In an Australian first, the NSW Government is collaborating with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) to take eight NSW fintech and cyber security startups to the Tel Aviv Landing Pad, one of five established by Austrade. Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy Anthony Roberts, said this would allow Australia’s best and brightest to […]
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Supersmart consists of a mobile app to scan items as you shop, and a validation unit that checks your cart and puts the payment process in motion. As reported in Israel21C: The startup, based in Rosh Ha’ayin, uses cutting-edge technologies such as deep-learning algorithms, sensors and image processing to build a two-part system: a smartphone […]
Haifa-based Cronus uses an algorithm to imitate the way hackers think. As reported in Globes: Cyber security startup Cronus Cyber has raised $3.5 million. According to figures from the IVC database, the company has raised $6.2 million since it was founded, including the current round. CEO Doron Sivan and CTO Matan Azugi founded Cronus in […]
Jerusalem’s Cell Cure is doing clinical trials on OpRegen, an injectable suspension containing stem-cell-derived replacement cells for the retina. As reported in Israel21C: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness in people over age 60. About 90 percent of those with AMD have the “dry” form for which there is no approved […]
Earny, a free app created by Israeli developers, allows consumers to avoid overpaying on their purchases. As reported in NoCamels: Earny ensures that consumers can take advantage of price protection policies offered by major stores and credit card issuers. Many stores offer policies that promise to pay back the difference when a price drop occurs on past […]
Israeli startup CellSavers, which provides an on-demand repair platform for smartphones and other mobile devices, has completed a $15 million financing round led by Carmel Ventures, with participation from Sequoia Capital Israel. As reported in Globes: The current funding follows the company’s $3 million round in seed funding led by Sequoia Capital in December 2015. The […]
The company’s software checks over 500 bio-behavioral, cognitive and physiological parameters to create unique user profiles — and an individual web presence — for visitors to banking and eCommerce sites. As reported in NoCamels (republished from The Times of Israel): The company’s latest product, which is already deployed in a set of tier-one banks and […]
The acquisition of the Rehovot-based company is part of Ford’s pledge to develop a fleet of driverless cars by 2021. As reported in Globes: Car manufacturing giant Ford has acquired Israeli computer vision and machine learning company SAIPS. The acquisition of the Rehovot-based company is part of Ford’s pledge to develop a driverless car by […]
Spark chief executive Simon Moutter is challenging big New Zealand corporates to get behind and back Kiwi early-stage, innovative businesses. As reported in The New Zealand Herald:http://odb.outbrain.com/utils/get?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fbusiness%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D3%26objectid%3D11688900&settings=true&recs=true&widgetJSId=AR_2&key=NANOWDGT01&idx=1&version=01000902&ref=&apv=true&sig=2tJZ64Mq&format=html&rand=50832&lsd=4c433046-4809-478f-bd67-dd5d5ca1e9e3&t=MV82NjUyN2M4ZjUwNGQ0YTE0YzY4OGQ5OTE4MjQ3N2M0NF8w&winW=1536&winH=770&adblck=false Moutter has set an aspirational goal to raise a $100 million-plus funding vehicle to help commercialise globally oriented New Zealand intellectual property produced by early stage businesses. He […]
Israeli startup Plate My Meal is offering a simple yet effective way to instill healthy eating habits and prevent obesity from a young age, with a five-piece plastic plate set for toddlers. The plates, which are divided into different compartments, indicate the recommended portions of different kinds of foods, including dairy products, vegetables and grains. […]
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