- Acquired CyberX for $165M, May 2020
- Acquired Hexadite for $100M, May 2017
- Acquired Adallom for $320M, Jul 2015
About
Microsoft Israel operates as a strategic R&D center and local branch of Microsoft, a global technology corporation. Established in 1989 with its first R&D center outside the US in 1991, Microsoft Israel focuses on software and hardware development in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, big data, and business intelligence, alongside sales and marketing. The company has development centers in Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Nazareth, and its Herzliya campus, opened in November 2020, is a state-of-the-art facility designed for innovation and sustainability. Microsoft Israel plays a significant role in Microsoft's global operations, with over 40 product groups leading core Microsoft products and cutting-edge technologies. The company also engages with the local tech ecosystem through its venture capital fund (M12) and Microsoft for Startups programs. Microsoft Israel has been involved in providing cloud and AI services to the Israeli military and government, which has drawn scrutiny and led to internal reviews and changes in human rights controls.
Q&A
- What is the primary focus of Microsoft Israel?
- Microsoft Israel is a strategic global R&D center developing core products and advanced technologies across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, business applications, and developer platforms.
- When was Microsoft Israel founded?
- Microsoft Israel was founded in January 1991.
- How many employees does Microsoft Israel have?
- Microsoft Israel has over 500 employees.
- Which company did Microsoft Israel acquire in May 2020?
- In May 2020, Microsoft Israel acquired CyberX for $165,000,000.
- Which company did Microsoft Israel acquire in July 2015?
- In July 2015, Microsoft Israel acquired Adallom for $320,000,000.
- Which company did Microsoft Israel acquire in May 2017?
- In May 2017, Microsoft Israel acquired Hexadite for $100,000,000.
- What was Microsoft Israel's investment in Team8 in March 2024?
- In March 2024, Microsoft Israel invested $500,000,000 in Team8's Fund round.
- What was Microsoft Israel's investment in Ox Security in May 2025?
- In May 2025, Microsoft Israel invested $60,000,000 in Ox Security's Series B round.
- Who is the Corporate Vice President, CTO Microsoft Security, and Microsoft Israel R&D Center Managing Director?
- Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk holds the title of Corporate Vice President, CTO Microsoft Security, and Microsoft Israel R&D Center Managing Director.
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External links
| Website | microsoft.com/en-il/microsoft-israel-r-d-center/ |
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| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q28973181 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Microsoft Israel Research & Development Ltd. |
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| Founded | 1989 |
| Employees (exact) | 2724 |
| Wikidata QID | Q28973181 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
| Acquired | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CyberX | 2020-05 | $165.0M |
| Adallom | 2015-07 | $320.0M |
| Aorato | $200.0M | |
| Hexadite | 2017-05 | $100.0M |
| Cloudyn | $70.0M | |
| Gteko | 2006-09 | $110.0M |
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Patents
| EPO | 47 |
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GitHub
| Top repos | vscode, markitdown, PowerToys, generative-ai-for-beginners, TypeScript |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | microsoft.com |
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Wikidata
| QID | Q28973181 |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 200 |
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