In May, TIME’s Billy Perrigo traveled to San Francisco to meet with Dario Amodei, the CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, one of the most important artificial intelligence startups in the world. Anthropic and TIME100 Companies, our annual list of the world’s most influential businesses, both were started three years ago. Having Amodei and his company on the […]
A select group of promising companies has been chosen by the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) to receive government funding for their technological advancements and growth potential. The Startup Nation Finder program has reviewed this group and selected a list of twenty high-potential companies in the health and agrifood sectors. These companies have passed rigorous due diligence by […]
In the heart of the Middle East, Israel has emerged as a powerhouse of technological innovation, driving advancements in various sectors globally. One of the most transformative areas where Israeli ingenuity is making a significant impact is advanced manufacturing. The country’s blend of cutting-edge technology, robust research infrastructure, and a culture of innovation is revolutionizing manufacturing processes worldwide. Here are a few […]
Humanity has shown that population increase and climate change are hazardous combinations, as nations struggle to feed a population that is growing at an alarming rate while water, which is essential to agriculture, is becoming increasingly scarce. Food security in both rural and urban areas is being impacted by climate change, which is having a significant effect on the planet’s water cycle and altering how irrigation is […]
Press release from Wiz: “Extending a heartfelt thanks to our customers, investors, and Wizards” https://www.wiz.io/blog/celebrating-our-1-billion-funding-round-and-12-billion-valuation Today we’ve reached yet another milestone on our journey. Wiz has raised $1 billion at a $12 billion valuation, led by Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Thrive Capital. This news, which is the result of hard work and dedication, […]
In Israel, in order to be a realist, you must believe in miracles – David Ben Gurion It began with drip irrigation in the 1960s: Israelis innovating to make their country – and indeed the planet – a better place. Israelis never lost that innovative spirit, even as they battled to survive in a sea of hostile […]
Famously dubbed the ‘Startup Nation’, Israel has made remarkable progress in space technology. So, could it be time to consider calling it the ‘Space Startup Nation’? Let’s delve in and find out. It was January 2003, and Israeli Air Force Col. Ilan Ramon was about to make history as the first Israeli in space. He […]
An Israeli startup is on a mission to bring the benefit of natural sunlight indoors into our homes, workplaces and even hospitals. Solight addresses the issue of lack of sunlight in indoor spaces by creating a solar lighting system that takes the natural light of the morning and afternoon hours and channels it into desired spaces, […]
The UK private equity firm is buying a 57% stake in the Israeli digital fraud and financial crime protection company. UK private equity firm Permira has acquired control in digital fraud and financial crime protection company BioCatch, the Israeli company has announced. Permira is buying a 57% stake from US venture capital firms Bain Capital Tech […]
Food loss and waste are significant issues worldwide, with approximately one-third of the world’s food production lost each year. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 30-40% of total food production is lost before it reaches the market, due to problems ranging from improper use of inputs to lack of proper post-harvest storage, processing, or transportation facilities. These losses can be as […]
