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YL Ventures is thrilled to partner again with Seattle-based Eran Barak having led the $11 million #seed round of his new #startup MIND! YL Ventures also seeded Eran's last #venture Hexadite, which was acquired by Microsoft. Together with cofounders Itai Schwartz and Hod Bin Noon, and CRO Tyson Hempel (former CRO of exited YL Ventures portfolio company Medigate), Eran is launching today the first-ever platform to put Data Loss Prevention (#DLP) on autopilot! Other investors in the round included #cybersecurity luminaries from CrowdStrike, Adobe, ADT and FireEye, Inc. MIND is a new breed of DLP that leverages #AI and smart #automation to instantly and comprehensively identify, detect, and prevent #data leaks. With the capacity to monitor billions of data events 24/7 in #realtime, MIND is a DLP solution completely reimagined for today's complexity, already ripping & replacing painful legacy solutions at enterprises across America. Read more here: https://mind.io/ And in Reuters: https://lnkd.in/gRhBEkbV

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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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Israeli #founders today need to embrace design thinking This means focusing on the consumer who will be using the service or product that you’re developing The process may have been initially built without thorough consideration, but design thinking allows us to revisit and analyze what exactly is needed in the most efficient way As an example, processes may have been accepted as they are, until someone comes along and suggests a better way... and when that person steps in and proposes a fresh perspective, that's when #innovation happens At its core, design thinking is about understanding what is truly necessary in a process or action, and determining if it can be done differently, and is the ability to understand what the consumer really needs in any given situation or process, whether it's buying groceries, transportation, communication, etc. There are various methods and stages in design thinking. However, I use the Harvard Business School method, which has four stages, the first one being clarification The goal of clarification is to understand and identify the main pain point in the situation. This stage is about filtering out the noise and focusing on the situation at hand, to glean insights that may have been overlooked or undervalued before Often, this pain point is latent, something the consumer experiences but doesn't recognize as the main issue. The methods used at this stage involve observing the situation, being present in the space, and trying to understand what is missing and how the process can be improved The key is to gain a different perspective or insight that others haven't yet identified. If you can solve a problem that everyone is experiencing, then you potentially have a good business idea…. A prime example of the importance of being customer or human-centered, which is at the core of design thinking, is Google's failed Google Glasses project. Google invested about a billion dollars to develop this unique device, but after years of development and attempts to market it, they had to shut it down Why? Because no one was buying it! The product didn't solve a problem for anyone… it was a "nice to have" but not a "must-have" In design thinking, we're looking for solutions to real problems There are three must-have attributes in design thinking to determine if a product is worth investing in: Desirability Feasibility And viability If a product lacks any of these characteristics, it's not a go. These three characteristics are crucial in testing if a product is worth developing and investing time and resources into. Without them, there will be a flaw or failure in the process, and it simply won't work If you’re a founder, how are you currently incorporating design thinking into your startup strategy? I'd love to hear about your experiences in the Comments section below! #startupnation #venturecapital #designthinking

