Beersheva for cyber, Galilee for functional food Margalit explains that the new initiative is the next step in his vision to develop seven “regions of excellence” in economically underserved parts of Israel. Each one has a different focus. He’s already proven the concept in Jerusalem and Beersheva. In Israel’s capital city, it took the form […]
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The strength of Israel’s fintech ecosystem can be attributed to continued overseas interest, a commitment to innovation, and a community that’s dedicated to addressing the emerging needs of the industry. The Israeli fintech industry continues to grow so impressively that it is attracting entrepreneurs and funding from global investors. For example, FundBox raised $90 million in […]
Check out the innovative range of Israeli food brands and products on show this year at Anuga! The bi-annual Anuga Food Fair is taking place in Germany on October 10 – 14th. Anuga is the world’s leading food fair for the retail trade, food service and catering market. Israeli foods represent the melting pot of […]
As reported in Globes: HearMeOut is a voice based social network which allows people to post and listen to audio clips on Facebook and Twitter. Carmaker Ford Motor Co. announced today that Israeli startup HearMeOut will be supporting its SYNC AppLink within its vehicles. HearMeOut is a new voice based social network app that allows people […]
As reported in No Camels: They all want a piece of the Israeli pie: Microsoft, Google, Apple – dozens of large, multinational companies have chosen to establish offices and R&D centers in the Startup Nation. Why did they all pick Israel and what exactly are they doing here? It’s a little known fact that two […]
As reported in Globes; This is the fourth straight year that Deloitte has rated Israel in second place for startup investment after the US. Israeli high tech has been breaking records in recent years, with venture capital funds raising huge sums and startups enjoying generous valuations. This is a worldwide trend, but investors have greater […]
As reported in Globes; San Francisco-based Prosper Marketplace has bought Israeli company BillGuard, which has a financial analytics product. Israeli startup BillGuard has been acquired by peer-to-peer lending company Prosper Marketplace. No financial terms were disclosed but market sources believe the firm was valued at $40-50 million, part of which was paid in cash and […]
As reported in Globes; InnoVentures, the Spanish group’s innovation arm, hopes to invest in at least one Israeli startup by the end of 2015. Senior officials from the Santander Group, one of Europe’s largest banks, visited Israel this month to look for potential investments in Israeli startups, sources inform “Globes”. According to experts, the group’s […]
An Agri-tech update from Israel, as published on No Camels; In the face of world hunger, some Israeli companies are working hard to put a halt to world hunger and agflation – the rising food prices caused by increased demand for agricultural commodities. Since the 1950s, Israelis have found innovative ways to feed the world and grow […]
On 17 September 2015 the Treasurer announced Australia’s intention to commence tax treaty negotiations with Israel. The negotiations will seek to conclude a new tax treaty to reduce the incidence of double taxation, provide greater tax certainty for businesses and enhance the integrity of both countries’ tax systems. Australia’s Treasury invites public submissions on issues […]
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