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📢 All eyes on SBY Compleyes! 📢 I'm thrilled to share that our CEO, Benny Katz, was recently featured in Walla Tech, discussing the profound economic benefits of smart regulation. Benny highlighted that efficient regulatory frameworks could boost Israel's GDP by up to 5.75% over the next decade, enhancing business stability and competitiveness. This underscores the critical role SBY Compleyes plays in navigating compliance for businesses. Let's continue driving innovation and excellence in compliance management! Read the full article here: Link to Article. #ComplianceInnovation #EconomicGrowth #SBYCompleyes

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Fast-Track Funding Program Israeli Tech Companies Program's Description As a quick response to the challenges tech companies are facing, as a result of the “Iron Swords” war, the Israel Innovation Authority is offering a “Fast Track” funding program to support technological companies and projects. Goal of the incentive program This funding program operates through the Innovation Authority’s R&D fund and is designed for innovative Israeli tech companies with a short runway (up to 6 months) that are in the process of raising capital. Those companies that experience challenges in raising capital due to the situation and in need of bridge funding, are the target of this program. Who is the incentive program for? The fast track is designed for Israeli companies who are in the midst of development/early sales with substantial assets (technologies, unique team, consumers etc). What do you get? The Innovation Authority will offer up to 7.5 million NIS grants under this program, 50% of which will be matched by existing or new investors. https://lnkd.in/evWas9nr

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Partnership with Renowned Experts B-MVP’s aims to be the leader in enhancing athletes' achievements. The involvement of Professor Dan Nemet, a leading figure in sports medicine and the medical manager of the youth sports unit at Meir Hospital, adds significant credibility to B-MVP. As the physician for the Israeli Olympic Team, Professor Nemet brings decades of experience and trust from the highest levels of competitive sports. His guidance throughout the treatment development and delivery process ensures that the solution is not only effective but adheres to the highest medical standards. This partnership offers investors the assurance that the venture is grounded in expertise and has received validation from one of the most respected professionals in the field. The backing of such a renowned expert also opens doors to further collaborations within the sports and medical communities, offering potential for expanded clinical studies and additional endorsements. This connection bridges the gap between innovative technology and medical legitimacy, a key factor in gaining investor trust. You are invited to join us in leading the enhancements of athletes' performance in Europe and beyond. more information : [email protected] #AutomationInRealEstate #SmartLandDeals #TechInDevelopment #MedTech #Startup #Goldventuresinvestment #VC

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IVC Data and Insights report on the Israeli venture market for Q1-Q3 2024 reveals: - $7.4 billion invested in Israeli startups, surpassing the entire 2023 total of $6.9 billion. - $13 billion generated from exits, a 26% increase from 2023's $10.4 billion. - 23% surge in foreign investments year-over-year. - 67% of capital sourced from global investors, with 33% from Israeli funds. - $2.7 billion secured by early-stage startups, the second-highest figure in Israeli startup ecosystem history (after 2022's record). These figures demonstrate investors' confidence in the long-term sustainability of the Israeli startup ecosystem. Trust received, challenge accepted. We're building the future, brick by brick.

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Tel-aviv has improved its position among the top startup ecosystems worldwide according to Startup Genome's 2024 report (https://lnkd.in/dN3aUa_h). What a powerful evidence of Israeli startup and innovation environment's resilience and the unshaken trust of the global investor community. The Israeli high-tech sector remains to be the engine of the nation’s economy, accounting for 18% of GDP, 48% of exports, and 11% of workforce. At Tachles VC we are proud we can back the next generation of cyber, cloud and infrastructure AI Israeli-born start-ups. Karel Tušek, Sivan Kanev, Boris Chovnik, Robin Bienfait

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Reichman University is the leading incubator of academic entrepreneurship in Israel and the world The data speaks for itself: a study by Prof. Ilya Strebulaev from Stanford University was published and found that startups of founders who studied at Reichman University and Raphael Recanati International School, and received an investment from a US venture capital fund, are 11.3% more likely to reach unicorn status. According to the research findings, Reichman University is ranked second in the world (!). The study included only universities outside the US. The young Reichman University has produced 14 companies that have become unicorns, and in relation to its size and age, this is an unprecedented number. The findings emphasize the significant contribution of Reichman University, specifically the Adelson School of Entrepreneurship to the global technology and business industry, and its central role in the success of the State of Israel as a global technology leader!

