No. 16: Bill Ackman: The billionaire investor putting his influence behind Israel

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has significantly increased his engagement with Israel, combining public advocacy with substantial investments and philanthropic efforts since October 7. In January 2024, Ackman and his wife, Neri Oxman, invested approximately $25 million for a 4.9% stake in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. During his first business trip to Israel in September 2025, Ackman met with various financial and political leaders, expressing his intent to invest an additional "$1 billion in Israeli companies." The trip concluded with Ackman and Oxman receiving honorary doctorates from the University of Haifa, where they also made a donation to establish a student plaza in memory of Oxman’s mother. Ackman also noted opportunities for further philanthropic involvement in Israeli education and science.