VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

Mention that you do “Consumer tech” as a startup founder and you’d be limiting your funding options to one third of the venture capital funds (in Israel that figure is probably closer to 10%). Until now, consumer tech was perceived as a risky binary investment. Gaming founders know this challenge well.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 4, 2015

Leadspace was founded in 2010 and maintains offices in both San Francisco and just outside Tel Aviv in Hod HaSharon, Israel. The nation of Israel, on the other hand, provides an ideal pillar of technical expertise to support a growing B2B software company. In the US, most software engineers enter the workforce following college.

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B2B San Francisco Israel Semantic 100

VC Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2011

Daily deal sites like have taken root in cities all over Israel, with over 80 currently running deals. Back in January 2011, Groupon bought out Grouper.co.il , Israel’s first to market daily deal site for an estimated $8-15 million US dollars. Groupon Israel).” By Benjamin Bakhshi.

Israel 102

Israel Aggregator Marketing Germany 102

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

It’s home to hot startups like leading 3D printing marketplace Shapeways , interactive education service Gynzy and real-time advertising platform Flxone. Tel Aviv, Israel?. And this is just one of the many pioneering technologies surfacing out of this mid-sized Southern city of the Netherlands. Pune, India?.

North Carolina 168

North Carolina Technical Review Cyprus Raleigh 168

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 19, 2011

The image to the left is an ad created by Yehoshua TBWA, Israel for betili. The evolution of Apple advertising - [link]. 100 Incredible Advertisements to Refresh Your Mind - [link]. Fees, Lies and Advertising - [link]. Report: The Rise of the Social Advertising - [link]. 21 Fresh Text Effect Tutorials - [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 98

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In Israel, the market I actively invest in, the number stands on 2,000. This could mean reaching out to companies that you’re interested in even if they don’t have any advertised openings, or networking with individuals in your desired field. And it’s only February.

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT Search 160

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

At today's roundtable, we had entrepreneurs presenting from Brazil, Israel and India. Siddhesh has already validated his business and is catering to home buyers, sellers, and brokers, generating revenues from advertising and sponsorships as well as brokerage revenue sharing. Estate Lister. Overall, I saw several promising businesses.

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Brazil India Israel Entrepreneur 115

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Having ads on your app is an option, but few companies have truly cracked the perfect mobile advertising strategy, so adding ads to your app will likely be an annoying, disruptive experience to the user. Making money on mobile can be a tricky thing.

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Mobile Israel Software Review Channel 163

VC Cafe

AUGUST 11, 2024

In Israel, the week’s news was mostly focused on the expectation from an impending attack by Iran and its proxies. tech #Israel #venturecapital #innovation #startups #founders Answer – the lady with the blue background is real. This #FIRGUN edition will be shorter than normal due to travel. We must #BRINGTHEMHOME NOW.

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Israel Iran Technical Review Cofounder 78

VC Cafe

MAY 28, 2020

Recession/depression economic impacts haven’t had a negative effect on short-term demand for specific AR/VR hardware sold out in Q1 2020 , but the impact on advertising budgets predicts a negative stance on AR/VR ad spend due to the crisis in the short to medium-term. A holographic system that provides realistic 3D medical images.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Israel Cloud Forecast 164

online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Advertising. Mr. Dreymann moved his family from Israel in 2004 after co-founding Goodmail in Mountain View, Calif., Israel Minister: No Change to Egypt Deal Israels foreign minister said Israel would not agree to re-evaluate its peace deal with Egypt. Advertise Locally on WSJ.com. Advertise Locally.

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Venture Capital Software Review Rhode Island North Dakota 107

VC Cafe

MARCH 20, 2011

Going forward, the company will also be targeting larger web publishers and is currently in talks with some Israel-based major players.

Web 87

Web Video Cofounder Early Stage 87

VC Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

Eyeblaster , an Israeli company headquartered in New York, develops several media-rich advertising formats (see examples here and here ) and interactive ad features , as well as MediaMind , campaign management software for agencies and online advertisers. Can Eyeblaster pull it off this time?

