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Apple buys secretive Israeli AI company Q.ai for $1.6 billion in biggest acquisition of its history

With the move, Apple aims to improve its access to AI technology, which has suffered recent setbacks, especially after several delays in deploying Apple Intelligence's full announced capabilities.

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Memcyco announced that it has secured $37 million in Series A funding.

Cybersecurity startup developing rapid-response fraud detection secures $37 million Series A round

Upwind is led by CEO and co-founder Amiram Shachar, whose previous startup, Spot.io, was acquired by NetApp in 2020 for $450 million.

Israeli-founded Upwind hits unicorn status with $250 million Series B led by Bessemer

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Lionsgate Network: Exposing crypto terrorists with advanced blockchain technology


Are the US presidential election results a turning point for Israeli hi-tech? - opinion

After a two-year drought in IPOs, many Israeli startups are now on standby, poised for the anticipated reopening of the IPO window next year.

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee and former US president Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris take part in a presidential debate hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, last month. One half of the country will be happy and gloating, and the other half disappointed, sa

Innoventric secures $28.5 million for unique catheter valve development

The startup plans to advance its tricuspid catheter valve and continue clinical trials in the U.S. and Europe.

 Innoventric

Israeli startup acquired by AI giant

AI company Sana announces the acquisition of startup Ctrl, which developed an AI-based platform for sales management and customer support.

 Ctrl founders

Israeli startup DoorLoop raises $100 Million to expand rental property management platform

DoorLoop plans to scale its product offerings and increase its Tel Aviv development team from 50 to 200 employees, following a $100 million investment led by JMI Equity.

 DoorLoop

Chinese startup begins sales of 2027 $210 thousand space tourism flights

Passengers will experience at least 5 minutes of weightlessness during a 12-minute flight reaching up to 150 kilometers in altitude.

 Alaska’s Pavlof Volcano: NASA’s View from Space. Image by NASA Goddard Photo and Video, licensed under CC BY 2.0.

What is going on with Israeli innovation this week, and how is it impacted by the war?

The Inside Israeli Innovation Podcast with guest hosts Ellie Esquenazi and Corey Tusak: Season 2, Episode 33.

 Guests hosts Ellie Esquenazi and Corey Tusak

Better Juice commemorates Tal Chaimi with Next October

Next October, an initiative by Yizhar Shai to honor his son Yaron Shai, connecting fallen civilians and soldiers on October 7 to Startup Nation.

 The Better Juice initiative to commemorate the late abductee Tal Chaimi

A year of war: How has the Start-Up Nation's hi-tech sector been impacted? - experts

The Israel-Hamas War has led to fundraising declines and workforce disruptions in Israel's hi-tech sector, with varying impacts across industries.

 Clockwise: Maayan Shahar, Arik Faingold, Gal Ringel, Yinnon Dolev

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Cyber startup Element Security is unveiled with a $5 million investment

Autonomous attack engine developed by cyber startup Element Security exposes and fixes security vulnerabilities in digital assets instantly.

 Daniel Lublin and Omer Cohen