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AUGUST 3, 2023

While Israeli startups successes are well known in the B2B space (cybersecurity, enterprise tech, devops…), B2C startups are unsung heroes… The landscape of B2C tech in Israel is blossoming, despite several challenges. B2C Venture Capital Investments in Israel To the most part, Israeli VCs shy away from B2C startup investments.

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MARCH 14, 2025

Cohere debuted Command-A , a generative AI model aimed at complex enterprise tasks that can run on minimal compute. billion and Sony is experimenting with AI-powered characters on Playstation. billion merger with Magic Software Enterprises to create the leading IT services company in Israel. to Saudi owned Scopely for $3.5

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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.

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AUGUST 17, 2024

A study by the Israel Innovation Authority shows that tech employees pay over a third of all income tax in Israel. The report emphasises the urgency of investment in startups and education for underrepresented populations to secure one of the main sources of tax revenue. We must #BRINGTHEMHOME Now. Anduril Industries raised $1.5

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JANUARY 10, 2024

In November 2022 I published a post titled “ generative AI will go mainstream when it goes from playful to useful “, and I think you will agree that this transition is in full swing. 2023 was the year generative AI went mainstream The pace of advancement in generative AI has been astounding.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Kudos Iftach Ian Amit and team Gomboc AI on your $13M seed round to eliminate the security backlog that delays critical business transformation! Well done Erez Agmon and team Vayu on your $7M seed round to redefine billing and revenue management with AI! There’s a lot to celebrate in our “small’ community!

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Meta is on track to become the most used open source AI by the end of the year. And so much more it’s genuinely hard to keep up… QUOTE OF THE WEEK Israel continues to draw investors seeking bold, determined solutions to global challenges. Interesting overview of vertical AI companies by IVP ( source ) Revenue per employee.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Unfortunately, over a year later, Israel is now defending itself from threats across 7 fronts and there are still 101 Israelis held hostage in G**a. In total, generative AI companies received $35 billion in 2024.AI AI companies have reached a combined value of $9 trillion. Funding for U.S. million in Q3 year over year.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

More about Firgun and why it matters on VC Cafe : [link] Israel’s preemptive strike on H**bolla* may have prevented a wider regional war, according to analysts. This week was marked by the liberation of Kaid Farhan Elkadi, a Bedouin Arab hostage who was kidnapped by Hamas during the 7 October attack on Israel.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This week was a bit crazy in Israel, with a series of mysterious blasts hitting H**bo**h in an operation that seems to be taken out of a movie script. billion in revenue this year). Microsoft and BlackRock are teaming up for a new $100 billion AI infrastructure fund. ROI from Generative AI is a rising concern.

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APRIL 15, 2024

But in the coming age of generative AI, endless synthetic content and misinformation – there might be an opportunity for traditional media companies to regain their reputation as a 4th branch within a democracy. How can media companies transform generative AI from threat to opportunity ? What do you think?

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JULY 20, 2024

The tech ecosystem is crucial for Israel’s economy. Foreign investors doubled down on Israel, participating in 93% of the rounds. Israel’s biggest exit and Google’s largest acquisition ever. billion in revenue for ‘Prime Day’ is rolling out ‘Rufus’ generative AI assistant to all U.S.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The tech sector is vital for the Israeli economy and exports, and while the 2024 figures were more positive than expected, it’s still hard for international investors to travel to Israel and get deals done. That’s why initiatives like Startup Nation Central , the Israel Export Institute ???? ????? Well done Ouriel Ohayon ??

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

It’s just been the first anniversary since ChatGPT burst into the world and launched the term ‘generative AI’ into the mainstream. It’s been a big year for AI. billion invested in generative AI startups globally in the first half of 2023 according to Pitchbook.

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