The investment round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, a global venture capital firm.

With one in ten people suffering from diabetes in the US, it isn't too hard to find a diabetic in the crowd – a fact that can come in handy when someone with diabetes requires urgent medical assistance. Israeli app HelpAround was created to help these people find each other – and offer assistance in a time of need.

Marijuana is a controversial substance, but when it comes to medical use, it is a growing phenomenon. Israel is a word-leader in medical marijuana research and doctors from all over the world come to Israel to research cannabis’ wide-ranging medical properties.