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OVERVIEW OF ISRAEL’S HIGH-TECH INDUSTRY<br />

Capital Raised by Israeli Hi-Tech Companies by Stage (%), 2001-2010<br />

80<br />

60<br />

40<br />

20<br />

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3.6. THE BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY IN ISRAEL<br />

Modern science utilizes biological information accumulated over 150 years -<br />

mainly the genetic code and DNA structure decoded approximately 50 years<br />

ago. The biotechnology business environment has evolved as a result of the<br />

breakthrough in genome development over the past years. The information<br />

accumulated in the genome project, in which whole platforms of the human<br />

genome were discovered, has created new opportunities for many start-up<br />

companies. The assumption is that Israel’s fast and cost-effective development<br />

cycle is the key advantage relative to United States counterparts, attracting<br />

investment funds from various parts of the world.<br />

Total investment in the life science companies during 2010 amounted to $350<br />

million, reflecting an increase of 10% compared to 2009.<br />

The following graph illustrates the capital raised by the life science industry<br />

over the past seven years:<br />

BDO Israel

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