An IVC-ZAG report reveals record levels of capital raised in Israel in 2018, while a PwC Israel report highlights a sharp drop in Israeli tech exits

As 2018 ends, NoCamels looks at the top stories that captivated our readers most over the past year.

The Kfar Saba-based company received FDA approval for its FFRangio System, a non-invasive device that delivers FFR guidance to optimize PCI therapy decisions.

Ottopia emerged from stealth mode to announce the seed round; the startup combines AI and human intelligence during remote intervention

K Health leverages AI and anonymized reports to diagnose health problems via mobile app.

The company aims to support people going through tough times through shared experiences.

From inhalers, mini-labs, vaporizers and grow environments, these companies developed cutting-edge tech for next-generation medical cannabis experiences and data analyses.

The four startups, Pruvo, SeeVoov, Howazit, and Refundit, will present their solutions next month in Madrid for a chance at a pilot project with a leading tourism group in Spain and Latin America .

By using technologies that aim to put the customer first, Israeli startups and companies have emerged as disruptive forces in the field.

Joy Marcus, an ex-executive VP and general manager of digital video at Condé Nast Entertainment, will join JVP as a venture partner focused on digital media.

Edgybees provides a real-time platform that uses 3D mapping, data, and live video from drones and other aerial platforms to help lead rescue efforts in public safety situations and natural disasters.

The startups, Emedgene, DouxMatok, and Unbound Tech, won for breakthrough innovation in the fields of health, food, and privacy protection.

A growing layer of startups are raising more money from investors at later stages, pointing to a maturing market, a Start-Up Nation Central report says.

The Jerusalem-based accelerator has chosen 10 Israeli and Indian startups from over 525 candidates.

The list, by the financial data and software company,is based on the number of deals for each VC firm since the start of 2016.