Handling fundraising rounds and exit-related M&A, Arnon Segev & Co. acts for large venture capital clients that invest in both start-ups and established technology companies; the practice is led by Yoav Sherman, an adviser to start-ups, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients on formations, financial matters and exits.

The hi-tech and start-ups practice at boutique law firm Zioni Pillersdorf Phillip Advocates, led by Ohad Phillip, acts for start-ups, growth companies, and multinationals on transactions, commercial contracting, cross-border matters, and regulatory compliance; the team has particular expertise in technology-driven sectors such as SaaS, fintech, blockchain, and AI.

With ‘deep experience in advising start-ups’, Arnon, Tadmor-Levy’s sector expertise encompasses software, life sciences, data privacy, cybersecurity, fintech, cryptocurrency, and automotive technology. The practice also covers generative AI, food-tech, and agri-tech. Focused on early-stage, emerging and established companies, as well as venture capital funds, Daniel Damboritz is a ‘top hi-tech lawyer’; Elie Sprung acts for both technology-driven ventures and investors; and Ezra Gross advises technology companies at every growth stage. Other experienced figures are Gail Etzion, Joeri Kreisberg, Kobi Ben-Chitrit, Yarom Romem, Elan Loshinsky, Nataly Margalit, and Josh Hauser.

FISCHER (FBC & Co.)‘s ‘highly dedicated team’ covers financing rounds, establishing companies, M&A, exits, and venture capital investments. Raz Tepper acts for emerging hi-tech companies at every development stage, including on financing rounds, commercial agreements, and acquisitions; Eran Yaniv specialises in technology, life sciences, and venture capital; and Galai Sharir assists start-ups and established corporate clients with commercial, venture capital, private equity, and M&A transactions. Zohar Liss ‘stands out for his calm, surgical approach to high-stakes negotiations’, while Yoram Shiv, Sharon Gazit, Shmulik Fried, and Tal Gellerman are other names to note.

Consistently engaged by start-ups, venture capital funds, private investors and entrepreneurs, Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. advises throughout the development and growth processes, including at the exit stages. The practice also encompasses corporate governance, financing, commercial issues, employment law, and IP. Ayal Shenhav, Richard Mann and Ashok Chandrasekhar co-chair the international and hi-tech department, which also showcases Amir Raz, an adviser to technology companies on a range of transactions, and Michael Heller, a specialist in corporate finance, M&A and emerging growth companies. The practice further includes Danny Dilbary, Chen Manzur, Shmulik Atias, and Gavriel Maimon.

In addition to advising start-ups throughout their life cycles, H-F & Co. assists with M&A-related exits and seed and later-stage financings. The client list also features global technology companies and growth-stage unicorns. Nitzan Hirsch-Falk‘s track record includes large acquisitions of Israeli technology companies; Adi Gillat spearheads the IP and IT practice; Yuval Oren is ‘an exceptional leader and great negotiator’; and Yoav Meer acts for technology and cannabis start-up companies on day-to-day issues. Other names to note are Dana El-On, Ora Templeman, Anat Nachum, Yarin Bitton, Noy Talmi, and Guy Landau.

Acting for entrepreneurs, technology corporations, investors and venture capital and private equity funds, Herzog Fox & Neeman’s sector specialisms include cybersecurity, fintech, semiconductors, life sciences, clean-tech, healthcare, and agriculture. Technology division head Yair Geva advises start-ups and emerging companies, from early stages to unicorn and exit phases; Hanan Haviv focuses on corporate and securities law; and Yuval Zilber is a technology deal expert. The department also features Yoni Frider, Alon Lederman, Mor Limanovich, Yuval Meidar and Gilad Majerowicz, as well as Miri Wang, Raz Ofer, and Tomer Farkash.

Meitar Law Offices‘ hi-tech and start-up group covers corporation formations, financing rounds, investments, licensings, commercial agreements, exits, public offerings, and acquisitions. It additionally assists with labour and tax matters. Dan Geva advises emerging growth companies at all stages; Dan Shamgar focuses on M&A, corporate finance and investments; Itay Frishman is ‘a trusted legal adviser’; and Raanan Lerner acts for technology companies, venture capital funds, and individual entrepreneurs. Other active practitioners are Aviv Avidan-Shalit, Alon Sahar, Asaf Harel, Assaf Oz and Ronen Bezalel, along with Talya Gerstler and Assaf Naveh.

Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.‘s start-ups and emerging companies practice routinely advises on high-stakes M&A, venture capital, commercial contracts, and financings, along with related IP, privacy, and employment issues. Noga Devecseri Spira advises start-ups from the digital health, biotechnology, SaaS, AI, ag-tech, fintech, and clean-tech sectors; Gil Brandes acts for both entrepreneurs and well‑established companies; and Anat Igner is an ‘outstanding adviser’. The practice further includes Tal Eliasaf, an adviser on venture financings, M&A, entity formation, and corporate governance, and Arnon Samburski, who focuses on early-stage and high-growth technology companies (and their investors).

Acting for start-ups, emerging companies, and venture capital and angel investors, Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary‘s high-tech and venture capital practice advises on fundraising rounds, along with day-to-day matters, and exits (including through M&A). Ian Rostowsky has longstanding experience in advising investors and companies on start-up-related investments and M&A; Yoav Etzyon regularly acts for start-ups, emerging companies, and investors on significant transactions; and food-tech and ag-tech head Stephen Barak Rozen advises on technology financing rounds, M&A, and technology incubator formations. Tal Tirosh and Assaf Baruch are other experienced practitioners.

Led by the ‘outstanding’ Daniel Chinn, AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co’s hi-tech practice advises both start-ups and venture capital funds on investment rounds, financings, secondary sales, and corporate governance. The team, which also covers employee issues and commercial agreements, showcases corporate and commercial law specialist Saar Binyamin, an adviser to entrepreneurs, start-ups, technology companies, investors, and VC funds, and Mati Rosenbaum, who is ‘thoughtful, quick to respond, and remarkably effective’. Hila Faber and Aviel Rosenberg are other experienced practitioners.

The start-up and emerging company practice at Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM) assists with seed financing, along with late-stage investments, IPOs, and sales and acquisitions. It is also experienced in licensing, outsourcing, co-development, manufacturing, distribution, and agency agreements. Simon Marks focuses on cross-border M&A and financing transactions; Jeremy Seeff is ‘an excellent corporate lawyer’; and Nimrod Rosenblum leads the corporate, M&A and private equity department. The practice also features German desk head Ron Abelski and private equity and finance practitioner Itamar Lev Eldar.

Alongside advising start-ups, EBN – Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano assists technology companies and venture capital funds with investment rounds. The team, which also fields M&A specialists, has cybersecurity, AI, automotive, food-tech, agri-tech, and fintech industry expertise. Roy Caner acts for start-ups and emerging companies at different growth stages; Viva Gayer focuses on hi-tech and commercial issues and M&A; and Shay Dayan advises start-ups throughout their life cycles. The practice also features ‘phenomenal lawyer’ Amir Gruber and Oded Natan, who also acts for hi-tech companies.

FWMK (Furth, Wilensky, Mizrachi, Knaani) is home to experts in venture capital and private equity financings, as well as M&A (including cross-border acquisitions). Other notable areas are technology and IP licensing, strategic partnerships, and day-to-day corporate issues. The group additionally advises on the Israeli Innovation Law, privacy, open-source software, and IP. Erez Mizrachi focuses on start-ups at all development stages; Udi Knaani assists with M&A, financing and investments; and Itai Farkash is ‘outstanding’. Amit Hirsch and Nir Sadeh are other key team members.

In January 2025, Gornitzky & Co. merged with Horn & Co., the latter well known for its life sciences licensing and high-tech deal credentials. The practice advises start-ups from the cybersecurity, digital health, AI, defence-tech, food-tech, and agro-tech sectors on seed funding and Series A and B rounds. Yuval Horn acts for biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health sector clients, and Shlomo Landress assists with IP-related transactions. Keren Kanir, Daniel Marcus, Eyal Raz, Itamar Mei-Zahav, and Dan Fisher are other key figures.