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Yair Fonarov

Yair Fonarov

Analyst Yair Fonarov is Start-Up Nation Central’s FinTech Sector Lead. He researches Israeli innovation and global market activity relating to the FinTech industry, providing knowledge and insights to Start-Up Nation Central, the Israeli FinTech ecosystem, and its global partners. Previously, Yair worked at Herzog Fox Neeman (HFN), KPMG Israel’s FAS department, Deloitte Israel’s FAS department and at Clal Insurance’s investment division. An attorney and CPA, Yair holds a BA degree in accounting and a law degree from Tel Aviv University.

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Start-Up Nation Central Takes Israeli Innovation Global
General

Start-Up Nation Central Takes Israeli Innovation Global

29.12.2022

In a small country roughly the size of New Jersey and with a population of just over 9 million people, there are more startups per capita than any other country in the world. And it’s been a great year for the...

  • Phil Stark
  • 17
  • 4 weeks ago
Will Israeli FinTech Continue to Thrive in the Post-Coronavirus Era?
FinTech

Will Israeli FinTech Continue to Thrive in the Post-Coronavirus Era?

15.07.2020

Israeli FinTech companies that survive the current crisis will see more business opportunities, as COVID-19 has accelerated many trends toward technology adoption.

  • Yair Fonarov
  • 80
  • 3 years ago
Record Year For Israeli FinTech: Funds Raised More Than Doubled To Reach $1.8B, Share Of Global Investments Tripled
FinTech

Record Year For Israeli FinTech: Funds Raised More Than Doubled To Reach $1.8B, Share Of Global Investments Tripled

17.06.2020

In 2019, Israel was ranked fifth in terms of global FinTech investments; behind China, the US, the UK and India.

  • Yair Fonarov
  • 97
  • 3 years ago
FinTech Without Borders: Why Israeli Startups Are Well Positioned To Thrive in This Evergrowing Sector
FinTech

FinTech Without Borders: Why Israeli Startups Are Well Positioned To Thrive in This Evergrowing Sector

17.01.2020

Israeli FinTech startups can benefit from the growing number of new financial service providers in a sector that is no longer limited to financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies.

  • Yair Fonarov
  • 94
  • 3 years ago
2019 Isn’t Over Yet, And Israeli FinTech Startups Have Already Raised Record-Breaking $1.5B
FinTech

2019 Isn’t Over Yet, And Israeli FinTech Startups Have Already Raised Record-Breaking $1.5B

07.11.2019

The year is not over yet, and it is already apparent that 2019 has been epic for the Israeli FinTech ecosystem. According to Start-Up Nation Central’s Finder, as of November 5, 2019 (year to date), Israeli FinTech...

  • Yair Fonarov
  • 104
  • 3 years ago
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