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Blackstone acquires Israel’s Priority Software at an $800 million valuation

16.05.24|James Spiro
This marks the largest deal for the alternative asset manager in the country since it opened its offices in 2021. 
Meir Adi Valoo

Startup Nation rallies for child survivors of October 7 with tech stock fund

16.05.24|James Spiro
The goal is to secure stock donations from 100 Israeli tech companies by the end of 2024 which will convert to cash during liquidity events, exits, and IPOs.
Eyal Bino 97212

97212 Ventures announces $20M fund giving Israeli tech founders access to the NYC ecosystem

09.05.24|James Spiro
The VC is a first-time fund providing capital for Israeli startups to establish a presence in New York City with a requirement that founders must move there within 18 months. 
Token Security Founders

Shlomo Kramer-backed Token Security emerges from stealth with $7 million

08.05.24|James Spiro
Token Security brings visibility and continuous threat exposure management to the space by introducing the machine-first approach
Yonatan Sela Square Peg

As Israel’s war rages on, questions bubble about its long-term tech talent

07.05.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Square Peg’s Yonatan Sela joined CTech for the final installment of its 2024 VC Survey to sum up where Startup Nation can go from here.
MOBILION Ventures

“We have the right entrepreneurial and innovative spirit to fight the anti-Israeli movement”

06.05.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Mobilion Ventures joined CTech for its 2024 VC Survey to share how the country can combat the rising anti-Israel sentiment across the world
Deloitte Launchpad 7th cohort Deloitte Catalyst

Deloitte Launchpad announces seventh cohort with 10 Israeli startups

05.05.24|James Spiro
To date, Deloitte has accelerated 53 companies that have collectively raised more than $1 billion
AISAP Team

AISAP raises $13 Million in Seed for its AI ultrasound solution

02.05.24|James Spiro
Its POCAD solution provides AI-powered diagnoses that are accurate and easy to understand for physicians.
Apex Founders

Sam Altman-backed Apex emerges from stealth with $7M to help secure AI adoption

02.05.24|James Spiro
The Israeli company has built a security platform that provides organizations with comprehensive visibility of their AI activity
Intel Ignite Cohort 9

Intel Ignite announces ninth Israel cohort for early-stage deep tech startups

02.05.24|James Spiro
The startups span cross-discipline technologies for developing, deploying, and utilizing AI and generative AI across industries
eHealth Team

Everyone has a role in war - What is Startup Nation’s?

29.04.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
eHealth Ventures joined CTech for its 2024 VC Survey to explore how it can help Israel fight for its economic stability in wartime.
CTech AIsrael Conference Yossi Shakui

Microsoft explains how Generative AI impacts IP law and compliance

25.04.24|James Spiro
Yossi Shakui, Director of Digital Native at Microsoft, spoke to CTech at AIsrael 2024 to discuss the rights behind content created by artificial intelligence.
Or Liban Airwallex AISrael 2024

Airwallex sees Israel as a key player in the GenAI space

25.04.24|James Spiro
Or Liban, Managing Director Israel and the Middle East at Airwallex, spoke to CTech at AISrael 2024 about the importance of strong data in the GenAI space.
Battery Ventures Barak Schoster

Here’s what’s “truly crucial to the state of Israeli tech”, according to Battery Ventures

24.04.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Barak Schoster, Partner at Battery Ventures, joined CTech for its 2024 VC Survey to discuss Startup Nation in wartime.
CTech AIsrael Conference Ben Haklai

“GenAI will take Microsoft, the economy in Israel, and society to a new level.”

24.04.24|James Spiro
Ben Haklai, National Technology Officer at Microsoft spoke to CTech about the power of GenAI and how it will change our world.
CTech AIsrael Conference Ami Luttwak

Wiz CTO: “AI is probably the fastest-adopted technology in history”

24.04.24|James Spiro
Ami Luttwak, Co-founder and CTO at Wiz, spoke to CTech at AIsrael 2024 about the company’s recent acquisition of Gem Security and the GenAI space.
Oren Yunger Notable Capital

“Israeli startups have established a reputation for best-in-class innovation”

23.04.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Oren Yunger, Managing Partner at Notable Capital, joined CTech to discuss Israeli innovation post-October 7.
CTech AIsrael Conference Liran Grinberg

AI will cause trust issues during the 2024 election campaign, says Team8

23.04.24|James Spiro
Liran Grinberg, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Team8, spoke to CTech at AIsrael 2024 about the threat that AI poses online during election cycles.
CTech AIsrael Conference Ruthy Kaidar

“We really see the GenAI industry and the ecosystem changing in front of our eyes”

23.04.24|James Spiro
Ruthy Kaidar, EMEA Healthcare Leader Providers and Payors at Microsoft spoke at AISrael about the ways new technology is transforming industry in Israel and overseas.
CTech AIsrael Conference Aya Soffer

IBM helping companies "figure out" how to use GenAI safely

22.04.24|James Spiro
Aya Soffer, Director at IBM Israel Research Lab, spoke to CTech at AIsrael 2024 about generative AI and correct governance around its use.