“These startups aren't just looking to integrate into the global market. They aim to lead it”
Sixteen startups have been selected for the RoadShow+ event, hosted by Calcalist and Poalim Tech on November 17 in Tel Aviv. Developing technologies in fields ranging from AI-agent security and fraud prevention to predictive maintenance, the companies will meet investors from leading Israeli venture capital firms. "We were impressed by the technological depth, the business acumen, and the people behind these companies," says Bank Hapoalim's Erez Rachmil.
Sixteen startups have been selected to participate in the RoadShow+ event, hosted by Calcalist and Poalim Tech, which will take place on November 17 at The George Hotel in Tel Aviv. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the initiative is designed for entrepreneurs at the pre-seed through Series A stages, connecting them with investors from leading Israeli venture capital firms through targeted, one-on-one meetings.
This year’s cohort includes companies working in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, energy, defense, fintech, food tech, and digital health. Their technologies address a range of challenges, including protecting AI agents, preventing financial fraud, detecting equipment malfunctions before they occur, and managing commercial real estate investments.
"In this year’s group, we encountered companies that aren't just looking to integrate into the global market. They aim to lead it," says Erez Rachmil, Chief Information and Technology Officer at Bank Hapoalim. "We were impressed by the technological depth, the business acumen, and the people behind these companies, and we are confident that we will be hearing much more about them."
"Artificial intelligence enables entrepreneurs to turn ideas into reality faster than ever before. However, building a leading company also requires a long-term vision, an understanding of customer needs, and the ability to identify opportunities. These qualities reflect the values that guide us at Bank Hapoalim, as well as the bank’s proactive, entrepreneurial approach. In this spirit, we are working with the companies to build a financial infrastructure that will support their growth and global expansion," he added.
Here are the 16 startups selected to participate in the event:
Arbell Energy
Founded in 2021, Arbell Energy is developing "solar ink" based on quantum technology, designed to be printed onto flexible, lightweight, and even transparent panels. The technology aims to turn a variety of surfaces into sources of solar energy. According to the company, its theoretical efficiency limit is approximately 90%, three times that of silicon-based technology. The company says the technology is protected by seven registered patents and has been validated by international research institutes.
Asadra
Founded this year, Asadra is developing a food safety management and regulatory compliance system for small and medium-sized food manufacturers. Based on the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) methodology, the system is designed to replace manual processes and paper-based documentation. An integrated AI agent handles ongoing food safety tasks, working alongside food technologists and consultants. The company says the system is already operating at food production facilities.
Cantaloupe AI
Founded this year, Cantaloupe AI is developing a platform that helps insurance companies identify, assess, and monitor risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence and AI agents by the businesses they insure. The platform scans companies in an insurer’s portfolio from the outside and translates the information it gathers into insights that can inform underwriting and pricing decisions. It assesses AI-related risks both when policies are first underwritten and at renewal, issuing alerts when a company's risk profile changes.
Cygnal
Founded this year, Cygnal is developing fraud-prevention infrastructure that creates a real-time link between telecommunications companies and banks. The platform focuses on social engineering fraud, in which victims are manipulated into making payments themselves. By analyzing signals from telecommunications networks, it provides banks and payment providers with risk indicators designed to help detect and prevent fraud before money is transferred.
Livcoin
Founded this year, Livcoin is developing an application that uses artificial intelligence to turn healthy habits into a personalized social game. Users' in-game avatars evolve alongside improvements in their habits and health. Data from wearable devices is used to tailor daily tasks, activity streaks, and challenges with friends. The application is currently pre-launch and is designed for the U.S. market, where it will operate on a subscription model.
Ghostlayer
Founded this year, Ghostlayer is developing technology to optimize the alignment between artificial intelligence models and the hardware on which they run, including in robotics and drone applications. Its solution can optimize a customer's model for existing chips, help select suitable hardware, or combine both approaches. The company's engine is based on chip measurements conducted in its own laboratory and is focused on systems running real-time AI on edge devices.
guaRdF
Founded in 2023, guaRdF develops technology for detecting, classifying, locating, and tracking devices and vehicles through the passive reception of wireless signals. The system operates without requiring a direct line of sight and is designed to provide early warnings to security and defense organizations. Its intended applications include border protection, the safeguarding of strategic facilities, and homeland security. According to the company, its systems are currently deployed across five continents.
Koladin
Founded this year, Koladin operates in the U.S. class-action litigation market, aiming to turn potential legal claims into financial assets. The company identifies corporate legal violations, secures plaintiffs and supporting evidence, and works with law firms to advance litigation. Its model is also designed to reduce the costs associated with legal proceedings.
Mikagu
Mikagu is developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to predict malfunctions in critical infrastructure, particularly in the energy, data center, and defense sectors. Its technology monitors acoustic signals, detects anomalies, and estimates the remaining lifespan of critical machinery. The company says its solution is being adopted by major corporations and can deliver a rapid return on investment by preventing unexpected downtime. It aims to improve the reliability of strategic assets in Israel and internationally.
Neodawn
Founded this year, Neodawn is developing an artificial intelligence architecture called "Neo," designed to learn continuously and draw conclusions directly from data streams originating in the physical world. Its initial focus is on manufacturing and operational processes. The system is designed to learn from and adapt to a company's environment while running on the customer's own infrastructure, keeping data within the organization.
Nerlos
Founded in 2025, Nerlos has developed a communications solution that enables multiple radio systems to operate simultaneously and independently through a shared antenna, even across different frequencies. The technology is designed to reduce the number of antennas, system weight, and mutual interference, while also lowering both visual and electromagnetic signatures. The solution is intended for defense and civilian applications.
PlexAI
Founded in 2025, PlexAI develops an AI-agent platform for commercial real estate investment firms. The platform handles workflows ranging from deal sourcing and analysis, financial underwriting, and due diligence to asset management and ongoing operations. It is designed to automate manual processes and support investment decisions.
SaolaAI
Founded in 2022, SaolaAI develops a platform for automating software testing and business processes within enterprise applications. The system analyzes applications and actual users' behavior to understand how workflows are carried out. Based on this information, it is designed to execute and maintain those processes autonomously while continuously checking that they are functioning as expected.
Tktide
Founded in 2025, Tktide develops an AI platform that integrates with an organization's core systems, turning operational data into business insights and actionable recommendations. The system maps infrastructure, systems, and data, as well as the relationships between them, to help identify risks and improve workflows. It is designed for sectors such as healthcare and defense and can be deployed either on-premises or in the cloud.
Ark Security
Founded this year, Ark Security is developing secure infrastructure for deploying artificial intelligence agents within organizations. Its technology is designed to run agents in isolated environments, restricting their access to organizational systems and limiting the actions they can perform. The approach aims to reduce potential damage if an agent is compromised or takes a harmful action.
xFUSION
Founded in 2024, xFUSION is developing an AI platform that connects organizational challenges with potential solutions drawn from other industries and fields of expertise. Organizations upload business, technological, and operational challenges to the system, which identifies relevant capabilities and possible solutions. The platform also helps companies, startups, and academic institutions identify potential customers, partners, use cases, and markets.
