ISRAEL FROM ORANGES TO APPLE

ISRAEL FROM ORANGES TO APPLE

ISRAEL AT A GLANCE Population + 8 million Population growth rate: 1.9% Religious Affiliation: 75% Jewish, 17.5% Muslims. 2% Christian (mostly Arabs) and 1.6% Druze Official Languages: Government: Hebrew and Arabic Parliamentary Democracy Year of Independence: 1948 GDP: About $300 billion Per capita GDP $37,200 Geography Leading Industries Size Crossroads for 3 continents, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon ICT, Pharma, Life Sciences, Defense & Aerospace, Smart Cities, Water Technologies 8,019 mi 2, 263 miles north to south, roughly from New York City to Syracuse Source: US Commercial Service 2015

START-UP NATION From local ventures to global companies 1 st in VC funding per capita VC funding per capita ($) 3 rd to USA and China in number of companies listed on Nasdaq # companies listed, 2017 2,831 369 271 188 98 94 Israel USA Sweden US China Israel > 4000 start ups in the Israeli ecosystem Tel Aviv is a major hub with 19 startups per sq. km >30 companies in biotech Total market cap ~$70B

MAGNET FOR VC FUNDING All time record of $4.8B in VC capital raised in 2016 Israeli start-ups are drawing attention of the international and local VC funds; Deals are getting larger as Israeli ecosystem matures

SHUK FOR INNOVATION International corporations shop for Israeli Innovation Israel related M&A deals Active shoppers # deals 132 133 144 Total $13.66B $8.52B $15.81B 2014 2015 2016 Are dominated by IT & B2B businesses IT B2B 20% B2C 15% Healthcare 11% Fin. Srvc. 8% Energy 1% 45% Top deals $15.3B 2017 $4.4B 2016 $1.1B 2016 $1.1B 2016 $0.5B 2016

Israeli companies developed many of the technologies we all use Use a PC.... Make some calls... Use a Disk On Key... Try to Hack Into a Computer. Use a Cell-Phone..... Get some help on the internet Send an Instant Message The Intel MMX, Pentium-4 & Centrino chips were designed, developed, and produced in Israel IP telephony was invented by VocalTec and AudioCodes; Cordless phones powered by DSPG Disk-on-Key was invented and first sold by M-Systems (now part of SanDisk) Checkpoint is by far the world leader (and the inventor of) Firewall Software VerinOriginal cell phone technology was developed and continues to be produced in Israel LivePerson sells the software than enables live-chat for leading Internet retailers ICQ (now AOL Instant Messenger) was invented in Israel

R&D LEADER 4.25% of GDP spend on R&D Well organized support ecosystem Gov. Support Programs pursued by Chief Scientist Officer Academia Technology Transfer Offices Results in highest R&D spend as % of GDP worldwide Gross domestic spending on R&D as % of GDP 4,25 4,23 3,42 3,29 3,28 Israel South Korea Switzerland Japan Sweden 300 Multinational Companies Open R&D centers in Israel Supporting their innovation on multiple fields Nano-Tech Digital Security Automotive International Cooperation CleanTech AgriTech Healthcare

WHY? Culture, Military & diversity

Israel is not a country, it s a mindset

WHY EXPORT TO ISRAEL? TOP 5 REASONS 1. The economy has remained robust during the period of economic downturns in the USA and the EU. GDP growth was 3.8% in 2016 and expected to be 3.25% in 2017-18 (OECD). 2. This educated, entrepreneurial and innovative society is open to new products and friendly to the EU. 3. Israel has a modern banking and logistics infrastructure and one of the highest penetration rates for mobile telecom. 4. Strong, diversified and technologically advanced high-tech sector. Israel leads OECD in R&D spending at 4.3% of GDP. 5. Free Trade Agreement provide easy market access to EU products and services. Source: US Commercial Service 2015

HOW FICC CAN ASSIST? Online Business Opportunity Database thousands of business opportunities from around the world. Information on import, export, tender and investment opportunities in Israel. Post your Offer fill out a short online form and post your business offer today. Information for foreign companies regarding import procedures, customs, regulation, and matchmaking with relevant Israeli companies.. Source: US Commercial Service 2015

SEARCH FOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Source: US Commercial Service 2015

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ISRAEL S KEY TRADING PARTNERS 53% 50% 49% 47% 46% 48% 45% 45% 44% 45% 46% 17% 15% 14% 18% 18% 20% 19% 12% 21% 14% 21% 12% 21% 18% 12% 23% 11% 22% 21% 12% 22% 21% 22% 21% 11% 23% 19% 12% Europe Asia USA Other countries Source: CBS and Central bank of Israel, OECD

PORTUGAL ISRAEL TRADE IN GOODS (M$) Import Export 147 127 129 145 121 123 106 141 114 153 113 107 Source: CBS

IMPORT OF GOODS FROM PORTUGAL TO ISRAEL 2016 100% = $153M Live animals; animal products 37% Wood, paper 19% Machinery, electrical equipment 8% Stones, cement, ceramics, glass 6% Metals 4% Plastics 4% Textile 3% Food 3% Other 16% Source: CBS and Central bank of Israel, OECD

EXPORT OF GOODS FROM ISRAEL TO PORTUGAL 2016 100% = $107M Chemicals 51% Plastics 12% Optical, medical instruments 11% Mechinery, electrical equipment 6% Mineral products 6% Paper 4% Other 10% Source: CBS and Central bank of Israel, OECD