Monthly Archives: October 2020

Caught in flight

Posted on October 26, 2020

Israeli photographer Yossi Eshbol was “Highly Commended” for his entry to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. His photo entitled “Kids Game” captured the image of a Nubian ibex bravely jumping over a ravine in Mitzpe Ramon to reach … Continue reading →

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A quiet stroll through Jerusalem

Posted on October 26, 2020

During Israel’s lockdown, Sharon Altshul took some photos of a very peaceful capital city.  Next week it is expected to get a little busier as the lockdown eases. https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=136548 https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=136644

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Connecting the Gulf to the Med

Posted on October 26, 2020

The Europe-Asia Pipeline Co has signed an agreement with the Med-Red company to convey UAE oil from Eilat to Ashkelon. It will save shipping the oil through the Suez Canal, benefiting the Israeli economy economically and cementing strategic joint Israeli-Arab … Continue reading →

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Growing salmon on land in Nevada

Posted on October 26, 2020

Israel’s AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies (reported here previously) has won a $90 million contract to build an on-land salmon farm in Reno, Nevada. Producing up to 60,000 tons of fish per year without the use of chemicals or antibiotics, it will … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups (25/10/20)

Posted on October 26, 2020

Augury raised $55 million; Syte raised $30 million; BlackSwan raised $28 million; Mileutis raised $20 million; Liquidity Capital raised $20 million; Nym Health raised $16.5 million; Adasky raised $15 million; Mine (privacy) raised $9.5 million; Frontegg raised $5 million; vHive … Continue reading →

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A digital bridge for Europe

Posted on October 26, 2020

Israel’s Novawind has organized a virtual conference “Europe Days 2020” (27 Oct). It aims to give companies in Germany, Switzerland and Austria access to the tech solutions of at least 200 innovative Israeli companies, to help them overcome the effects … Continue reading →

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Cyber powerhouse is worth $3 billion

Posted on October 26, 2020

Israeli-founded SentinelOne, incorporated as Sentinel Labs Inc. is in the process of raising between $150 million and $200 million at a valuation of $3 billion. It will be the largest privately-owned tech company founded by Israelis and one of the … Continue reading →

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An expert health fund

Posted on October 26, 2020

Veteran medical and financial experts have partnered together to form Medination – a new health-tech fund. Its team originates from Teva, IBM, BGU, Hadassah, TLV Medical Center, Ichilov-Tech, Clal and VC fund managers. Medination will invest in breakthrough stage R&D … Continue reading →

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EU to lease Israeli UAVs

Posted on October 26, 2020

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), together with its partner Airbus DS Airborne Solutions (ADAS) has been awarded a contract to provide the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) with Maritime Heron UAVs for unmanned patrols. IAI’s UAVs are already used … Continue reading →

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Intel ignites more startups

Posted on October 26, 2020

Intel Israel has selected 10 Israeli startups for the 3rd cohort of its Ignite TLV AI accelerator program (reported here previously). They are Armo, Bria.ai, Komodor, Konnecto, Lightsolver, Lynx, Oolo, Orca AI, Solvo and Valerann. Only Orca and Valerann have … Continue reading →

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