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Prime Security Team

Prime Security nets $6 million in Seed to build guardrails into the software design phase

09.10.24|James Spiro
The Israeli startup's design-stage security product removes the friction between security and engineering by applying AI to understand product intentions and provide security guidelines to all stakeholders.
Edouard Cukierman Catalyst

“It's tough right now in Israel, but for the Jews, it's going to be tougher in Europe over time”

08.10.24|James Spiro
Edouard Cukierman, Managing Partner of Catalyst Funds and Chairman of Cukierman Investment House, spoke to CTech about Israel, Europe, and the new “Netflix-type” platform he has launched to help boost foreign investment in Israeli startups. 
שנה לאסון 7.10 אנדרטה זיכרון לנרצחי ה נובה 3

Israel marks one year since the October 7 attacks with sadness and resolve

07.10.24|James Spiro
Jews and Israelis mark the solemn date with ceremony and statements, and lament that there is still no end in sight for the conflict engulfing the Middle East.
Dror Bin IIA

20 Israeli climatech companies selected for UN COP29 in Baku

06.10.24|James Spiro
The companies will represent Israel at this year’s climate conference in Azerbaijan. 
TOM Jack Ambassador US

Tikkun Olam Makers and U.S. Embassy in Israel launch space to foster innovation for those with disabilities

29.09.24|James Spiro
The initiative also aims to create a prosperous local ecosystem of innovation by integrating healthcare organizations, universities, and schools into the program.
סיטק כנס AI 2024 אורלי גרופר CTech AI 2024 Orlie Gruper

“Vehicles are becoming software-defined,” says Mobilitech Capital

29.09.24|James Spiro
Orlie Gruper, General Partner at Mobilitech Capital, spoke to CTech at AI 2024 about the future of mobility. 
סיטק כנס AI 2024 קיילב קאלי צ'יל Ctech AI 2024 Caleb Cali Chill

OurCrowd’s new AI Fund is leaning into “the new rage” among investors

29.09.24|James Spiro
“When ChatGPT came out we pretty much decided we're going to do a dedicated fund for AI,” said Caleb (Cali) Chill, Partner and Chief Investment Officer at OurCrowd.
סיטק כנס AI 2024 סיטק כנס AI 2024 מאיה אזולאי Ctech AI 2024 Maya Azoulay

“We're looking for things that are harder to replicate rather than easy to deploy”

29.09.24|James Spiro
Maya Azoulay, Partner at lool Ventures, spoke to CTech at AI 2024 about what to look for in founders and companies when investing.  
סיטק כנס AI 2024 יאיר אמסטרדם Ctech AI 2024 Yair Amsterdam

Verbit reflects on transcribing Trump-Biden debate: “Quite a tough job”

26.09.24|James Spiro
Yair Amsterdam, CEO and Board Member at Verbit, discusses how its service can revolutionize political debate and the legal sector.
סיטק כנס AI 2024 לילך דנביץ Ctech AI 2024 Lilach Danewitz

“We all understand that AI is here to stay and it's going to make our work much more efficient”

26.09.24|James Spiro
Lilach Danewitz, Director of Strategy & Partnerships at NTT Laboratory Israel, spoke about how the Japanese company is focused on Israel for its AI potential.
hruakho Jerusalem Cityscape

Jumpspeed Ventures launches new $20 million fund for Jerusalem-founded startups

26.09.24|James Spiro
The fund will invest roughly $250,000-$1 million, typically leading or co-leading a startup’s inception round for “a small handful” of new companies each year.
סיטק כנס AI 2024 עמי גל CTech AI 2024 Ami Gal

SQream: “Enterprises are getting the holy grail of AI insights”

25.09.24|James Spiro
Co-founder and CEO Ami Gal sat with CTech for an extended interview at AI 2024 to discuss the importance of data in today’s world. 
סיטק כנס AI 2024 עידו חדד – CTech AI 2024 Ido Hadad

“I'm sure that the next wars are going to be on data”

25.09.24|James Spiro
Ido Hadad, CEO of Andromeda Robotics, spoke to CTech at AI 2024 about the necessity of collecting and storing data.
סיטק כנס AI 2024 אסף ברונר CTech AI 2024 Asaf Bruner

SAP’s new AI Guild: “We want to advocate AI. We want to educate people inside the company”

24.09.24|James Spiro
Asaf Bruner, Engineering Group Manager at SAP, spoke to CTech at AI 2024 to discuss the new club at the software company. 
סיטק ועידת לונדון 2024 אניטה לויאנט CTech Mind The Tech London 2024 Anita Leviant וידאו וידאו

Israelis shouldn’t fear the UK’s new Labour government, says Chamber of Commerce

19.09.24|James Spiro
Anita Leviant, President of the Israel-British Chamber of Commerce and Innovation, spoke to CTech during Mind The Tech in London.
סיטק ועידת לונדון 2024 שחר צפריר CTech Mind The Tech London 2024 Shahar Tzafrir וידאו

“There's a major tectonic shift happening in the defensetech industry”

19.09.24|James Spiro
Shahar Tzafrir, Managing Partner at TLV Partners, spoke to CTech at Mind The Tech in London.
סיטק ועידת לונדון 2024 תומר מיכאלי CTech Mind The Tech London 2024 Tomer Michaeli וידאו

“There was a lot of hesitation when investing in Israeli or Israeli-associated funds,” after the war, says Viola FinTech

19.09.24|James Spiro
“AI and GenAI will drive enormous innovation in general, including in Israel and in fintech,” added Tomer Michaeli, General Partner at Viola FinTech, speaking to CTech at Mind the Tech London.
Julia Hoggett LSE

“Israel is finding a phenomenal support base from the UK domestic investor base.”

11.09.24|James Spiro
London Stock Exchange CEO Julia Hoggett spoke to CTech ahead of Calcalist and Bank Leumi’s Mind The Tech conference held every year in the UK capital. 
Yuval Discure

Discure Technologies raises $16 million for degenerative disc disease treatment

10.09.24|James Spiro
DDD accounts for 35% of all lower back pain and an economic loss of $100 billion in the U.S. alone. 
C2A Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Motors chooses Israel’s C2A Security for its cybersecurity management solution

05.09.24|James Spiro
The deal was facilitated by consulting giant Accenture and chosen for its ability to address cybersecurity regulations faced by automotive manufacturers.