Monthly Archives: July 2020

Investment in Israeli startups (20 Jul 20)

OwnBackup raised $50 million; Seebo raised $9 million; NovaSight raised $8 million; Valid Network raised $8 million; Nectin Therapeutics raised $6 million;

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Intel Israel has the best connections

Intel’s Client Connectivity Engineering Group in Israel has developed Thunderbolt 4, the next generation universal cable connectivity solution. With a USB 4 port and a cable up to 2m long, users will be able to fast charge their computer or … Continue reading

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What did we just say?

As reported recently (see here) one Israeli company has developed an AI system to take notes during on-line doctor/patient consultations. Now Israel’s AudioCodes (see here) has partnered Microsoft to develop Mia (Meeting Insights). Its AI bot produces a transcript and … Continue reading

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Keeping Blockchain secure

Covid-19 has encouraged many more business contracts to be performed on-line using latest Blockchain technology. Fraud is still possible, so Israel’s Valid Network protects smart contracts, including code vulnerability checks, intrusion detection, version compatibility checks, and anomaly detection. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3839587,00.html https://valid.network/ … Continue reading

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REE is a gamechanger

Israel’s REE Automotive (reported here previously) has won Bloomberg’s 2020 BNEF Pioneer award. REE was named as one of ten game-changing companies, for its breakthrough wheel arch that incorporates most of a vehicle’s systems. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3839660,00.html https://ree.auto/ https://about.bnef.com/blog/ten-innovative-companies-named-as-2020-bnef-pioneers/

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Tel Aviv adopts Carbyne

Tel Aviv has joined several other Israeli cities, including Jerusalem, Ashkelon, Modiin, and Rehovot, by implementing the smart emergency call service from Israel’s Carbyne (reported here previously). Carbyne currently operates in seven countries and can handle over 400,000 calls a … Continue reading

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Protection from wireless attacks

Israel’s InfiniDome protects systems dependent on GPS and wireless communications (e.g. trucks) from jamming and spoofing attacks. GPS jammers can be bought online for just $18 and are responsible for thefts and damage costing billions of dollars (see video). https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200610005095/en/Israel%E2%80%99s-GPS-Security-Startup-infiniDome-Closes-Seed … Continue reading

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A cybersecurity alliance

Israel’s Cybellum detects vulnerabilities in engine control units. It is partnering with The Alliance Innovation Lab Tel Aviv (reported here previously) to build cybersecurity technologies for the automotive market. The Alliance includes Renault, Nissan Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3838507,00.html

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Predict prices a year in advance

Israel’s Fetcherr employs deep price neural networks (DPNNs) to predict prices with (it says) 90% accuracy up to a year in advance. Its AI algorithm factors in hundreds of variables, including unexpected events (such as Covid-19). It is currently focusing … Continue reading

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More on the paper 3D-printed drone

More details on the “Sky Printer” unmanned drone (reported here 28th June). The electric-powered UAV is 1.65m long with a 1.5m wingspan. It can carry communications gear and a camera. Its 26 parts (including the wheels) are made from paper, … Continue reading

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