Investment banking occupiers in Tel Aviv typically cluster in Sarona / Da Vinci, plan ~215 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($2800–4200/sqft), and pay around 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) on Class A.

  • Preferred submarket: Sarona / Da Vinci.
  • Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($2800–4200/sqft).
  • Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
  • Class A rent context: 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD).
  • Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
  • Talent depth in Tel Aviv: 90/100.

Investment banking office space in Tel Aviv

Investment banking occupiers in Tel Aviv typically cluster in Sarona / Da Vinci, plan ~215 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out">fit-out ($2800–4200/sqft), and pay around 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

  • Preferred submarket: Sarona / Da Vinci.
  • Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($2800–4200/sqft).
  • Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
  • Class A rent context: 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD).
  • Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
  • Talent depth in Tel Aviv: 90/100.

Where they cluster

Investment banking occupiers in Tel Aviv typically anchor in Sarona / Da Vinci. Tech, banking, multinational HQs, professional services, defense.

What they pay

Class A rent in Tel Aviv runs 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) on a 5-year lease with 6 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical investment banking fit-out targets trophy specification at $2800–4200/sqft. Bespoke design, signature feature, top-tier MEP and acoustic packages are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 215 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount banking office in Tel Aviv typically targets 21,500 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Bulge-bracket teams favor signature trophy assets with full client-facing programming and large floor plates. Among the deepest tech, AI, cyber, and defense talent pools globally. Strong feed from Tel Aviv University, Technion, Hebrew University, and the IDF tech units (8200, Talpiot). English fluency is structural in tech.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 23%. Net leases. 5-7 year terms standard. Free rent of 4-9 months and TI of ILS 600-1,200/sqm typical on a 5-year deal.

Key facts

cityTel Aviv
industryInvestment banking
naics523150, 522110
preferredSubmarketSarona / Da Vinci
preferredFitoutSpecTrophy
fitoutBand$2800–4200/sqft
sqftPerSeat215
classARentLocal220 ILS/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$66/sqft/yr
vacancyPct12.4%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths6
talentIndex90
corporateTaxPct23%

Frequently asked questions

Where do investment banking occupiers lease office space in Tel Aviv?
Most cluster in Sarona / Da Vinci. Rent runs ~220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do investment banking occupiers run in Tel Aviv?
Typically trophy at $2800–4200/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a investment banking occupier plan in Tel Aviv?
Plan ~215 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,500 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the investment banking vertical?
Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 523150, 522110.
What is the talent index in Tel Aviv?
90/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

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