Analysis

September 17, 2020

Why Israeli fintechs are becoming a hot prize for investors — and big banks

Israeli fintech startups are tapping into the country's cybersecurity prowess and are prepped to go global


Isabel Woodford

4 min read

Israel's startup scene is best known for its pioneering — often controversial — security and artificial intelligence projects; several of which boast international governments and multi-nationals as clients.

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The founding team at Team8 Fintech, including Rakefet Russak-Aminoach (pictured front-left). Galia Beer Gabel, PayPal's former head of business development for Eastern Europe, Israel and Africa, is also joining Team8 Fintech's founding team.
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