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🌐 🇮🇱 This week in IsraelTech:1. D-ID Expands With Simpleshow AcquisitionAI video pioneer D-ID is joining forces with Ber...
18/09/2025

🌐 🇮🇱 This week in IsraelTech:
1. D-ID Expands With Simpleshow Acquisition
AI video pioneer D-ID is joining forces with Berlin-based Simpleshow, strengthening its position in enterprise video creation and avatar technology. The move brings together 1,500+ global clients and a combined team of 140 across Berlin, Tel Aviv, and the U.S.

Congrats to Gil Perry, Sella Blondheim, Eliran Kuta, Karsten Boehrs, and both teams for building the future of interactive video.

2. Remedio Secures $65M In First-Ever Funding Round
Cybersecurity scale-up Remedio (formerly GYTPOL) has been profitable since day one, protecting enterprises like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Colgate with its autonomous real-time security remediation platform. Now, with fresh capital, the company is set to accelerate U.S. expansion and aim for $100M ARR.

Well done to Tal Kollender, Gilad Raz, Yaakov Kogan, and the entire Remedio team for proving bootstrapped success can go global.
Funding was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from TLV Partners and Picture Capital.

3. NextVision To Raise $400M Amid Global Demand For Drone Tech
NextVision Stabilized Systems (TASE: NXSN), a leader in stabilized cameras for drones and defense vehicles, is set to secure a $400M raise as it eyes entry into the Tel Aviv 35 Index. With soaring share growth and rising defense budgets worldwide, the company is positioned at the heart of the "defense decade."

A big win for Chen Golan and the NextVision team for scaling Israeli defense tech to the global stage.

4. MetalBear Raises $12.5M To Power Cloud-Native Development
Tel Aviv-based MetalBear, creator of the open-source tool mirrord, is helping developers run local code in production-like conditions instantly—boosting speed and reliability for teams worldwide. Already serving thousands of developers at Fortune 100 companies, the startup is scaling fast.

Congratulations to Aviram Hassan, Eyal Bukchin, and the global MetalBear team for pushing cloud-native development forward.
Funding was led by TLV Partners, with participation from TQ Ventures, MTF, Netz Capital, and angels including David Cramer (Sentry) and Ben Sigelman (OpenTelemetry).

5. Ray Security Raises $11M To Launch Predictive Data Protection
Tel Aviv-based Ray Security is pioneering AI-driven defenses that predict and protect enterprise data use in real time.

Great news for Ariel Zamir, Eric Wolf, Dekel Levkovich, and the Ray Security team for reshaping how enterprises secure their data.
Funding was co-led by Venture Guides and Ibex Investors.

Sources: TechCrunch, Forbes Israel, Globes, FinSMEs, CTech

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🌐🇮🇱 Today in IsraelTech:Glilot Capital Partners Raises $500M for AI and Cybersecurity BetsOne of Israel’s biggest VCs ju...
18/09/2025

🌐🇮🇱 Today in IsraelTech:
Glilot Capital Partners Raises $500M for AI and Cybersecurity Bets

One of Israel’s biggest VCs just reloaded. Glilot Capital secured $500M across two new early-stage funds, with half earmarked for fresh investments and half for follow-ons. The focus of the new funding is startups at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, where threats are evolving faster than ever.

Well done to Kobi Samboursky, Arik Kleinstein, and the Glilot Capital team on doubling down to build the next generation of Israeli cyber and AI giants.

Funding came primarily from U.S. and European pension funds and financial institutions.

Another great interview day in the books!What happens when you mix philosophy, spirituality, AI, being acquired by NVIDI...
17/09/2025

Another great interview day in the books!

What happens when you mix philosophy, spirituality, AI, being acquired by NVIDIA and even a debate about the death of rock music?

That’s what we explored with Kobi Marenko of Arbe and Raz Rotenberg of Fabrix Security. From building engineering teams at AI scale to questioning how tech shapes our world, these conversations go way beyond business.

Hosted by Yoel Israel- coming soon 🔜

🌐🇮🇱 Today in IsraelTech:Check Point Acquires Lakera in $300M Deal to Expand AI SecurityCheck Point has acquired Lakera, ...
17/09/2025

🌐🇮🇱 Today in IsraelTech:

Check Point Acquires Lakera in $300M Deal to Expand AI Security

Check Point has acquired Lakera, a startup specializing in AI-native security for AI applications, in a deal valued at around $300 million. This acquisition positions Check Point at the forefront of securing AI environments, offering an end-to-end AI security stack to protect enterprises as they adopt and scale AI technologies.