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NEBIUS GROUP 60,000 GPUs CEO & Founder Arkady Volozh Nebius Group Team of "1,000+ top notch AI engineers" as Tom Blackwell write in his post, and "$2.5 billion in capital" as TechCrunch Paul S. highlight... this is like you read in my prev highlights "🏴‍☠️ 1200+ people globally, company Ai . Tech founder Div Turakhia 🇦🇪📈"... billionaire AI competition is kind of cool to watch! Of course your truly Chief Visionary Officer Aleksei Dolgikh 2025 Scout Venture Capitalists+Private Equity+Family Offices after seeing in #Linkedin: "Will we be the first publicly traded AI Cloud?" (c) Roman Chernin Co-founder, Growth at Nebius start to do some research for Crunch/??? (surprise in 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸) and of course because GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World x Expand North Star event where for 🇦🇪 crunch/DUBAI – Dubai's StartUPs and people W 🇸🇦 Crunch/RIYADH - Riyadh's StartUPs and People | #RiyadhTech #Vision2030 #RiyadhExpo2030 W 🇪🇬 Crunch/Cairo – the Media about Businesses and People W 🇧🇷 🇦🇷 Crunch/LATAM - CrunchLatAm.com StartUPs and People. and THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING there's 20+ more on the way Hyper Local New Media in the network of Glocal SEO Platform 2024 | EN.Gloc.al International Search Engine Optimization & SEO For Startups as you know :) Ok let's go from self PROMO to the team of exec and visionary in PDF and linkedin: Nebius post in LinkedIn that catches your truly attention: "A lot of our employees are going to be at #GITEXGLOBAL for tech creators, investors and enthusiasts... - CMO Anastasia Zemskova... - Ranvish Vir, our Growth Lead for the Middle East and APAC... - Andrey Gorbunov, Sales Enablement Lead... - Aleksey Golubitsky, GTM Lead... - biotech or healthcare Ilya Burkov CBDO - Dmitry Levner, Engagement Manager... - Sales Manager Leandro Salvador and Sales Executive Hasan Göktuğ Çolak... " Here’s a summarized version of the key ppl of Nebius Group: Ophir Nave - COO: Proven leader with expertise in legal and corporate finance, previously led Corporate M&A at Arnon, Tadmor-Levy. Ron Jacobs - CFO Andrey Korolenko - Chief Product & Infrastructure Officer: 20 years overseeing IT infrastructure, including top-20 supercomputers. Roman Chernin - CBO: 12 years developing B2B/B2C, experienced startup mentor. Tom Blackwell - CCO Business Unit CEOs: - Olga Megorskaya (Toloka): 10+ years in AI and Data Labeling. - Ilya Zalessky (TripleTen): 6+ years in edtech ventures GTM strategies. - Dmitry Polishchuk (Avride): 7+ years in self-driving tech, 13 years in mobile services. Board of Directors: - John Boynton Chairman, tech venture founder with 30+ years in IT. - Charles Ryan: Almaz Capital founder, former Deutsche Bank CCO. - Rogier Rijnja: Management consultant and former HR executive. - Arkady Volozh: CEO, visionary founder, co-founded Yandex and Comptek. - Esther Dyson: Wellville founder, investor. - Kira Radinsky: CEO of Diagnostic Robotics. - Elena Bunina: Head of Science & Education.

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Is it shopping season for Israeli technology? The recent surge in M&A activity in Israel is the most significant sign of hope and optimism I’ve seen since October 7th. It demonstrates the potential of Israeli tech and the faith placed in it by top global companies. When technology leaders choose to further expand into Israel and acquire local teams, you know financial outlooks are positive. In cybersecurity - often the poster-child of Israeli tech - we’ve seen five acquisitions in quick succession totaling more than $1Bn. Flow Security by CrowdStrike (~$200M), Avalor Security, a Zscaler Company ($350M), Gem Security (acquired by Wiz) ($350M), Silk Security by Armis ($150M) and Entitle by BeyondTrust (~150M). All are led by exceptional individuals, well done! Perhaps more telling is the emerging AI industry. Last week NVIDIA announced its acquisition of two companies for a combined value of $1Bn. Congratulations RunAI ($700M) and Deci AI ($300M). Mainstream media is so focused on the voices of a racist minority calling for boycotts and divestments that they fail to capture actual news. Antisemites might yell the loudest, but the actions of multinational corporations speak louder than words. I am optimistic about the future. Are you?

