27.03.25|Elihay VidalThe exclusive delegation of 11 startups, led by Showcase IL, showcased cutting-edge innovation to investors and industry leaders. “These are companies of the highest quality that are the face of Israeli technology and innovation,” said Hilla Ovil-Brenner, partner and CEO of Showcase IL.
13.03.25|Ariela KarmelIn a rare wide-ranging interview, China’s ambassador to Israel, Xiao Junzheng, discusses Beijing’s strong economic ties with Israel despite geopolitical tensions, its vision for regional stability, the new Trump administration’s tariff war, and why China sees Israeli innovation as key to its own modernization.
12.03.25|Elihay Vidal“The Dream Team” of Israeli startups will be presented at the Mind the Tech New York 2025 conference. The entrepreneurs will meet with executives, investors and potential partners in the city.
20.02.25|Ariela KarmelDespite shifting geopolitics after October 7, Israeli tech companies continue to expand in China, leveraging government-backed innovation hubs and strong partnerships in AI, healthcare, and cybersecurity.
13.02.25|Elihay VidalCalcalist and Bank Leumi’s annual conference returns to New York for the seventh time, spotlighting high-tech resilience, investment opportunities, and the future of AI-driven entrepreneurship. Tech, VC, and business leaders will gather for panels, lectures, and networking events.
29.12.24|Ariela KarmelSingapore has emerged as an extremely attractive market for Israeli entrepreneurs in recent years, as tech relations between the two nations grow. Ambassador Ian Mak tells CTech that "the impetus for technological cooperation is greater than ever," as the island state increases its investment in Israel's tech ecosystem, offering robust support to attract Israeli business and foster cross-border collaboration in areas like cybersecurity, AI, and fintech.
22.12.24|Dr. Liran AntebiMysterious drone sightings over New Jersey, the UK and Germany have stirred global concerns, raising regulatory questions, but also opening business opportunities for Israeli tech entrepreneurs.
07.10.24|Ariela KarmelIn the year since Hamas’ October 7th attacks on Israel, while the state’s political leadership has failed and 101 hostages remain in captivity, the resilience of Israel’s high-tech industry and its people offers some glimmer of hope amid ongoing turmoil
02.10.24|Meir Orbach, Sophie Shulman, Elihay VidalIsrael’s tech industry has suffered many hits in the past year as it has persevered amidst the ongoing war against Hamas and Hezbollah. Despite the many challenges this has posed, the industry has continued to register exits, including some record-breaking deals, and produce important trendsetters in AI, defense, cyber and other areas.
26.08.24|Meir OrbachBig Tech 50 limited partnership's H1 2024 report highlights widespread devaluation of Israeli startups due to the judicial overhaul and the war in Gaza. Verbit's valuation dropped from over $2 billion to $512 million, Trax's from $2.2 billion to $790 million, and OrCam's from $333 million to just $31 million
08.08.24|Adiel Eithan MustakiThe Israeli renewable energy company, which is struggling with excess inventory and high interest rates, reported a net loss of $130 million, compared to a net profit of $119 million in the same quarter last year. The company has undergone two waves of layoffs this year and the stock has plummeted by 75% since the beginning of 2024.
15.07.24|Maayan ManelaHanan Friedman spoke at Calcalist and Bank Leumi’s National Economic Conference about how in order to overcome the current crisis "all parts of Israeli society must share the burden."
18.03.24|Sophie ShulmanAn index built by venture capital fund Viola Group, which includes Israeli high-tech companies issued in the US in the last decade, reveals that despite impressive growth rates and stringent expense management, Israeli public companies are undervalued in the market, presenting a distinctive opportunity
14.03.24|Sophie ShulmanIsraeli tech veteran Ronen Nir explains why it's time to stop measuring the state of the tech industry by the amount of capital raised and to start looking at the number of employees and revenues instead
25.02.24|Maayan ManelaThe war and its impact, including being displaced from their homes in the South on October 7th, or having a spouse serving in reserves, have not been enough to halt Israeli entrepreneurs from starting their ventures. For some, it's even motivation.
20.02.24|Omer KabirThe best of Israel’s dynamic high-tech industry and American business leaders will come together on March 4th in Calcalist and Bank Leumi’s 6th annual conference to stand with Israeli tech
11.02.24|Maayan ManelaDissatisfied high-tech employees could once easily move to another company, usually with a higher salary and perks. But today’s poor job market means that most ‘quietly quit’ instead
04.02.24|Maayan ManelaAmid the economic crisis and waves of layoffs, some high-tech companies are still hiring. But what does it take to secure a job when there are more candidates for every opening?