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The Leading Data Source on Israel's High-Tech Industry since 1997
Active Multinationals Active Investors Active High-Tech Companies
444 2,742 9,282
 
Number of Unicorns Capital Raised in 2022 by Private Companies ($m)
75 1,773
 
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  • Nano Dimension Acquires Global Inkjet Systems (UK)
  • Verbit Acquires Automatic Sync Technologies (US)
  • Rapyd Acquires Neat (Hong Kong)
  • ZenCity Acquires Civil Space (Canada)

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Analysis: Camels vs Unicorns: Investors wary of cash burning companies
Following the sharp fall in the Nasdaq, growth rate is still an important parameter, but it's not everything. Investors are keeping a keen eye on the rate of cash burning to see if companies behave like thrifty camels rather than cash-thirsty unicorns.
(Source: CTech, February 3, 2022)

SoftBank Investment Advisers ramps up Israel investment activity
The company has appointed Dr. Irit Idan as an investment advisor, strengthening their team in Israel to support local investment activities with Israeli companies.
(Source: The Jerusalem Post, February 2, 2022)

Israeli tech unicorns are coming to the Super Bowl
Gong.io and monday.com will advertise during the NFL sporting celebration, with each ad costing an estimated $5 million to air.
(Source: CTech, February 2, 2022)

Forescout acquiring Israel’s CyberMDX for $80 million
CyberMDX develops healthcare cybersecurity solutions delivering visibility and threat prevention for medical devices and clinical networks.
(Source: CTech, February 1, 2022)

Check Point buys Israeli cybersecurity co Spectral
The Israeli IT security giant is buying the code development security startup for $60 million, sources close to the deal have told "Globes."
(Source: Globes, February 1, 2022)

Cybersecurity co Island exits stealth with $100m funding
With offices in Dallas and Tel Aviv, Island claims to have developed a browser to enhance security and improve enterprise work.
(Source: Globes, February 1, 2022)

SoftBank-backed Cybereason reportedly files confidential paperwork to go public
Cybersecurity firm Cybereason has confidentially filed paperwork with U.S. regulators for an IPO, according to Reuters.
(Source: CNBC, January 31, 2022)

HUB Security agrees Nasdaq SPAC merger
The unnamed Nasdaq traded company has $150 million in trust and will raise PIPE funds for the Israeli cybersecurity company.
(Source: Globes, January 31, 2022)

Why B2B Monday.com Is Buying A Super Bowl Ad (And How It’s Measuring The Impact)
This year, the Monday after will be especially important for Monday.com, a Jerusalem, Israel-based workforce app development platform. The B2B company bought a Super Bowl sponsorship in a space more often associated with beer, car and movie commercials.
(Source: AdExchanger, January 31, 2022)

Fireblocks raises $550m at $8b valuation
This financing round makes Fireblocks one of Israel's most valuable privately held startup tech companies.
(Source: The Jerusalem Post, January 30, 2022)

Unicorn troubles: How to convince tech talent to stay
While IPOs or lofty valuations may seem like a reason to party, they’re also a turning point as some employees are realizing their options’ value may decrease, and prefer to work elsewhere.
(Source: CTech, January 30, 2022)

Pet healthcare platform The Vets raises $40 million in Seed funding
The startup's veterinarians bring pet care directly to pet owners in-home, providing full diagnostics including blood workup and capturing vitals.
(Source: CTech, January 30, 2022)

Tel Aviv ranks second after Silicon Valley on 2021 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
Tel Aviv has ranked number #2 globally as a Cleantech ecosystem on the 2021 The Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), coming in at a close second after Silicon Valley.
(Source: The Jerusalem Post, January 29, 2022)
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IVC Research on Israeli & Global Media (January-February 2022)

Wanted: Transparency in the tech sector
The Israeli company monitors over 50 different crop types across more than two million hectares of land in over 35 countries worldwide.
(Source: Globes, February 3, 2022)

Israeli startups raised $2.1b in January
Israeli privately-held tech companies are keeping pace with 2021's record year, when startups raised a record $25.6 billion.
(Source: Globes, February 1, 2022)

How did Israeli tech do so well during a pandemic?
A unique attitude to business and life enabled Israeli high-tech to reach new heights at a difficult time for the whole world.
(Source: ISRAEL21c, February 1, 2022)

KPMG survey finds employee shortage isn’t prime concern in tech market
According to the accounting firm, the greatest challenge for Israeli tech companies at the growth stage is expanding overseas and then raising capital.
(Source: CTech, January 17, 2022)

2021 was a record breaking year for Israeli startups. What Now?
2021 was a banner year for Israeli startups, breaking new records in fundraising, newunicorns, and exits. But if we take out the rosy glasses, what are the risks ahead? What comes next?
(Source: Eze Vidra, VC Cafe, January 14, 2022)

Israeli Companies Raise Record $25.6B In 2021. What Will 2022 Look Like?
Once again, the Israeli high-tech industry has broken funding records by raising an “exceptional” $25.6 billion in 773 deals in 2021, more than doubling the amount it raised in 2020, according to a report published this week by the IVC Research Center and law firm Meitar.
(Source: NoCamels, January 4, 2022)

IVC-Meitar: Israeli startups raised record $25.6b in 2021
IVC - Meitar also reports that Israeli tech exits skyrocketed to $22.2 billion last year, with almost equal amounts of IPOs and M&As.
(Source: Globes, January 3, 2022)
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IVC-Meitar Israeli Tech Review 2021 Out !

In 2021, Israeli high-tech companies enjoyed a record of capital investments, raising $25.6 billion in 773 deals.

This exceptional amount was 146% higher than the annual 2020 amount, mostly due to the large number of deals over $100 million that accounted for a 55% share of the total sum for 2021.

In Q4, Israeli start-ups saw 206 investment deals totaling $8.06 billion, continuing the uptrend from Q1.
 
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The Israeli Tech: Gender Distribution Report 2021

IVC Data and Insights and Google for Startups Israel shed the light on this hot topic. The data behind Ben Mittelman's 2-part exposé is now available to read and download: https://lnkd.in/eQ7HSsrd

This report describes a complex situation. The gender gap has narrowed, but only in specific places....

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