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Ever wondered why Israel is consistently one of the world's most innovative countries with the highest number of unicorns per capita? Learn about the ingredients of Israel's secret sauce from the most qualified ones: Yoav Chelouche, former Board Member of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange - הבורסה לניירות ערך, venture capitalist and corporate strategist, and Benny Schnaider, serial entrepreneur, angel investor and the icon of Israeli start-up ecosystem. This is the first can't-miss session of the upcoming webinar series hosted by Tachles VC and moderated by Robin Bienfait, founder of Atlanta Tech Park and partner at Tachles VC. Registration in the post below. #tachlesvc #startupnation #atlantatechpark #venturecapital

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About venture hype, investing in Israel and right-sized funds. Two of my favorite people in venture - Elizabeth "Beezer" Clarkson & Michael Eisenberg - discuss the inner workings of the venture capital industry and the relationship between GPs and LPs. The full episode on Aleph's Invested (link in the first comment).

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2023 was a tough year for Israeli startups. After a few slow quarters, the Israeli startup ecosystem is starting to show signs of recovery and stability. According to the latest tech review for Q1 2024 (by LeumiTech and IVC Data and Insights): - Israeli startups raised $1.74 billion in Q1 2024, just 1% below Q1 2023 - Q1 2024 had more seed rounds than each of the 3 previous quarters in 2023 - Cyber dominated in M&A and large rounds Link to the my post (and the report) in the first comment 👇

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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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There is something very special about monday.com, ironSource, Yotpo, Lemonade, Fiverr, Playtika, and the other B2B startups that were founded in the early 2000s. They built the playbook that the current Israeli startup ecosystem stands on. I would love to interview these founders: Eran Zinman & Roy Mann CEO monday.com Tomer Tagrin. CEO Yotpo Tomer Bar-Zeev CEO ironSource Micha Kaufman ceo Fiverr Daniel Schreiber CEO Lemonade Or any founders that built from the early 2000s and still building. If someone can make an intro or ask them directly to come on the Founder StorieZ Podcast I would greatly appreciate it 🙏

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Want to be part of the Web3 ecosystem? Do you see yourself as one of the next 100 Israeli Web3 startups? At Entrée Capital, we work with founders and invest at every stage to help bring your startup from zero to one. If you're an Israeli building something big, feel free to message me here or on Telegram (@TomerNiv). #web3 #crypto #blockchain #defi #startups #vc

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Exciting insights from Startup Nation Central’s new Q1/24 report point to unique #investment opportunities! Learn more here >> #innovation #startupnation Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות Israel Innovation Authority

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"If any industry is built to handle extreme situations like war, it’s Israeli high-tech." - Amit Pilowsky In a recent CTech by Calcalist piece, top VC Partners including Amit, Rona Segev (TLV Partners), Kobi Samboursky (Glilot Capital Partners), and Michal Kissos Hertzog (Poalim Tech) share their takeaways on the challenges and opportunities facing Israeli entrepreneurs in these turbulent times. Some key points include: → Israeli high-tech shows remarkable resilience → Investor confidence remains strong despite (understandable) global caution → Cybersecurity and defense tech sectors have seen greatly increased activity As we approach the Calcalist כלכליסט Roadshow+ event, where promising Pre-seed to Series A startups will pitch to these industry leaders and more, these insights underscore the unique value proposition of Israeli entrepreneurs. 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d-c2Pqd7 👉 Hebrew version: https://lnkd.in/dtjZ3Yp2 👉 Are you an early-stage founder ready to showcase your innovation? Apply now for Roadshow+: https://lnkd.in/dsj7hMhj #nomatterwhat

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So, why did we start 97212 Ventures? Towards the end of 2021, it was clear to me that the market had reached its peak, and that Israeli startups would need to go back to basics… running a capital efficient company with a focus on building a real business which brings value to customers and #investors. In parallel, I strongly believed that a new “product” was needed in the venture market for #Israeli #founders looking to go global. A platform-based fund that teams up with founders and larger VCs and provides strategic value in areas which are meaningful to founders and shareholders alike. We also saw our geographic location in NYC, as strategic, given the incredible growth of the Israeli tech community here. But there's so much more to it... Which is why I’m sharing a Medium post on what led to the formation of our founder-driven fund, our focus, and where we're headed. We're like a startup... learning what works on the go. If you have some ideas or thoughts on what you're looking for from your early-stage investor, please feel free to share. We're all about being your ideal long-term partner. #venturecapital #nyctech #israelinnovation

