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Our Startup Nation Finder Q3 2024 Israeli Tech Report is out! In a challenging year, Israeli tech has shown agility and boldness—driving impact in both national security and civilian tech efforts. Here’s what’s happening: 💰Private funding: $7.7B YTD (+18% from 2023) 📈 M&A deals: $11.9B (+39% YoY) 🔐Cybersecurity: $3.07B raised (+75% YoY) With valuations more attractive than ever, now is the time to explore opportunities in Israel’s thriving ecosystem. 👉Dive into the full report: https://okt.to/E63chJ Sivan Shamri Dahan Idan Tendler Yariv Lotan Aaron Gefen Ahmad Sarsor Eran Igelnik Einat Ben Ari #innovation #startupnation #IsraeliTech #venturecapital #businessgrowth #Q32024 #cybersecurity #investment #StartupNationFinder #Q3Report #TechEcosystem #InnovationReport #FinderInsights #IsraeliStartups #TechTrendsIsrael #IsraeliInvestors

Our Startup Nation Finder Q3 2024 Israeli Tech Report is out! In a challenging year, Israeli tech has shown agility and boldness—driving impact in both national security and civilian tech efforts. Here’s what’s happening: 💰Private funding: $7.7B YTD (+18% from 2023) 📈 M&A deals: $11.9B (+39% YoY) 🔐Cybersecurity: $3.07B raised (+75% YoY) With valuations more attractive than ever, now is the time to explore opportunities in Israel’s thriving ecosystem. 👉Dive into the full report: https://okt.to/hHGjRO Sivan Shamri Dahan Idan Tendler Yariv Lotan Aaron Gefen Ahmad Sarsor Eran Igelnik Einat Ben Ari #innovation #startupnation #IsraeliTech #venturecapital #businessgrowth #Q32024 #cybersecurity #investment #StartupNationFinder #Q3Report #TechEcosystem #InnovationReport #FinderInsights #IsraeliStartups #TechTrendsIsrael #IsraeliInvestors

Our Startup Nation Finder Q3 2024 Israeli Tech Report is out! In a challenging year, Israeli tech has shown agility and boldness—driving impact in both national security and civilian tech efforts. Here’s what’s happening: 💰Private funding is estimated at $10.2B ($7.7B reported, $2.5B estimated). 📈M&A deals surged to $12B—up 40% from Q1-Q3 2023. 🔐Cybersecurity led the way, raising $3.07B, a 75% year-on-year increase. With valuations more attractive than ever, now is the time to explore opportunities in Israel’s thriving ecosystem. 👉Dive into the full report: https://okt.to/pTDfvi Sivan Shamri Dahan Idan Tendler Yariv Lotan Aharon Gefen Ahmad Sarsor Eran Igelnik Einat Ben Ari Dana Cogan #innovation #startupnation #IsraeliTech #venturecapital #businessgrowth #Q32024 #cybersecurity #investment #StartupNationFinder #Q3Report #TechEcosystem #InnovationReport #FinderInsights #IsraeliStartups #TechTrendsIsrael #IsraeliInvestors

Our Startup Nation Finder Q3 2024 Israeli Tech Report is out! In a challenging year, Israeli tech has shown agility and boldness—driving impact in both national security and civilian tech efforts. Here’s what’s happening: 💰Private funding is estimated at $10.2B ($7.7B reported, $2.5B estimated). 📈M&A deals surged to $12B—up 40% from Q1-Q3 2023. 🔐Cybersecurity led the way, raising $3.07B, a 75% year-on-year increase. With valuations more attractive than ever, now is the time to explore opportunities in Israel’s thriving ecosystem. 👉Dive into the full report: https://okt.to/ZzIVR0 Sivan Shamri Dahan Idan Tendler Yariv Lotan Aharon Gefen Ahmad Sarsor Eran Igelnik Einat Ben Ari Dana Cogan #innovation #startupnation #IsraeliTech #venturecapital #businessgrowth #Q32024 #cybersecurity #investment #StartupNationFinder #Q3Report #TechEcosystem #InnovationReport #FinderInsights #IsraeliStartups #TechTrendsIsrael #IsraeliInvestors

