Israel’s high-tech sector — widely known as the “Start-Up Nation” — continues to lead the world in innovation, entrepreneurship, and disruptive technology. Yet behind every breakthrough lies a complex web of legal, financial, and strategic challenges.
At DNH Israel, we guide technology companies, founders, and investors through every stage of growth — from the initial idea, through scaling and capital raising, all the way to successful exit.
Our practice stands apart in combining cutting-edge legal expertise with the practical insight of a seasoned entrepreneur and investment banker.
Led by Adv. Udi Danhirsh, the firm delivers an integrated approach that blends law, strategy, and finance — helping clients not only stay compliant but grow, attract capital, and execute transformative business moves.
Full-Cycle Legal and Strategic Support
We represent startups, technology companies, venture investors, and multinational corporations across the entire innovation lifecycle:
• Incorporation and founders’ arrangements
• Seed, Series A–E, and venture financing rounds
• Convertible instruments and structured debt
• IP protection, licensing, and data governance
• Commercial and SaaS agreements
• Strategic partnerships and joint ventures
• Cross-border M&A and exit transactions
From day one, our role is not only legal but strategic — structuring every step in a company’s evolution to support future growth, investment readiness, and long-term scalability.
Entrepreneurial and Investment Insight
Few law firms in Israel can claim to truly understand what it takes to build a startup from the inside out.
As a serial entrepreneur and active investment banker, Adv. Udi Danhirsh has participated in numerous startup ventures and capital-raising processes, giving him a unique ability to advise founders not just on the law — but on how to build investable, fundable businesses.
This practical experience translates into hands-on guidance for clients in:
• Crafting investor presentations and negotiating term sheets
• Structuring equity and option plans to attract top talent
• Building governance frameworks that appeal to VCs and institutional funds
• Positioning the company strategically for partnerships or acquisition
Our clients benefit from advice rooted in lived experience — from both sides of the deal table.
Venture Capital, Fundraising, and Strategic Investment
Raising capital is both an art and a discipline.
We advise startups and growth-stage companies in all aspects of venture financing — from pre-seed angel investments to multi-round institutional funding.
Beyond the legal structuring of term sheets, shareholder agreements, and preference terms, we help founders understand how investors think, how valuations are set, and how to design a financing roadmap that supports sustainable expansion.
Through our associated investment-banking platform, DKR2 Capital, we actively connect companies with relevant investors, family offices, and strategic partners.
This rare combination — a law firm with active fundraising and transaction capability — allows us to support our clients’ growth not just legally, but financially and strategically.
For investors, we offer a full suite of services, including due diligence, transaction negotiation, and post-investment governance.
Our team understands both sides of the term sheet — and knows how to align them for mutual success.
Technology Transactions and Commercialization
Our technology practice covers a wide array of commercial transactions — from licensing and R&D collaborations to joint ventures and product commercialization.
We negotiate agreements involving intellectual property rights, data-sharing frameworks, and technology integrations, ensuring that innovation is protected while commercial opportunities are maximized.
We frequently advise software companies, platform operators, and tech-driven retailers on SaaS agreements, white-label partnerships, and digital distribution models.
Our goal is to transform technical IP into sustainable revenue streams — without sacrificing legal protection or business agility.
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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Exit Strategies
Exits and acquisitions represent both the culmination of a founder’s vision and the beginning of a company’s next phase.
Our M&A practice provides end-to-end representation in strategic sales, share acquisitions, mergers, and secondary transactions involving technology companies across all sectors.
Here again, Udi Danhirsh’s dual role as a lawyer and investment banker provides unparalleled value.
We not only draft and negotiate the deal — we help shape it, leveraging extensive connections with acquirers, funds, and strategic investors in Israel, the U.K., and Europe.
Whether structuring a partial sale, negotiating earn-out mechanisms, or preparing for due diligence, our firm delivers both the legal and commercial insight needed to close efficiently and profitably.
We frequently act as a strategic growth partner — advising startups on how to position themselves for future acquisition, identify potential buyers, and prepare operationally and financially for a smooth transaction.
Strategic Growth and Corporate Development
Our unique blend of legal and banking expertise enables us to go beyond traditional counsel.
We assist founders and boards in initiating and executing strategic growth initiatives — from acquisitions of complementary technologies to market-entry partnerships and capital restructuring.
Through DKR2 Capital and our network of investors, corporate clients, and institutional players, we facilitate introductions, negotiate joint ventures, and lead complex transactions from idea to execution.
This positions DNH Israel not merely as a law firm, but as an embedded strategic advisor capable of supporting companies throughout their entire journey — from pre-seed to IPO.
Intellectual Property, Data, and Cyber
Technology innovation is inseparable from intellectual property. We help clients identify, protect, and commercialize their IP assets through registration, licensing, and enforcement.
Our lawyers ensure that IP ownership is properly assigned and safeguarded through all funding rounds and partnerships.
We also counsel clients on data protection, cybersecurity compliance, and cross-border data transfer under Israeli, EU, and global frameworks.
Our firm supports technology companies in implementing privacy policies, managing user data, and navigating complex regulatory requirements without slowing innovation.
Cross-Border Reach and International Scaling
The majority of Israeli startups are born global.
We assist technology companies expanding abroad with international structuring, tax optimization, employment arrangements, and IP migration.
Our team coordinates with leading law firms across Europe, the U.K., and the U.S. to ensure seamless legal coherence across jurisdictions.
We also help foreign investors and corporations establish an Israeli presence — forming subsidiaries, negotiating R&D agreements, and aligning local operations with corporate governance standards.
In both directions, we act as a bridge between Israeli innovation and global capital.
Representative Experience
• Advising Israeli startups in fintech, AI, wellness tech, and cybersecurity on capital-raising, partnerships, and exits.
• Acting for international investors in growth-stage investments in Israeli tech ventures.
• Structuring cross-border M&A transactions for technology companies acquired by global corporations.
• Supporting R&D collaborations and IP licensing frameworks between Israeli innovators and European corporates.
• Leading fundraising rounds through DKR2 Capital’s investor network, integrating legal and financial strategy.
The DNH Israel Advantage
What makes Danhirsh & Co exceptional in the high-tech sector is our multidimensional perspective.
We operate simultaneously as legal counsel, investment banker, and entrepreneurial advisor — guiding clients through every strategic decision, financing milestone, and growth opportunity.
We do not only draft agreements — we design strategies, connect investors, and execute business visions.
Our clients trust us because we understand how technology companies think, how investors evaluate, and how markets move.
Under the leadership of Adv. Udi Danhirsh, DNH Israel has become a hub for innovation-oriented legal strategy — a place where law and entrepreneurship converge.
Whether building an early-stage startup, scaling globally, or navigating a complex acquisition, we stand beside our clients as long-term partners for growth, value creation, and success.
Empowering Innovation Through Strategic Partnership
At DNH Israel, we believe that true legal counsel in high-tech must go beyond compliance — it must empower creation, enable investment, and accelerate opportunity.
We partner with founders, investors, and innovators to turn ideas into impact, and innovation into long-term enterprise value.
From seed to sale — and every strategic milestone in between — DNH Israel provides the structure, strategy, and connectivity that help technology companies thrive.
