaceutics’ pending merger with Kadimastem Ltd, a clinical-stage cell therapy company, as well as provide working capital and fund general corporate activities. The proposed merger remains subject to customary closing conditions, including final regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Wix.com Ltd. acquired Base44, an AI-powered “vibe coding”/no-code platform that lets users build web apps and custom software via natural-language prompts. The deal includes approximately $80 million in initial consideration (cash) plus additional earn-out payments through 2029, and includes about $25 million of retention bonuses for Base44 employees paid in 2025.

Wix announced it has acquired Hour One, a generative AI media creation company founded in 2019. The deal brings Hour One’s cloud-based generative AI inference and advanced 3D rendering capabilities into Wix to accelerate AI-powered product innovation in web, visual design, and scalable content creation. Hour One’s founders and team will join Wix following the acquisition.

Scalar, LLC, an independent business valuation firm, has acquired Jonathan Lubick Consulting, a transfer pricing and valuation firm based in Tel Aviv. The deal expands Scalar’s transfer pricing and valuation capabilities for multinational clients and establishes Scalar’s presence in Israel.

Perion Network Ltd. announced it has acquired Greenbids, an AI-powered media buying optimization platform that builds custom bidding algorithms for campaign-level optimization across major walled-garden channels and leading DSPs. The transaction is structured as $27.5 million cash at close, up to $22.5 million in a two-year cash earnout, and $15 million in cash and equity tied to three-year employee retention, and is expected to be accretive to adjusted EBITDA and margins from day one.

QIAGEN has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Genoox, adding Genoox’s Franklin AI-powered, cloud-based platform for clinical genomics decision support to the QIAGEN Digital Insights portfolio. The deal values Genoox at $70 million in cash plus up to $10 million in additional milestone payments, and is expected to contribute about $5 million of sales in 2025.

Riverwood Capital completed the acquisition of Quicklizard, an AI-driven pricing optimization platform company. The deal converts all Quicklizard shares into cash consideration of NIS 40.92 per share, implying a total company valuation of approximately NIS 186 million. Riverwood plans to support Quicklizard’s next phase of growth, including scaling Generative AI innovation and expanding global operations with a focus on the United States.

Upwind, a next-generation cloud security provider, acquired Nyx Security, an embedded cybersecurity startup founded in 2024 in Tel Aviv. The deal expands Upwind’s runtime protection with Nyx’s function-level application runtime visibility (ADR), enabling unified cloud and application detection and response capabilities within the Upwind platform.

Torq, an autonomous security operations (SOC) company, acquired Revrod, a stealth Israeli AI startup focused on agentic AI and LLM workflow expertise. Revrod’s multi-agent RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) technology is being integrated into Torq HyperSOC-2o, and Revrod’s engineering and R&D team is joining Torq. Revrod was previously backed by Notable Capital, Tonic Ventures, and Nylas.

Israel Acquisitions Corp. (ISRL), a publicly traded SPAC, entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Gadfin Ltd., valuing Gadfin at up to $200 million in total equity value. Upon closing (anticipated in the second half of 2025), the combined company is expected to list on Nasdaq, with existing Gadfin management operating the business.

A group of international funds and Israeli institutions purchased a combined 31% stake in Phoenix Financial Ltd. over July 2024 to January 2025, acquiring shares previously held by former controlling shareholders Centerbridge Partners and Gallatin Point Capital. US-based Affinity Partners acquired nearly 10% of Phoenix as part of the transactions, which completed Centerbridge and Gallatin’s exit and further diversified Phoenix’s shareholder base.

Fortissimo has entered into a definitive agreement to sell all of its holdings in Morning (also known as Green Invoice) to TeamSystem. Morning is an Israel-based SaaS business management platform serving SMBs and freelancers, providing invoicing, financial reporting, expense management, and payments capabilities.

Boomi, a data integration company owned by TPG and Francisco Partners, announced its acquisition of Israeli data management startup Rivery. Rivery’s cloud-native ELT/ETL and change data capture (CDC) platform will expand the data movement and data integration capabilities of the Boomi Enterprise Platform, supporting analytics and AI use cases. Market estimates value the deal at around $100 million, and Rivery’s team of about 80 employees is expected to remain with the company.

