Monthly Archives: August 2025

Exits, takeovers, and mergers to 3rd Aug 25:

Israel’s Nice Systems has acquired Germany’s Cognigy for $955 million; Israel’s Axonius is acquiring Israel’s Cynerio for a minimum of $180 million. India’s Amber Group has acquired a $47 million stake in Israel’s Unitronics.

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Floyd Mayweather opens Tel Aviv stock exchange

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather opened trading at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) on Monday morning, joining IDF soldiers and Israeli leaders in a ceremony that highlighted international solidarity with the Jewish State. https://israfan.com/p/floyd-mayweather-opens-tel-aviv-stock-exchange

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Airbus modifies planes for Taxibot

Airbus has received approval for cockpit modifications on the A320 family of aircraft to enable the use of Israel’s pilot-controlled hybrid-electric TaxiBot (see here previously). Taxibot pulls planes between the terminal and take-off area, saving vast amounts of aviation fuel. … Continue reading

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A fund for startup employees

Israeli venture capital firm Cyberstarts (see here previously) has created a $300 million fund to help startups retain top talent. It allows startup employees to sell some of their shares, so they can cash in on initial high valuations while … Continue reading

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$120 million for post-war startups

Israeli venture capital fund New Era Capital (see here previously) has completed a $120 million fundraise. This is the firm’s third fund, following its $140 million fund raised in 2020, which is now nearly fully invested. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rysthdalxe

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Tech pact with India

Israel and India have signed a landmark Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and promoting long-term cooperation across key sectors. The IPA includes legal protections for investors e.g. in the $10 billion Adani–Tower Semiconductor plant being built … Continue reading

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Exports reach $150 billion

Israel’s exporters shipped almost $150 billion worth of goods and services in 2024 – a dip of only 1% on the previous year despite falling rockets and reservists called up. Technology services, rose 3% last year and another 10% in … Continue reading

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Diabetic daughter inspires low-carb food startup

After Ran’s daughter was diagnosed with diabetes, he partnered with her endocrinologist to create Eatsane (see here previously). Its low-carb buns are now available at Israel’s BBB burger restaurants and its pizza crusts are an option at Israeli Papa John’s. … Continue reading

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Hybrid drones for Europe

Israel’s Robotican (see here previously) has delivered dozens of its ROOSTER hybrid drone systems to European special operations forces, intervention units, and infantry teams. ROOSTER rolls like a robot and flies like a drone. It recently secured official NATO registration. … Continue reading

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A green alternative to cement

An update on the Technnion’s CyanoGems project (see here previously) that uses cyanobacteria to produce calcium carbonate for building materials. In the process photosynthesis absorbs atmospheric carbon dioxide to reduce global greenhouse gases. https://www.timesofisrael.com/microbes-pave-the-way-for-a-living-green-alternative-to-cement-in-buildings/

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