Monthly Archives: January 2022

Israeli gold medal in Oman

Posted on January 2, 2022

18-year-old Gal Zuckerman won a gold medal in kiteboarding event at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Oman. She came first in every one of the competition’s 18 rounds. The Omani organizers treated the Israelis very well, but failed to … Continue reading →

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The ski slopes are open

Posted on January 2, 2022

With the recent heavy precipitation from the Carmel Storm, sufficient snow (25cm) landed on Mount Hermon to enable the resort to be opened to Israeli skiers and sledding. In the first four hours of the site’s opening on Thursday, some … Continue reading →

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Anti-microbial basketball nets

Posted on January 2, 2022

Ex-pro American Israeli basketball player Tamir Goodman (“the Jewish Jordan”) has launched “Aviv” – a new sports-equipment innovation company. Its basketball nets dry the basketball from sweat and disinfects its surface every time the ball goes through the hoop. https://www.jns.org/inspired-by-covid-basketball-net-designed-by-tamir-goodman-scores-deals-in-industry/ … Continue reading →

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Listen to Israel

Posted on January 2, 2022

Jacob Richman has created a website with links to dozens of regularly updated podcasts of Israeli news, technology, culture, entertainment and more. Visit https://jr.co.il/links/#podcasts

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What’s on at Center Stage

Posted on January 2, 2022

January events at Israel’s only dedicated theater for English speakers include 8th Jan Broadway with a Twist; 12th Jan Fun Innovation; 31st Jan Sorcerer’s Night. https://www.centerstageisrael.com/

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Economy grew 7% in 2021

Posted on January 2, 2022

Dun & Bradstreet reported that Israel’s economy grew by seven percent in 2021, beating a global average of 5.9%. 17,000 more businesses opened or re-opened than closed during the year. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-economy-grew-by-7-in-2021-beating-global-average-study-finds/

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New Unicorn knows its salt

Posted on January 2, 2022

Israel’s Salt Security (see here previously) has just raised $120 – 150 million at a valuation of $1.5 billion, becoming Israel’s latest startup with the investment status of a Unicorn. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3925778,00.html

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Investment in Israeli startups (2/1/22)

Posted on January 2, 2022

Salt Security raised $120+ million; Torq raised $50 million;

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Israeli exits

Posted on January 2, 2022

In Dec 2021, Israel’s Driivz said it was being acquired by US Gilbarco Veeder-Root s for $200 million In Feb 2022 it said it was being acquired by North Carolina’s Vontier Corporation.

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Broadcasting in the UAE

Posted on January 2, 2022

Israel’s Pixellot (see here previously) has signed a deal with Dubai-based sports broadcast system integrator Cam Plus Sport to “enable sports clubs and schools across the United Arab Emirates to create high-quality livestreams and on-demand recordings of sports matches. https://nocamels.com/2021/12/sports-tech-pixellot-broadcast-uae/

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