Monthly Archives: September 2024

Billion dollar revenue

Israeli work management company Monday.com (see here previously) has reached $1 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR). The company said it recently achieved this financial milestone, a decade after it launched its Work Operating System (Work OS) and 8 years … Continue reading

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Elbit gets NIS 1.5 billion contract

Israel’s Defense Ministry has awarded Israel’s Elbit Systems a 10-year, 1.5 billion contract to build and operate a state-of-the-art munitions factory. Its strategic aim is to give Israel military autonomy in the face of slowdowns and stoppages of arms exports … Continue reading

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Startup investment – to 1/9/24

Cytactic raised $16 million; IR-Med received $0.5 million from the Israel Innovation Authority.

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Exits, takeovers & mergers – to 1/9/24

Israel’s Check Point has acquired Israel’s Cyberint Technologies for $200 million; Computer giant Cisco is to acquire Israel’s Robust Intelligence.

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Tax benefits for immigrant home buyers

To encourage immigration, Israel is to expand tax benefits granted to new citizens who purchase their first home in the Jewish state. On homes valued between 1.98 million and 6 million shekels they will now pay 0.5% purchase tax instead … Continue reading

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NIS 35 million for high-tech in Negev and Galilee

The Israel Innovation Authority has launched a NIS 35 million fund to encourage high-tech companies to expand into Israel’s Northern and Southern regions. It is part of a program called “Leap to High-Tech” that will help companies open new branches … Continue reading

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Startup investment up 36%

The IVC & LeumiTech Israeli Tech Review reports that 226 Israeli startups raised $4.78 billion in H1 2024 – 36% more than in the first half of 2023. Startup Nation Central also reported strong support for Israeli tech startups. Calcalist … Continue reading

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Unemployment drops to new low

The Central Bureau of Statistics reports that Israel’s unemployment rate in July fell to 2.8%,  down from 3.1% in June. 63% of Israelis aged 15 and older participate in the labor force. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-815692

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11 Olympiad medals at Math & Physics

At July’s International Math Olympiad in the UK, Israelis won two gold, two silver and two bronze medals against teams from 108 countries. At the European Physics Olympiad in Georgia, Israelis won a gold and four silver medals against participants … Continue reading

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Partnering for sustainable agriculture

Israeli companies Rivulis and Phytech have announced a strategic partnership. Rivulis will integrate its cloud-based precision irrigation subsidiary, Manna, into Phytech. It will provide farmers with a comprehensive view of their entire irrigation and fertigation system. https://www.rivulis.com/rivulis-and-phytech-announce-strategic-partnership-to-advance-sustainable-agriculture/#

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