Lakera, founded by former Google and Meta AI experts, is designed specifically for AI-driven environments, securing large language models (LLMs), AI agents, and multi-agent control platforms. Lakera’s flagship products—Lakera Red and Lakera Guard—provide real-time security and continuous attack testing, ensuring the safety of AI operations at scale.

Lakera's Zurich office will become Check Point’s global AI security R&D hub, complementing the company’s existing Tel Aviv center. This move signals Check Point’s commitment to setting new standards in cybersecurity as businesses accelerate their AI journey.

Congrats to Nadav Zafrir and the Check Point team for this strategic acquisition!

Source: CTech

🌐🇮🇱 Today in IsraelTech:Terra Security Lands $30M to Reinvent Pen Testing with Agentic AITel Aviv and New York-based Ter...
16/09/2025

🌐🇮🇱 Today in IsraelTech:
Terra Security Lands $30M to Reinvent Pen Testing with Agentic AI

Tel Aviv and New York-based Terra Security is ditching outdated point-in-time tests for a continuous agentic-AI swarm guided by human experts. The result: offensive security that actually keeps pace with attackers.

Congrats to Shahar Peled, Gal Malachi, and the Terra team on this milestone.

Funding was led by Felicis, with Dell Technologies Capital, SVCI, SYN Ventures, LAMA Partners, and Underscore VC joining in. Gerhard Eschelbeck, ex-Google CISO, also joins the board.

Source: Terra Security

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🌐🇮🇱 This Week in IsraelTech:1. proteanTecs Raises $51M Backed by Arm, Samsung, and SiemensHaifa-based proteanTecs closed...
11/09/2025

🌐🇮🇱 This Week in IsraelTech:
1. proteanTecs Raises $51M Backed by Arm, Samsung, and Siemens
Haifa-based proteanTecs closed a $51M Series D led by IAG Capital Partners, with new strategic investors including Arm, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and Siemens. The deep-data chip monitoring company has now raised over $250M to expand globally across automotive, cloud, and telecom.

Well done to CEO Shai Cohen, CTO Evelyn Landman, and the proteanTecs team - from Mellanox roots to powering the world’s most advanced electronics.

Funding also included Addition, Zeev Ventures, Avigdor Willenz Group, MediaTek Innovation Fund, Intel Capital, Porsche SE, and Koch Disruptive Technologies.

2. Red Access Raises $17M to Secure Browsers & SaaS Apps
Tel Aviv-based Red Access closed a $17M Series A to expand in the U.S. and advance its agentless browser/SaaS security platform.

Great job to co-founder & CEO Dor Zvi and team for delivering frictionless security that aligns with how people actually work.

Funding led by Norwest (Dror Nahumi) with Ten Eleven Ventures, SentinelOne’s S Ventures, Elron Ventures, and Singtel Innov8.

3. Koi Raises $48M to Tackle Endpoint Blind Spots
Founded in 2024 by 8200 alumni Amit Assaraf, Idan Dardikman, and Itay Kruk, Koi raised $48M across seed and Series A (including $38M in the A).

Congratulations to Amit, Idan, and Itay for building one of the fastest-scaling Israeli cybersecurity startups.

Funding led by Battery Ventures, Team8, Picture Capital, and NFX, with Cerca Partners joining in.

4. NeuroKaire Launches BrightKaire Clinical Test in the U.S.
NeuroKaire has launched BrightKaire™, a blood-based test that helps clinicians match patients with the right antidepressant.

Incredible innovation from founder Talia Cohen Solal and the NeuroKaire team for moving Israeli precision psychiatry into frontline U.S. clinical practice.

5. Israel Innovation Authority Commits $70M to Deep-Tech VC Funds
The Israel Innovation Authority launched a ₪250M (~$70M) Yozma track to back Israeli VCs with grants up to $10M each.

Congrats to CEO Dror Bin and the Innovation Authority for doubling down on Israel’s deep-tech backbone.

