Technology

How Israeli-Founded Video Chat App Houseparty Became A Hit During The Pandemic
Houseparty prides itself on making video chats a more personal experience; its user base grew exponentially as COVID-19 kept people in their homes and seeking connection.
May 26, 2020

Israeli Scientists Submit Patent For Self-Disinfecting, Reusable Mask
The tech, developed at the Technion, is based on an inner layer of carbon fibers which is heated to disinfect the mask, killing any pathogen.
May 25, 2020

Jerusalem A Rising Powerhouse For Israel’s Tech Scene – Report
The Israeli capital's prospering tech ecosystem currently has 405 active companies, a 102 percent increase from 2012, according to Start-Up Nation Central.
May 21, 2020

Facebook Donates Prize To Winner Of Israeli Hackathon Tackling Domestic Violence
The winning idea for the Safe@Home event in memory of Michal Sela was an app that poses as a news site but allows the user to stealthily call for help.
May 21, 2020

Charlesbank Capital Partners Invests $70M In Elbit Subsidiary Cyberbit
Israeli company Cyberbit, a global provider of cyber range training and simulation platforms, announced Tuesday that the Charlesbank Technology Opportunities Fund, a fund managed by US investment firm Charlesbank Capital Partners, has invested $70 million in the company. The Israeli cybersecurity company is a subsidiary of Israel-based international defense electronics company Elbit Systems. As part […]
May 20, 2020

Israeli Image Sensor Chipmaker Newsight Imaging Raises $7M, Led By Infinity Capital
Israel’s Newsight Imaging, the CMOS image sensor chipmaker for 3D machine vision and special analysis applications, has completed a $7 million Series A funding round, the company announced on Monday. The investment round was led by the US firm Infinity Capital with the participation of Dr. George So, a seasoned entrepreneur who has worked with […]
May 20, 2020

Israel Fast-Tracks Optimized Elite Defense Technologies To Fight COVID-19
Technological solutions that used to take months or years are being developed in days or weeks.
May 20, 2020

Porsche To Integrate Automotive Tech By Israel’s Tactile Mobility In Future Vehicles
Porsche previously participated in a $9 million investment round in Tactile Mobility.
May 20, 2020

JVP, Capital One Ventures Invests $10.5M In Cybersecurity Firm Source Defense
Israeli cybersecurity company Source Defense announced Tuesday it has raised $10.5 million in a Series A funding round with participation from existing investors Jerusalem Venture Partners, Allegis Cyber, Global Brain, and Night Dragon. US firm Capital One Ventures also invested in the round. Source Defense plans to use the funding to accelerate growth and enhance […]
May 19, 2020

FDA Clears Zebra Medical AI Solution For Identifying Compression Fractures
This is Zebra Medical's 5th FDA clearance, this time for an AI solution that allows clinicians to place patients at risk of osteoporosis on treatment pathways.
May 18, 2020

Israeli National Roads And Infrastructure Firm Launches Innovation Division
The new division will seek to solve challenges such as congestion, road maintenance, and traffic management, with an annual budget of NIS 10 million ($2.82 million).
May 18, 2020

Coronavirus Spurs Debate On Whether Startups Should Get Aid Too
Veteran heads of VC funds say market forces should determine which startups survive, no intervention needed
May 17, 2020

33 Creative Initiatives Taken By Israeli Companies During The Pandemic
Business restrictions often bog things down and create confusion and chaos, but for us Israelis, they spark innovation and creativity, says Efrat Fenigson.
May 14, 2020

Apple Music Highlights ‘At Home With’ Playlists From Israeli Artists
As Israel continues to ease many of its coronavirus lockdown restrictions almost daily, and businesses and the public-at-large anticipate the complete return to familiar routine, concerts and live shows are still off-limits. Popular Israeli artists have found a new way to connect with fans, through Apple Music’s ‘At Home With’ initiative. As part of the […]
May 14, 2020

Israeli AI-Powered Web Accessibility Company AccessiBe Raises $12M
Founded in 2018, accessiBe automates the process by which companies and website owners make their content accessible to users with visual, hearing and motor impairments
May 13, 2020