JERUSALEM—The rivalry between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel’s two most populous cities, is legendary. It’s been chronicled in popular song, countless media stories, the movies, and literature. Often characterized as a cloistered city that feeds off of religious and ethnic tensions, Jerusalem seems to be turning the tables by taking its idiosyncrasies and milking them for their business worth.
In the span of just a few years, Jerusalem has grown into the role of a dark horse champion in the highly competitive global market of startups. Home to more than 500 startups in all stages, over 200 of those were founded from 2014 to 2015. The city has an ample network of accelerators, investors, co-working spaces, talent, academic institutions, mentors, government support, R&D centers, and events.