Nukkleus, Inc. acquired a 51% controlling stake in Star 26 Capital Inc. in a transaction finalized on December 15, 2024, using cash, a promissory note, and Nukkleus common stock and warrants. Star 26 holds 95% of RIMON, an Israeli defense supplier and tactical vehicle developer supporting systems including Israel’s Iron Dome; the deal also provides Nukkleus an option to acquire the remaining equity in Star 26 later.

AE Industrial Partners, a U.S. investment group, acquired Israeli spyware vendor Paragon for a reported $500 million, according to Haaretz. Reports also indicated the deal could be worth up to $900 million and that AE Industrial Partners plans to merge Paragon with Virginia-based cybersecurity company Red Lattice.

Elron Ventures announced a secondary sale of its shares in IronScales to PSG Equity, valuing IronScales at approximately $340 million. The transaction represents an exit for Elron and reflects an estimated 23x return on Elron’s initial 2016 investment (made alongside Rafael Development Corporation).

Bitsight Technologies, Inc. agreed to acquire and subsequently closed its acquisition of cyber threat intelligence provider Cybersixgill, Inc. for $115 million. The deal combines Bitsight’s cyber risk management and asset mapping capabilities with Cybersixgill’s real-time threat intelligence across the clear, deep, and dark web to improve visibility into external attack surface and supply-chain threats.

Bel Fuse Inc. closed its acquisition of an 80% stake in Enercon Technologies, Ltd. for $320 million, based on a $400 million enterprise value, with up to $10 million in potential earnouts for 2025–2026. Fortissimo Capital sold the majority stake and is expected to remain a partner alongside Bel Fuse, which intends to purchase the remaining 20% by early 2027 based on future EBITDA performance.

CrowdStrike agreed to acquire Adaptive Shield, an Israeli SaaS security posture management (SSPM) vendor, to expand SaaS and identity-centric security capabilities within the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. Reported pricing for the deal is approximately $300 million, though terms were not officially disclosed. Adaptive Shield’s technology adds SaaS configuration compliance, drift detection, and threat detection capabilities for SaaS endpoints to CrowdStrike’s broader cloud security portfolio.

Playtika Holding Corp. completed the acquisition of Tel Aviv-based mobile gaming company SuperPlay for $700 million in upfront consideration. The deal also includes contingent consideration of up to $1.25 billion tied to SuperPlay meeting certain financial targets over the next three years, funded from Playtika’s cash generation and balance sheet. SuperPlay will operate as its own studio within Playtika, adding hit titles Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams plus two games in development to Playtika’s portfolio.

Arieli EL (part of the Arieli group of companies) closed a $53.2 million transaction to acquire a 59.14% controlling stake in Elron Ventures (TASE: ELRN) from Discount Investment Corporation Ltd. The deal also includes Elron’s 50% stake in Rafael Development Corporation (RDC), a joint venture with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, strengthening Arieli EL’s exposure to cybersecurity and B2B software investments.

Check Point Software Technologies announced it will acquire Israeli threat intelligence and external risk management firm Cyberint Technologies, in a deal reported by Israeli media to be valued at approximately $200 million (cash and shares), though terms were not formally disclosed. Check Point plans to integrate Cyberint into its SOC capabilities and Infinity platform to expand managed threat intelligence and address external threats such as leaked credentials, impersonation, and fake websites. The transaction is expected to close by late 2024 (reported as Q4 2024 / by end of 2024).

Stagwell acquired Tel Aviv-based influencer marketing and social commerce agency LEADERS, including its AI-powered SaaS platform InfluencerMarketing.AI (IMAI). LEADERS will join Stagwell Marketing Cloud’s PRophet Comms Tech Suite, expanding Stagwell’s global influencer marketing capabilities and establishing its first agency presence in Israel/Middle East hub.

Advantive, a mission-critical software provider for specialty manufacturing and distribution businesses, announced the acquisition of Pepperi, an omnichannel B2B sales platform for wholesalers and distributors. The deal expands Advantive’s capabilities into B2B commerce and sales force automation and strengthens its international footprint. SEG served as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to Pepperi.

Tricentis, a U.S.-based provider of AI-powered continuous testing and quality engineering software, acquired SeaLights, an Israeli SaaS-based software quality intelligence platform. The deal (estimated at about $150 million) expands Tricentis’ quality intelligence capabilities by adding deeper visibility and insights across code and tests throughout the CI/CD pipeline, leveraging machine learning to identify quality risks.

