Monthly Archives: May 2025

Netherlands approves Israeli security screening system

The Automated Prohibited Items Detection System) from Israel’s SeeTrue (see here previously) has been approved by Netherlands’ National Coordinator for Security and Counter-Terrorism for use with the Analogic ConneCT. https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/seetrue-receives-certification-for-its-automated-prohibited-items-detection-software-apids-for-the-analogic-connect-302422972.html

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Startup investment – to 4th May 25

Lightrun raised $70 million; Miggo Security raised $17 million; LayerX raised $11 million; Hopper Security raised $7.6 million; Bagel AI raised $5.5 million;

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Exits, takeovers, and mergers to 4th May 25

Israel’s Upwind has acquired Israel’s Nyx Security for an estimated $8-10 million;

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Cooling SoftBank’s servers

Japanese banking giant SoftBank has teamed up with Israel’s ZutaCore (see here previously) to use its synthetic fluid cooling solution to prevent the bank’s servers from overheating. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-softbank-teams-with-israeli-chip-liquid-cooling-startup-zutacore-1001508150

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Israel & Florida – a sunny relationship

The two sunshine states enjoy an extremely beneficial mutual business relationship. A study by the United States-Israel Business Alliance indicates that Florida hosts 429 Israeli-founded companies, employing some 8,200 people, which earned over $7 billion in 2024 – and growing. … Continue reading

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Launching Israeli startups in the US

California-based Mercurius Media Capital (MMC) has launched Mercurius Bridge in Israel, empowering local startups and growth-stage companies with established product-market fit to expand into the U.S. https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/israeli-startups-gain-strategic-us-market-entry-through-new-initiative-from-mercurius-media-capital-302403453.html https://www.mmc.us/mercuriusbridge/

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Jerusalem rising

Jerusalem is on the brink of a dramatic transformation. Developers are racing to reshape the city with hundreds of new towers, light rail lines, and mixed-use districts. From urban renewal to skyline redefinition, the future of Jerusalem is unfolding – … Continue reading

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An AI tutor for every 16-year-old

Israel is the world’s first country to give every K-12 student access to a private AI tutor. Israel’s eSelf (personalized AI agents) has partnered the Center for Educational Technology (see here previously). Harvard University (surprisingly?) is providing academic guidance. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/r1tkoce1gg … Continue reading

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Vegan smoked salmon

Israel’s SimpliiGood by AlgaeCore Technologies (see here previously) is starting commercial production of its 100% plant-based smoked salmon analog composed of highly nutritious spirulina microalgae. It is the result of dual intellectually-protected technologies – decolorization and texturizing. https://asiafoodjournal.com/a-new-wave-spirulina-smoked-salmon-goes-commercial/ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xim91NqB3wPbr8EqNW-1dolRKBMZg7go

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77 years of military innovation

For 77 years, Israel’s defense industry and military prowess have expanded and adapted to the times, leading the world in many technologies, and developing the systems to defend the nation against all enemies. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-israels-defense-ministry-releases-independence-day-message-77-years-of-innovation/

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