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  • Bridgecrew ($200m, Acquired by Palo Alto Networks)
  • Kanabo ($8.3m, IPO, LSE)
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  • Homes (Internet Applications, Real Estate)

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IVC's Israeli High-Tech Industry Updates (Feb 11 - Feb 18)
Fiverr sees 50% revenue growth in 2021
The Israeli freelance platform swung from loss to profit in 2020 as its share price skyrocketed 730%.
(Source: Globes, February 18, 2021)

Israeli tech SPAC Moringa Acquisition prices $100 million IPO
Moringa Acquisition, a blank check company targeting an Israel-related technology business, raised $100 million by offering 10 million units at $10. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-half of a warrant, exercisable at $11.50.
(Source: Nasdaq, February 17, 2021)

Web creator Wix revenue jumps to almost $1 billion as virus sends firms online
Tel Aviv-based company posts 2020 revenue of $989 million in ‘phenomenal year’; net loss for year widens to $216 million vs net loss of $86 million in 2019 as costs jump.
(Source: The Times of Israel, February 17, 2021)

Massive funding, huge IPOs and sky-rocketing valuations: Welcome to the fintech gold rush
From September 2020 until January 2021, the local fintech sector recorded $1.4 billion in funding, making up 24% of all tech investments over that period.
(Source: CTech, February 17, 2021)

Palo Alto Networks acquires Israeli startup Bridgecrew for $200 million
This is the seventh Israeli company purchased by the Silicon Valley cyber powerhouse.
(Source: CTech, February 16, 2021)

Warburg Pincus invests in Israeli fintech firm Personetics
The company offers a proprietary AI software platform to leading banks around the world, reaching more than 95 million personal banking customers.
(Source: , Private Equity News, February 16, 2021)

"Microsoft's CEO loves us and not because of the money"
Mony Hassid, EMEA head of Microsoft's M12 investment fund, on being the software giant's eyes and ears in the world of Israeli startups.
(Source: CTech, February 15, 2021)

Intel brings Ignite startup scheme to Europe
The Intel Ignite startup scheme is recruiting in Munich and across Europe, looking for deeptech early stage companies.
(Source: eeNews Europe, February 15, 2021)

HUB Security to list on TASE through ALD merger
ALD is a software and consultancy firm while HUB is a cybersecurity company.
(Source: Globes, February 15, 2021)

Israel among 10 most innovative nations in the world, but sliding down
The Jewish state is currently number 7 on the Bloomberg Innovation Index,
in 2019 it was listed at the fifth place.
(Source: The Jerusalem Post, February 13, 2021)

A 101 of The Startup Nation: Israel’s Startup and Fintech Landscape
Within the Middle East region, the tiny nation of Israel has built one of the world’s most advanced tech ecosystems. This has caused it to earn its reputation as a “Startup Nation” , which is also reflected in its fintech ecosystem.
(Source: The Fintech Times, February 13, 2021)

 
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A month after we published the IVC-Meitar Israeli Tech Review 2020 (analyzing the high-tech ecosystem activities till December 14th), IVC and Meitar are proud to present the reports' final version, including ALL 2020 deals, exits, IPOs, and significant trends. 
 
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