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חברת נובה עובדים ב הייטק משרדי חברת נובה

Down rounds in Israeli tech hit nearly 20% in 2023

19.02.24|Sophie Shulman
While in 2022, 90% of rounds saw an increase in company value, this figure dropped to 65% in 2023, with 19% of startups raising funding at a decreased valuation and 16% doing so at a similar valuation
Sigma Clarity

Yohan Kadoche acquires control of Sigma Clarity Investment House from ANDBANK and Clarity Capital Group

08.02.24|CTech
Kadoche, who recently served as CEO of Psagot Investment House, purchased a 52% stake in Sigma Clarity, which manages assets worth approximately NIS 10 billion
Silverfort

January 2024 in Israeli tech funding: $473 million in 17 deals

01.02.24|CTech
This is a 75% increase compared to the $270 million raised by Israeli startups in January 2023
סטיב מנוצ'ין

Steve Mnuchin: “We're looking at some very large significant investment opportunities in Israel”

15.01.24|Sophie Shulman
Despite the ongoing war, the former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, who visited Israel last week, remains optimistic regarding the outlook of the local economy and its high-tech sector
Oded Hermoni Gali Bloch Liran

Journeys of impact and meaningful connection: From living with loss to building a 'capitalist Kibbutz' in Silicon Valley

11.01.24|Gali Bloch Liran
As part of her day job, Executive Coach Gali Bloch Liran helps founders, CEOs, and investors develop the right skills and mentality. Her podcast takes us through the roller coaster of vulnerability, humanity, and the personalities of these "top dogs" of business and tech
השור של וול סטריט 2

Investments in 2023: Nvidia, bitcoin, and bonds stole the show

31.12.23|Reuters
Bitcoin is up 160% on the year, while some of the most beaten up emerging market bonds have achieved triple-digit gains. The "magnificent seven" tech giants have seen a 97% surge when lumped together
תל אביב משרדים שרונה מגדלי עזריאלי

Full list of Israeli high-tech funding rounds in 2023

19.12.23|CTech
The financial crisis is taking its toll on Israeli high-tech, but numerous startups are still managing to raise funding for their innovative ventures
Liat Enzel-Aviel

M&A transactions in Israel fall by 46% to $9.8 billion in 2023

13.12.23|CTech
A PwC Israel report shows that M&A transactions dropped in the last year to their lowest level in a decade
מימין מייסד veev עמי אברהמי וממייסדי ai21 יואב שוהם

Israeli high-tech faces existential questions post-war

11.12.23|Sophie Shulman
Unraveling the complex challenges of talent shortages, political uncertainties, and the struggle for global relevance in the wake of recent geopolitical events
דרור בין מנכל רשות החדשנות

New government program to incentivize institutional investment in Israeli high-tech

27.11.23|Sophie Shulman
The Israel Innovation Authority and the Ministry of Finance are promoting a program, which will be implemented by the end of 2024, that will incentivize pension funds to invest in local high-tech
Irit Kahan

Goldman Sachs Asset Management appoints Irit Kahan head of growth equity for Israel

16.11.23|Meir Orbach
“Goldman is very committed to Israel, especially at this time,” says Kahan about the investment firm’s new growth investment fund in Israel.
IgalShany

Igal Shany appointed General Partner at Viola Growth

13.11.23|Meir Orbach
The former CEO of Eitan Medical will be working on Viola Growth’s fourth and newest fund which focuses on ClimaTech and digital health.
Austin Texas

Austin, Nashville, and Miami emerge as top U.S. commercial real estate investment destinations

20.09.23|Tamar Tunik
Austin retained its top position, with Nashville and Miami securing significant votes from respondents, and Charlotte and Raleigh also being named as top destinations
Toister Bloch Liran

Dealing with turbulent periods of crisis and moving forward in an ambitious and focused manner

10.09.23|Gali Bloch Liran
As part of her day job, Executive Coach Gali Bloch Liran helps founders, CEOs, and investors develop the right skills and mentality. Her podcast takes us through the roller coaster of vulnerability, humanity, and the personalities of these "top dogs" of business and tech
מוסף חג העצמאות 25.4.23 הפגנה נגד ההפיכה המשטרית בתל אביב ההתייצבות הייטק בחזית

Finance Ministry: 60% drop in foreign investments in Israel in Q1 2023

06.09.23|Shlomo Teitelbaum
According to a Finance Ministry report, the average value of exit transactions in the first quarter of 2023 has decreased by about 80%
מגדל עזריאלי שרונה תל אביב

Japanese investment in Israel fell by 20% in first half of 2023

04.09.23|Meir Orbach
Despite the drop, Japanese investment accounted for 17% of all foreign funding in Israel, an increase compared with 12.8% last year
מנכ"ל הבורסה איתי בן זאב

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO blames judicial overhaul for poor performance

09.08.23|Almog Azar
"The Israeli government must take responsibility and pay attention to the warnings from international bodies," said Ittai Ben-Zeev. "These warnings have been piling up and indicate significant risks that could damage Israel's economic strength"
Darren Shein  Square Peg

Square Peg Israel appoints Darren Shein as Senior Associate

06.08.23|James Spiro
"Darren brings with him diverse experience as both an investor and operator, and he will be an asset to our Israeli entrepreneurs,” added Square Peg Partner Yonatan Sela
קו רקיע מרכז תל אביב Tel Aviv Business Center

Israeli startups raise just $3.9 billion in first six months of 2023, lowest total in five years

01.08.23|Sophie Shulman
In addition to the decrease in the number of investments, there was also a 53% decrease in the number of funding rounds compared to the same period last year, marking the lowest level in nine years, according to Start-Up Nation Central