Israeli-founded companies generate $7.3 billion in economic output in Florida, according to 5W's Israeli Tech in Florida report, released April 21, 2026. The report counts 429 Israeli-founded companies supporting 26,510 jobs statewide, and Miami-Dade County alone accounts for $6 billion in output, or 2.78% of the county's GDP. It is the first analysis of the data from a communications firm, and it draws on a 2025 study by the United States-Israel Business Alliance.
What did the Israeli Tech in Florida report find?
The report found that Israeli-founded companies are a large part of Florida's economy, concentrated in South Florida. 5W's Israeli Tech in Florida report draws on the United States-Israel Business Alliance's 2025 Florida-Israel Economic Impact Report, Florida-Israel Business Accelerator data, Startup Nation Central and the Israel Innovation Authority.
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Israeli-founded companies in Florida | 429 | 5W report, based on USIBA |
| Total jobs, including supply chain and household spending | 26,510 | 5W report; USIBA |
| Gross economic output | $7.3 billion | 5W report |
| Miami-Dade output and share of county GDP | $6 billion, 2.78% | 5W report |
| Wages versus the state average | 12% higher | USIBA, as reported by JNS |
| Israeli-founded unicorns in Florida | Two, Flow and Momentis Surgical | USIBA, as reported by JNS |
5W announced the report in a PR Newswire release timed to Israel Tech Week Miami 2026.
Which sectors do Israeli companies in Florida work in?
Israeli-founded companies in Florida are concentrated in cybersecurity, healthtech and life sciences, agritech, cleantech and energy, fintech, defense tech and space technology, according to 5W's release. The release notes that Israel accounts for more than 20% of global cybersecurity fundraising, and cybersecurity is the largest and most established Israeli tech presence in the state, according to Everything-PR's summary of the report.
Why are Israeli founders choosing Florida over New York?
5W's release says Israeli entrepreneurs are increasingly choosing Florida over New York, and the release does not rest that claim on the USIBA data alone. The USIBA study measures the size of Florida's Israeli-founded sector. It does not by itself show why a founder picks one state over another, so treat the reasons as the report's interpretation and verify them against your own situation. The July 2026 piece The Exodus Has a Number: $7.3 Billion gives Ronn Torossian's reading of the shift. For why 5W itself is building out in the same market, see Why Florida: 5W Is Expanding Fast in Miami and Tampa, and for the firm's offices and team, see Florida PR Agency: Why 5W Operates in Miami and Tampa.
What does the footprint mean for Israeli companies' U.S. communications?
The footprint means Israeli companies entering the U.S. need a visible, documented record in the places buyers, partners and reporters search, including AI engines. Everything-PR makes that case in Israeli Tech Built a $30 Billion US Footprint, which extends the count to four states. The practical steps are on this site in Getting Exposure for Israeli Companies, and the full set of Israel pages is in the Israel communications guide.
Disclosure: Ronn Torossian founded 5W, which published the report, and publishes Everything-PR and Olam, and the three share common ownership. Olam covers the wider Israeli and Jewish business economy at olam.business.
Frequently asked questions
How much economic impact do Israeli companies have in Florida?
Israeli-founded companies generate $7.3 billion in gross economic output in Florida, with 429 companies supporting 26,510 jobs, according to 5W's April 2026 report. In Miami-Dade County they account for $6 billion in output and 2.78% of county GDP.
Where does the data in the report come from?
The report draws on the United States-Israel Business Alliance's 2025 Florida-Israel Economic Impact Report, Florida-Israel Business Accelerator data, Startup Nation Central and the Israel Innovation Authority.
Which sectors are Israeli companies in Florida in?
Cybersecurity, healthtech and life sciences, agritech, cleantech and energy, fintech, defense tech and space technology.
Published April 19, 2026. Rebuilt October 2026. Drafted with AI assistance and checked against 5W's report page and release, the USIBA findings as reported by JNS and Israel21c, and Everything-PR's summaries. The earlier version's claims about New York's political climate, the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator's results and Israel Tech Week's history were removed because they could not be sourced.