A comprehensive map of Israeli tech companies and their activities across European markets – a tool for policymakers, investors, and founders.
Report Highlights
1,686
Israeli tech companies active in Europe
32,617
Employees in Europe*
* Includes open positions and positions in companies that were acquired
Research & Development
39%
Of all employees in Europe work in R&D
Digital & IT Sector
47%
Of Israeli startups and tech companies in Europe are in the Digital & IT sectors
Lead in number of employees
GermanyFrancePolandUkraineSpainNetherlands
Lead in number of tech companies
GermanyUKSpainUkraineFrancePoland
The Human Angle
Mapping the impact of Israeli tech on the European economy through the lens of employment
Europe and Israel have been close partners in science, technology, and innovation for decades.
Collaboration has evolved from research cooperation into a robust business and innovation relationship.
Today, Israeli startups and tech companies scaling across Europe employ more than 30,000 people across the EU member states and neighbouring European countries.
This report explores how Israeli innovation contributes to Europe's economic growth and competitiveness through the jobs, research capacity, and local partnerships it creates. Israeli tech companies are increasing their operations across the continent, hiring local teams, renting offices, engaging local vendors, and conducting daily business activity that strengthens both economies.
By examining employment as a measure of impact, we can better understand where Israeli tech companies are most embedded in Europe's innovation landscape – and how these relationships foster mutual economic growth. Employment data provides a tangible lens through which to assess integration, knowledge transfer, and long-term collaboration potential.
The Core Questions
The key questions this report aims to answer:
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In which European countries are Israeli startups and tech companies active, and what is the scope of their business activity?
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How many people do these tech companies employ across Europe?
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What are the most prominent sectors and stages represented among these Israeli tech companies?
Setting the Benchmark
Charting Israeli tech's European footprint with enhanced methodology and detailed insights
To address these questions, we created a comprehensive map and benchmark of Israeli tech companies active in Europe – a tool to help policymakers, investors, and founders identify where opportunities lie and how to design and maximise future growth opportunities.
This publication builds on the foundation laid by the 2021 EU–Israel Tech Report, which first mapped Israeli business activity in Europe. This 2025 edition employs a new methodology, incorporating expanded data sources and a more detailed analysis of company structures, functions, and workforce distribution.
Our goal remains the same: to promote transparency, provide evidence-based insights, and highlight the growing economic and innovation interdependence between Europe and Israel. Ultimately, this report seeks to offer a clearer picture of how Israeli innovation supports Europe's competitiveness – and to inspire new partnerships that benefit both ecosystems.
"As the European Union advances its 2024–2029 priorities—focusing on sustainability and digital innovation—there is a growing opportunity to deepen collaboration with Israel's dynamic startup ecosystem. Israeli strengths in cybersecurity, climate tech, and AI infrastructure align closely with the EU's strategic goals, offering a valuable avenue for innovation partnerships and mutual growth."
Workforce on the Rise
Israeli tech employment in Europe is steadily growing
30,000+
Full-time employees across Europe (June 2022 - June 2024)
4.8%
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over three years
Israeli tech companies have established a significant workforce presence across Europe.
This healthy CAGR reflects sustained expansion, possibly driven by increased market penetration or investment in European operations.
The data shows a stabilisation between 2024 and 2025, suggesting a shift from rapid scaling to efficiency and maturity.
Anchored Across Europe
Israeli tech companies are strategically distributed across Europe, from major economies to emerging innovation hubs
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Germany
415 companies
2,131 employees
15% of Israeli tech workforce in EU
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France
279 companies
1,750 employees
12% of Israeli tech workforce in EU
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Spain
356 companies
1,415 employees
10% of Israeli tech workforce in EU
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Poland
257 companies
1,734 employees
12% of Israeli tech workforce in EU
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Ukraine
312 companies
2,598 employees
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UK
704 companies
6,724 employees
Germany, Spain, and France serve as primary innovation hubs, likely due to their market size, established tech ecosystems, and access to skilled talent.
Germany, France, and Poland lead in employee headcount, indicating depth of operations. These locations often serve as regional headquarters or R&D hubs for some of Israel's largest tech employers in Europe, including Playtika, Wix, CheckPoint, Verint, and NICE.
Outside the EU, the UK and Ukraine are prominent locations for Israeli companies.
The geographical proximity of these European countries to Israel allows for efficient operations and easy travel, enhancing collaborative opportunities.
Beyond the West
Israeli tech companies base operations across Central & Eastern Europe
Countries like Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic are emerging as cost-effective operational bases, potentially hosting research & development centres, support functions, or shared services.
High FTE-to-company ratios in locations such as Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Romania are often due to a few companies establishing substantial operations, using these areas as centralised service hubs or delivery centres.
For many of these Central & Eastern European countries, Israeli tech companies can play an important role in closing the innovation gap through knowledge transfer and upskilling, leveraging local talent while also bringing global expertise into these ecosystems.
The Top Ten
A spotlight on the Israeli tech companies with the biggest workforce footprints in Europe
SentinelOne
NICE
Playtika
Check Point
MoonActive
CyberArk
Novocure
HiBob
Verint
Wix
"Europe has become one of Via's strongest engines of growth. Today we support more than 200 public mobility deployments across over a dozen countries, helping our partners deliver more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable transport. Millions of annual rides now run on Via technology in Europe, reflecting a shared commitment to building smarter transportation that works for communities across the continent."
