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lool Yaniv

“Israel’s AI potential is immense - but serious gaps threaten our ability to lead the global transformation”

06.08.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
As Israel’s tech ecosystem booms, lool ventures’ Yaniv Golan warns that without a national vision, the country risks falling behind.
Judah Hetz

Israeli AI lacks a “Flywheel”. Hetz Ventures wants to change that

04.08.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
For CTech’s VC AI Survey, Hetz Ventures Managing Partner Judah Taub explains why conviction still matters more than metrics, and what Israel must fix to become a true AI leader.
Catalyst 2

Why Catalyst is doubling down on ‘Anti-AI’ startups and vertical agents

29.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
The firm joined CTech for its VC AI Survey to share unique insights about the tech and the sector.
Itay Elephant

Elephant CEO on Israel’s AI future: Excelling in defense, but missing the LLM wave

28.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
For CTech’s VC AI Survey, CEO Itay Ben Ari spoke about the impact of artificial intelligence and how Startup Nation can catch up with new trends.
Dean Shahar DTCP

“AI represents the most profound tectonic shift of our generation”

27.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
For CTech’s VC AI Survey, Dean Shahar, Managing Director & Head of Israel at DTCP Growth, spoke about how the tech will change our lives.
SCOPIO LABS

Scopio Labs extends Series D with additional $10 million

24.07.25|James Spiro
The company’s round totals $52 million and will help advance its automated blood morphology technology.
עודד חרמוני מייסד משותף של קרן ההון סיכון J-Ventures

“We are looking for founders who swim in AI”: J-Ventures on navigating Israel’s startup scene

24.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
For CTech’s VC AI Survey, Oded Hermoni outlines the impact of artificial intelligence in the investor space.
Yonatan Sela Square Peg

How Square Peg outpaces the VC pack: “Every team member has an AI mindset”

23.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Yonatan Sela shares how the VC firm identifies AI-native founders, where Israel is rebounding in foundational tech, and why fast revenue growth can be a double-edged sword.
Horizon Yaniv Lior

Why Horizon Capital expects $1M ARR from $1M Pre-Seed in 18 months

23.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
For CTech’s VC AI Survey, Yaniv Jacobi and Lior Segal explain how the firm is betting on lean teams and deep domain expertise.
חדשנות טכנולוגית

Israel launches AI sandbox pilot for public education

22.07.25|James Spiro
The initial NIS 10 million in government funding will allow AI startups to test personalized learning solutions inside the classroom, intended to address systemic challenges such as teacher shortages, classroom overcrowding, and educational inequality.  
Oren Yunger Notable Capital

Cybersecurity and Computer Vision: The AI exit goldmine emerging in Israel

22.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Oren Yunger of Notable Capital joined CTech for its VC AI Survey to share insights on the state of the Israeli tech ecosystem.
Eldor Key1

Investing during this AI era feels like both “a privilege and a challenge,” says Key1 Capital

22.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
It is “one of the most exciting shifts we’ve seen in our careers,” added Sarel Eldor, Co-Founder & Managing Partner for CTech’s VC AI Survey.
Orri Swish

Which trends could mint the first Israeli Hectocorn?

21.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Ori Striechman, Investor at Swish Ventures, spoke about the AI era and how Startup Nation can leverage its talent and research.
Elad Ziklik IL Ventures

“What’s innovative today might be commoditized tomorrow”: IL Ventures on the new rules for spotting AI winners

20.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Yoni Heilbronn and Elad Ziklik explain why evaluating AI startups demands a faster lens, deeper defensibility, and an eye for founders who can outpace commoditization from legacy companies.
Noam Flashpoint

“We are facing an unprecedented revolution. AI will be everywhere”

17.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Noam Wolf, Partner at Flashpoint Venture Growth, spoke to CTech for its VC AI Survey to discuss the levels of transformation in the investment space.
Adi Gozes AnD

“I believe Israel is on track to become a global center of excellence in AI”

16.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Adi Gozes, Managing Partner at AnD Ventures, joined CTech to discuss AI investment trends as part of its VC AI Survey series.
Guy Yamen TPY

Here’s who TPY Capital is backing in the AI era

15.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Managing Partner Guy Yamen joined CTech for its VC AI Survey to discuss investment trends in artificial intelligence opportunities.
PSG - Rotem Shacham

“Sometimes AI delivers great potential, and sometimes it poses significant risks”

14.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Rotem Shacham, Director at PSG Equity, LLC., joined CTech to discuss the power of artificial intelligence and how it determines investment decisions.
Ran Magenta

“The distinction between AI startups and non-AI startups will disappear entirely”

10.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Magenta Venture Partners joined CTech for its VC AI Survey, where venture capital companies share insights on AI and its expected impact on every aspect of the sector.
Q Fund Dana

AI’s “impact on traditional industries can be immense,” says Q Fund

09.07.25|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Managing Partners Liav Ben Rubi and Dana Taigman Koren joined CTech for its VC AI Survey to explain that AI will help sectors “undergo fundamental transformation” not seen in centuries.