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Advisory Board Agreements in Israel

Almost every entrepreneur comes across the term “advisory board” in the very early stages of developing its startup. But what does this term really mean?   An advisory board usually consists of a number of external advisors...more

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Israel Innovation Authority: New Startup Fund “Boost for High-Tech”

The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) is launching new startup funds as part of a stimulus package for the Israeli high-tech industry. Alongside investors from the private market, the IIA’s “Boost for High-Tech” funds will...more

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Israel Innovation Authority Funds Proof of Concept

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As part of its activities promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in Israel, the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) provides budgets to technology entrepreneurship projects to encourage and support their various stages,...more

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What Is and Isn’t Permissible When Startup Founders Split

The Tel Aviv District Court (Economic Department) recently ruled that a partner in a startup breached his obligations as an officer in the company, as well as other obligations toward his former partner in that company. The...more

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Israeli High-Tech: “Angels Law” Grants Tax Benefits to Investors

The Israeli legislature promulgated a new Angels Law at the end of July, with the goal of preserving Israel as an attractive hub for investments in high-tech companies by granting various tax incentives. (This temporary order...more

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Critical Considerations before Drawing up a Founders’ Agreement

When a group forms to establish a joint venture, the first legal document they should draft is a founders’ agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to define the conditions under which the entrepreneurs will establish a...more

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Doing Business in Israel – Being an Employer

Israel, start-up nation, has become an attractive destination for foreign investors and corporations. Israel’s entrepreneurial outlook, coupled with cutting-edge innovation, has start-ups sprouting up all over, ripe for...more

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Tax Aspects of Cryptocurrency-Based Compensation to Employees

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Share-based compensation is the most popular reward method among employees and service providers in many industries today, especially the high-tech industry. From the grantee’s point of view, the receipt of options enables a...more

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Crowdfunding for Startups

The Israeli capital market is marking four years since the entrance into force of the regulations that enable capital and debt financing through crowdfunding. This article will briefly review the crowdfunding market in...more

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A Good Start for A Successful Exit

Entrepreneurs? Launching a start-up? The first question you should ask yourself is what is your exit strategy. If you do not know the answer, you should stop and make a plan, because your exit strategy is your company’s...more

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Are You Subject To US Economic Sanctions?

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Israel’s global reputation as ‘Start-up Nation’ and the country’s increasingly warm relationships with countries subject to U.S. economic sanctions may be headed for a collision course with the U.S. government. While these...more

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Israel M&A tracks global deal downturn in wake of crisis - Deal activity fell dramatically in 2020, but Q3 shows signs of recovery

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Global dealmaking slowed dramatically in 2020, as the world grappled with the health, economic and political consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns hobbled economies across the globe, driving deal value and volume...more

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Crowdfunding Regulation in Israel

Crowdfunding began as a fundraising model used by entrepreneurs or artists to fund projects. Investors gave money as a donation or with the expectation of receiving the final product. Now, many companies are using...more

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Startup Funding in the Coronavirus Era

Get up in the morning, go to work, sit in meetings, pick up the kids from school, go to the grocery store, work out at the gym, or just meet up with friends and family. It’s hard to believe that until a few weeks ago this...more

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Israel steps on the gas in the autotech race

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Despite not being an automotive hub historically, Israel has emerged as a hotbed of innovation for the industry. The convergence of technology with other sectors has been the driving force behind much of Israel’s tech boom...more

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Innovation Authority Grants – What to Know in Advance?

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The State of Israel is constantly pursuing ways to support innovation and is immensely occupied with encouraging and supporting entrepreneurship, which it considers the foundation of developing the local economy. To that end,...more

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Raising Early Stage Financing for Your Start-Up? The Do’s and Don’ts You Must Know

Raising financing is tricky, stressful and for many involves navigating uncharted waters. It is an art and an important skill to master to ensure the future of your start-up. Whether your first investment comes when you...more

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2019 Opportunities in the Israeli Market

For over twenty years, and despite the many internal and external challenges unique to Israel, Israel’s economy has demonstrated continued strength, growth and stability. In 2019, Israel remains “the Start-Up Nation” and a...more

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The French Paradox

In 2018, 70% of the funds raised by Israeli companies came from foreign investors. Israeli tech companies’ ability to attract such foreign investment attests to these investors’ wish to become part of the Israeli tech success...more

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Amendments to the Encouragement of Capital Investments Law

Much has been written about regulation’s difficulty with keeping up and meeting the technological changes of the modern world. Globalization and quick, frequent changes create “holes” that are difficult for the legislature to...more

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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Execs expect the bull run to continue: Optimism about M&A is stronger than ever

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Deals targeting Israeli companies hit an all-time high of US$26.5 billion in 2018, from 103 deals—an increase of 4.5 percent in terms of value compared to 2017. Much of this increase was due to a jump in domestic dealmaking,...more

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E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Eligibility for Israel Expected May 1

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Israeli entrepreneurs will be able to get E-2 investor visas to launch startups in high-tech and other industries in the United States, and to work in the country to develop those businesses. Reciprocal rules will allow US...more

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Short-Term Rental Update: Startup Recharge's ultra-short-term rental stays; the City of Victoria in British Columbia ramping up...

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The industry is exploring ultra-short-term stays (in increments of minutes or hours) under startup Recharge, which allow hotels to rent out rooms for less than one day to people who need space for a quick nap. Recharge...more

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Israeli Cyber Security Deals Double from Q4/2017 in $1.52 Billion First Quarter for High-Tech Companies

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Key facts: - $1.52 billion was raised in 181 deals—an increase in the number of deals and the total sum - A rounds captured a third of the total amount raised - Capital raising by companies in R&D stage leapt 60%,...more

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Holland & Knight's Israel Practice Newsletter - Winter 2017

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Holland & Knight invites you to read our Winter 2017 Israel Practice newsletter, in which our authors discuss pertinent American-Israeli topics. As Israel has been a crossroads and a prolific source of new ideas for more than...more

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