Last updated 2026-08-20
- Acquired Prisma Currencies Ltd., Aug 2011
- Acquired EMI (AIG mortgage unit) for $35.5M, Dec 2009
- Acquired Zion, Jan 1999
Total raised
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Stage
Public
Founded
1935
Headcount
1,834
HQ
Ramat Gan, Israel
Sector
Financial Services
About
Harel Finance is a key part of Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services Ltd. Group, the largest insurance and financial group in Israel. It offers a wide range of financial services, including managing pension funds, provident funds, mutual funds, investment portfolios, and ETFs. The company has a long history in the Israeli financial market, dating back to the founding of Harel Group in 1935, and is known for its strong market position and diversified activities in asset management and credit.
Acquisitions · 7
Aug 2011
Prisma Currencies Ltd.
Undisclosed
Dec 2009
EMI (AIG mortgage unit)
$35.5M
Jan 1999
Zion
Undisclosed
Jan 1989
Sahar
Undisclosed
Jan 1985
Yardeniya portfolio
Undisclosed
Jan 1984
Shiloah
Undisclosed
Date unknown
Tulip Capital
$13.8M
Headcount over time
1,834 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Ramat Gan, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is Harel Finance's primary business?
- Harel Finance is a leading Israeli financial services company specializing in asset management, including pension, provident, and mutual funds.
- When was Harel Finance founded?
- Harel Finance was founded in 1935.
- How many employees does Harel Finance have?
- Harel Finance has 500+ employees.
- What was Harel Finance's most recent funding round?
- In April 2026, Harel Finance completed a.
- Has Harel Finance made any recent acquisitions?
- In August 2026, Harel Finance acquired a controlling stake in Tulip Capital.
- Who is the current CEO of Harel Finance?
- Nir Cohen was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Harel Finance in 2024.
- What was Harel Finance's most recent debt financing round?
- In July 2021, Harel Finance secured $65,000,000 in Debt Financing from Wilton Re and Harel Insurance.
- Who are the current Chairman and President of Harel Finance?
- Yair Hamburger serves as the Chairman Executive Board and Gideon Hamburger is the President & Director of Harel Finance, both appointed in 1982.
Team · 5
Yair Hamburger
Chairman Executive Board
Gideon Hamburger
President & Director
Ben Hamburger
Deputy Chairman Executive Board
Nir Cohen
Chief Executive Officer
Arik Peretz
Chief Financial Officer
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Financial Services
Target customers
Tags
financial-servicesasset-managementinsuranceinvestment-managementpension-fundsprovident-fundsmutual-funds
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | www.harel-group.co.il |
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Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services Ltd. |
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| Founded | 1935 |
| Employees (exact) | 1834 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
| Acquired | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulip Capital | $13.8M | |
| Prisma Currencies Ltd. | 2011-08 | |
| EMI (AIG mortgage unit) | 2009-12 | $35.5M |
| Zion | 1999-01 | |
| Sahar | 1989-01 | |
| Yardeniya portfolio | 1985-01 | |
| Shiloah | 1984-01 |
Radar intelligence
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | harel-group.co.il |
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