Sources: Reuters, CTech, SiliconANGLE, PRNewswire, Globes

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🌐🇮🇱 Today in IsraelTech:Hush Security Raises $11M to Ditch Secrets and VaultsFresh out of stealth, Tel Aviv’s Hush Secur...
10/09/2025

🌐🇮🇱 Today in IsraelTech:
Hush Security Raises $11M to Ditch Secrets and Vaults

Fresh out of stealth, Tel Aviv’s Hush Security is tackling machine identity head-on with a secretless, policy-based access platform. Forget vaults, forget static secrets - this team is pushing runtime, just-in-time controls built for the AI era.

🎉 Mazal tov to founders Micha Rave, Chen Nisnkorn, Shmulik Ladkani, and Alon Horowitz, the crew who built Meta Networks and sold it to Proofpoint for $120M. Fortune 500s are already on board. 🔐🤖

Funding led by Battery Ventures (Barak Schoster) and YL Ventures (Yoav Leitersdorf).

Source: PRNewswire

10/09/2025

Everyone talks about Israel’s cybersecurity and defense tech, but what about consumer brands?

Danny Cohen, Co-Founder & General Partner at Sticker Ventures and former GP at Viola Ventures, joins Yoel Israel to explain why he launched Israel’s first VC dedicated to B2C. From mattresses to gaming apps, Cohen argues that Israel’s next global hits won’t come from cyber, but from consumer creativity mixed with data-driven performance marketing.

We cover:
- Why Israel is uniquely positioned for B2C success
- The surprising IPOs and exits you’ve missed
- How ex-8200 talent is redefining consumer marketing
- Why Israel needs more consumer success stories to inspire the next wave

Do you think B2C is the next big thing for Israel?

Hosted by Yoel Israel

Bill Ackman pers’s $1B Commitment to Israeli InnovationBillionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing S...
09/09/2025

Bill Ackman pers’s $1B Commitment to Israeli Innovation
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., has announced his intention to invest $1 billion in Israeli companies.

This move follows his acquisition of a 5% stake in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) alongside his wife, Neri Oxman, in January 2024.

Ackman, a vocal advocate for Israel, stated his interest in supporting Israeli startups, including through his SPARC entity, designed to take large companies public. He shared his enthusiasm for Israel’s potential for long-term growth, noting that Pershing Square sees great opportunities for the country’s innovation sector.

Ackman also expressed optimism about Israel's future, stating that he believes the country is on the path to prosperity and peace, especially with the anticipated expansion of the Abraham Accords.

Source: Globes

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We’re proud to welcome Deel to the IsraelTech Community.Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams....
08/09/2025

We’re proud to welcome Deel to the IsraelTech Community.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. It helps companies simplify every aspect of managing a workforce, from onboarding, compliance and performance management, to global payroll, HRIS and immigration support. Deel works for full-time employees and independent contractors in more than 150 countries, compliantly. And getting set up takes just a few minutes.

Welcome aboard, Deel! We're excited to grow together and keep empowering the future of work.

For more information, visit Deel.com/IsraelTech

🇮🇱🌐 This Week in IsraelTech1. Varonis Buys SlashNext for Up to $150MThe Herzliya-rooted data security company expands in...
04/09/2025

🇮🇱🌐 This Week in IsraelTech
1. Varonis Buys SlashNext for Up to $150M
The Herzliya-rooted data security company expands into AI-powered inbox protection, connecting email, identity, and data.
Congrats to CEO Yaki Faitelson and the Varonis Israel R&D team.

2. Via Transportation Targets $3.5B IPO
Israeli-founded mobility company is heading to the NYSE, raising up to $471M at a $3.5B valuation.
Well done to founders Daniel Ramot and Oren Shoval, and the Via team.
Funding led by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Allen & Company, and Wells Fargo, with Wellington Management interested in a $100M stake.

3. Utila Triples Valuation With $22M Series A Expansion
Crypto infrastructure platform powering $60B+ in secured transactions extends its Series A to $40M.
Congratulations to CEO Bentzi Rabi and the Utila team.
Funding led by Red Dot Capital Partners, with DCG, Nyca, Wing VC, Cerca Partners, SilverCircle, and FunFair participating.

4. LightYX Raises $11M Series A
Laser-projected construction layouts replacing chalk lines with sub-2mm precision, already deployed in hundreds of projects.
Mazal tov to founders Guy Ben-Romano, Tomer Elran, and Uri Yehuday.
Funding led by NOVA by Saint-Gobain with Yachad Capital, Shibumi International, Somersault Ventures, and private investors, plus $3.3M in Israel Innovation Authority grants.

Sources: Reuters, CTech, SiliconANGLE, PRNewswire, Globes

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