Israeli Blockchain Association

What Israeli Blockchain Association does

The Israeli Blockchain Association (IBA) is a private non-profit industry body founded in 2017 and headquartered at the Azrieli Sarona Tower, 121 Menachem Begin Road, Tel Aviv, Israel. Its stated mission is to facilitate the use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for blockchain technologies by connecting business leaders, educators, policy-makers, and citizens within the Israeli blockchain ecosystem. The IBA operates a portfolio of community services: a curated Startup Map cataloging 200+ Israeli blockchain companies (as of Q1 2019), a complete calendar of blockchain events in Israel, a Legal Survey research publication on Israeli blockchain regulation, and a newsletter delivering event updates and market intelligence. The organization has an IBA-Capital sub-brand, suggesting a capital-markets-adjacent initiative, though details are not disclosed.

The IBA is not a technology product company — there is no proprietary blockchain protocol, software platform, API, or SDK; the core offering is coordination, curation, and thought leadership. Its asset base consists of (i) a multi-tiered governance structure (one Executive Director plus Advisory, Strategic, Scientific Advisory, Expert, and International Ambassador boards), (ii) a curated Startup Map and Legal Survey as data assets, and (iii) a partnership network spanning 25+ international blockchain associations and 15+ country ambassadors across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

The business model is community-led and event-driven rather than transactional. Public pricing is not disclosed; revenue, if any, is derived indirectly from membership engagement, event participation, and sponsorships from blockchain companies and financial institutions seeking access to the IBA's curated network. With 1-10 employees, no funding rounds, no parent organization, and no audited financials disclosed, the IBA operates as a lean industry association whose economic model more closely resembles a chamber of commerce or industry working group than a venture-backed company. Customer-facing activity is delivered through direct engagement with Tier-1 corporations and government bodies (consultancy, scouting, strategic partnerships, hiring), community events, and self-serve digital channels (newsletter, website, social media, Startup Map).

Name

Israeli Blockchain Association

Legal name

Israeli Blockchain Association

Website

https://blockchainisrael.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Israeli Blockchain Association is a 2017-founded, Tel Aviv-based non-profit industry body serving Israel's blockchain ecosystem. It connects professionals, investors, corporations, and policy-makers via a 200+ Startup Map, event calendar, Legal Survey research, and 15+ international ambassadors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Industry Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Consortium Networks & Governance (network setup, onboarding, rules, node operations) (FSAPAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compliance, Risk & RegTech for Tokenized Assets (KYC/AML, sanctions, travel rule, reporting) (FSAPAIAH)

Keywords

• Blockchain industry association
• Blockchain community networking
• Startup ecosystem mapping
• Blockchain consulting services
• Blockchain events

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership and community engagement: The association recruits members through its professional events, meetups, roundtables, and newsletter. Revenue is derived indirectly from membership engagement, event participation, and sponsorships from blockchain companies and financial institutions seeking access to the Israeli blockchain professional network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Israeli Blockchain Association is a non-profit industry body that educates, develops, and connects Israel's blockchain community. It provides business development (strategic partnerships, scouting, consulting, hiring), expertise services (consultancy, research, speaker bookings), and community programming (events, meetups, newsletter, startup map).

Product overview

The Israeli Blockchain Association is an industry association that serves as a central hub for the Israeli blockchain ecosystem. The organization offers a portfolio of community-focused services including a Startup Map (comprehensive directory of Israeli blockchain companies), a Blockchain Events calendar (listing professional events, round tables, and meetups), a Legal Survey (research on blockchain legal implications in Israel), and a Newsletter (market reports and updates). These services are designed to facilitate connections among blockchain professionals, investors, business leaders, and policy-makers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IBA-Capital: Capital-focused initiative under the Israeli Blockchain Association umbrella