SAP SE entered into a definitive all-cash agreement to acquire WalkMe Ltd., a leader in digital adoption platforms. The deal values WalkMe at approximately $1.5 billion (US$14.00 per share) and is intended to enhance SAP’s business transformation portfolio and SAP Business AI offerings. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, subject to customary conditions including WalkMe shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Funds managed by Blackstone Growth and affiliated funds entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Priority Software, an Israel-headquartered provider of cloud-based ERP and business management software. Existing investors TA Associates and Fortissimo Capital will sell a majority stake while rolling their stakes and continuing as investors; transaction terms were not disclosed.

Pango, a smart mobility platform, agreed to acquire ride-hailing and ground transportation platform Gett for $175 million. Gett is being purchased from its existing shareholders VNV, Access Industries, and MCI Capital, with the deal subject to approval by the Israeli Competition Authority. After closing, Pango plans to retain Gett’s global teams and support growth in Israel and the United Kingdom across ride-hailing and delivery/ground transportation services.

Permira Growth Opportunities II, a fund advised by Permira, agreed to acquire a majority position in BioCatch in a secondary transaction valuing the company at $1.3 billion enterprise value. The majority stake will be purchased primarily from existing shareholders Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and Maverick Ventures, while Sapphire Ventures and Macquarie Capital will increase their investments. The deal is intended to accelerate BioCatch’s global expansion and product roadmap in digital fraud detection and financial crime prevention.

NVIDIA has acquired Run:ai, an Israel-based software company that provides Kubernetes-based workload management and orchestration for AI/GPU infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. NVIDIA said it will continue offering and investing in Run:ai’s products, and stated it plans to open-source the Run:ai software to broaden ecosystem availability. Reports pegged the deal value at approximately $700 million, though the companies did not officially disclose financial terms.

HUB Cyber Security Ltd acquired QPoint Technologies for cash, resulting in HUB owning 100% of QPoint. The acquisition expands HUB’s cybersecurity and secured data-fabric capabilities by adding QPoint’s data management, security solutions, and consulting services across multiple verticals.

Level Access completed its acquisition of UserWay, combining Level Access’s digital accessibility platform and services with UserWay’s AI-powered automated remediation technology for websites, apps, and digital documents. The deal takes UserWay private following its listing on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, and Level Access continues to be backed by existing investors JMI Equity and funds managed by KKR.

Zscaler agreed to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Avalor to integrate Avalor’s Data Fabric for Security and 150+ pre-built integrations with the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, enhancing AI-driven analytics, vulnerability management, and operational efficiency for customers. The deal was valued at about $350 million, paid mostly in cash with a portion in equity subject to vesting conditions, and it closed on March 13, 2024.

Delinea, a privileged access management (PAM) provider, has acquired Authomize, which specializes in detecting and eliminating identity-based threats across cloud environments. The deal strengthens Delinea’s cloud security offering by accelerating Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) capabilities on the Delinea Platform. The acquisition also establishes a Delinea research and development center in Israel.

Mend.io, an Israeli cybersecurity firm, acquired Atom Security, an Israeli cyber risk assessment startup founded earlier this year, for several million dollars. Atom’s technology will be integrated into Mend.io’s Cloud Native division to broaden coverage and reduce irrelevant findings.

Ceragon Networks Ltd. completed its acquisition of Siklu, a provider of multi-gigabit “wireless fiber” connectivity solutions, to expand Ceragon’s presence with private networks and small service providers, particularly in North America. The deal was announced with an enterprise value of $13–15 million, with consideration including approximately 1.5 million Ceragon ordinary shares and Ceragon’s assumption of roughly $10–12 million of Siklu financial liabilities. Ceragon expects the acquisition to add approximately $25–$29 million of revenue in 2024 and to be accretive to non-GAAP earnings by the second half of 2024.

Smith & Nephew has acquired CartiHeal in a transaction valued at up to $330 million. CartiHeal develops the Agili-C cartilage repair implant, an FDA-designated breakthrough technology approved in March 2022 for treating osteochondral lesions, and has recently begun commercializing in the United States.

Bioforum, a data-focused clinical research organization (CRO) based in Israel, announced the acquisition of Validify (Applato Systems Ltd.), a provider of automated computer systems validation (CSV) software. The deal expands Bioforum’s end-to-end clinical trial technology and services by adding a configurable, cloud-based SaaS platform that digitizes and automates CSV for life sciences organizations.

