Monthly Archives: June 2015

Israeli dancer wows LA judges

Posted on June 21, 2015

Israel’s Asaf Goren used Jewish props in his audition for “So you think you can dance” in Los Angeles. All three judges and the audience were most impressed with his “Hebrew Breaking”, with Madonna’s “Isaac” playing in the background. Asaf … Continue reading →

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SolarEdge is worth $1.5 billion

Posted on June 21, 2015

The share price of Israel’s SolarEdge has more than doubled since its March NASDAQ listing, valuing the company at $1.5 billion. Revenue grew nearly 18% last quarter. SolarEdge has just released a new solar energy storage system for residential buildings … Continue reading →

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Counter BDS – buy Israeli bonds

Posted on June 21, 2015

Izzy Tapoohi has been president & CEO of Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds since October 2011. He advocates that in an era of boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS), “The best defense is a good offense”. And investing in Israel’s economy … Continue reading →

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More billion-dollar companies on the way

Posted on June 21, 2015

“Israel has produced ten billion dollar unicorn exits over the last two years,” says Jonathan Medved, CEO of OurCrowd. “This pace is about to accelerate.” Webydo and Meta are the next candidates. And many more are in the pipeline. http://www.inc.com/john-boitnott/how-a-new-wave-of-tech-unicorns-is-rising-out-of-israel.html

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Another $25 million for WalkMe

Posted on June 21, 2015

I featured Israel’s WalkMe in a previous (Apr 2014) newsletter. The user-friendly app allows website owners to build step-by-step guidebooks for using their sites. WalkMe has just raised another $25 million in an oversubscribed round of funding. http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/12/walkme-raises-another-25m-for-its-platform-to-get-around-websites-and-software-more-easily/

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Flying high at Paris Air Show

Posted on June 21, 2015

11 Israeli companies are exhibiting products at the Paris Air Show that ends on 21 June. They include Elbit Systems, Rafael, Israel Aerospace Industries, UVision, Elta Systems, Aeronautics Ltd and Ashot (part of IMI). http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-11-israeli-cos-to-exhibit-at-paris-air-show-1001045101

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Increasing digital performance

Posted on June 21, 2015

Israel’s XLMedia has just acquired Israel’s Marmar Media, combining the two Digital Performance Marketing companies into one. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-xlmedia-acquires-marmar-media-1001045201

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Waze is the most-loved sharing app

Posted on June 21, 2015

Israeli-developed traffic application Waze is among the best “sharing” apps, according to a study by research group Arc360, a division of Israeli app testing firm Applause. Waze had over 300,000 reviews and although only fifth overall, the top four apps … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong learns from Israeli startups

Posted on June 21, 2015

Israel’s tech sector makes for a great study for Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Science and Technology Park recently held a business-matching session when a dozen Israeli tech hopefuls met with potential Hong Kong collaborators and customers. http://cw.com.hk/opinion/what-can-hong-kong-learn-israelis-startup-policies

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Protein from the smallest vegetable

Posted on June 21, 2015

Israel’s Hinoman is cultivating Mankhai – the world’s smallest vegetable. Mankhai contains 45% protein, is high in vitamins, low in carbohydrate, fat, sugar and salt and is GMO, gluten and pesticide free. Hinoman promotes Mankhai as a sustainable substitute for … Continue reading →

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