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CASE STORY - PART II ------- We are on with the second part of story about our implementation to Tel Aviv Medical Center - T.A.M.C Ltd. This time it's more detailed, and tells about how we moved this medical center from 6 systems to one. All-in-one is one of the basic concepts of our software. We really thing, that using multiple solutions (sometimes over 30) only make your clinic way less efficient. If you have a software mess in your medical center or chain of clinics - that one is for you 😊 https://lnkd.in/eQM-tNK8

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Have you ever wondered why Israeli start-ups are the most successful 🤔 Despite a population of only around 9.5 million, Israel has the second-highest number of companies listed on NASDAQ, right after the United States. What drives the success of Israeli startups? Let's explore the top five reasons: 1. Fail, Fail Fast, and Fail Forward: In Israel, failure is a stepping stone to success. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to take risks, learn from failures, and pivot quickly to seize new opportunities. 2. Strong Focus on Research and Development: Israel invests heavily in R&D, spending about 4.9% of its GDP—one of the highest rates globally. This substantial investment fuels innovation and keeps Israeli startups at the forefront of technological advancements. 3. Special Focus on Education and Brain Power: Israel’s robust education system emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Continuous learning and intellectual growth are highly valued, providing a solid foundation for entrepreneurial success. 4. Chutzpah: This cultural trait, often called audacity or boldness, propels Israelis to challenge norms, push boundaries, and think innovatively. Chutzpah is a crucial driver of their entrepreneurial spirit and success. 5. Mandatory Military Service: Every Israeli citizen serves three years in the military, instilling discipline, leadership, and teamwork. This experience equips young Israelis with crucial skills and a strong network, fostering a culture of collaboration and resilience. These elements create a thriving environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, making Israel a powerhouse for successful startups. #StartupNation #Israel #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #RandD #Education #Chutzpah #MilitaryService #BusinessSuccess #TechStartups #Leadership #LinkedInLearning #MBA #NASDAQ #IIM

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Mainly on my channel, Focus Point, I explain how and what to do for reaching success. Now it's time for practical cases! Very soon, there will be an interview on the channel with Nadav Shoval, CEO and founder of OpenWeb, our first Israeli unicorn. We invested in this company at an early stage, and today it is a leader in its industry. Nadav talked about his story and views, shared how he managed to achieve such impressive results. I'm sure the OpenWeb case will be useful to many, especially those interested in learning how to set goals and achieve success, even for established players. To not miss out, subscribe to my channel. Link in the comments.

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Change is at the heart of our business.   For 25 years, throughout innovation waves and economic cycles, Viola Ventures stayed committed to its vision of building global category leaders out of Israel.   In line with this, we continue to implement strategic plans to ensure continuity and adapt to the challenges and opportunities in the next 25 years.   Today we announce that Viola Ventures' next fund (the seventh) will be led by GPs Zvika Orron and Omry Ben David, together with Viola co-founder Shlomo Dovrat, who will continue as a General Partner in the seventh fund to complete the transition.   More on this at CTech by Calcalist piece below

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The Q3 2024 Israeli capital raising preliminary report is out with some positive trends/ momentum, which is pretty remarkable, given the war. 🔹 Israeli startups raised $2.43 billion in the third quarter of 2024, across 99 rounds, representing a 32% increase compared to the same period in 2023 (pre war). Excluding the large transactions (6 transactions of over $100 million), the investments in the third quarter amounted to $1.33, a 5% increase compared to the previous quarter. ♦️ Despite the growth, Q3 2024 saw a 20% decrease in funding and a 17% drop in deal volume compared to Q2 2024, highlighting volatility. 🔹 In contrast to the dominance of the cyber sector in the previous quarter (62% of the total capital raised), in the third quarter the scope The transactions amounted to about 14% of the total of all rounds. SSI Inc. $1 billion round accounted for 41% of total Q3 investments. ♦️ Foreign investor participation remained strong, while local investor activity declined due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Link to the IVC Data and Insights preliminary report in Hebrew and my post on VC Cafe in English the first comment 👇

