What is the Secret Israeli Startup Intel and Microsoft are investing in and who Raised $20 Million?

CTech Daily Roundup: Immunai announces $20 million seed round to fund immune system mapping. Xsight Labs excits tech giants

CTech 23:0614.05.20

Immunai announces $20 million seed round to fund immune system mapping. The company employs more than 30 workers in Israel and New York and collaborates with more than 10 world-leading medical centers and bio-pharma companies. Read more 

 

Intel and Microsoft investing in secretive Israeli company. Xsight Labs, a startup partially funded by tech entrepreneur Avigdor Willenz, has raised $100 million in funding. It’s previous round, led by Intel Capital brought in $50 million. Read more

 

Immunai co-founder Noam Solomon (right) and Luis Voloch. Photo: Gil Kovalchick Immunai co-founder Noam Solomon (right) and Luis Voloch. Photo: Gil Kovalchick

 

 

 

“Our digital infrastructure helped us overcome the Covid-19 crisis”. Three HR managers share their experiences from the coronavirus crisis and insights on how it is likely to change the workplace in the future. Read more

 

CTalk | We anticipate at least one worldwide crisis when creating a fund, says VC. Tal Slobodkin, Managing Partner at StageOne Ventures spoke to CTech about what the coronavirus era means for investors. Watch video

 

The Nacht Family Foundation throws lifeline to music industry workers. The Inbar and Marius Nacht Foundation will donate NIS 3.5 million (approximately $1 million) to music industry workers who have been in dire straits in recent months. The donation will benefit 700 musicians, lighting professionals, amplification technicians, and production workers. Read more

 

CTalk | Covid-19 led Lemonade to launch in the Netherlands while sitting at home, says Chief of Staff. Adina Eckstein spoke to CTech about what the coronavirus era means for HR managers and the insurance industry. Watch video

 

Interview | TULU on a mission to change how you consume. The Israeli startup aims to reshape the way people in the city use household products by making them available to rent on demand. Read more

 

Jacob Engel to pay $570 million for right to mine Hanaton Quarry. White Sands bid substantially higher than its competitors for the right to mine construction materials for 20 years. Read more 

 

Shopic raises $7.6 million to expand que-less shopping. Retailers can use the platform to communicate with customers while they are in the shop and send them personalized offers. Read more

 

Israeli VC partners offer strategies on how to exit the crisis as winners. Veteran investors discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the Israeli fundraising ecosystem and praise young generation of CEOs. Read more 

 

Israeli tech industry will miss good old days of 2019, survey says. The rate of companies that raised in early rounds rose to about 38% according to the survey held by Israeli law firm Shibolet & Co. in collaboration with Fenwick & West LLP. Read more