Despite diplomatic tensions, Israeli– UK tech community flourishes in London
Inside the Israeli Tech Parliament– a grassroots network silently constructing bridges through development far away from politics
Meet the Israeli Tech Parliament (ITP)– a volunteer-led network of around 3,000 Israeli professionals running at the heart of the UK’s tech economy. One early-stage environment tech endeavor recently closed a ₤ 6 million seed round from a consortium consisting of a Tel Aviv family office and a London-based deep tech fund.
Fast facts:
- Community: ~ 3,000 members, mostly Israeli tech experts in the UK
- Established: 2014, London
- Effect: $1B+ in start-up capital raised, 1,000 s of jobs developed, ₤ 1.5 B+ in M&A
- Notable Partners: Google, Amazon, Meta, AWS, LSEG, LocalGlobe, FT, Atomico
- Upcoming Focus: AI regulation, women in tech, Israel– Europe scaleup pathways
Fulfill the Israeli Tech Parliament (ITP)– a volunteer-led network of around 3,000 Israeli experts operating at the heart of the UK’s tech economy. One early-stage environment tech venture just recently closed a ₤ 6 million seed round from a consortium consisting of a Tel Aviv family workplace and a London-based deep tech fund. ITP has actually released mentorship tracks for Israeli trainees studying in the UK, partnered with accelerators like Business owner First, and worked with HR groups to help Israeli beginners navigate the UK task market– Visa guidelines and all. A quiet pointer of shared values In a year dominated by dispute, sanctions, and diplomatic strain, the story of the Israeli Tech Parliament stands out as a powerful counter-narrative.
Fast truths:
- Community: ~ 3,000 members, mainly Israeli tech experts in the UK
- Established: 2014, London
- Impact: $1B+ in startup capital raised, 1,000 s of jobs created, ₤ 1.5 B+ in M&A
- Notable Partners: Google, Amazon, Meta, AWS, LSEG, LocalGlobe, FEET, Atomico
- Upcoming Focus: AI regulation, females in tech, Israel– Europe scaleup paths