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Today, Koby & I had the privilege of meeting Adv. Hila Rom 🎗, the dynamic Founder & Managing Partner of RUNI Ventures, a venture capital fund affiliated with Reichman University in Israel. Hila is a true powerhouse, blending her extensive experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and business leader to drive innovation and empower the Israeli startup ecosystem. Under her leadership, RUNI Ventures has quickly become a game-changer, providing early-stage funding and resources to extraordinary tech founders. During one of the most challenging years in Israel, Hila and her team managed to build a new fund, partner with top-tier investors and already made 9 (!) investments in groundbreaking startups – a testament to the confidence investors have in Hila’s leadership and in the brilliant founders she backs. RUNI Ventures offers unparalleled support to startups, including access to top talent, expert mentorship, and a global network, all aimed at nurturing the next wave of Israeli innovation. It’s inspiring to see Hila Rom and Reichman University working hand in hand to fortify Israel's visionary innovators building disruptive tech companies 💡✨ If you’re as passionate about supporting visionary founders and driving innovation as we are, RUNI Ventures is definitely a group to watch! As far as we at Sakal Group Family Office are concerned, we've already spotted a few collaborations between our portfolio companies. #Leadership #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #ReichmanUniversity #RUNIVentures #WomenInBusiness #Israel

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Yesterday, I had the honor of participating in the Up & Coming conference, organized by Goldfarb Gross Seligman and PwC Israel. The event explored the uncertainties in the global economy and the complexities of the current geopolitical climate. I was privileged to join the panel titled, "Early Bird vs. Slow and Steady: Grasping the Optimal M&A Moment," moderated by Danny Dilbary, alongside Dr. Ronen Dar, eran liron, Ido Yablonka, and Guy Yamen. Our discussion was insightful and timely, offering diverse perspectives on navigating challenges and opportunities in today’s M&A landscape. I shared how mergers and acquisitions depend heavily on trust between entrepreneurs and investors. The current geopolitical situation is likely to lead to more cautious M&A strategies in Israel, with an emphasis on selective investments. However, despite fewer deals, M&A exits in H1 2024 surged to $4.1 billion - marking a 70% increase compared to H2 2023. A heartfelt thank you to the event organizers and my fellow panelists for such an engaging conversation. #UpAndComingConference #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessStrategy Ayal Shenhav Guy Preminger

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Catalyzed by the development of new technology, numerous interesting startups are emerging and looking to revolutionize the sports space. In a world with an abundance of investment opportunities, how do you distinguish the long-term winners from the rest of the pack? When it comes to investing, there are 6 essentials you need to consider: 🏅 Only invest if you truly believe in their brand. If you are not excited by their company DNA, vision and product, it is likely other people will feel the same way. 🏅 The more innovative the product the higher the competitive advantage. If the product is new in the market and difficult to replicate, more value is created and there is more market share to grab. 🏅 Study the business model and assess it's viability and profitability within the real world and current climate? 🏅 Consider if the business model has room for future growth. What opportunities do you foresee? 🏅 It is vital you truly understand the company, it’s industry and the current market. 🏅 A strong team is the building blocks to success, and trust is the building blocks to a strong team. If you cannot trust the team, you cannot trust them with your investment. #VentureCapital #Sports #Tech #Startup

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#Israel's #investment landscape in Q1 2024 is growing compared to Q3. Despite the current challenges in Israel, #startups are proving again to be #resilient as they continue to raise money and grow. Israel's decrease in investments is in par with that of the US in 2023. Read more about Israel's investment landscape and about ICI Fund's portfolio companies in ICI Fund's May newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dBnXWYcK #Startupnation will always stay #resilient, #nomatterwhat.

