CTech's Thursday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

Code management startup JFrog raises $165 million. High school STEM enrollment in Israel increasing, but ministry inflated numbers

Code management startup JFrog raises $165 million. The round brings JFrog’s total equity raised to around $230 million. The company said it intends to double its workforce. Read more

 

High school STEM enrollment in Israel increasing, but ministry inflated numbers. A former software entrepreneur, Israel’s education minister has pushed forward a reform to increase the number of STEM students. Read more

Students (illustration). Photo: Gadi Kabalo

 

Auto-derived data is worth billions, says Ben Volkow, CEO of auto tech startup Otonomo. Watch the video

 

India's Tech Mahindra announces a strategic partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries. As part of the partnership, the two companies will collaborate to provide cybersecurity services to governments and enterprises in India and elsewhere. Read more

 

Customer analytics startup Glassbox raises $25 million. Glassbox offers a platform that collects and analyzes customer behavior data across digital platforms and mobile applications. Read more

 

Auto part manufacturer Faurecia announces a collaboration with Israeli sensor developer Vayyar. The French auto part manufacturer will incorporate Vayyar’s in-car 3D imaging sensors into its future automotive “Cockpit.” Read more

 

Frutarom delists from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange following its acquisition by IFF. As part of the deal NYSE-listed IFF, which is now Frutarom’s parent company, has filed for dual listing with Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and is expected to begin trading next week. Read more

 

Palo Alto Networks to acquire cloud cybersecurity company RedLock for $173 million. Palo Alto made two acquisitions earlier this year. The company intends to integrate RedLock's technology into a new product set to reach the market early next year. Read more

 

All connected cars will be hacked, says Ofer Ben-Noon, CEO of automotive cybersecurity company Argus. Watch the video