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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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The Leading Data Source on Israel's High-Tech Industry since 1997
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| Active Multinationals |
Active Investors |
Active High-Tech Companies |
| 446 |
2,762 |
9,297 |
| Number of Unicorns |
Capital Raised in 2022 by Private Companies ($m) |
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3,737 |
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Spacecom, Israeli government to invest NIS 400 million in space tech incubator
The “Earth & Beyond” incubator will be the first of its kind in Israel and will provide space tech and communications startups with funding to develop deep-tech.
(Source: CTech, February 24, 2022)
Minister sets goals for women, haredim, Arabs in tech industry
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Orit Farkash Hacohen seeks to solve the industry's manpower shortage while dealing with under-representation.
(Source: Globes, February 24, 2022)
TikTok star Charli D’Amelio and family back Facetune maker Lightricks
Charli D’Amelio is the most-followed and highest-earning creator on TikTok, but the 17-year-old superstar and her family are now looking beyond their short-term riches from short-form video. Today, the D’Amelio family announced a partnership with Lightricks, the company that makes photo and video-editing apps like Facetune, Videoleap and other tools, which have over 500 million downloads combined.
(Source: TechCrunch, February 23, 2022)
Israeli co Beamr Imaging files for Nasdaq IPO
Herzliya-based Beamr provides video encoding, transcoding, and optimization solutions that allow high quality, performance, and efficiency for video and images.
(Source: Globes, February 23, 2022)
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is Interested in Burj Khalifa Investors
The UAE's Embassy in Israel and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Launch a Collaboration for the Purpose of Exposing Israeli Public Companies to Strategic UAE Investors and Partners via Dubai International Chamber
(Source: PR Newswire, February 23, 2022)
CHEQ enters Unicorn club with $150 million Series C at $1 billion valuation
The Israeli Go-to-Market Security startup helps organizations looking to secure their business from invalid traffic.
(Source: CTech, February 22, 2022)
Israel Innovation Authority Launches New Incubators Program
Announcing the winners for the operation of five new technology incubators in the following fields: Health with an emphasis on Bio-Convergence, Climate, Foodtech, and Space.
(Source: Israel Innovation Authority, February 22, 2022)
McKinsey: Israeli banks return on capital still high
But McKinsey Israel managing partner David Chinn warns that Israeli banks need to think strategically, as fintech companies wait in the wings to capture profits.
(Source: Globes, February 21, 2022)
Amiti Ventures raising new $130 million fund
The fourth fund will be led by Ben Rabinowitz and Maya Pizov, with Managing Partner Modi Rosen electing to part ways after partnering with the VC three years ago for its third fund.
(Source: CTech, February 21, 2022)
Star Aussie investor targets Israel tech with $140m VC fund
Mr Liberman, a member of Melbourne’s wealthy Liberman family – which also includes his cousin, Square Peg Capital co-founder Justin Liberman – is forming Lumir Ventures, as a partnership between his eponymous Josh Liberman Investment Group and Tel Aviv-based venture capital firm 10D.
(Source: The Australian Financial Review, February 21, 2022)
Radware buys Israeli cybersecurity co Security
DAMRadware said that the $42.5 million acquisition is part of its strategic initiative to accelerate the growth of its cloud security service business.
(Source: Globes, February 20, 2022)
Google CFO unveils $25m Israeli inclusivity tech skills program
Following the arrival of Google CFO Ruth Porat in Israel, the company announced a skilling initiative for underrepresented groups, including women, Arab citizens, ultra-orthodox Jews and residents of the geographic periphery.
(Source: Globes, February 20, 2022)
Life science companies unite on AI efforts through Israel's Aion Lab
The lab, which works with AstraZeneca, Merck, Pfizer, Israel Biotech Fund, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Amazon Web Services, is currently accepting applicants for its new challenge.
(Source: MobiHealthNews, February 18, 2022)
Ibex Investors’ newest fund is betting on a mobility revolution
This latest fund has a dedicated focus on early-stage mobility startups, but it’s not restricted to Israel or any other geography. That opens Ibex to a whole new swath of mobility startups.
(Source: TechCrunch, February 17, 2022)
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IVC Research on Israeli & Global Media (January-February 2022)
Strategic Partners in Cybersecurity
(Source: Eitan Yudilevich, The Times of Israel, February 9, 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)
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srael Tech Related New Appointments/Positions (February 2022)
SecuriThings appoints three leading women to its management team
(Source: CTech, February 24, 2022)
Kramer appoints new Presidents in EMEA and APAC as it scales up its operation
(Source: Kramer Electronics, February 23, 2022)
Cybersecurity Startup Dazz Appoints Mike Gesnaldo as Chief Revenue Officer
(Source: PR Newswire, February 23, 2022)
Glilot Capital appoints VP of Marketing, Investment Manager
(Source: CTech, February 22, 2022)
Bank Hapoalim’s CMO, Asaf Azulay, Joins Team8
(Source: Forbes, February 21, 2022)
Axis Security Names Joe Mattioli as Chief Revenue Officer
(Source: PR Newswire, February 15, 2022)
Glassbox Appoints Veteran Software Sales Leader Gabriela Koren as Chief Revenue Officer
(Source: Glassbox, February 15, 2022)
Gong Appoints ServiceNow CFO Gina Mastantuono to Board of Directors
(Source: PR Newswire, February 15, 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....
Read more inside
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