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𝐓𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐩-𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐈𝐎𝐂) 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. 🚨 Toyota’s TOP contract, worth US$835 million, was the IOC’s largest sponsorship deal when signed in 2015, spanning four Olympic Games from PyeongChang 2018 to Paris 2024. 🙆🏻‍♂️ The company executives have expressed dissatisfaction with how the International Olympic Committee – IOC has used sponsorship funds, believing they have not been effectively used to support athletes and promote sports. 🤔 The car manufacturer intends to maintain its top-tier sponsorship with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), though the IOC prefers sponsors to endorse both the Olympics and Paralympics. 💰 The TOP sponsorship program contributed over US$2 billion to the IOC’s US$7.6 billion income for the last four-year cycle ending with the Tokyo 2020 Games. 🚗 For the Paris Games, Toyota Motor Corporation plans to provide more than 3,000 fuel-cell cars to showcase its green technologies. 😷 The Tokyo Olympics, delayed and impacted by Covid-19, faced public discontent in Japan, partly due to the event's high cost and corruption probes. 👀 During the Tokyo Games, Toyota halted Olympic-themed advertising on Japanese television, feeling “conflicted” over the event’s timing amid the pandemic. ⏳ Other TOP sponsors, including Atos, Bridgestone EMEA, Intel Corporation, and Panasonic, have not yet confirmed whether they will renew their contracts beyond Paris 2024. 📌 Do you think other sponsors follow Toyota’s lead and opt out and should the IOC explore new sponsorship models focused on specific programmes and assets within the Olympic movement, beyond traditional categories? Read the full piece - https://rb.gy/k10yzv #sportsmarketing #sportsbusiness #sportssponsorship #paris2024

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Recently I was at an event at Google, and they were ranking the top technological-ecosystems in the world. Tel Aviv was number 3. Even after the last year, we have demonstrated an incredible commitment to our ideas, our development, and yes — our dreams. One of the most beautiful aspects to me about Dreemz is how it’s part of this larger picture of Israeli-Tech-sector resilience. By putting our companies, and our visions, out there in these unprecedented times, it helps define companies like Dreemz as part of the very fabric of innovation and perseverance that defines Israeli-tech. We’re not just promoting one vision — we’re trying to foster a culture of optimism and collaboration, even when many peoples’ instincts try and get them to behave more cautiously. I believe that actively showcasing Dreemz’s progress, success, and adaptability, demonstrates that the broader Israeli-tech sector is strong, and unified. And our commitment to reaching our goals and engaging with our user base and investors becomes even more crucial, as part of this larger backdrop. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to be part of the fabric of what keeps us thriving, dreaming, and growing. And knowing that supporting companies like Dreemz is part of the way that we can support Israel. #israel #startup #dreemz #dreams #resilience #strength

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I was recently included in the list of the 1,000 most active angel investors in Israel https://lnkd.in/erPY8utD (I invest in Israel, the US, and Europe) The authors (Joey Faur and Oz Hassine from Flashpoint Venture Capital) gave some great tips on reaching out to angel investors. Since the article is in Hebrew, I am providing the translation below for your convenience. ''When crafting your pitch, keep the message short and focused, and make sure to include several key elements: 1. Opening: Briefly introduce yourself and your startup. 2. Value Proposition: Highlight what sets your startup apart and why it’s an excellent investment opportunity. 3. Achievements: Emphasize significant accomplishments, such as winning competitions or participating in accelerators. 4. Meeting Request: Clearly state your intention to discuss a potential investment. 5. Attachments: Include relevant materials, like an investor pitch deck, but avoid overloading with unnecessary information. 6. It's important to maintain conciseness—a message that’s too long won’t get read. When an angel investor shows interest, you need to be fully prepared for the meeting. Have a deep understanding of all the details related to your idea—financial data, forecasts, key performance indicators, competitors, and anticipated challenges. Your pitch should focus on the investor’s areas of interest and address potential questions even before the angel asks them. Even if you don’t secure an immediate investment, continue to nurture the relationship with the angel investor you met. Regular updates on your startup’s progress can keep the door open for future investment opportunities. Avoid Common Mistakes Now, let’s discuss two common mistakes you should avoid: 1. Failing to Do Research: Research investors before reaching out to prevent unnecessary misunderstandings. 2. Understanding Angel Risks: Acknowledge the risks angels face, such as dilution of equity and later-stage investments. Showing angels that you understand their perspective can increase their trust in your ability to make good use of their money.'' ---- Interested in investing in VCs & startups? let's connect.

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No matter what challenges reality brings, Israeli startups continue to deliver. Thanks Calcalist כלכליסט and Bank Hapoalim בנק הפועלים for continuing to support our ecosystem. The only thing I would change in the article is my picture.. its about time 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ #nomatterwhat Glilot Capital Partners

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