Israeli tech entrepreneurs opened trading at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday, showcasing the growing footprint of Israeli innovation in the city’s economy just days before voters choose their next mayor.
The ceremony, hosted by the NYSE, featured dozens of Israeli founders representing hundreds of startups now based in New York. Organizers said the invitation reflected the close economic ties between Israeli companies and the city, where roughly 450 Israeli-founded startups now operate.
The event also marked the launch of a newly expanded database from Israeli Mapped in NY, led by founder Guy Franklin. The updated platform catalogues about 450 active startups—among them some 80 cybersecurity firms, 50 in financial technology, and others in digital health, artificial intelligence, and real-estate innovation.
Franklin said the ceremony symbolized business continuity despite a tense political…
