Monthly Archives: March 2018

Israeli women launch retail tech hub

Posted on March 18, 2018

Two Israelis – Yael Kochman and Alla Foht, have partnered with eBay to launch “Re: Tech”, a Retail Tech Hub in the heart of Tel Aviv. It has attracted 170 Israeli startups and over 2,000 entrepreneurs and investors who use … Continue reading →

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Another Israeli investment for DiCaprio

Posted on March 18, 2018

I reported previously (here) on two investments by Leonardo DiCaprio in Israeli startups.  Now he has become a partner in the building of a new eco-friendly hotel at the Herzliya Marina. DiCaprio, runs the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which promotes environmental … Continue reading →

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From Zurich to Eilat

Posted on March 18, 2018

Switzerland’s Edelweiss Airlines, which is part of the German Lufthansa group, will offer direct flights from Zurich to Eilat beginning October 28th. “Eilat, the southernmost city in Israel, offers numerous possibilities for active and varied holidays,” Edelweiss announced. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/swiss-airline-to-offer-direct-flights-from-zurich-to-eilat/2018/03/15/

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Whisky Live

Posted on March 18, 2018

Whisky Live is an international exhibition held at locations around the globe and is considered the premier industry trade event. The convention arrived at Tel Aviv’s Azrieli Mall, where Israeli distilleries displayed their increasingly popular products to the world. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pHQfiuK6Wvk?rel=0

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Hundreds attend Anglo-Israel conference

Posted on March 18, 2018

Hundreds of English-speaking men and women participated in the Anglo-Israeli Empowerment Conference in Jerusalem. The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce’s Israel branch brought dozens of VIP presenters to help Anglo-Israeli entrepreneurs and professionals. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/hundreds-attend-trailblazing-anglo-israeli-empowerment-conference-in-jerusalem/2018/03/09/

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OurCrowd opens in London

Posted on March 18, 2018

Israel’s OurCrowd, a global leader in equity crowdfunding, has opened a new office in London – its 10th global location. OurCrowd expects to add thousands of new UK investors and help Israeli startups penetrate the UK market. OurCrowd also made … Continue reading →

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Israel’s currency reserves

Posted on March 18, 2018

I often report (see here) on Israel’s reserves of foreign currency which increased by $14.6 billion in 2017 to a record $113 billion. The Bank of Israel invested this, earning a 3% return – nearly twice the average rate of … Continue reading →

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Infra-red sensors to help see in the dark

Posted on March 18, 2018

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University have developed a low-cost infrared sensor that can be used as night-vision glasses or for self-driving cars. The device converts infrared light into visible light, allowing better vision in fog and darkness. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-develop-infrared-film-for-smartphones-self-driving-cars/

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Ultra-high-resolution imaging radar

Posted on March 18, 2018

I reported previously (twice) on Israel’s Arbe Robotics and its radar imaging technology for drones and self-driving cars. Arbe has now won Berlin’s Automotive Tech.AD Award 2018 for outstanding achievements in the autonomous driving industry, including being “the first to … Continue reading →

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Removing toxic mercury

Posted on March 18, 2018

Israeli startup MercuRemoval has developed a novel process for removing toxic mercury from flue-gas streams. Originating in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a unique absorbent liquid formulation oxidizes the mercury into a stable complex which is then precipitated out for … Continue reading →

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