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After McDonald’s, Wiz founders explore a deal for credit card company CAL
21.10.26
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Golan Hazani
Assaf Rappaport and his co-founders are considering an acquisition of CAL, adding another major Israeli business to their expanding interests. Their inquiry comes as Discount Bank weighs its options after the collapse of the original deal.
Wiz billionaires emerge as frontrunners for McDonald’s Israel franchise
15.10.26
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Golan Hazani
The four founders of the cybersecurity company are in the final stages of negotiations with McDonald’s. The transaction remains unsigned but would mark a significant expansion into the restaurant business.
Assaf Rappaport: “I received an envelope with $30 billion written on it. I said no right away”
27.09.26
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CTech
The Wiz CEO reveals new details of the $32 billion Google deal and discusses wealth, tech culture and his growing public role.
Wiz founders Rappaport and Costica add television to their post-exit portfolio with $120 million Reshet 13 deal
16.09.26
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Omer Kabir
The pair will take control of Reshet 13 through the Merit Fund after the Second Authority approved the ownership transfer.
Clalit blocks Wiz founders’ bid for Herzliya Medical Center in $40 million deal
06.09.26
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Golan Hazani
The health fund is exercising its right of first refusal to acquire Yair Landau’s 10% stake, in line with the Health Ministry’s push for health funds to control private hospitals.
Assaf Rappaport invests in Guardio at $1.1 billion valuation as consumer cyber hits $150 million ARR
03.09.26
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Meir Orbach
The Wiz co-founder joined a $40 million round in the Israeli cybersecurity company, which has surpassed one million paying customers and recorded more than 100% annual revenue growth for four consecutive years. CEO Amos Peled says AI is creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity in consumer security.
Before Armis and Wiz were worth billions, Rappaport and Dibrov wrote each other $100,000 checks
19.08.26
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CTech
The two cybersecurity entrepreneurs first met in the IDF’s elite Unit 81 before becoming early investors in each other’s startups, which went on to produce two of Israel’s biggest technology exits.
Wiz founders Rappaport and Costica to finance Reshet 13 acquisition alone after other investors drop out
11.08.26
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Omer Kabir
The other entrepreneurs initially named as backers did not ultimately transfer funds for the acquisition, leaving Rappaport and Costica to finance the deal and its planned $120 million capital injection.
Inside Assaf Rappaport's investment empire after Wiz's record-breaking exit
15.07.26
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Meir Orbach
The cybersecurity entrepreneur has backed 37 startups, invested in leading venture firms and is now expanding into media and healthcare.
Wiz founder Assaf Rappaport expands media ambitions with $27 million Israel Entertainment deal
08.07.26
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Omer Kabir
The digital media group, which operates some of Israel’s largest Instagram and TikTok channels with more than 4 million followers, will continue operating independently under founders David and Shlomo Sa’ar. The deal comes after Rappaport’s group agreed to acquire control of Reshet 13.
When a Wiz founder's investment becomes a test of Israel's institutions
08.07.26
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Adrian Filut
The sale of Channel 13 (Reshet 13) to a group of investors identified with the heart of Israel’s high-tech industry, led by Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport, has evolved into a broader question about legal certainty, regulatory independence, and investor trust.
Assaf Rappaport’s 2026 deal spree: Inside the Wiz founder’s expanding AI investment map
25.06.26
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CTech
His 10 investments in the first six months of the year span memory layers, identity security and autonomous defense systems.
Merav Bahat raising $25-30 million AI fund with Assaf Rappaport, Sequoia, Greylock and a16z
24.06.26
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Meir Orbach
The founder-led fund will focus on early-stage AI infrastructure and cybersecurity startups, aiming to connect Israel’s tech ecosystem with Silicon Valley capital and expertise.
Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport: “AI creates disruption, but also opportunity. That is true for Wix too.”
27.05.26
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CTech, Ynet
The Wiz founder says the AI revolution will force companies to reinvent themselves, argues Israel is falling behind in artificial intelligence, and calls Google’s $32 billion acquisition of Wiz a major vote of confidence in the country during wartime.
Fresh from $32 billion exit, Wiz founders turn to Israeli media with $125 million bet on TV broadcaster
15.03.26
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Omer Kabir
An investor group led by Wiz founders, and including Riskified founder Eido Gal and Wix president Nir Zohar, plans to acquire control of Reshet 13 from Len Blavatnik and inject fresh funding through the Merit Spread Foundation.
Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport’s tech group to acquire Israeli broadcaster Reshet 13 from Len Blavatnik
13.03.26
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Omer Kabir
Tech-backed Merit Spread Foundation, which will replace a proposed takeover by telecom tycoon Patrick Drahi, plans to invest about $120 million in the struggling broadcaster.
Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport’s group raises Reshet 13 offer to $120 million amid battle with Drahi
23.02.26
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Omer Kabir
New bid underscores determination to remain in race despite signed term sheet with rival group.
Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport acquires $13 million estate after years in rented apartment
08.02.26
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Dotan Levy
Tech founder long known for modest lifestyle makes first major property purchase following record Wiz exit.
Wiz founder Assaf Rappaport leads high-tech bid for Israeli TV station
21.01.26
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Golan Hazani
EXCLUSIVE: The tech group plans a $100 million investment to transform Reshet 13 into an independent, apolitical news channel.
Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport steps toward sports ownership with Hapoel Tel Aviv talks
27.10.25
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CTech
The billionaire founder is reportedly negotiating to buy a 15% stake in the Euroleague club for about $15 million.
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