Products and services

• Startup Map A comprehensive directory cataloging 200+ Israeli blockchain startups, providing visibility into the Israeli blockchain ecosystem for investors and corporations seeking to engage with it.
• Blockchain Events A calendar and listing service for blockchain-related professional events, round tables, meetups, and conferences in Israel.
• Legal Survey A research publication (Blockchain in Israel: Legal Survey, Q1 2018) addressing legal implications of blockchain technology in Israel, covering smart contracts, ICOs, cryptocurrencies, data protection, and dispute resolution, authored by leading Israeli legal experts.
• Newsletter Regular email communications providing event updates, insider perspectives, and Israeli blockchain market reports to subscribers.
• Business Development Services Strategic partnership development, scouting, consulting, and hiring services delivered directly to Tier-1 corporations and government bodies seeking to engage with the Israeli blockchain ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ blockchain startups mapped across Israel as of Q1 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Blockchain Association of CanadaminorOthersInternational partner organization of the Israeli Blockchain Association. Listed in the IBA's 'Our Partners' section alongside 25+ other global blockchain associations and organizations.
• ALL2BC (Portuguese Blockchain Association)minorOthersListed as an international partner in the IBA's partner ecosystem, representing Portugal's blockchain community.
• Blockchain Hub SpainminorOthersInternational partner organization connecting Israeli and Spanish blockchain ecosystems. Félix Fuertes, CEO & Co-Founder at Blockchain Hub Spain, also serves on the IBA Strategic Board.
• International Blockchain Application Federation (IBAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner organization of the IBA. Henry Wang, Founder and President of IBAF, serves on the IBA Advisory Board.
• IDACBminorOthersInternational partner organization listed in the IBA's partner network.
• IETO (India)minorOthersInternational partner organization connecting Israeli and Indian blockchain ecosystems.
• NABCDC (Kazakhstan)minorOthersInternational partner organization representing Kazakhstan's blockchain ecosystem.
• Blockchain SlovakiaminorOthersInternational partner organization representing Slovakia's blockchain community.
• Romanian Blockchain AssociationminorOthersInternational partner organization. Adrian Stratulat, Executive Director at Asociatia Blockchain Romania, serves as IBA International Ambassador for Romania.
• Lithuanian Blockchain GatewayminorOthersInternational partner organization representing Lithuania's blockchain ecosystem.
• University of Nicosia (Cyprus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner. Prof. Soulla Louca, Professor in the Management & MIS Department and Director of the Blockchain Initiative at the University of Nicosia, serves on the IBA Scientific Advisory Board. The University of Nicosia designed the first MSc worldwide in Digital Currency.
• Nanyang Blockchain Association (Singapore)minorOthersInternational partner organization. Zi Shuen Wong, President at Nanyang Blockchain Association, serves as IBA International Ambassador for Singapore.
• CryptoWorld Zug (Switzerland)minorOthersInternational partner organization representing Switzerland's blockchain hub.
• DLhealth R&DminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare blockchain partner. Dimitra Papadopoulou, Founder of DLhealth R&D, serves on the IBA Scientific Advisory Board.
• CoinhillsminorOthersCryptocurrency data platform partner. Francisco Jo, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Coinhills, serves on the IBA Strategic Board.
• GNBA (Georgia)minorOthersGlobal Nigerian Blockchain Association partner organization.
• Global Israeli InitiativeminorOthersPartner organization connecting Israeli blockchain ecosystem with global diaspora and international networks.
• StartIsraelminorOthersIsraeli startup ecosystem partner organization listed in the IBA's partner network.
• IT Business WeekminorOthersMedia and events partner listed in the IBA's partner network.
• IU AllianceminorOthersInternational university alliance partner listed in the IBA's partner network.
• Crypto Economy OrganizationminorOthersBlockchain media and research partner listed in the IBA's partner network.
• FinTech Ukraine (UAFIC)minorOthersUkrainian fintech and blockchain association partner. Rostyslav Dyuk, Board Chairman at Ukrainian Association of Fintech and Innovative Companies, serves as IBA International Ambassador for Ukraine.
• Blockchain EurasiaminorOthersRegional blockchain association partner covering Eurasian markets.
• Government Blockchain Association TokyominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKohei Kurihara, President of Government Blockchain Association Tokyo, serves as IBA International Ambassador for Japan.
• Startup Club IsraelminorOthersIsraeli startup ecosystem partner listed in the IBA's partner network.
• Blockchain Gateway EUminorOthersEuropean blockchain ecosystem partner listed in the IBA's partner network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ILBlockchain
• Facebookfacebook.com/blockchainisrael
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11324332

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments6 records

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