Looking at the first half of 2024, it’s clear that Israel’s startup ecosystem continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, even amidst significant challenges. Startup Nation Central’s recent report, drawing from our comprehensive business engagement platform, Finder, shows that growth potential overshadowed risk, keeping the Israeli investment landscape vibrant. Read the full report here: https://okt.to/ftJPnk This pattern is particularly evident in the cybersecurity sector, which has played a pivotal role in the Israeli tech ecosystem and represents 52% of private funding in H1 2024. Global cyber trends, and recent notable investments and M&A activity with companies like Wiz, Palo Alto, and CrowdStrike further indicate the sector's attractiveness to investors. This trend is likewise reflected in the new Finder Equal-Weight (EW) Index, which tracks Israeli tech companies traded on NASDAQ. However, we must look beyond cybersecurity. It is crucial for the Israeli tech ecosystem to diversify its strengths. While cybersecurity remains a cornerstone, we must continue to nurture and invest in early-stage and early-growth companies across various sectors. By doing so, we can ensure that our innovation ecosystem not only thrives in the present but is also well-positioned to seize future opportunities. I am proud to see the resilience and growth of our Israeli tech investment landscape, especially following a challenging first half in 2024. This is a testament to the strength and determination of our ecosystem. As our bold, creative innovators continue to push boundaries and explore new frontiers, I invite you to join us in shaping the future of Israeli tech. #ImpatientInnovation #Startups #IsraeliTech #InvestmentOpportunities #Cybersecurity #StartupNationCentral

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗕𝗖 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗦𝗲𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 🔒 Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University and RBC have launched the RBC FinSec Incubator, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bolster the financial sector with secure tech solutions. The incubator aims to help emerging fintech and cybersecurity startups address the complex needs of the financial industry. The program seeks to enhance product security, resilience, and market readiness by providing resources, guidance, and a robust network. Highlighting the importance of diversity and innovation in tackling cybersecurity challenges, the partnership is set to empower startups to transform critical business issues into opportunities, strengthening #Canada's position in the global cybersecurity landscape. The Article: https://lnkd.in/gSB4cmUN #FinTech #CyberSecurity #Startups #Innovation #TechSolutions #FinancialSector #RBC #RogersCybersecureCatalyst #Incubator #BusinessGrowth #CanadaTech #Entrepreneurship

🚀 Thriving Innovation: Israel's Tech Landscape in Q1 2024 🚀 The first quarter of 2024 has been phenomenal for the Israeli tech sector! We've witnessed a remarkable $1.6 billion raised across 105 rounds, showing a significant 10% increase from Q4 2023. This is a strong testament to the resilience and innovative spirit that fuels our tech community. 1. The cybersecurity sector led the charge with major fundraisings, including standout rounds for companies like Silverport and Axonius, underscoring our global leadership in cyber solutions. 2. Early-stage funding surged, with Seed and Series A rounds seeing a 48% increase, a clear signal of investor confidence in our emerging startups. 3. Despite regional tensions, foreign investment continued to rise, reflecting the enduring appeal of Israeli tech on the world stage. As we continue to navigate through challenges, these achievements reflect the dynamic capabilities and potential of our tech ecosystem. Looking forward to seeing more groundbreaking innovations as we move further into 2024! #IsraeliTech #Innovation #StartupFunding #TechTrends #Cybersecurity

Discover invaluable insights from Cybersecurity entrepreneur/investor, Zohar Alon, on the remarkable growth of Israeli startups during the first half of 2024. “As Israel fights on all fronts, its startups are experiencing a positive period, where the cyber-security sector, which I focus on as an investor and an active board member, is topping the charts, in both exits and funding rounds. We saw our first $1B up round (Wiz), followed by a $1.5B acquisition (Venafi by CyberArk), Wiz made its first 9-digit acquisition (Gem for $300M) and, the under three years old toddler, Avalor Security, a Zscaler Company, was acquired by Zscaler for $315M.” Our H1 2024 Report delivers the data and insights you need to stay up to date with the Israeli tech industry. Access the full report on Startup Nation Finder 👉 https://okt.to/hPVgSD #Innovation #IsraeliTech #StartupNation #Cybersecurity #Investment #VC #AI #DSPM #H12024Report #StartupNationFinder

Engaged Investments, the leading international conference for #investors and startups, will offer an even richer programme this autumn than last year. The aim of this unique event in the #CzechRepublic, which will bring together up to 350 participants from all over #Europe, as well as major investors from the USA, is to promote cross-border investment and mutual cooperation between #startups and investors across regions. Engaged Investments Conference Read more - https://lnkd.in/gS2bz_tN To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #EngagedInvestments #cybersecurity #defence #event #parguestartup #parrue