Monthly Archives: July 2017

The most valuable player in Czech Republic

Posted on July 2, 2017

Israeli soccer star Tal Ben Haim has signed for four seasons with Sparta Prague. The fee of 2.9 million euros ($3.2 million, NIS 11.5 million), makes his transfer the most expensive in the history of the Czech league. Last season, … Continue reading →

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Virtually Israel

Posted on July 2, 2017

Virtual Reality (VR) is the way to experience Israel without flying across the globe. Virtually Israel is a one-of-a-kind VR experience showcasing Israel’s most prominent cities.  Pause the video and click on the compass on the top left of the … Continue reading →

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First sale of Israeli 3D heart CT scanners

Posted on July 2, 2017

I reported previously (Nov 2011) about the innovative 3D CT scanners from Israel’s Arineta. GE Healthcare has just given Arineta its first commercial order – for 12 scanners, to be sold to GE customers for $1 million each. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-ge-orders-12-ct-systems-from-israeli-co-arineta-1001194036

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Israeli post measures up

Posted on July 2, 2017

I reported previously (see here) about Israeli startup MySize whose SizeUp app measures your body for clothes with the sensors of your smartphone. Now the Israeli Postal Service and Mysize are to trial a pilot solution to measure all types … Continue reading →

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jFrog eats up CloudMunch

Posted on July 2, 2017

I reported previously (Jan 2016) about Israel’s jFrog, which develops products for managing and distributing software. jFrog has just acquired CloudMunch in the US. CloudMunch’s Insights software allows developers to see how their DevOps flow is working, make adjustments or … Continue reading →

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Get a grant to open a new business

Posted on July 2, 2017

New immigrants and returning residents may be eligible for grants up to NIS 43,000 and other benefits if they open up a new business in Jerusalem.  The Israeli government aims to encourage new businesses in Jerusalem and reinforce existing enterprises. … Continue reading →

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Promoting French investment

Posted on July 2, 2017

French Tech met the Start-up Nation at Innovatech 2017 in Paris. The conference focused on food tech, life sciences, auto tech and cybersecurity. It was attended by 250 leaders from the French hi-tech industry, along with 15 Israeli companies and … Continue reading →

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US ag-tech fund expands in Israel

Posted on July 2, 2017

US Venture Capital fund Finistere Ventures, which specializes in agricultural technology, is expanding its activities in Israel. It “sees Israel as a center of excellence in ag-tech” and has appointed two executives to invest in Israeli innovations for the agricultural … Continue reading →

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Israeli-UK fund to invest in education tech

Posted on July 2, 2017

MindCET, the technological arm of the Center for Educational Technology (CET), has announced the founding of a fund for investment in edu-tech in cooperation with the UK government. The fund, called TaskForce, will initially invest $250,000 in each of 4-6 … Continue reading →

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The economy keeps growing

Posted on July 2, 2017

The Bank of Israel’s Composite State of the Economy Index for May 2017 increased by 0.3 percent.  There were significant increases in Industrial Production, manufacturing inputs and revenues for trade and services.  Previous figures for February, March and April were … Continue reading →

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