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This measure, part of the broader "National Infrastructure Bill" enacted a year ago to close Israel's major infrastructure gap, is HUGE. It aims to overcome the "Utility Coordination" challenge, notoriously the weakest link in every project life cycle — key to delivering Israel's mega-projects on time over the next decade and essential for sustaining rapid economic growth. Why is this so crucial? - Israel's productivity gap (GDP per hour worked) is the biggest challenge to realizing its economic growth potential. - Alongside the demographic challenge, aggressively addressing the "Infrastructure Gap" is a top priority. - Approximately 25% of the productivity gap is attributed to infrastructure deficiencies in transportation, particularly mass transit. - Over the next 10-15 years, Israel will invest more than NIS 0.5 trillion in capital projects for Transportation and Energy (1.5-2% increase in investment of GDP annually). Streamlining projects = closing the "infrastructure gap" faster = GROWTH. Adi Hachmon Iliya Katz Yuval Avigdor Dana Dover Itzik Daniel Esti Feldman

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Another successful event of the Israeli Investors Forum with participants from 81 Unit Alumni Association - AMIT and leading angels took place last week at AWS premises. This vital cooperation between the Israeli Investors Forum and AMIT 81 ensures quality deal flow for investment. The participants had the opportunity to meet and hear the leading team of the Investors Forum and AMIT 81: Our Chairwoman, Michal Koren 🎗🇮🇱, introduced the investor's forum and Eyal Desheh, Chairman of the investment committee, talked about his experience as an investor and the criteria for a good investment. Javier Shocron and Chen Kamin presented AMIT 81 activities and capabilities. Eli Barda, a senior Tech partner at EY, presented an overview of the High Tech State of the Industry. Inon Beracha, the founder of Ceragon Networks and PRIMESENSE LIMITED, shared his experience as a successful entrepreneur in a chat with Eti Mitrany. Then, Assaf Wise broke some misconceptions about DeepTech investment and showed evidence supporting claims that DeepTech startups are more likely to scale to unicorns and that the time to unicorn or exit is on par with other tech startups. Eti Mitrany Rayten, CEO of the Israeli Investors Forum, gave an inspiring presentation on the future of drug development, followed by a presentation on the investors' forum investment policy. We thank Keren Zemer-Abramowitz and Amazon Web Services (AWS), a strategic partner to the forum, for hosting the event and supporting startups in our ecosystem. Should you want to join our investor forum as an investor or apply for funding, please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/d_h_Ynhg hashtag #DeepTech #angels #Tech #investors #investment

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🎉 Celebrating 5 Years at Ogen! 🎉 These days, I am proud to mark five incredible years with Ogen. During this time, I've had the privilege of being part of our organization’s rapid growth and its pivotal role in addressing two major crises in Israel - the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing war. Here are some key achievements we've accomplished together: Major Technology Breakthroughs: From manual paperwork in 2019, we have undergone an impressive digital transformation. Launched online loan requests, integrated open banking, connected with Israel's credit bureau, implemented digital underwriting, and established a full omni-channel experience. Enhanced our cyber-security platform, developed an AML system, integrated a KYC system, and completed many more technology projects. Unique Financial Innovation: Transitioned from a donation-based non-profit to an innovative financial organization. Secured credit from banks, raised funds from provident and pension funds, attracted deposits from impact investors, and are now exploring the issuance of commercial papers. Substantial M&A Activities: Merged Keren Shemesh into our group. Established Spark IL and Ment-Or in collaboration with the Jewish Agency. Despite numerous challenges, all three projects are now successful and have made a significant impact in Israel. Reflecting on these past five years at Ogen, I feel immense satisfaction and pride in our collective achievements. Here's to continued growth and impact in the years ahead! 🚀 #Anniversary #Milestone #Proud #Ogen #Innovation #Technology #Finance #Impact

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"The CFO is the financial business partner of the CEO and the management team, and must take an active role, ensuring that the management makes decisions based on data, not gut feelings," said Barzik Cohen. "The CFO should participate in discussions about business strategy, be involved in product planning, market understanding, and data analysis. He presents the company to investors and bankers. It's not just about being a financial manager; it's about being a business manager in every sense." Sharon Barzik Cohen, Qumra's #CFO and partner gave some excellent tips on #growth and #efficiency! Full details are below ↙️

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Chemi Peres, great article and very inspiring-tx! Through the perspective we see daily in Iron Nation we meet Israeli entrepreneurs more determined and resilient then ever to succussed and create a better future. Possibly justifying all the pain and sacrifice we went through as a country and individuals What you did not address (next article…)  how the VC eco system supports and drives these Giraffes especially with a relative short pay back model in VC for limited partners.  How did the VC model support the 6 US giraffes? and do we allow more patient funding to make this a reality.