Palo Alto Networks has completed its acquisition of Dig Security Solutions Ltd., a cloud data security posture management (DSPM) provider. Dig’s capabilities will be integrated into Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma Cloud platform to enhance near-real-time data protection and visibility across multicloud environments, particularly as enterprises adopt generative AI. TechCrunch reported the purchase price at approximately $400 million, though the companies did not disclose financial terms.

Shift4 has completed its previously announced acquisition of Finaro, a cross-border eCommerce payments provider and fully licensed bank with a significant European presence. The deal is intended to accelerate Shift4’s expansion in Europe and enhance its cross-border eCommerce and unified global payments platform capabilities. Finaro is expected to rebrand as Shift4 and operate under a single brand.

3B Scientific reached an agreement to acquire iNNOGING Medical. iNNOGING Medical developed the cloud-based SaaS ultrasound simulation solution e Sono, which enables ultrasound training and scan analysis via any internet-connected device, expanding 3B Scientific’s medical education and simulation offerings.

Haveli Investments acquired a minority interest in Candivore, the Tel Aviv-based developer of the mobile game Match Masters, in a transaction valued at approximately $100 million. The investment is being funded from Haveli VC Gaming Fund I, L.P. and is intended to support Candivore’s continued growth and additional game development.

Rubrik signed an agreement to acquire Laminar, a data security posture management (DSPM) platform, to unify cyber recovery and cyber posture capabilities across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS environments. The deal aims to create a more complete cyber resilience offering within Rubrik’s data security platform; financial terms were not disclosed. Rubrik also plans to leverage the Laminar team to establish a new R&D center in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Dynatrace (NYSE: DT) has acquired Rookout Ltd., a Tel Aviv-based provider of developer-first debugging and dynamic observability tools for cloud-native applications. Digital Capital Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Rookout and its shareholders on the transaction. The deal expands Dynatrace’s developer observability capabilities within its unified observability and security platform.

Coro announced the acquisition of Privatise, an Israeli network security startup. The deal adds SASE capabilities to Coro’s all-in-one cybersecurity platform as part of its broader growth strategy to expand product functionality through strategic acquisitions.

Honeywell agreed to acquire SCADAfence, an operational technology (OT) and IoT cybersecurity solutions provider. SCADAfence will be integrated into the Honeywell Forge Cybersecurity+ suite within Honeywell Connected Enterprise to expand asset discovery, threat detection, and compliance/security governance capabilities. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2023, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

Cradlepoint, a subsidiary of Ericsson, acquired Ericom Software and its cloud-based enterprise security platform. The deal strengthens Cradlepoint’s SASE and zero trust capabilities for hybrid 5G and wireline environments and will serve as the foundation for the Cradlepoint NetCloud Threat Defense cloud service.

Cisco announced its intent to acquire Lightspin Technologies Ltd., a privately held cloud security software company headquartered in Tel Aviv. Lightspin’s cloud security posture management (CSPM) platform uses graph-based technology to provide contextualized prioritization and remediation recommendations across cloud-native resources. Upon closing, Lightspin will join Cisco’s Emerging Technologies & Incubation (ET&I) organization to strengthen Cisco’s cloud-native security portfolio.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axis Security, a cloud-native Security Service Edge (SSE) provider based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The deal is intended to strengthen HPE Aruba Networking’s edge-to-cloud security portfolio by combining Axis Security’s SSE platform with Aruba’s SD-WAN and firewall offerings to deliver a unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of HPE’s fiscal year 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.

HUB Cyber Security Ltd. completed its previously announced business combination with Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company. The combined company will operate as Hub Cyber Security Ltd. and will begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on March 1, 2023 under the ticker "HUBC" (with warrants "HUBCW" and "HUBCZ").

Molekule Group, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aura Smart Air Ltd. in an all-stock merger valued at approximately $10 million. The deal is intended to enhance Molekule’s indoor air quality offerings by integrating Aura’s software, sensor, and IoT-enabled air monitoring and purification technology and accelerate Molekule’s expansion into B2B markets. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2023, subject to customary approvals and conditions.

