Company Description
Since 1991, EDI has provided its clients with specialized research, market intelligence, and strategic support to facilitate business engagement throughout the Middle East. EDI currently serves as the regional trade representative for the U.S. states of Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
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The firm has additionally represented Washington, D.C., Office of Planning & Economic Development, the City of Cedar Park, Texas, and the Italian Trade Agency for investment attraction, and has previously provided export development consulting services to the governments of Brazil and Ukraine. EDI also serves as the Israeli consultant to Invest Hong Kong, the government agency responsible for promoting inward investment. In this capacity, EDI provides information and assistance to Israeli companies looking to develop their business in Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
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EDI’s provides critical support in:
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Market research and assessment
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Identifying distributors for products and services
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Promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) by Israeli companies
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Sourcing products and vendors
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Providing information on public tenders
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Identifying local joint venture partners
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Designing customized business missions for individuals and groups
Principal Biography
Jonathan Fuchs is Principal of Atid EDI, leading the firm’s trade and investment engagements throughout the region. A lawyer by training and a business development professional by experience, Jonathan brings more than two decades of expertise in international sales, cross-border business growth, and strategic government-to-business engagement.
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After practicing law in New York, Jonathan immigrated to Israel and transitioned into leadership roles within the Israeli technology and investment ecosystem. He founded and successfully exited an international telecom venture and later worked at a Jerusalem-based venture capital firm, collaborating closely with global investors, founders, and public-sector stakeholders. His background includes extensive work with early-stage technology companies, multinational corporations, and major technology and investor events in the Middle East.
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Jonathan serves as Co-Chair of ASOA Israel (American State Offices Association – Israel), the umbrella organization for U.S. state trade and investment offices operating in Israel, where he partners with senior economic development leadership on trade strategy, investment outreach, and sector-specific engagement.