Highlights from H1 2025:• $9.3B in private funding, up 54%• $39.2B in M&A across 60 deals• 69% of funding rounds included global investors• Strong performance in cybersecurity, business software, fintech• Public market recovery and 2025 Israeli tech trends Israeli Tech Ecosystem H1 2025: Scale-Up Leadership and Strategic Alignment In the first half of 2025, Israel’s […]
Alongside the nine core quantum computing startups in Israel, around 15 other local startups are developing related technologies in quantum sensing, communication, and advanced materials. A newly published map of Israel’s emerging quantum computing sector reveals a compact but potentially high-impact community of startups vying for relevance in one of the world’s most fiercely contested […]
The world is undergoing a revolution centered on a transition to a low-carbon economy. A significant part of this transition is changing energy sources – from burning fossil fuels, which involves greenhouse gas emissions, to renewable and sustainable energy. In Israel, this is a transition to solar energy. The State of Israel’s transition to renewable energy […]
Fashion house Stella McCartney has partnered with material science company Balena to launch a new version of its sustainable S-Wave Sport sneakers. The soles of the shoes are made with Balena’s BioCir® Flex material, which biodegrades into renewable biomass when composted in industrial facilities and can be recycled for continuous use. BioCir® Flex is made […]
Algocell, an Israeli startup focused on AI-driven bioprocess optimization, has raised $2.8 million in pre-seed funding to advance its platform for accelerating the scale-up and efficiency of cell-based manufacturing. The funding round was led by Good Company VC (GCVC) and includes a non-dilutive grant from the Israel Innovation Authority, with participation from several angel investors with sector-specific expertise. […]
The Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0 is reshaping the future of manufacturing by embedding intelligence into machines, systems, and processes. At the heart of this transformation lies Artificial Intelligence (AI), enabling smart factories that are adaptive, efficient, and deeply data-driven. As industries globally adopt digital transformation strategies, Israel has emerged as a powerhouse of […]
Accounting software giant Xero – based in Wellington but listed in Australia – is to buy an American payments platform operator Melio for US$2.5 billion (NZ$4.1b), as it looks to expand earnings in the United States. The deal will combine Xero’s accounting software with Melio’s payments platform in the key small and medium business market. […]
Sustainability, means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. At its core, it’s about striking a balance between environmental protection, economic development, and social equity—while recognizing the finite nature of Earth’s resources. Key Aspects: Environmental Sustainability – protecting ecosystems, conserving natural resources like water […]
Last updated: Monday, June 16, 2025 Security briefing:Israel’s recent Operation Rising Lion was a powerful demonstration of the ingenuity and unconventional thinking that have long defined Israel’s approach. In a carefully coordinated air and drone campaign, Israeli forces struck deep into Iranian territory—targeting key nuclear facilities, offensive drone and ballistic missile bases —and neutralized high-ranking […]
Innovation may be everywhere, but its roots run deep in Israel. When it comes to leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence, Israel stands among the world’s foremost powerhouses. With a 1 billion NIS backing, Israel’s National AI Program aims to boost the nation’s AI capabilities. According to Startup Nation Central, comprising 30% of the tech […]
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