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Thursday, August 5, 2021
Tel Aviv, Israel
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*Currently Available Profiles On IVC-Online
The Leading Data Source on Israel's High-Tech Industry since 1997
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Active Multinationals |
Active Investors |
Active High-Tech Companies |
405 |
2,621 |
9,525 |
Number of Unicorns |
Capital Raised in 2021 by Private Companies ($m) |
62 |
14,820 |
*Updated Daily
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New Israeli Unicorns (July-August 2021)
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Israeli gaming startup CrazyLabs acquired by Sweden's Embracer Group
CrazyLabs was the third most downloaded publisher in all mobile games in 2020 with over 4.5 billion downloads and over 110 million monthly active users.
(Source: CTech, August 5, 2021)
Riskified underwriters exercise $55.1m in options
The Israeli e-commerce fraud protection company has now raised $418 million in its NYSE IPO and currently has a market cap of $4.5 billion.
(Source: Globes, August 4, 2021)
Incubating Sustainability: The Kitchen Hub Fosters Innovation In Israeli Food Tech
The growing world population has raised the global demand and production of food including livestock products. However, animal product consumption has become a source of harmful impacts on the environment, and, some argue, health.
(Source: NoCamels, August 4, 2021)
Innoviz Technologies Drives Growth in Asia by Partnering with SpringCloud, Korea's Leading Autonomous Mobility Provider
Through distribution of Innoviz's High-resolution LiDARs, SpringCloud intends to build an autonomous driving ecosystem in Korea.
(Source: PR Newswire, August 4, 2021)
“Cyber will always need the human element": NTT Corp. launches Innovation Lab in Israel
NTT looks to tap into the Israeli tech ecosystem's talent. Key NTT executive, John Petrie joins Geektime for a short chat on the subject.
(Source: Geektime, August 4, 2021)
Fintech co Rapyd raises $300m at $8.75b valuation
Rapyd has more than tripled its valuation since its last financing round in January to become Israel's most valuable, privately-held tech company.
(Source: Globes, August 3, 2021)
Hippo merges with Reinvent in $550mn deal
Home insurance group Hippo has completed its previously announced merger with Reinvent Technology Partners Z, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.
(Source: Reinsurance News, August 2, 2021)
Google’s upcoming plans for Israel: a server farm and fiber optics network
After being awarded the government tender for cloud computing, Google is expanding its Israel operations. Calcalist has learned that will include a server farm in the Sharon region and an ultra-high speed fiber network, in addition to its subsea cables linking Europe to Israel.
(Source: CTech, August 2, 2021)
Nasdaq rise yields tax bonus for Israel
Israel's tech exports have powered ahead, while local tech companies have seen their values soar.
(Source: Globes, August 2, 2021)
Israeli tech delegation led by Erel Margalit to establish Innovation Center in Paris
The delegation led by the JVP founder met with France’s economic heads, and discussed expanding cooperation and establishing a “Margalit Startup City” in Paris.
(Source: CTech, August 1, 2021)
The relationship between hi-tech and real-estate - opinion
Journalists and other critics have blamed hi-tech’s high wages and exits for the increase in the price of real estate in Israel. So, what’s the truth, and where’s the problem?
(Source: The Jerusalem Post, August 1, 2021)
The power of Israel's economy - editorial
The establishment of three new investment offices in Israel illustrates the influence Israel's economy – and particularly its high-tech sector – has on the global market.
(Source: The Jerusalem Post, July 31, 2021)
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IVC Research on Global Media (July-August 2021)
Israeli startups raised $2.4b in July
Israeli tech companies raised $14.3 billion in the first seven months of 2021, nearly 50% more than the record $10 billion raised in all of 2020.
(Source: Globes, August 1, 2021)
As global demand for microchips surges, tech giants go all-in on Israel
Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Intel and Nvidia are setting up or expanding their Israeli chip design operations, and local firms are seeing a renaissance as VC money rolls in.
(Source: The Times of Israel, July 26, 2021)
Israel's unicorn hunters
"Globes" surveys the venture capital funds with the most portfolio companies valued at $1 billion or more.
(Source: Globes, July 18, 2021)
Israeli high-tech raises record $11.9 billion in first half of 2021
Israeli high-tech companies raised a record $11.9 billion in the first half of 2021, with an unprecedented number of firms going public, the IVC Research Center and Meitar law firm said in a report on Wednesday.
(Source: Reuters, July 14, 2021)
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Israel Tech Related New Appointments/Positions (August 2021)
Sisense Appoints Cloud Technology Expert Gilad Katz as Senior Vice President, Engineering
(Source: MarTech Series, August 4, 2021)
DouxMatok Appoints Ari Melamud to Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate Commercialization of Incredo Sugar in the U.S. & Beyond
(Source: Business Wire, August 3, 2021)
Bessemer Venture Partners promotes Naama Schlamm to Vice President
(Source: Bessemer Venture Partners, August 3, 2021)
JFrog appoints Sagi Dudai EVP of Product and Engineering
(Source: JFrog, August 2, 2021)
Syte appoints Vered Levy-Ron as its new CEO
(Source: CTech, August 1, 2021)
SAP appoints Yaad Oren as senior VP to head its global in-house Innovation Center Network
(Source: CTech, August 1, 2021)
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IVC-Meitar Tech Review for the first half of 2021 is out !
All-time record of amount raised in the first half of 2021 - $11.9 billion, more than the total amount raised in 2020 ($10.3 B).
Another strong quarter for the Israeli high-tech industry - $6.52 billion were invested in 230 deals.
38 investments of over $100 million each were responsible for approximately 50% of the total amount raised in the first half of the year.
For the full report click here
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IVC and Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality are proud to present Tel Aviv Innovation Ecosystem Report 2020, covering Tech Companies, Investors, Accelerators, Multinational Corporations, Financial Institution and more, operating with resilience through a challenging year!
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Recently Published Insights & Reports by IVC (2020-August 2021)
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Upcoming Israeli High-Tech Events & Webinars (August 2021-December 2021)
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