Start-up

$30M for an Israeli start-up on its way to becoming the Tesla of trains

Israeli start-up Voltify, which develops technology to convert diesel trains to electric use, has completed a $30M seed round, aiming to transform the global railway energy supply chain.

Metro train.
An unmanned ground vehicle is seen next to a counter UAS system A1-Falke by Argus Interception during the defence exercise "Red Storm Bravo" in which civilian and military coordination is trained and led by German army Bundeswehr in Hamburg, Germany, September 26, 2025

The Janus frontier: One innovation, two destinies- opinion

Israeli-founded Surf AI launches with $57m to help enterprises automate security operations.

Surf AI raises $57 million for AI platform built for security teams

“Despite incoming missile alerts and personal danger, Swan’s founders continued investor calls and closed a $6 million round, showing resilience under extraordinary conditions.”

Five minutes into the pitch, the sirens went off


Browser security co Island raises $250m at $5b valuation

The company has developed a communications technology that enables fast remote connection to corporate computers.

 Mike Fey and Dan Amiga, Co-Founders of Island.

Stef Wertheimer, founder of ISCAR and Zionist visionary, dies at 98

Stef was the patriarch of one of Israel's richest families, having built up his ISCAR business from the ground up.

 Stef Wertheimer pictured during an interview with Reuters in his office, May 21, 2013.

Global achievement: AISAP named a top innovative start-up for 2025

AISAP, an Israeli medical start-up, was named a top 2025 innovator by Fast Company, ranking 4th in healthcare for its AI tech in heart disease diagnosis.

 Sheba Medical Center

DOGE cuts to US cybersecurity give Israeli firms a chance to fill the gap - opinion

Israel entities have an opportunity to collaborate more closely with US state and local authorities to deliver innovative and integrated cybersecurity solutions.

 An illustrative image of a computer with code running vertically down the screen behind an opaque image of an Israeli flag.

The future on your finger: The smart ring race arrives in Israel

Samsung leads Apple with its smart ring that monitors health 24/7, available at Partner for NIS 1,499. Meanwhile, Isracard introduces an innovative payment ring.

 Samsung's smart ring

Can a single entrepreneur build and sustain a billion-dollar company? - opinion

The barriers to starting a business are lower than ever, thanks to AI and automation. But starting isn’t the same as succeeding.

 EDUCATION MINISTER Yoav Kisch hold a press conference on the new AI program in the education system at the Education Ministry in Tel Aviv, last month. A founder should be able to rely on AI to run a seamless, end-to-end business operation, the writer believes.

The Israeli entrepreneur who changed New York’s tech landscape with his visionary initiative

'Israeli Mapped in NY' has emerged as a vital startup hub, with Guy Franklin leading the charge for new Israeli venture entrepreneurs.

 Franklin invited Israeli founders to stand beside him as he rang the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell.

MNDL Bio wins award for the most innovative biotech solution in the Middle East

The startup company MNDL Bio has been named the winner of the Most Innovative Biotech Solution in the Middle East award.

 MNDL Bio

EdTech final: Israeli triumph and the surprising social prize

Eight start-ups won at the GESA finals, including Jessica, born as James, who developed an app to prevent recidivism; Israeli apps Nick Academy and VOCA TOOKI also won.

 Avi warshavsky, Aya Bentur (Nick Academy), Yossi Baidatz, and Shmuel Ashkenazi

Start-up competition in the digital health field

EY and IATI launch a startup competition to provide companies with the opportunity to present their developments to leading investors.

Digital Health Startup Competition