Five mega-rounds in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity drove a spike in capital for local startups last month, with the largest deals accounting for nearly 70% of all investment. Total funding for Israeli firms reached $2.77 billion in September, reflecting a concentrated push by investors into the intelligence and security sectors.

Total investment for the first nine months of 2026 climbed to $13.2 billion, meaning the annual sum is on track to exceed the $15.6 billion raised in 2025. Data from the first three quarters indicates that this AI-fueled surge will result in 2026 outpacing the previous year's total.