CTech's Sunday Roundup of Israeli Tech News
Lawsuit alleges crypto company Stox stripped investors of their money; five trends in Israeli M&A in 2018
Moshe Hogeg. Photo: Orel Cohen
Analysis | Five trends in Israeli M&A in 2018. From the resurgence of cybersecurity to deals seeking to bring cannabis firms to stock exchanges, here are the trends that shaped Israeli M&A in 2018. Read more
WeTechBerlin conference to showcase Israeli startups, part two. Calcalist will host a two-day tech and innovation conference in Berlin on February 18-19. As part of the event, Calcalist is leading a delegation of some 50 Israeli startups. Read more
Moia to supply vehicles for Volkswagen’s Israeli robotaxi venture. According to several people familiar with the matter who spoke to Calcalist on condition of anonymity, Volkswagen-affiliated mobility service Moia will be providing the shuttles for Volkswagen's autonomous taxi venture with automotive chipmaker Mobileye, set to launch in Tel Aviv later this year. A spokesman for Moia later denied the report. Read more
Video | This startup wants to give motorcyclists an extra set of eyes. Israel-based Ride Vision develops a rider assistance system that uses computer vision and machine learning to predict when a crash is imminent. Read more
Opinion | Guns: just a red herring in 3D printing or something more problematic? If a group of people was asked about the legal concerns associated with 3D printing, most would likely mention 3D printed guns. But the moral and legal debate the technology raises is much broader. Read more
Johny Srouji staying at Apple, says analyst. Apple’s vice president has been floated as one of the candidates considered for the position of Intel’s next CEO. Read more
Likud operator launches $1 million crowdfunding campaign to help Netanyahu pay legal fees. In December, the Israeli state comptroller denied Netanyahu’s request to pay his legal expenses using donations from U.S. associates. Read more
This non-profit equips Israeli young adults with entrepreneurship skills. Over 4,000 teens and young adults across Jewish and Arab communities currently attend leadership workshops and a mentorship program by Unistream, an Israeli non-profit. Read more
Opinion | The case for web civility: Facebook was not scaled for trust. A community is not a product of communication, feeds, or real names. What builds community is civility and trust, shared values and shared consequences, writes WeWork investor Michael Eisenberg. Read more
Gaming startup StreamElements raises $11.3 million. Founded in 2016, StreamElements offers a platform for video game live-streaming and monetization. Read more
Intel Israel hands out hefty bonuses despite underwhelming 4Q results. On Thursday, Intel’s stock dropped 5.4% after reporting revenues of $18.7 billion for the fourth quarter of 2018, that fell short of previous forecasts. Read more
Business loan company Lending Express expands to California. The Israeli company matches small and medium businesses with online lenders, facilitating loans in less than 24 hours. Read more
