A Strong Shekel, a Growing Challenge: The Impact on Israeli Startups
Adv. Raanan Lerner, a partner at Meitar, discusses the impact of the strengthening Israeli shekel on the local technology sector and explains how currency fluctuations affect startup cash runways, fundraising efforts, and company valuations. According to Lerner, the gap between shekel-based expenses and dollar-denominated investments and revenues creates significant pressure on emerging companies and highlights the need for economic and regulatory measures to support Israel’s innovation ecosystem. For the full article (Hebrew), click here.