R&D Dominates
R&D roles form the backbone of Israeli tech employment in Europe
Nearly 40% of Israeli tech company employees in Europe work in R&D. Israeli tech companies are building research centres, employing European engineers and scientists, and contributing directly to the EU's knowledge economy.
Together, R&D and Sales dominate the workforce, aligning with Israel's strengths in innovation and global market reach.
Sales and Customer Success are the next largest departments, reflecting a strong go-to-market and client support focus. These roles ensure that Israeli technology is integrated into European value chains, reaching customers, and supporting long-term competitiveness.
Open positions follow a similar pattern. With 39% of open positions, R&D continues to dominate hiring, indicating ongoing investment in innovation and product development. Sales hiring is also strong at 27%, suggesting a push for market expansion and revenue growth. Marketing and Finance show modest hiring, possibly reflecting strategic scaling.
"The data shows that Israeli startups are deepening their long-term presence in Europe. The continent has become a strategic destination, offering access to a major market, reliable regulation, and advanced industrial partners that enable responsible growth. We see this trend firsthand: early-growth companies are expanding in Europe with greater readiness than ever. The alignment between Israel's strengths in AI, cybersecurity, and health and Europe's priorities is creating meaningful opportunities, and we expect Israeli activity on the continent to continue to accelerate in the years ahead."
Seasoned & Streamlined
Israeli tech operations in the EU are mature, lean, and focused
Shifting Operational Footprint Toward the EU
74%
of Israeli tech companies in Europe have employees in EU-27 countries
showing strong interest specifically in the integrated EU market. Engaging with both established and emerging EU markets offers Israeli companies a mix of stability and growth potential.
Mid-Sized Companies Driving Commercial Expansion
27%
of Israeli companies active in EU-27 countries are in the mid-size (51–200 FTEs) range with an average age of 14.7 years
These tech companies are actively scaling into EU markets with validated technologies and business models.
High Leadership Presence Reflects Strategic Nature of EU Market
31%
of Israeli startups in the EU have VP/C-level executives on the ground
and among larger tech companies this rises to 71%, reflecting deep integration and the strategic importance Israeli tech leaders assign to the EU market.
Mature Business Models
~60%
of Israeli tech companies in the EU are micro or small (1–50 FTEs)
yet many are 8–12 years old, showing long-term operation with lean teams. These startups and tech companies often focus on deep-tech or niche technologies that don't require large headcounts. Their maturity suggests sustained innovation rather than early-stage experimentation.
"What stands out in the research is the profile of Israeli tech companies in Europe: most are mature, innovation-driven, and led by senior executives on the ground. These firms build strategic partnerships and invest in long-term development, even in challenging times. Their story is one of resilience and synergy - where Israeli strengths in AI, cybersecurity, and climate tech meet Europe's evolving priorities."
Propelling Digital Transformation
With strong representation in the Digital & Information Technologies sector, Israeli tech companies are contributing to the EU's digital transformation
Across industries, 3 cross-cutting themes emerge:
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AI & Automation
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Sustainability & Environmental Consciousness
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Digital Platforms & Connectivity
The Digital & IT sector leads across all company sizes, encompassing 572 entities in the EU, particularly strong among micro (121), small (219), and lower-mid (149) size companies.
Israeli tech companies are crucial players in advancing Europe's capabilities in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud services – areas of rapid growth and strategic importance.
There are emerging opportunities for growth and influence in sectors such as Clean Energy, AgriFood, and Advanced Materials & Chemicals. This suggests room for strategic investment and innovation in these areas, potentially leading to breakthroughs that align with global sustainability trends.
Niche Expertise, Broad Impact
Israeli tech companies in Europe demonstrate strong specialisation across multiple subsectors, delivering tangible value and impact to the European economy
AI & Machine Learning lead in the Digital & IT sector, affirming Israel's position as a global hub for AI innovation. The focus on software platforms, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions indicates a foundational impact on creating secure, scalable digital infrastructures.
Within the Cybersecurity sector, a focus on Application Security, Network Security, and Identity & Access Management reflects growing concerns over data integrity and protection.
In the Healthcare & Life Sciences industry, Medical Devices show significant presence, highlighting Israel's strong medtech capabilities.
FinTech innovation is driven by AI-powered investment platforms and infrastructure solutions, with RegTech, InsureTech, and WealthTech emerging as growth niches.
Industrial Technologies & Mobility excel in Defense, Security, and Automation, reflecting strong industrial R&D capacities.
What's Next?
Translating findings into action for deeper EU-Israel innovation collaboration
This report offers an updated, data-driven overview of Israeli tech companies operating across Europe, reflecting the growing depth and diversity of the European-Israeli innovation corridor. Building on the foundations of earlier mapping efforts, it provides a clearer picture of the evolving presence, impact, and potential of Israeli technology in Europe.
The findings are intended to inform policymakers, investors, and ecosystem leaders as they design and implement new pathways for collaboration. By visualising where and how Israeli tech companies are embedded within European markets, this map serves as a practical tool to guide strategy, foster partnerships, and identify emerging clusters of opportunity.
Stakeholders are encouraged to contact EIT Hub Israel, KPMG, or Planven VC to discuss potential collaborations and contribute to advancing innovation and economic impact across Europe and Israel.
Report compiled by EIT Hub Israel, Planven VC, and KPMG Israel
