Fin tech

Australian unicorn Airwallex plans expansion of Israel operations following $11 billion valuation

“Here in Israel, we remain committed to scaling our operations and increasing our investment in the Tel Aviv center," said Or Liban, head of the company’s Tel Aviv center.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Airwallex Israel team.
Shimon Gershon

With an investment of NIS 12 million: Shimon Gershon storms the rental market

The former soccer player launches a new fintech platform to obtain a digital rental guarantee within 5 minutes without a deposit – providing full security for landlords.

|ByWALLA! MONEY
Eran Sarouk, CEO of GMT

GMT is acquired by Western Union for NIS 200 million

The Ramat Hachayal–based fintech company, which employs approximately 100 workers, is being acquired by Western Union in a transaction valued at approximately NIS 200 million.

|ByWALLA! MONEY
"The Middle East is rapidly transforming from a fintech follower into a global innovation leader."

Why the next wave of global fintech innovation may come from the Middle East

|ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ

Blender acquires European financial corporation, increasing credit portfolio by NIS 112m

The deal is expected to triple Blender's European credit portfolio.

JANUARY 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dr. Gal Aviv, CEO of Blender

Israel’s blossoming financial sector

“The coronavirus really had a positive effect in our sector,” said Langermann, co-founder and co-CEO of Mor Langermann, one of the leading investment banking firms in Israel.

JANUARY 7, 2022ByLIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI
High rise construction in Tel Aviv.