Abry Partners has made a significant investment in TeraSky, a global multi-cloud and cloud-native IT solutions provider headquartered in Israel. The funding is intended to deepen TeraSky’s presence in Israel and accelerate its expansion across the United States and Europe. This marks Abry Partners’ first investment in Israel.

Forter, a digital commerce trust and fraud prevention platform, has acquired Immue, a Tel Aviv-based bot detection startup. The acquisition strengthens Forter’s fraud management capabilities by adding Immue’s domain-specific bot mitigation technology and expertise to enhance detection and prevention of sophisticated bot attacks across the customer lifecycle.

American Express entered into an agreement to acquire Nipendo, a B2B payments automation company. American Express plans to integrate Nipendo’s team and cloud-based procure-to-pay automation platform to expand its end-to-end B2B payments capabilities for buyers and suppliers. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close within the quarter.

Beti, a cloud-based construction site management software company, raised an $11 million strategic growth investment round led by PSG with participation from 97212 Ventures. The funding will support Beti’s product growth and accelerate its expansion in the United States following the opening of its first U.S. office in Brooklyn, New York.

Revuze announced a $12 million growth equity investment round led by PSG, with participation from former NPD Group leaders Karyn Schoenbart and Tod Johnson. The funding will support Revuze’s go-to-market expansion, U.S. geographic growth, technology scaling, and continued product innovation.

SatixFy Communications Ltd., a developer of next-generation satellite communication systems and chipsets, completed its previously announced business combination with SPAC Endurance Acquisition Corp. Following shareholder approval and closing conditions, the combined company is expected to begin trading on NYSE American under the symbols SATX and SATX WSA on October 28, 2022.

AIVF, a reproductive technology company headquartered in Tel Aviv, acquired ART Compass, a software application used to manage IVF laboratories. The deal expands AIVF’s FertilityOS/EMA platform capabilities and is intended to accelerate the digital transformation of fertility care, including planned integration of ART Compass into EMA in Q1 2023.

Paycor, a human capital management (HCM) software provider, acquired Talenya Ltd., an AI-driven automated talent sourcing and recruiting platform. The deal expands Paycor’s recruiting capabilities by adding AI-powered candidate sourcing and outreach, including support for diversity-focused recruiting. Digital Capital Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Talenya on the sale.

Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, has completed the acquisition of Storemaven, an Israel-based mobile growth and App Store Optimization (ASO) technology platform. The Storemaven team in Tel Aviv will expand Zynga’s operations in Israel and integrate with Zynga’s publishing technology efforts alongside Chartboost’s advertising platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

Bright Data announced it has acquired eCommerce digital analytics and insights provider Market Beyond. The deal adds digital shelf analytics capabilities and launches a new division, Bright Insights, with Market Beyond’s team joining Bright Data to lead the unit serving enterprise retail customers.

HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, acquired CAARESYS, an Israel-based developer of contactless, low-emission in-cabin radar passenger monitoring systems. The acquisition expands HARMAN’s automotive portfolio by adding radar-based vital signs sensing, passenger localization, and Child Presence Detection capabilities for OEM-ready, mass-production cabin monitoring solutions.

MedOne, an Israeli colocation data center infrastructure provider, received a significant growth investment from Berkshire Partners and the van Rooyen Group. The investment is made alongside MedOne’s majority shareholder, Taavura, and is intended to support expansion and development of MedOne’s data center portfolio in Israel.

IBM has acquired Databand.ai, a provider of data observability software that helps organizations detect and resolve data pipeline failures, errors, and data quality issues before they impact business outcomes. The deal strengthens IBM’s software portfolio across data, AI, and automation, and closed on June 27, 2022; financial terms were not disclosed.

Starburst announced it has acquired Varada, a data lake analytics accelerator, to enhance performance and cost-efficiency for data lake analytics workloads. By integrating Varada’s patented indexing and caching technology into Starburst’s query engine, the combined offering is expected to improve query performance on AWS by up to 7x and reduce cloud compute costs by up to 40%, with Varada’s engineering and product leaders joining Starburst.

Similarweb acquired Rank Ranger, a provider of SEO and search rank tracking solutions, to expand Similarweb’s enterprise SEO product suite. The combination integrates Similarweb’s keyword research/traffic analysis with Rank Ranger’s rank tracking and SEO tools to provide cross-channel keyword performance and “market share” insights. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Rank Ranger will continue operating as “Rank Ranger, a Similarweb company.”

