5,000 expected to flock to Jerusalem investor summit, February 2017 [OurCrowd Newsletter]

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5,000 expected to flock to Jerusalem investor summit, February 2017

Held for the third year running, the investor summit is billed as the largest equity crowdfunding event of its kind with 5,000 expected to attend. Read more.

OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News

• UPnRIDE featured in CNN
• Nanorep featured in PR Newswire
• VocalZoom featured in Business Wire

Hi-tech growth is turning Jerusalem into ‘Start-Up City’

“When we started here 10 years ago, it was like being on an island, but now it’s unbelievable how much is going on.” Read more.

8 women rocking the Israeli startup scene

It’s no surprise that Israeli companies are rocking the startup scene. The nation is now rated #1 outside the Silicon Valley for startups and is known for their innovative and trendy ideas. Read more.

Israeli experts heading to Japan to provide much needed cybersecurity

Investment creates opportunity for growth in cyber defense market. Read more.

• Israeli company promises to revolutionize real-estate with virtual-reality technology (Jerusalem Post)
• Insurtech startup Lemonade raises $34 million from Google and General Catalyst (Geektime)
• Israeli cyber startup SECDO raises $10 million Series A to put malware on ice (Geektime)
• Israeli startups deliver much-needed tech for self-driving cars (VentureBeat)
• Orbotech signs biggest ever Chinese deal (Globes)

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