"Israel’s competitive advantage has never been abstract creativity alone; it has been the ability to innovate under constraint and to overcome the status quo."
- Jan 28
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Zack Fagan, Partner at Earth & Beyond Ventures, joined CTech for its 2026 VC Survey.
“Israel, and the world as a whole, have experienced a turbulent few years in terms of venture capital and liquidity. Mega funds have kept top-tier startups private longer, while global volatility and higher interest rates have made IPOs less attractive. For Israeli companies, 2025 was the year that IPOs finally began to return. That said, it was also the year of the mega-exit, setting a high bar for valuations,” said Zack Fagan, Partner at Earth & Beyond Ventures, when asked whether Israel will see a resurgence of IPOs in 2026.