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IPO SEC Initial Public Offering Stock 68

VC Cafe

MARCH 31, 2021

As the startup ecosystem in Israel scales, so must the teams leading the growing number of Israeli unicorns. Is there a marketing crunch in Israel? Mobile advertising is at the forefront of Marketing, so I think you’ll appreciate Ran’s perspective. The post Is there a marketing crunch in Israel?

Israel 179

Israel Marketing Early Stage Seed Stage 179

VC Cafe

MAY 12, 2016

Yesterday was Israel’s 68th Independence Day, and to mark the occasion, Calcalist , a leading business publication in Israel, ranked the 50 most promising private Israeli startups. Kenshoo – Programmatic advertising in search engines and social networks (Raised $65M). Image credit: Kosher OC Magazine.

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Israel Software Review Analytics eCommerce 60

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

In an interview to Calcalist , Eyal Reshef, chairman of IMA said the rise in the number of Israeli start ups is largely thanks to a 70% sponsorship provided to the Israeli exhibitors by IMA, the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute, the Israeli Foreign Trade administration and Matimop, the Israel Industry Center for R&D.

Mobile 109

Mobile IP SMS Networking 109

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 10, 2012

It’s Not (Just) the Culture, Stupid: 4 Reasons Why Israel’s Economy Is So Strong – [link]. Curiosity Rover Lands Safely on Mars – [link]. Where Borrowing $105 Million Will Cost $1 Billion: Poway Schools – [link]. Want to eat more protein? How about cricket power bars? – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

VC Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2014

The BUBBLE came to Israel too, with a record $4.2 While there were IPOs (notably Wix in November), most of the acquisitions were made by global technology companies with R&D Centers (and their corporate M&A teams) in Israel, including Apple, Google, EMC, AOL, Cisco, IBM and now Facebook. Seed-stage deals now require $5.1

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Venture Capital Israel Pre-Money Valuation IPO 155

VC Cafe

MAY 3, 2012

As every month, VC Cafe is re-posting the “Invest in Israel” Newsletter, published by the investment promotion center of Israel’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor , which offers many helpful tools for prospecting investors. For the Invest in Israel archive, click here. MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY CENTER TO OPEN IN ISRAEL.

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Israel Denmark Ireland Europe 96

VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2011

As every month, VC Cafe is re-posting the “Invest in Israel” Newsletter, published by the investment promotion center of Israel’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor , which offers many helpful tools for prospecting investors. FITCH AFFIRMS ISRAEL AT “A” (OUTLOOK STABLE). DG FASTCHANNEL TO BUY ISRAEL’S MEDIAMIND.

Israel 90

Israel Balance Sheet Acquisition Africa 90

VC Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2011

As every month, VC Cafe is re-posting the “Invest in Israel” Newsletter, published by the investment promotion center of Israel’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor , which offers many helpful tools for prospecting investors. Investment Bank Morgan Stanley raised its growth forecast for Israel to 4.8% ValueClick Inc.

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Israel China Cofounder India 90

VC Cafe

JULY 6, 2010

T he second quarter of 2010 has come and gone and despite the depleting VC and incubator capital in Israel, the quarter has brought approximately 40 deals with over $400 million invested. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Herzlia Pituach, Israel. Infinity Israel-China Fund. ACW GREY Israel -.

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Israel Private Equity Venture Capital Equity 98

VC Cafe

JUNE 9, 2014

Advertising is growing but In App Purchases (IAP) dominates. . The Lead Evangelist for the Amazon Appstore, Mike Hines, is in Israel this week to present at the Amazon Developer Day. Getting people to download the app is only the first step toward monetization. Your app needs to create a habit. Mobile session time is the multiplier.

Israel 151

Israel Mobile Revenue Advertising 151

VC Cafe

JULY 6, 2010

T he second quarter of 2010 has come and gone and despite the depleting VC and incubator capital in Israel, the quarter has brought approximately 40 deals with over $400 million invested. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Herzlia Pituach, Israel. Infinity Israel-China Fund. ACW GREY Israel -.

Israel 98

Israel Private Equity Venture Capital Equity 98

VC Cafe

JULY 11, 2011

The Israel Innovation Road Trip , is an effort to raise both funding and awareness. event, following 14 similar ones in Israel, Turkey and Europe. Israel Innovation Road Trip company list. You hear about them when they raise money, and then the news comes far and apart. This is the firm’s first U.S.

