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What does it take to join the $250+ million revenue club?
28.07.25
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Elihay Vidal
An analysis of the companies that made the $250+ million revenue list reveals what sets the most successful Israeli tech companies apart: a long-term vision, strategic use of AI, and the discipline to grow steadily through customer focus, M&A, and IPO-readiness.
The $250+ million ARR club: Israel’s most lucrative tech startups
28.07.25
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Sophie Shulman, Meir Orbach
Forget flashy valuations, these companies are winning where it counts: revenue and resilience.
Unicorn powerhouses: Five Israeli universities rank among top non-US institutions for startup success
10.06.24
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Shahar Ilan
Israeli Institutions, led by the Technion, outshine Cambridge and Oxford in unicorn founder study
TAU produces more unicorn founders than any other non-U.S. university
08.02.24
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James Spiro
“I strongly believe we will prevail and eventually, we'll become much better than we actually were,” said Moshe Zviran, Professor and Chief Entrepreneurship and Innovation Officer at Tel Aviv University
State of the unicorns 2024: Fighting for revenue
10.01.24
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Meir Orbach
A promise of future income no longer ensures unicorn status. Interest rate increases and the recession in the industry sent investors looking for actual revenue and companies that will streamline and lay off
State of the unicorns 2024: The fall of the Zombiecorns
10.01.24
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Meir Orbach
A number of unicorns crashed after the euphoria of the tech bubble of 2020-2021 and became worthless zombies. These companies were mired in criminal entanglements, and relied on misrepresentation of data and charm to cover up a lack of real business activity
State of the unicorns 2024: From breakout to bargain
10.01.24
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Sophie Shulman
Many unicorns are finding themselves in trouble, relying on whatever money they have left. But when the cash runs out this year and there is no possibility to continue paying the workers, we may see some go up for sale at ‘bargain’ prices
State of the unicorns 2024: Who's ready for an IPO?
10.01.24
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Sophie Shulman
Following the upheaval in high-tech, entrepreneurs are going to be forced to issue decacorns at a value lower than their last funding round. Besides the blow to the ego, the move hurts the employees' options. The market is currently flooded with unicorns and the competition for investors is intense
Bill Holdings denies report on deal to acquire Melio
09.11.23
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CTech, Reuters
Melio raised $250 million at a $4 billion valuation in September 2021
Unicorns become essential breeding ground for new startups
24.05.23
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Sophie Shulman
Out of 89 Israeli unicorns, 46 have already given birth to a new generation of 207 startups, according to a report by Accel and Dealroom
Vesttoo raising Series D at $1.5-2 billion valuation
10.05.23
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Almog Azar
R&D partnership Sure-Tech recently sold its shares in the fintech startup at a reduced $785 million valuation, despite the company being in the midst of a funding round that will see it retain its unicorn status
Tel Aviv has the fifth most unicorn companies in the world
29.03.23
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Ariela Karmel
Tel Aviv-based startups raised $6.9 billion in 2022, almost 2 times more than in 2020, according to a new international report
A tale of of two unicorns: The princess perspective
30.10.22
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Noa Gadot
Customer satisfaction is not a buzzword like AI or the Metaverse. But it is a very real thing, and if our unicorns don't learn to respect their riders they will soon go to slaughter
Demand for Israeli unicorn shares plummeted in 2022
18.10.22
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Sophie Shulman
EquityBee's unicorn stock ranking revealed that most of the recent stars have disappeared from the list which ranks shares sought by investors who trade in private companies, with only four Israeli unicorns making the list: Houzz, Wiz, Gong and TripActions.
Who cares how many employees unicorns have laid off?
12.07.22
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Viki Auslender
The big bucks, the narrative of creating a revolution, and the adoration of founders has led to an obsessive preoccupation with any progress or downsizing in high-tech. However, turning the spotlight on worsening conditions for employees forgets the plight of other vital vocations
Perimeter 81 becomes Israel’s latest cybersecurity unicorn with $100 million Series C
06.06.22
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Meir Orbach
The startup has seen its valuation increase fivefold to $1 billion since its previous funding round less than two years ago
Optibus becomes the first public transportation unicorn with $100 million Series D at $1.3 billion valuation
16.05.22
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Sophie Shulman
“This round will provide us with a significant runway and will also allow us to make acquisitions,” said CEO Amos Haggiag after the Israeli startup took its total funding to date to $260 million
The global domino effect is shaking up high-tech complacency and is rapidly approaching Israel
12.05.22
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Sophie Shulman
The sharp declines in capital markets over the past month are changing the playing conditions for high-tech companies. After years of enjoying almost unlimited money, companies are preparing for selective investments and a freeze on new hires
Suddenly everyone wants to be a Soonicorn
08.05.22
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Sophie Shulman
The current reality is teaching everyone that before pushing a startup to become a unicorn, it must be taught to gallop, that is, to generate revenue and profits and be a business, not just a company. This new animal, which shows maturity and responsibility, even has an excellent name: Soonicorn, "Soon to be Unicorn"
The 50 most promising Israeli startups - 2022
04.05.22
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Meir Orbach and Sophie Shulman
The high-tech market has cooled off, so in this year’s list of the 50 most promising Israeli startups we placed a special focus not only on growth and innovative ideas, but also on business models, actual revenue and the ability to realize potential
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