Increase in investment in start-ups even in Corona, Israel August 7, 6:31
While companies are being hit hard by the spread of the new coronavirus, Israel's investment in startups is growing, and interest in cutting-edge technology to respond to lifestyle changes such as cybersecurity is high. I am trying to see you.
In Israel, there are many startup companies that deal with the latest digital technology, and an increasing number of Japanese companies have local bases in an attempt to collaborate with them.
Against this backdrop, the JETRO-Japan External Trade Organization summarized the investment amount of Israeli start-up companies from inside and outside of Japan, and it was found that from January to July, it was $5.5 billion (about 580 billion Japanese yen). (Yen), which is an increase of about 85 billion yen compared to the same period last year.
With the increase in opportunities to work at home due to the spread of the new coronavirus, interest in cyber security technology is increasing, and technology for the realization of remote medical care is also attracting attention. It means that there is a strong interest in the fields related to changes in the.
Masatoshi Ebara, Director of JETRO Tel Aviv Office, said, “In order to overcome the difficult situation, it is essential for Japanese companies to utilize digital technology, and it is desirable to incorporate Israeli companies and grow.”