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Beyond Stocks and Bonds: Why Alternative Investments (Alts) Can Strengthen Your Portfolio

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Private capital is playing an increasingly prominent role in institutional portfolios. Currently, $84 billion of the total assets managed by institutional investors in Israel are allocated to private capital markets. I am pleased to share an article published this morning in TheMarker, where I examine the segmentation of alternative investments by leading institutional investors in Israel, their allocations to private capital funds, and some notable trends emerging within this sector. In the article, I discuss the significant rise in fund flows toward one of the most unexpected sectors during this period. I also explore how advancements in AI - an area of growing interest, have influenced this trend. I invite you to read the full article for a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of alternative investments in Israel. You can access the article here > https://lnkd.in/dHw3aU_W #PRIVATE_CAPITAL

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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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𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵—𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗢𝗻! So excited to share that Bank Leumi has announced the launch of a $𝟳𝟳𝗠 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 with the aim of financing hi tech companies. Something special is happening in Israeli tech! We believe that amazing opportunities are emerging everyday and we look forward to what this chapter will look like together with our clients and partners. Our teams are finalizing the details of the plan, so stay tuned for our kickoff. LeumiTech, Bank Leumi בנק לאומי #DemoDay2024 #TechGrowth  #TechInvest2024  #StartupSuccess 

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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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כתבה מ"דה מרקר" 24.09.2024 הכוללת התיחסות לשאלה נפוצה, מדוע עסקים קטנים בארה"ב מעדיפים ללוות מקרן פסגות - קילגאור וויליאמס (קיווי) מאשר מהמערכת הבנקאית ? An article from "The Marker" 24.09.2024 that includes reference to a common question from our presentations, Why do small businesses in the US prefer to borrow from the Psagot - Kilgour Williams (Kiwi) Business Credit fund rather than from the conventional banking system

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World’s first cultivated unagi! Check out this video from one of our Alumni from our Future Protein Program, Forsea.

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This episode with Yotam Segev CEO Cyera is 🔥🔥🔥 A quick highlight of the many topics we discussed Link to the full episode in the comments.

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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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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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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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Powergen is set to become a significant player, leading the Israeli electricity sector! Our CEO, Yoav Har-Evan, participated in the Generation Capital Fund investor conference yesterday. At the conference, Har-Evan presented Powergen's vision, strategy, and goals. He highlighted our integrative approach, controlling the entire value chain from electricity production to storage. Har-Evan addressed the pressing needs of our economy, emphasizing the growing demand and the necessity to transition all consumers to a market model, creating a robust system. As part of our strategy, Powergen is expanding its coverage to provide solutions for both large industrial customers and small domestic customers. Additionally, Har-Evan introduced our major new joint venture with Bezeq: Bezeq Energy. Launched this week, Har-Evan stated, "The partnership with Bezeq is a key growth engine for us, presenting tremendous potential. Our goal is to reach 400,000 domestic customers by 2030. Our distinct advantage over competitors is our expertise in managing electricity consumption, optimizing for smart consumption for private customers as well."

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🎙️ Podcast Alert! 🚀 Catch Amplefields Investments Managing Partner, Moran Chamsi, on Lior Atias' insightful podcast, Executive Summary - תקציר מנהלים. In this episode, Moran dives into the current #Secondary market, uncovering opportunities in Israel-related companies, and discusses the profound impact on cap tables as well as founder and management team mindset. (for our Hebrew speakers) Tune in for expert insights into this timely financial theme! #Podcast #IsraelInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Israelhightech https://lnkd.in/dUpUM3Di

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