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We in the Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות are dedicated to ensuring that the Israeli innovation ecosystem makes a significant global impact. Our initial step is to pilot the product, allowing the Israeli companies to gain valuable insights and progress effectively. Here is the consolidated information in one click: You can share this post with startups you think will benefit and grow from it.  Child development pilot with Israeli healthcare providers : https://lnkd.in/dB3bfk3Q    Companies offering innovative solutions for Israel's national security organizations    https://lnkd.in/ddHqtSjY    Israeli startups providing solutions for the future of mobility and last-mile delivery with the Israeli Ministery of Transportation     https://lnkd.in/dKv83Drc    For companies ready to take off and soar, see this call for submission for international collaboration.  https://lnkd.in/ds5Uvycc  Tzlil Neeman Renassia

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According to a new report co-produced by Google Israel and RISE Israel (formerly SNPI), there are more than 2,300 AI startups active in Israel today. That number accounts for roughly one quarter of all the technology companies in the country. It is well known that Israel has the highest number of startups per capita in the world, but we must continue to capitalize on the AI moment if we want to hold onto the technology crown. In fact, the report notes that AI startups in Israel are not launching at the pace of previous startup eras. At our Google Cloud Summit Tel Aviv last week, we saw a lot of excitement and innovation around AI. With that in mind, I authored a Google Cloud blog highlighting 5 of Google Cloud Israel’s top AI customers here in Israel that show that Israel is still a leader in new tech. These companies are leading in almost every sector of AI, including healthtech, security, databases, and content creation. I invite you to read the blog and learn more about them: CytoReason, founded by David H. and Prof. Shai Shen-Orr, a tech company transforming biopharma’s decision-making from trial and error to data-driven using an AI Platform of computational disease models. Fairtility, founded by Eran Eshed and Assaf Ben-Meir, is reimagining IVF for the modern fertility clinic with a suite of AI software tools. Hour One, founded by Oren Aharon and Lior Hakim, revolutionizes content creation for businesses by centralizing all workflows in one AI-powered platform Lightricks, founded by Zeev Farbman, Nir Pochter, Yaron Inger and Amit Goldstein, is transforming storytelling with products that integrate AI and video production. Wiz, founded by Assaf Rappaport, Ami Luttwak, Yinon C. and Roy R., recently launched support for Google Cloud Vertex AI. Now, Wiz customers can build, train, and deploy ML models at scale while ensuring they are effectively monitoring and managing the security risks associated with managing AI/ML models. I am personally more motivated than ever and believe even more strongly that Israel will deliver No Matter What. https://lnkd.in/d25ueAyw #Google #GoogleCloud #CloudForIsrael #NoMatterWhat #StartupNation #GoogleCloudSummit

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If it's worth boasting about, let's skip the modesty! It's a story about creating Happy from scratch. Happy, a Viven Operations dental subsidiary, sells clear aligners across Israel. They work with partner doctors to ensure top-notch care and expert support, all focusing on promoting healthy teeth and fulfilling lives. So, here's what we've been up to at Halo Lab — Your Digital Partner Lab: ✦ Crafted modern branding to capture the energy of the target audience.  ✦ We tackled Hebrew font challenges and chose Avenir Next Hebrew and Gan CLM, suited to the language's unique style.  ✦ Designed the website with a sticker-style layout, using a mix of images and block-based tiles.  ✦ Added features like Treatable Cases, Day and Night Treatment, and a Mini Quiz to boost user engagement. Guess what? Healthcare can be warm and friendly – now you know it! 😁 Check out the full case study 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCGeBfBZ

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Adam Fisher partner Bessemer Venture Partners has some of the biggest exits in Israel Wix, Fiverr, Mellanox, and has invested in some of the best companies. So I was super curious what are the practice reps that he does or did to become the best. And it's a combo of skill & luck. Link to the full episode in the comments.

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