Best investment bank: Jefferies
Jefferies’ Israel franchise in 2025 was defined by consistent lead roles on the transactions that shaped the market, combining cross-border execution with a concentrated presence across equity issuance and technology-led M&A.
Its platform bridges Tel Aviv origination with US distribution, allowing it to convert volatile market conditions into executable outcomes for issuer clients.
In equity capital markets (ECM), Jefferies demonstrated the ability to drive demand for Israeli issuers in international venues. It acted as lead bookrunner on eToro’s $713 million Nasdaq IPO, which priced above range despite fragile market conditions, supported by targeted investor engagement and disciplined syndication.
Its role as sole global coordinator on NextVision’s $414 million follow-on offering further underlined its lead-left capability, delivering a transaction that was oversubscribed and heavily allocated to global investors for a Tel Aviv-listed company.
The franchise extends beyond ECM into advisory mandates requiring governance precision and structuring depth. Jefferies advised the independent committee on the merger between Matrix IT and Magic Software, one of the largest domestic technology consolidations, positioning it at the centre of a complex related-party transaction.
Complementing transaction activity, its TechTrek platform continues to anchor institutional investor engagement at scale, reinforcing distribution strength alongside execution.
