Monthly Archives: February 2022

Investment in Israeli startups to 6/2/22

Pecan.ai raised $66 million; Torii raised $50 million; The Vets raised $40 million; Talon Cyber Security raised $17 million; Bizi raised $7.5 million; Onebeat raised $5 million; Blyp raised $4 million; Cynomi raised $3.5 million;

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Better use of plastics

Israel’s Tosaf develops additives and solutions to give plastic color, plus properties such as anti-static, anti-fog, and flame retardant.  In addition, they make plastic reusable, recyclable, or biodegradable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLHW-gBMMbE https://www.tosaf.com/sustainability/ https://www.tosaf.com/

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Sustainability in space

At the Ramon Space Conference during Israeli Space Week, private and public groups focused on technology to ensure food security, help protect the environment, and predict the weather, while allowing the commercial sector to flourish. Speakers included Israeli astronaut Eytan … Continue reading

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Other fishy alternatives

Following last week’s article on Israel’s Plantish (Oshi – see here), at least four more Israeli startups were founded in the food alternatives fish market over the past year.  Sea2cell (cultured blue tuna), Wanda Fish (cell-based fish fillets), Forsea (cultured … Continue reading

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360-degree 3D on-line shopping

Israeli-founded Hexa uses AI plus tools from Microsoft and Snap Inc. to help retailers and brands convert their images and product information into immersive content, including 3D, AR, and VR. The LA Lakers basketball team uses Hexa’s platform to sell … Continue reading

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Know your customers

Israel’s Onebeat uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help retailers understand their customers in real-time. The system’s algorithm predicts the types and quantities of products sold in each store. Sales increase while reducing stock levels in stores. Used by American Eagle, … Continue reading

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A robot cleaner

Robotize is an independent division of Mittwoch – Israel’s sole distributor of smart robots developed by Gaussian Robotics to act as cleaners in office buildings, hospitals, and public spaces. The fully autonomous robots can scrub, sweep, replenish their water, recharge, … Continue reading

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AI to analyze medical records

Israel’s DigitalOwl (see here previously) uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology to read, summarize, and analyze medical records for insurance and legal companies. It saves time and resources, reducing costs and errors. Thousands of pages can be transformed into a … Continue reading

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MDA ambulances get air purifiers

Magen David Adom ambulances in Israel are being fitted with IN-EX filtration units donated by AVVIR, a division Israel’s A.L. Group. IN-EX initiates a chemical reaction with ultrasonic energy. It was developed at Bar-Ilan University by the inventors of Sonovia … Continue reading

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450,000 trees to keep Israelis cool

Israel’s government has approved a plan to plant 450,000 trees along some 30,000 kilometers of road in urban areas to provide shade and help cool temperatures.  The plan achieves a double objective – protecting the environment and improving the urban … Continue reading

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