19.11.24|Maayan ManelaAbout 200 companies submitted applications for Calcalist and Poalim Tech's RoadShow+ event, of which 18 startups were selected to present their pitch to senior investors from the leading funds in Israel.
08.09.24|Maayan Cohen-RozenAhead of Calcalist and Poalim Tech’s Roadshow+ event, Michal Kissos Hertzog, CEO of Poalim Tech, stated that in the wake of the war, Israel is once again taking the lead in defense entrepreneurship. Kobi Samboursky, founder and managing partner of Glilot Capital, added, "Those who need cybersecurity will not boycott Israeli companies."
20.09.23|Elihay VidalMichal Kissos Hertzog, CEO of Poalim Tech, addressed the problems faced by entrepreneurs in the current period. Dr. Eldad Rom, psychologist, founder of Rom Business Psychology and partner in Team8 venture group, pointed to the difficulties entrepreneurs are facing with the new reality. A conversation about the challenges of the hour ahead of Calcalist and Poalim Tech's Roadshow event
09.01.23|Elihay VidalCTech’s comprehensive survey among dozens of Israeli VCs over recent weeks raised one clear conclusion: Unicorns are dead, long live the Seed! A combination of several factors like billions in dry powder, a global financial slowdown, entrepreneurial opportunities, and the maturing of the local ecosystem are making Seed investments more attractive than ever
14.07.22|Irad Atzmon SchmayerCovering everything from optimizing logistics and harnessing data for small businesses to developing an egg from plants and simplifying content online, 20 problem-solving startups have advanced to the semi-final of Calcalist and Poalim Hi-Tech’s StartUp+ competition, six of whom will advance to the finals in two weeks
05.07.22|CalcalistAhead of the third Calcalist and Poalim Hi-Tech StartUp+ Competition, heads of the Israeli ecosystem provide forecasts and advice for startups at the beginning of their journey
21.02.22|James SpiroFresh.Fund offers pre-Seed funding to early-stage founders looking to penetrate Startup Nation
18.08.21|Noa MatzThis ‘magic’ can be brought down to one thing: a sense of urgency, and it is one of the most essential elements of a rapidly growing startup
15.02.21|CTechClaudia De Antoni appointed as Operating Partner and Keren Kenan as VP of Finance and Operations at Israeli early stage VC
22.01.21|Hagar RavetJonathan Benartzi, founding partner at Firstime talks investment goals, market trends, and the tech sector's leadership role in the country
06.12.20|Yael BenjaminTo crack the secret of the remote pitch, early-stage ventures must “grow up” and start thinking like revenue-generating companies
29.11.20|Meir OrbachOperator Partners is expected to grow to between $50-70 million over the next year and has already invested in a massive 57 early-stage companies in the six months since it was founded
10.11.20|Meir Orbach“Reports of a severe shortage of investment in young companies are extremely worrying and our new fund will try to fill in the gap,” he said
29.07.20|Alon ArvatzEntrepreneurs planning on raising funds in the near future will not have it easy but there is room for optimism and there are things you can do in order to improve your chances of securing future investments
03.05.20|Oren Bar-OnTo secure the industry’s future, along with its contribution to the state’s economy, the Israeli government must set up a fund dedicated to young companies that are completely dependent on venture capital funding
22.01.19|Mair OrbachThe fund will invest up to $6 million apiece in startups in North America, Europe, and Israel
06.02.18|Lilach BaumerThe firm's first fund, raised in 2015, manages around $115 million in seed and Series A investments
26.09.17|Amit KarpBuilding a strong sales apparatus is often challenging for young startups, who may choose to focus on product development and leave the sales to channel partners. Unfortunately, this approach frequently fails.