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Only half of Israel’s unicorns are still worth $1 billion
02.01.23
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Sophie Shulman
According to research by venture capital fund Viola, many unicorns haven’t raised new funds in a long time, raising question marks regarding their actual growth rate and technological progress
Investment in Israeli startups plummeted by 36% in third quarter
13.10.22
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Sophie Shulman
The drop in funding year-on-year was over 50%, with a sharp increase being registered in extension rounds by companies aiming to avoid downrounds
Tech investment group Viola appoints new VP of BD
15.09.22
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CTech
Hilly Rejwan Sorek will be joining the firm as Vice President Business Development after previous roles at Earnix and Nexar
Viola raising $100-150 million for new fintech fund
12.09.22
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Golan Hazani
Bank Hapoalim, which was an anchor investor in Viola’s first fintech fund, decided to significantly reduce its participation in the new fund, with Bank Leumi set to be an anchor investor instead with a $15 million investment
“A crisis doesn’t just mean cutbacks, but also opportunities for acquisitions at attractive prices”
20.07.22
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Elihay Vidal
Natalie Refuah, General Partner at Viola Growth, was speaking at a panel focused on growth in the new reality. “It wasn’t long ago that companies had to throw parties in Mauritius to attract developers, but today you can bring in excellent people at far more realistic prices,” noted Ariel Assaraf, CEO of Coralogix
Three signs that high-tech took a turn for the worse in June
04.07.22
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Sophie Shulman
A dramatic increase in the sale of shares by employees and investors at reduced valuations, the drop in open positions at startups, and the fact VCs are dictating draconian terms before investing are all indications that the financial crisis has truly started to hit the local tech sector
"Women in venture capital is still a big deal"
20.03.22
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Sophie Shulman
Four female representatives of the next generation of executives in venture capital funds met for an open discussion on entrepreneurship, risks, technological trends and the bugs in Israeli high-tech
Taking stock of Israel’s blockchain and crypto landscape in 2022
17.03.22
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Allon Sinai
Despite some notable success stories, Israel’s tech sector has been slow in embracing the Web3 movement. But is it too late for blockchain and crypto to follow in the footsteps of cybersecurity to become a lucrative source of export and pride for the country?
Israel’s massive fintech year confirms the sector as a powerhouse
17.03.22
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James Spiro
A new report from Viola Group has highlighted the impact that fintech had on Startup Nation in 2021
What’s in store for the markets in 2022? VCs weigh in with some predictions
16.03.22
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Yafit Ovadia
With fluctuating valuations, IPOs, acqui-hiring, and rising inflation, what can investors expect in 2022? Partners at Israeli venture capital firms weighed in with their assessments
A deep dive into Israeli tech’s record-breaking year
23.01.22
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James Spiro
A new report by Viola reveals that total funding by Israeli tech startups reached $27 billion in 2021, with $8.1 billion being raised in a record-breaking fourth quarter
Viola appoints new Partner to lead human capital operation
16.11.21
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CTech
Jeff Shapiro, a senior executive search professional, will head the new operation whose mission will be to support portfolio companies as they build their global and local management teams
New unicorns in Israel growing at an unprecedented rate
02.09.21
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Allon Sinai
The report by the Viola investment group showed that the level of business traction required to become a $1 billion company is falling over time and that the “time-to-unicorn” parameter has significantly decreased over recent years
Daniel Tsiddon: Viola’s Fintech champion
30.11.20
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CTech
From academia to Fintech pioneer, Daniel Tsiddon ultimately helped create the basis for some of the most successful organizations the country has ever seen
Who wants to kill Benjamin Netanyahu and which VC invested $14 million without ever meeting in person?
30.07.20
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CTech
CTech Daily Rounup: HERE Mobility shuts down Israel operations, lays off 200 employees
Fintech startup Pagaya raises $102 million
17.06.20
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Hagar Ravet
Pagaya uses machine learning algorithms and big data analytics to manage institutional assets. Pagaya has more than $1.6 billion in assets under management
Even After Covid-19, Zoom and Work From Home Are Here To Stay, Says Viola Ventures’ Danny Cohen
21.05.20
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CTech
Danny Cohen, general partner at Israeli early-stage venture capital firm Viola Ventures spoke to CTech about what the day after the pandemic will look like
Over a Third of Israeli Tech Companies Consider Layoffs due to Coronavirus
16.03.20
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Hagar Ravet
A fifth of Israeli tech companies expect to miss their annual budget targets for 2020 due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic, according to new data by Israel’s Viola Group
Israel's Viola Group’s Covert New China-Backed Tech Fund
28.10.19
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Golan Hazani
China Investment Corporation (CIC) will be the keystone investor in a new $250 million fund, which will focus on Israeli companies with significant sales potential in the Chinese market
Viola’s Tips for Attracting Top Tech Talent
22.09.19
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CTech
The Israeli venture capital group recently conducted a survey among the human resources heads of its portfolio companies, and came away with a few insights for a more effective recruitment process
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