Monthly Archives: September 2025

Exits, takeovers, and mergers to 14th Sep 25:

Edwards Lifesciences has completed the acquisition of Israeli startup Vectorious Medical Technologies for $497 million. Germany’s Nemetschek acquired Israel’s Firmus AI in deal worth tens of millions. Israel’s Minute Media has acquired India-America’s VideoVerse for $200 million. Israel’s FIMI acquired … Continue reading

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From “fired” to “hired”

Israel’s Tailor Brands (see here previously) has launched a $1 million “Tailor AID (Artificial Intelligence Displacement)” fund that equips Americans who lost their jobs to artificial intelligence with a complete, no-cost business-starter package. AI is eliminating roles, but it also can create … Continue reading

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Sophie goes Dutch

Israel’s TechSee (see here previously) is partnering Netherlands-based next-generation contact center BrightContact, to bring TechSee’s Sophie’s AI service support to BrightContact’s customers. They can then deliver smarter, faster, and more scalable service with videos, Augmented Reality and more. https://www.ourcrowd.com/startup-news/techsee-partners-with-brightcontact-to-bring-visual-agentic-ai-to-contact-centers

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A cheap room in Tel Aviv.

The “Social Space” association offers IDF soldiers, reservists, lone soldiers, Zionist groups etc., rental accommodation in Tel Aviv at prices as low as $15/night. Social Space renovates abandoned buildings, and operates them for social purposes until they are turned into … Continue reading

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Israeli drone detection system for NATO.

Israel’s ThirdEye Systems (see here previously) has secured a new $800,000 order from two NATO-affiliated customers for its cutting-edge drone detection systems. It is ThirdEye’s 2nd major NATO-related contract in 2025, after a $620,000 order earlier this year. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-866982

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New Tel Aviv tower fills up.

The new 41-story Landmark TLV Tower A in central Tel Aviv, opened for occupancy in 2024, has reached full capacity. Meta occupies 13 floors. About 40% of the tower’s tenants are cybersecurity companies. Construction of Tower B is scheduled to … Continue reading

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Two Israeli VC companies in TIME list.

Israel’s Group 11 and NFX were selected from over 10,000 firms reviewed by TIME and Statista for 2025 ranking of 350 venture capital leaders. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-the-truth-about-huda-beauty-brands-ugly-antisemitism/ https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/bj5evzqfxx

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Israelis in New York.

New York is now home to about 560 privately-held startups founded by Israelis, according to a new report compiled by venture capital fund 97212 Ventures. New York is a global hub for Israeli-founded startups and businesses as they seek to … Continue reading

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Investment agreement with India.

Israel and India deepened economic ties with the signing of a new bilateral investment agreement (BIA) in New Delhi. It is the first agreement of its kind between India and a Western-oriented member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and … Continue reading

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Cow-free milk.

Israeli food giant Strauss has launched CowFree, an innovative dairy alternative made from the BLG protein, which is identical in composition to one of the proteins found in cow milk, but not derived from animals and has no lactose. Kosher … Continue reading

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