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OurCrowd Announces Strategic Co-Investment Agreement with GE Ventures

OurCrowd Announces Strategic Co-Investment Agreement with GE Ventures

Nov 4, 2013 | , ,

Earlier today OurCrowd announced  that it has closed a strategic co-investment partnership with GE Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of GE. As part of our new relationship, GE Ventures will have the right to co-invest with OurCrowd in early stage companies from the energy, healthcare, software, and advanced manufacturing sectors.  This is an important announcement for OurCrowd but it’s equally important for our investors. GE brings not only investment dollars to our portfolio companies but its experience and expertise in a broad range of industries. GE is one of the world’s largest companies and also one of the most admired and most respected for innovation. This is a great day for OurCrowd. This means a lot for our investments and portfolio companies but it also underscores the fact that the investment playing field is being levelled — OurCrowd investors get access to the same deals multi-billion dollar corporations are seeing, at the same terms. OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved said, “We are thrilled to partner with GE Ventures on co-investments via our equity crowdfunding platform.  GE brings unequaled expertise and experience in...

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Experience the Startup Nation with OurCrowd at the GA

Experience the Startup Nation with OurCrowd at the GA

Nov 3, 2013 | ,

Join the OurCrowd team and fellow investors at various events during the annual JFNA General Assembly conference taking place in Israel, November 10 – 12, 2013. GA Late Night with OurCrowd Scotch, wine and comedy by the walls, featuring comedy by Avi Lieberman Sunday, November 10th, 10:00 PM, at the Jerusalem Press Club Get more info and reserve your space online Born in Israel and raised in Texas, Avi Liberman is a comedian who has performed stand-up on CBS’ “Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and “Make Me Laugh” as well as NBC’s “Friday Night!” Since 2001, Avi has arranged charitable comedy tours throughout Israel, including “Comedy for Koby,” the proceeds of which benefit the Koby Mandell Foundation. Exclusive Investor Breakfast Exclusive breakfast for accredited investors only — meet the founders and CEO’s of Israel’s most exciting startups in an intimate setting featuring a select group of startups OurCrowd is investing in! Wednesday, November 13th, 8:00-10:00AM at the King David Hotel. Please sign up here to save your seat at the breakfast, and we will be in touch to confirm your registration. Not an accredited...

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Why are investors excited about cyber security startups — again?

Why are investors excited about cyber security startups — again?

Oct 17, 2013 |

“The cyber security market is in a Renaissance” Israel is known by most people as the Startup Nation, thanks to the its startup companies and numerous success stories. However, over the years Israel has also come to be known as a Cyber Nation.  Given its own experiences and geography, Israel has become a leader in the cybersecurity field and is uniquely positioned for cyber challenges. The government, VC’s and angel investors are now more than ever investing in and promoting the cyber security market in Israel. But, why are investors excited about cyber security startups? Ron Moritz, one of OurCrowd’s mentors, gave a keynote address at OWASP Israel at the IDC (400+ attendees) about investing in startup cyber security companies, addressing the recent surge in the market’s popularity among investors and highlights which products and services for the cyber security market are hot right now. View his presentation below: Why Are Investors Excited About Cyber Security Startups, Again? from...

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