The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange hosted its own IPO this week; as I told Bloomberg, “this is a sort of transformative moment that might focus the minds of Israeli companies.”
What’s on the menu for Israeli foodtech? See the breakdown of 252 startups, as reported it in Forbes, along with what’s in store for the new Sparks foodtech incubator (with Finistere Ventures, Tnuva, Tempo Beverages and OurCrowd).
Did you know? Google wants in on 6,000 Israeli startups within the next 3 years. Read the interview in CTech.
Startup Nation and beyond
The next frontier of ‘space’: Spacetech growth, the future of micro-mobility, and how to solve the ‘hell’ of open offices.
Not so cloudy: ClimaCell is solving weather forecast modes and using cell tower signals to accurately predict weather.
Anyone surprised? Israel in top 10 most innovative countries, climbing from 11th (2018), 17th (2017), 21st (2016).
Top tech news this week
- Enterprise Hardware…From Apple Picking to Security Details: Six Israeli Companies Developing Specialized Drones, including Tevel Aerobotics and Airobotics.
- Cybersecurity…Teltonika Cooperates with NanoLock Security for Powerful Router Cyber Defense
News from the Industry
Your body, disrupted: We expect healthcare to change in the next decade, making medicine more personalized, effective, and interconnected. Read more.
New Pitchbook report for download: Private Markets: A Decade of Growth
The latest from OurCrowd
Last week, in Vancouver: Joined by the local investor community, we explored major early stage investing themes, latest updates from Startup Nation, and investment opportunities. The event was in partnership with Canadian Associates of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Canadian Friends of Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jewish Federation Greater Vancouver, and Vancouver Israeli Tech-Club. See what’s next in your area.
Looking to connect
We currently have 500+ open positions at our global portfolio companies. Here are a few of the most exciting:
- Content Curator for Intuition Robotics (Israel)
- Senior Developer for The Bouqs (USA)
- Sales Manager/Sales Leader for Agentology (USA)
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