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Top 10 Richest People in Israel (2025) – Billionaire List by Net Worth

Israel, often dubbed the “Startup Nation,” is home to several billionaires who have made their fortunes through innovation, global investments, and strategic leadership. These individuals shape industries ranging from cybersecurity and pharmaceuticals to real estate, tech, and banking.


Key Wealth Stats for Israel (2025)

  • Number of Millionaires in Israel: ~131,000 (source: Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report)
  • Number of Billionaires (Globally Tied to Israel): 71
  • Number of Billionaires Living in Israel: 19
  • Richest City in Israel: Herzliya Pituach – Israel’s “Billionaire Bay” – followed by Tel Aviv

Here’s the updated list of the Top 10 Richest People in Israel in 2025, based on available net worth data, business activity, and market influence.


🏆 Top 10 Richest People in Israel (2025)

1. Eyal Ofer

  • Net Worth: $23.8 Billion
  • Industries: Global Shipping, Real Estate, Finance, Energy
  • Companies: Ofer Global, Zodiac Maritime, Global Holdings

Company History: Ofer Global was founded by Eyal’s father, Sammy Ofer, a Romanian-born shipping magnate. Eyal inherited and expanded the empire across real estate (via Global Holdings in New York), oil & gas, and high-value tech investments.

Growth Trajectory: Eyal has strategically grown the company through private deals, acquisitions in luxury real estate, and investments in energy exploration.


2. Idan Ofer

  • Net Worth: $14.2 Billion
  • Industries: Chemicals, Energy, Shipping, Sports
  • Companies: Quantum Pacific Group, Israel Corp, Kenon Holdings

Company History: Idan took over industrial operations from his father, focusing on Israel Chemicals, Zim Integrated Shipping, and natural gas.

Expansion: He has branched into sports (co-owner of Atlético Madrid) and green energy. His Kenon Holdings is publicly traded and a vehicle for energy transformation.


3. Teddy Sagi

  • Net Worth: $5.5 Billion
  • Industries: Online Gambling, Cybersecurity, Real Estate
  • Companies: Playtech (sold), Kape Technologies, Camden Market Holdings

Company Origins: Founded Playtech in 1999, which became a global leader in gaming software. He sold his stake for $3.7B and reinvested in cybersecurity and property.

Current Focus: Owns real estate in the UK and Israel. Backed Kape Technologies (VPN/Cyber firm) and many tech startups.


4. Patrick Drahi

  • Net Worth: $5.1 Billion
  • Industries: Telecommunications, Media, Art Auctions
  • Companies: Altice, Sotheby’s

Company History: Altice grew rapidly by acquiring telecoms in France, Portugal, and the U.S. He later acquired Sotheby’s in a $3.7 billion deal.

Note: Though Swiss-based, Drahi holds Israeli citizenship and maintains close business ties to the country.


5. Yitzhak Tshuva

  • Net Worth: $3.8 Billion
  • Industries: Natural Gas, Infrastructure, Hotels
  • Companies: Delek Group

Origin Story: A self-made tycoon, Tshuva emigrated from Libya in 1948 and started in construction. He later transformed Delek into a gas exploration empire.

Milestones: Led the discovery of the Leviathan and Tamar gas fields, reshaping Israel’s energy independence.


6. Arnon Milchan

  • Net Worth: $3.4 Billion
  • Industries: Entertainment, Media, Intelligence
  • Companies: Regency Enterprises

Hollywood Influence: A producer of over 120 films (Fight Club, The Revenant). Former Israeli intelligence operative who played a dual role in defense and Hollywood.

Legacy: One of the most successful Israeli-born media magnates in history.


7. Shari Arison

  • Net Worth: $2.9 Billion
  • Industries: Banking, Infrastructure, Philanthropy
  • Companies: Formerly Bank Hapoalim, Arison Investments

Background: Inherited the Arison empire from her father, Ted Arison (founder of Carnival Cruise Lines).

Philanthropy: Sold off major holdings and pivoted to sustainability and charitable work via The Ted Arison Foundation.


8. Stef Wertheimer

  • Net Worth: $2.4 Billion
  • Industries: Industrial Manufacturing, Education
  • Companies: ISCAR, Tefen Industrial Parks

Company Highlight: Founded ISCAR, a metalworking giant sold to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway for ~$6 billion.

Legacy: Known for peace-building through job creation and industrial education in Arab and Jewish communities alike.


9. Morris Kahn

  • Net Worth: $1.7 Billion
  • Industries: Telecom, HealthTech, SpaceTech
  • Companies: Amdocs (founder), SpaceIL

Innovation Footprint: Founded Amdocs (NASDAQ-listed telecom software provider). Major supporter of Israel’s Beresheet Moon mission.

Philanthropy: Strong supporter of youth, cancer research, and water-tech across Africa.


10. Adam Neumann

  • Net Worth: $1.5 Billion
  • Industries: Real Estate, Tech-Enabled Housing
  • Companies: Flow (Founder), WeWork (Co-founder)

Backstory: Neumann’s fall from grace at WeWork led to a pivot. In 2023, he secured $350M from a16z to launch Flow, a tech-centric residential rental brand aiming to “reinvent living.”

Current Focus: Redesigning multi-family living spaces in U.S. cities with tech, sustainability, and community culture.


🏙️ What is the Richest City in Israel?

  • Herzliya Pituach tops the list with luxury beachfront villas, high-tech HQs, and billionaire residents.
  • Tel Aviv follows as a global tech and finance hub, home to unicorns, VC firms, and high-end real estate.
  • Ramat Hasharon and Savion are also known for high-net-worth individuals and luxury residences.

🌍 Israel’s Wealth Landscape at a Glance (2025)

MetricNumber
Millionaires~131,000
Billionaires (Israel-connected)71
Billionaires Living in Israel19
Startup Unicorns100+
GDP (2024 est.)$586 Billion
Top IndustriesTech, Defense, Real Estate, Pharma, Finance, Energy

💬 FAQs

How many billionaires are there in Israel?

As of 2025, Israel is connected to 71 billionaires globally, though 19 currently reside in the country.

Who is the richest woman in Israel?

Shari Arison remains Israel’s wealthiest woman with a net worth close to $3 billion, mostly from banking and philanthropic ventures.

What made Israel a hotspot for tech billionaires?

Factors include mandatory military tech training, elite cyber units (like Unit 8200), strong VC support, government R&D subsidies, and global partnerships with U.S. and EU markets.


📌 Conclusion

From the Mediterranean coastline of Herzliya to the skyscrapers of Tel Aviv, Israel’s richest individuals are not just symbols of wealth—they are architects of global industries. Their impact spans continents, and their companies power the digital, energy, and infrastructure backbone of tomorrow.

Whether self-made or heirs to industrial legacies, these billionaires represent Israel’s unique blend of entrepreneurship, resilience, and global vision.

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Zara Fernandes

Zara Fernandes is an experienced journalist and senior contributor at The Founders Magazine, where she covers global startup ecosystems, visionary founders, and the intersection of business and innovation. Her work blends data-backed storytelling with a human-centric approach, capturing the pulse of entrepreneurship across borders. With a background in business journalism and a passion for spotlighting changemakers, Zara delivers compelling narratives that inform, inspire, and influence.

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