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Intel spins off venture arm in latest bid to navigate crisis

The move to separate Intel Capital signals efforts to streamline and refocus amid ongoing struggles. The new fund, slated to begin standalone operations in the second half of 2025, will operate under a different name. Intel will remain an anchor investor, and the current Intel Capital team will transition to the newly formed entity.

קו רקיע מרכז תל אביב Tel Aviv Business Center

Israeli VCs find opportunity in adversity, betting big on 2025

14.01.25|Elihay Vidal

For local fund managers, the Israeli high-tech industry seems immune to crises, disasters, wars, or upheavals, whether local or global. This sentiment is evident in the 2025 VC Survey project, which includes interviews with over 50 leading venture capital fund managers in Israel.

Vgames raises $142 million to fuel global gaming investments

18.12.24|Meir Orbach

The Israeli fund doubles down on gaming with its third and largest fund since 2020.

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“The impact of new American leadership on the global high-tech industry and economy remains to be fully seen”

16.12.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal

Remagine Ventures kicks off CTech’s newest 2025 VC Survey to share insights on the last year and what it expects to see in the future.

מימין ליטל לשם ו לי מוזר

Defense tech VC Protego raises $70M in just two weeks, sets sights on $200M

10.12.24|Sophie Shulman

Led by Lital Leshem and Lee Moser, Israel’s first defense-exclusive VC fund is capitalizing on surging global interest in military technology.

מימין גל גיטר ו ניקול פריאל שותפים מנהלים ב קרן ה השקעות אייבקס ibex

Ibex Investors rocked by departure of key Israeli partners

08.12.24|Meir Orbach

Gal Gitter and Nicole Priel are departing Ibex Investors, just days after the fund unveiled a new $40 million secondary fund for Israeli companies, following a $106 million early-stage fundraise earlier this year.

Ibex Investors closes its first secondary fund, raising $40M to expand investments in Israel

04.12.24|James Spiro

“We believe Israel will be among the best places in the world to invest over the next 10 years,” said Justin Borus, Founder and Chief Investment Officer.

גליה באר גבל שותפה ב- Team8

“AI is allowing financial institutions to rethink the customer experience”

Ronen Assia, Managing Partner at Team8, was speaking during the Israeli venture group’s first-ever Fintech Village gathering at the iconic New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The event brought together over 200 entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to explore the future of financial technology, focusing on AI and its transformative role in reshaping the sector.

CTech’s Book Review: How to talk to strangers

04.12.24|Maor Fridman

Maor Fridman, General Partner at F2 Venture Capital, has joined CTech to share a review of “Talking to Strangers” by Malcolm Gladwell.

Former NBA player Omri Casspi completes $60M raise for Swish Ventures' second Seed fund

The fund plans to invest in around 10 startups, with deals ranging from $5 to $7 million per investment. Among the fund's investors are Sequoia, Israeli and American institutional investors, and serial entrepreneurs. Casspi’s portfolio includes the likes of PointFive, Eon, and Upwind.

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The power of authentic leadership: Adina Eckstein’s approach to leadership and growth

27.11.24|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

אור אלון שותף מנהל הקרנות של OurCrowd

OurCrowd appoints Or Alon as Partner, Head of Funds

25.11.24|Meir Orbach

Approximately $800 million of assets are in the Funds Division across four types of funds, which will now be managed by Alon.

ערן וסטמן שותף מנהל בקרן Planven

Planven VC expands in Israel, appoints Eran Westman as Managing Partner

13.11.24|Sophie Shulman

With successful investments in Israeli companies like Via and Ibex, the Swiss fund strengthens its regional presence amid plans for a fourth fund.

עמרי בן דוד שלמה דוברת ו צביקה אורון מקרן ויולה ונצ'רס

Viola Ventures' next fund to be led by Zvika Orron and Omry Ben David, together with founder Shlomo Dovrat

11.11.24|Meir Orbach

The VC’s seventh fund will be led by General Partners Omry Ben David and Zvika Orron, with group co-founder Shlomo Dovrat to continue as a General Partner to complete the leadership transition. The fund also announced that its core investment areas for the coming years will be vertical AI, fintech, and AI infrastructure/cyber.

With IPOs paused, Israel Secondary Fund scales third fund to $350 million

07.11.24|Sophie Shulman

ISF expanded its third fund by $40M to purchase holdings from existing shareholders in startups, including investors, entrepreneurs, managers and employees.

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Third Point Ventures appoints Adiel Gopas to expand Israel office

“His insights from previous roles in investment banking and corporate strategy will contribute to our deep understanding of the markets and help us continue finding the future leaders in cybersecurity, enterprise software, and data infrastructure,” said Sapir Harosh.

Gili Raanan’s Sunrise payments model suspended as CISOs question ethics

28.10.24|Sophie Shulman, Meir Orbach

Concerns over influence and incentives prompt high-profile withdrawals, challenging Cyberstarts’ consulting approach.

Cyberstarts nets $60 million for fourth Seed fund

Gili Raanan’s VC fund took its assets under management to $720 million on the back of acquisitions of portfolio companies Axis Security, Bionic, and Noname Security.

Elron’s $15 million dividend spurs stock surge as Arieli EL looks to add investor value

09.10.24|Golan Hazani

Following its takeover, Arieli EL moves to boost investor confidence through dividend distribution despite short-term paper losses.

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“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.