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מגדל עזריאלי שרונה תל אביב

Full list of Israeli high-tech funding rounds in 2024

Despite facing many challenges in raising money, Israeli startups continue to attract funding from across the world

הייטק היי-טק היי טק השקעות גיוס הון הנפקה אקזיט כסף דולרים מחשב מחשבים

Full list of Israeli startup M&As in 2024

Israeli high-tech companies remain a sought-after commodity despite the crisis in the market

חברת Cyera מימין תמר בן אילן מייסד-שותף ו-CTO החברה יותם שגב מייסד-שותף ו-CEO Cyera

November 2024 in Israeli tech funding: $697 million in 17 deals

Almost half of November's funding came courtesy of Cyera, which raised a $300 million Series D, taking its total funding in the last seven months to $600 million.

כנס רודשאו - אליחי וידל דר עדי הורוויץ לביא רותם אלדר ו מאור פרידמן

"Good companies will always find ways to raise money"

26.11.24|Maya Nahum Shahal

Maor Fridman of F2 Venture Capital was speaking at the Calcalist and Bank Hapoalim RoadShow+ event. Dr. Adi Hoorvitch-Lavi, VP of Investments and Growth at Poalim Tech: "The level of fundraising has stabilized, foreign investors believe in Israel and are opening offices here."

יזמים פוגשים משקיעים מינגלינג ב אירוע רודשואו Road Show

"Entrepreneurs showcase the best attributes of Israel"

19.11.24|Maayan Manela

About 200 companies submitted applications for Calcalist and Poalim Tech's RoadShow+ event, of which 18 startups were selected to present their pitch to senior investors from the leading funds in Israel.

עופר סמדרי לאוניד בלקינד ו אלדד לבני מייסדי Torq

September 2024 in Israeli tech funding: $446 million in 21 deals

Last month saw a flurry of deals for local startups, but no mega rounds.

רונה שגב , קובי סמבורסקי , מיכל קיסוס הרצוג ו עמית פילובסקי

"Israeli entrepreneurs have an opportunity to lead in defense technologies"

08.09.24|Maayan Cohen-Rozen

Ahead of Calcalist and Poalim Tech’s Roadshow+ event, Michal Kissos Hertzog, CEO of Poalim Tech, stated that in the wake of the war, Israel is once again taking the lead in defense entrepreneurship. Kobi Samboursky, founder and managing partner of Glilot Capital, added, "Those who need cybersecurity will not boycott Israeli companies."

מימין אמנון שעשוע ממייסדי מובילאיי ו תום ליבנה מייסד ויו"ר ורביט

From OrCam to Verbit: Big Tech 50 reports the devaluation of leading Israeli startups

26.08.24|Meir Orbach

Big Tech 50 limited partnership's H1 2024 report highlights widespread devaluation of Israeli startups due to the judicial overhaul and the war in Gaza. Verbit's valuation dropped from over $2 billion to $512 million, Trax's from $2.2 billion to $790 million, and OrCam's from $333 million to just $31 million

Avichay Nissenbaum of lool Ventures

Embracing the pivot: How investors support startups in transition

11.08.24|Avichay Nissenbaum

"The initial idea is just the beginning, and the willingness to evolve and pivot can lead to extraordinary outcomes," writes Avichay Nissenbaum, General Partner at lool Ventures

מגדל עזריאלי שרונה תל אביב

Israel’s high-tech paradox: boom conceals looming crisis

02.07.24|Sophie Shulman

While capital raises return to 2022 levels, startups continue to register abroad, risking future growth.

מימין שָֹרַי ברונפלד מנהלת השקעות ב NFX ו גיגי לוי שותף ב NFX

NFX’s fast track for new startups: answer within 9 days, money within 3 weeks

03.06.24|Omer Kabir

The NFX fund launched a unique investment route in April for emerging startups, promising an answer within 9 days, and money within 3 weeks. 402 companies passed the initial screening, and five have already been selected, receiving $20 million in funding. Three more are expected to receive funding totaling $6 million depending on reaching certain milestones or completing an establishment process.

משרדי חברת mavens בימים הראשונים גיל רונן השמאלי בתמונה

From intern to VP: the long yet rewarding route of growing with a startup

07.05.24|Maayan Manela

At first they did everything including washing dishes, organizing parties and ordering office equipment for new employees, but the first employees in a startup who choose to grow with it may reach senior positions and enjoy significant success

יותם שגב ג'ייסון קלארק ו תמר בר אילן Cyera

April 2024 in Israeli tech funding: Over $1 billion in 20 deals

After hitting a five-year April low with $377 million raised last year, Israeli startups crossed $1 billion in funding last month, which hasn't happened in a single month since August 2022

Greece’s emerging startup scene is ideal for friend-finding Israel

10.04.24|James Spiro

“2024 is going to be a milestone for the startup market in Greece,” said Israel-Greece Chamber of Commerce CEO Cobi Bitton.

The Wevo odyssey - A startup's evolution leading to SolarEdge's acquisition

07.04.24|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

March 2024 in Israeli tech funding: $822 million in 20 deals

Israeli startups raised in March more than January and February combined, including four rounds of at least $100 million

February 2024 in Israeli tech funding: $293 million in 16 deals

This is a 60% decrease compared to the $731 million raised by Israeli startups in February 2023

גל אדמתי מייסד חברות קורטאין והארווסטר

The audacious Israeli entrepreneurs founding startups during the war

25.02.24|Maayan Manela

The war and its impact, including being displaced from their homes in the South on October 7th, or having a spouse serving in reserves, have not been enough to halt Israeli entrepreneurs from starting their ventures. For some, it's even motivation.

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

This is a 75% increase compared to the $270 million raised by Israeli startups in January 2023

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