181 Israeli startups raised $1.52 billion in the first quarter of 2018 – 50% more than in the first quarter of 2017.  The upward trend continued in April.

https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-ivc-zag-israeli-startups-raising-up-50-in-q1-1001234823

https://www.israel21c.org/israels-v-wave-raises-70m-and-other-april-funding-news/