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Israeli High-Tech Industry Updates (Oct 16 - Oct 22)
Spark Capital and MUFG Innovation Partners invest $20 million in Liquidity Capital
Liquidity Capital, which is a subsidiary of Meitav Dash, will see its valuation rise to $100 million.
(Source: CTech 22.10.2020)​

Israeli product discovery co Syte raises $30m
As consumers switch to online shopping, eCommerce discovery has become paramount for customer acquisition and retention in the new normal.
(Source: Globes 21.10.2020)

Israel-Korea free trade agreement to stress tech cooperation
The soon to be signed agreement was delayed because of Korean political concerns that have been removed by Israel-UAE normalization.
(Source: Globes 21.10.2020)

Space Florida and Israel Innovation Authority shoot for more collaboration
This marks the eighth year of joint efforts between both agencies with some $2 million in funds available for new research projects in aerospace technologies.
(Source: CTech 21.10.2020)​

Israeli cyber powerhouse SentinalOne is now worth $3 billion.
The company is in the final stages of raising its sixth round led by Sequoia Capital
(Source: CTech 21.10.2020)​

Israeli tech companies pouncing on free Wall Street money
Since August, Israeli tech firms Wix, Nice, SolarEdge and Nova have raised $2 billion in convertible notes.
(Source: CTech 19.10.2020)​

On its way to another exit: Permira is setting up an Israel representative office Former Netafim CEO Ran Maidan to lead the $50 billion fund’s local activities seeking to help companies grow to become industry leaders.
(Source: CTech 19.10.2020)​

Welcoming opportunities: The benefits of UAE-Israel cross-border investment
What are the broad economic outlooks for segments including oil, renewable energy, travel and hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and technology? The UAE-Israel team of leading law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner analyses the implications and opportunities.
(Source: Arabian Business 19.10.2020)​

Mobile games co Playtika files for $10b valuation IPO
The Israeli company has filed confidentially with the US SEC. "Reuters" reports Playtika will seek to raise $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation.​
(Source: Globes 18.10.2020)

Spring Break vacations aside, Mexico has much to offer Israeli techies
There are numerous opportunities for Israeli companies willing to make the right adjustments for an economy serving a population of 128 million people and which shares 3,145 kilometers of border with the U.S.
(Source: CTech 18.10.2020)​

 
IVC Research on Global Media (Sep-Oct 2020)
Israel Tech Related New Appointments/Positions (Oct 2020)
Selected Recent Database Additions & Activity (Oct 16 - Oct 22)
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New Israeli VC Fund Added (Closed Funds & First Closing Q2-Q4 2020)
Recently Published Macroeconomic Insights & Reports by IVC (2020)
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