Bank Hapoalim

Israeli startups raise $8.6b. in first half of 2026 despite war, report finds

Funding increased 45% year-over-year even as the number of investment rounds fell sharply, reflecting growing investor selectivity and a focus on larger, more established companies.

“Collaborative investment platforms empower individuals through community-driven insights, reshaping traditional investing.”
Bank Hapoalim

Bank Hapoalim caps dollar rate for Israelis’ summer travel

Gali Meamen-Sheffer

The rise of deep tech is the north’s opportunity

Miss Fix, Bank Hapoalim open grants for women’s employment initiatives.

Miss Fix, Bank Hapoalim open grants for women’s employment initiatives


Startups for climate: Bank Hapoalim sponsored Energycom's 'Investor Club' annual conference

Selected startups presented their projects in renewable energy, energy transmission, circular economy, and carbon capture.

 Elad Har-Zahav, Business Development Manager at Poalim Tech; Sharon Alalof, ESG Manager at Bank Hapoalim; Daniel Baron, Development Manager at Energycom; Amos Lesker, CEO of Energycom; and Prof. Avi Domb, Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology.

Bank Hapoalim: Loans for reservists mainly helped small business owners

Bank Hapoalim, along with Israel's other banks and partially under the purview of Israel's central bank, offered a number of benefits to Israeli soldiers in reserves.

 Bank Hapoalim head of retail and SMB credit Jacob Perchenok.

Working for revival: Bank Hapoalim for the reconstruction of the Gaza border communities

Bank Hapoalim's 'Poaleim Latakuma' fund has approved a move to support Sapir Academic College, located at the Negev Gate in the Gaza Envelope, in the amount of approximately NIS 10 million.

  Working for revival: Bank Hapoalim for the reconstruction of Gaza

Hundreds of freelancers come together in event to mark partnership with Bank Hapoalim

According to the federation, the purpose of the partnership was to grant freelancers and small business guidance and various benefits without payment for two years. 

 Heads of Freelancers Forum, CEO of Bank Hapoalim, Histadrut labor federation, and Deputy CEO of Bank Hapoalim  at the event in April.

Bank Hapoalim's Passover project opens heritage sites and museums free of charge

The sites included in the initiative include the Israel Museum, Park Timna, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and Design Museum Holon.


Bank Hapoalim's support for the IDF wounded rises in the campaign

'Poalim Litkuma' fund approves NIS 10 million for IDF wounded. Campaign with Amos Tamam and Adam Abramov aims to offer benefits for success.

  Amos Tamam, the presenter of Bank Hapoalim and the soldier Adam Abramov on the photo set at Beit HaLochem Tel Aviv

Israeli banks heed US anti-settler sanctions, far-right ministers object

The sanctions follow the US imposition of travel visa bans in December on people involved in violence in the West Bank.

 Bank Hapoalim, Jan 29, 2024

Major Israeli banks to pay millions in fines due to poor service

Bnak Leumi and Bank Hapoalim each have to pay NIS 1 million, Isracard must pay out NIS 250,000.

 Bank Leumi.

BHI USA provides loan to finance Ormat Technologies acquisition

Ormat will use the proceeds of the loan for the January 4 acquisition of Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA), which cost $271 million for 100% of the equity interest in the portfolio assets.

 Gil Karni, CEO of BHI

Bank Hapoalim hosts an art exhibition to support mental health

The event, which marks the 23rd year of the exhibition, serves as a platform for artistic expression and a crucial fundraiser for mental health support and awareness.

 Bank Hapoalim, Jan 29, 2024