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Thank you to Harvard University and Tel Aviv University for hosting the prestigious Venture Capital Summit which brought together distinguished leaders in tech, VC, and academia. Dr. Yair Schindel, MD, MBA who participated in the GP panel shared some of the powerful messages from the event: - Alan Feld "The Israeli tech and VC industry doesn’t need incentives—just the removal of disincentives." - Chemi Peres "We need fewer unicorns (>$1B) and more giraffes (>$1T)." - Jeremy Coller challenged everyone to think critically about how to work together and accelerate the Israeli tech and VC industry. Thank you to Harvard Business School, Tel Aviv University - Coller School of Management, and Jeremy Coller for making this event possible, and to Professors Josh Lerner and Paul Gompers for returning to Israel to share their invaluable insights. At aMoon, we are inspired to continue supporting Israeli entrepreneurs and advancing HealthTech innovation as part of our mission to accelerate cure in Israel and beyond. Ariel Porat | Yael Steinhart | Naftali Bennett | Dror Bin | Daniel Tsiddon | Liad Agmon | Adam Fisher | Dan Weiss | Eli Barkat | Merav Levin | Nisan Langberg | Shai Bernstein | Naomi Hausman | Sabrina Howell

Come hear Roy Wiesner discuss the ins-and-outs of HealthTech start-ups this Thursday at Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co.

Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting an event, Spotlight on MedTech Strategic Relationships in conjunction with Medtronic. The event explored the opportunities and challenges of strategic partnerships in the MedTech industry, offering insights from some of the leading voices in the field. We heard from inspiring speakers and an engaging panel discussion led by Yair Schindel, MD, MBA and Osnat Hakimi.   Key Takeaways: - Ori Hadomi of Medtronic walked us through his journey with Mazor Robotics, and shared that most successes are built on a foundation of lessons learned from past mistakes. - Dr. Irit Yaniv of Almeda Ventures shared wise words on navigating strategic relationship "If you manage to get the elephant into the boardroom, learn to tame it." - Building impactful relationships requires reaching as high as possible within a strategic corporation, according to Gilad Marom of Restore Medical - Eran Meyer of Philips discussed the delicate dance between startups and corporations. - Timing is everything as you take the next step, so said Tammy Gilon of Laminate Medical Technologies Ltd.. - Boaz Lifschitz of Peregrine Ventures sees a resilient ecosystem with a bright future - Our very own Yael Gruenbaum-Cohen is inspired by the performance of Israeli MedTech companies as they continue to outperform in exits and returns A heartfelt thank you to our Medtronic co-hosts Arik Corcos and Dor Lavi, our speakers, panelists, and all who joined us for this event. The discussions highlighted the power of collaboration in driving innovation and transforming healthcare globally. Shira Oberlander | Tomer Berkovitz | Todd Sone | Moshe Mor | Yaron Daniely | Roy Wiesner | Reut Shema | Gaby Hirsch #MedTech #Innovation #StrategicPartnerships #aMoon #Medtronic #HealthcareTransformation

These exciting opportunities to join our investment teams are still open! If any of these roles sound right for you, don't hesitate to apply.

Congratulations Air Doctor on the partnership with Allianz Partners USA!   Through the Allyz® mobile app, international travelers in over 85 countries can now easily schedule virtual or in-person doctor visits. With multi-lingual doctors and no up-front costs for up to three consultations per trip, this partnership is setting a new standard for accessible healthcare on the go.   Air Doctor’s innovative digital solution ensures travelers can confidently explore the world, knowing that quality medical care is just a few clicks away.   Congratulations to the Air Doctor team for achieving this milestone!✈️   #HealthTech #Innovation #TravelHealth #GlobalCare #DigitalHealth   Yair Schindel, MD, MBA | Tomer Berkovitz| Todd Sone | Osnat Hakimi | Tamir Maixner | Adam Kotzen | Gaby Hirsch

Amazing initiative by the Teva Pharmaceuticals team to drive innovation. You're welcomed to join us! Kudos to Dana Bar-On and team for driving this!

We’re thrilled to see our very own Yael Gruenbaum-Cohen featured on the latest episode of the Triple & Co - Powering Growth with Lihi Pinto! 🎧 As a partner at aMoon and head of aMoon Alpha, Yael is a driving force in Israel’s HealthTech ecosystem, combining her expertise as a scientist and entrepreneur to create a diverse and sustainable tech future. In this episode, recorded live at the Women in Front conference in Jerusalem, Yael shares her insights on leadership, the power of kindness, and the foundations of her success. A huge thank you to Women in Front hosts Hilla Bakshi and Meytal Bercovich for creating a space to spotlight trailblazing women and to Dafniel Magen for producing this inspiring episode. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/djVqydpc #TripleAndCo #Podcast #StartUpNation #WomenInTech #HealthTech #Leadership

Exciting news from Theranica! Last week Theranica announced an expanded FDA indication for Nerivio®, making it the first and only FDA-cleared, non-drug treatment for acute migraine in children aged eight and above. This milestone establishes Nerivio® as the sole prescribed option for both acute and preventive treatment in this age group. We are proud to support Theranica on their journey of innovation as they advance migraine care. Yair Schindel, MD, MBA | Todd Sone | Tomer Berkovitz | Osnat Hakimi | Tamir Maixner | Adam Kotzen | Alon Ironi

Exciting news from caVos Biotherapeutics! At aMoon, we are committed to empowering visionary companies like caVos, who are transforming the landscape of precision medicine with their cutting-edge evolutionary intelligence and computational genomic algorithms. Congratulations to the entire caVos team for this achievement! We look forward to the great things to come. Yair Schindel, MD, MBA | Yaron Daniely | Moshe Mor | Yael Gruenbaum-Cohen | Roy Wiesner | Vered Gigi, PhD

Congratulations to MetaSight Diagnostics, an Israeli-based leader in liquid biopsy technology, on the over-subscribed series A funding round, announced today! This fundraise reinforces our belief in MetaSight’s innovative approach to diagnostics and its potential to revolutionize early disease detection. The company is setting a new standard for non-invasive diagnostics, starting with early-stage detection of colorectal cancer and expanding into other critical disease areas. We are excited to continue this journey with MetaSight as they push the boundaries of diagnostics and contribute to a brighter, healthier future. Yair Schindel, MD, MBA | Tomer Berkovitz | Yaron Daniely | Moshe Mor | Todd Sone | Roy Wiesner | Yael Gruenbaum-Cohen | Adam Kotzen | Tomer Shlomi | Saban Ventures | Arc Ventures | Alumni Ventures | Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות | Technion - Israel Institute of Technology | Technion Angels