Sabancı Group (via Sabancı Holding and its subsidiary Dx Technology Services and Investment BV) agreed to acquire Radiflow, an Israeli OT cybersecurity vendor, in a two-phase transaction. The first phase involves a $45 million primary and secondary investment to reach a majority/controlling stake, with Sabancı intending to acquire 100% of Radiflow by 2025.

ITT Inc. acquired privately held Habonim for $140 million in an all-cash transaction. Habonim, a designer and manufacturer of industrial valves and actuators headquartered in Kfar HaNassi, Israel, will become part of ITT's Industrial Process segment. The acquisition closed in the second quarter of 2022 and was expected to be accretive to ITT's consolidated EBITDA margin.

LinkedIn Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, acquired Tel Aviv-based Oribi Ltd., a provider of code-free marketing attribution and website conversion measurement technology. Digital Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Oribi and its shareholders, including Sequoia Capital, Ibex Investors, TLV Partners, and S Capital, on the transaction. The deal is expected to expand LinkedIn’s marketing attribution capabilities and establish its first office in Israel.

Vontier Corporation acquired Driivz, an end-to-end EV charging and smart energy management software platform, to accelerate Vontier’s e-mobility strategy. Driivz will continue to be led by founder and CEO Doron Frenkel and will operate as an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier.

Vontier Corporation acquired Driivz, a cloud-based EV charging and energy management software provider. The deal follows Vontier’s minority investment in Driivz that began in early 2020 and is positioned as Vontier’s first energy-transition capital deployment as part of a broader multi-year investment commitment. Financial terms and other transaction details were not disclosed.

Nayax Ltd. entered into a binding term sheet to acquire On Track Innovations Ltd. (OTI) for approximately $4.5 million in cash. The deal is structured in two phases, with Nayax first lending OTI about $5.5 million to repay outstanding debts, followed by a full merger of OTI into Nayax within roughly 21 days of the loan agreement.

Truecaller entered into an agreement to acquire Israel-based CallHero to strengthen Truecaller’s offering in the United States with CallHero’s AI-based Smart Agent call-assistant technology. The agreed purchase price is USD 4.5 million (cash and newly issued Truecaller shares), with up to an additional USD 2 million contingent on performance, and closing is expected in the first quarter of 2022.

Candle Media, a next-generation media company led by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs and backed by Blackstone, acquired Faraway Road Productions. Faraway Road Productions, founded by Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff, produces global film and television content including the series FAUDA. Financial terms were not disclosed.

ISCO Industries, Inc. acquired the manufacturing operations and the majority of the U.S. business of Industrial Pipe Fittings LLC d/b/a Plasson USA from parent company Plasson Ltd. The transaction closed on December 31, 2021, with GulfStar Group serving as exclusive financial advisor to Plasson. Following the sale, Plasson Ltd. will retain its core business distributing HDPE Electrofusion products throughout North America.

Renesas Electronics Corporation completed the acquisition of Celeno Communications on December 20, 2021, for approximately US$315 million, with cash consideration to be paid gradually following certain milestones. Following closing, Israel-headquartered Celeno became a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas, adding Wi‑Fi chipset and software capabilities to strengthen Renesas’ connectivity and IoT/infrastructure offerings.

ZOLL Medical Corporation (an Asahi Kasei company) has completed its acquisition of Itamar Medical Ltd., a medical device and digital health company focused on at-home sleep apnea testing. ZOLL acquired all outstanding ordinary shares of Itamar Medical for $1.0333333 per share (or $31 per ADS) in cash, and Itamar Medical will operate as a business division within ZOLL.

SQream Technologies announced it will acquire Panoply, a no-code cloud data platform, to expand SQream’s cloud offering and strengthen its hybrid data analytics capabilities. Panoply’s ELT and data warehouse management services will be integrated into SQream’s GPU-based analytics platform, and Panoply’s employees and customers will join SQream as the combined business pursues accelerated growth.

Otodata Technologies USA ("Otodata") has acquired Wireless Applications Corporation ("WACnGO"), a provider of end-to-end telemetry solutions for tank monitoring and logistics optimization for oil and gas distributors. The deal expands Otodata’s reach in tank monitoring and supports diversification into propane truck distribution and delivery, strengthening its presence in South America and Israel.