Israel 92

Israel Artificial Inteligence Turkey Boston 92

VC Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since then, we’ve seen an explosion in the number of generative AI startups worldwide, as well as in Israel. Most operate in the application layer, and use APIs to power new automations and consumer experiences across various verticals and functions in the company: coding, copywriting, advertising and marketing, design, etc.

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Generative AI Open Source Startup Israel 212

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Below are 10 interesting facts from the report: Exits involving Israeli and Israel-related high-tech companies in 2011 totaled $5.23 M&A deals involving Israeli and Israel-related companies that were acquired or merged were valued at $5.1 billion, a 134 percent increase from $2.18 million in 2010. billion (26) in 2010.

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IPO Israel Aggregator Green 100

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Apap.tv , an Israeli startup headquartered in San Mateo, and Digiday , partnered on a report that summarizes the Internet’s Digital Video advertising market. Over 600 agencies, publishers, advertisers and online video tech providers provided their input on the poll back in September 2011.

Advertising 99

Advertising Video Israel Cofounder 99

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

According to comScore Media Metrix, out of the countries monitored by comScore Canada, Israel and the US are the top three consumers of Internet per capita and time spent online. Brands should ensure that what they offer online—whether advertising, promotions, branded content or interaction—repays the time consumers are asked to invest.

Internet 138

Internet Israel Canada Advertising 138

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

ops team in NY, dev team in Philly and having dev teams in Israel). Users: More than 280mm monthly users worldwide use its apps or see its advertising. Online DSP (demand-side platform) and ad exchange for display advertisers. We discussed NY vs. Silicon Valley and NY vs. Boston. We also discussed having distributed teams (e.g.

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Venture Capital Los Angeles Oakland Asia 217

David Teten

DECEMBER 2, 2019

For pre-seed and seed companies based in the US and Israel with a focus on AI for social impact”. The application process is not advertised. Their foci include addressing environmental sustainability, racial and gender equity, economic development concerns, etc. Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For Google AI for Social Good.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review SBIR Dilution Silicon Valley 60

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

According to comScore Media Metrix, out of the countries monitored by comScore Canada, Israel and the US are the top three consumers of Internet per capita and time spent online. Brands should ensure that what they offer online—whether advertising, promotions, branded content or interaction—repays the time consumers are asked to invest.

Internet 135

Internet Israel Canada Russia 135

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

According to comScore Media Metrix, out of the countries monitored by comScore Canada, Israel and the US are the top three consumers of Internet per capita and time spent online. Brands should ensure that what they offer online—whether advertising, promotions, branded content or interaction—repays the time consumers are asked to invest.

Internet 135

Internet Israel Canada Russia 135

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

According to comScore Media Metrix, out of the countries monitored by comScore Canada, Israel and the US are the top three consumers of Internet per capita and time spent online. Brands should ensure that what they offer online—whether advertising, promotions, branded content or interaction—repays the time consumers are asked to invest.

Internet 135

Internet Israel Canada Russia 135

VC Cafe

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Earlier this month I spoke at the 2022 Israel Gaming Summit by Calcalist, Playtika and Google. The conference took place during a challenging time for gaming startups: in the same week Playtika, the largest gaming employer in Israel, announced it was laying off 615 people globally, of which 180 are in Israel.

Israel 133

Israel Generative AI Cloud Acquisition 133

VC Cafe

MARCH 29, 2011

Following Wix’s $40 million announcement yesterday – growth capital seems to be the name of the game in Israel this week. developed a marketplace for video publishers and advertisers. For advertisers, Adap.tv The video advertising space is a crowded one, but Adap.tv To date, Adap.tv To date, Adap.tv

Israel 96

Israel Advertising Video Acquisition 96

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

I found a hidden gem in Israel. The startup is AfterDownload , an eight month old advertising network based in Israel. The company is focused on re-thinking software advertising, in particular download software and plugins. AfterDownload : Site wide advertising, either with widgets, banners or text line ads.

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Networking PPC Israel Advertising 111