Jerusalem has emerged as a top global startup hub, recognized as one of the world's top 30 startup cities in 2015. It has all the key ingredients for a strong tech ecosystem, including leading academic institutions, investors, accelerators, multinational R&D centers, and government support. The number of startups, venture capital funding, and accelerators in Jerusalem have all grown significantly in recent years. Jerusalem is now home to over 500 startups across various sectors and has seen some notable startup exits and funding rounds between 2014-2015.