The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) celebrated the achievements of Israeli Mapped in NY on Monday by inviting representatives to ring the opening bell, marking a significant moment for Israeli innovation in the New York technology ecosystem.
In addition to Israeli Mapped in NY and its founder Guy Franklin, 12 leading Israeli entrepreneurs were present on the NYSE panel. This group included founders of companies leading the way in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, fintech and media.
Their participation in the event underscored the close ties between Israel and New York and highlighted the influence of the more than 450 Israeli startups operating in the city.
Franklin received a special recognition from NYSE President Lynn Martin for her contributions. Franklin expressed pride in the resilience and continued success of the Israeli tech community at the event. “The growth of the tech ecosystem in New York has been extraordinary, with Israeli founders playing a critical role in driving innovation and economic success. Since October 7, the Israeli tech community has continued to perform despite enormous challenges, demonstrating resilience and commitment to excellence,” he said.
Israeli entrepreneurs included Dean Sysman, co-founder and CEO of Axonius; Yotam Segev, co-founder and CEO of Cyera; Nadav Shoval, co-founder and CEO of Openweb; Sanaz Yashar, co-founder and CEO of Zafran Security; Amir Elichai, co-founder and CEO of Carbyne; Amiram Shachar, co-founder and CEO of Upwind, Ben Reuveni, co-founder and CEO of Gloat, Oded Hareven, co-founder and CEO of Akeyless, Galina Antova, co-founder and CBO, Claroty, Michael Shoulov, co-founder and CEO of Fireblocks and Saar Yoskovitz, co-founder and CEO of Augury.
The ringing of the opening bell symbolizes the ongoing collaboration between Israeli technology leaders and New York, further cementing the city’s status as a global tech hub. Israeli Mapped in NY, founded by Franklin, was launched to help Israeli entrepreneurs expanding to New York connect with the industry and showcase Israeli successes. The platform features an interactive map of Manhattan highlighting Israeli startups operating in the city.
Working with the Mayor of NYC
Recently, the platform expanded its reach by establishing an investment arm focused on Israeli companies, particularly in cybersecurity, and forging partnerships with the Mayor of New York and other key entities to promote Israeli technology in the Big Apple.
