Monthly Archives: December 2025

AI drives Israel’s tech economy

Startup Nation Central says funding for AI-focused startups has risen from $4.9 billion in 2024 to some $7.9 billion in 2025, placing AI at the center of Israel’s growth and innovation engine. Cybersecurity has attracted $4.4 billion. Total 2025 tech … Continue reading

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Inspecting fresh food

AgroFresh Solutions, a global leader in post-harvest freshness systems has partnered with Israel’s Neolithics (see here previously) to integrate Neolithic’s AI-powered TrueFruit® inspection imaging into AgroFresh’s FreshCloud™’s packaging process. https://www.ourcrowd.com/startup-news/agrofresh-announces-new-ai-powered-imaging-and-orchard-analytics-partnerships-with-aerobotics-and-neolithics

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Investment news to 14th Dec 25

Port.io raised $100 million; Quantum Art raised $100 million; Parametrix raised $27 million; Imper.ai raised $22 million; Hud.io raised $21 million; Prime Security raised $20 million; Lumia Security raised $18 million; Shapes.co raised $15 million; Safebooks raised $15 million; Eikona … Continue reading

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Takeovers, exits, and mergers to 14th Dec 25

European cybersecurity company Outpost24 is establishing a new R&D center in Israel with the acquisition of Israel’s Infinipoint for tens of millions of dollars,

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Engage with your customers

Israel’s Eikona positions its technology as an “adaptation layer” between marketers and audiences. Its engine adjusts imagery, video, microcopy and layouts, while preserving brand, product and legal requirements, based on how individuals actually engage. It improves sales & retention. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/skq3hzkgwe … Continue reading

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Israeli chocolate is 7th Heaven

7th Heaven 100% vegan chocolate (see here previously), made by Israelis Daniel and Elya Bareket, is now available in 2,000 points of sale in the US. https://www.7thheavenchocolate.com/pages/store-locator https://www.7thheavenchocolate.com/blogs/news/7th-heaven-announces-new-oat-milk-formula

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Kim Kardashian launches stores in Israel

SKIMS, the American shapewear and clothing brand founded by Kim Kardashian, will open 15 stores in Israel by 2026. SKIMS products are already available on Factory 54’s online platform, with in-stores sales at selected Factory 54 outlets across Israel starting in December. … Continue reading

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Elbit expands Virginia USA facility

Israel’s Elbit is investing $30 million its facility in Roanoke County, Virginia USA, where it makes night-vision devices for the US defense industry. It will add 288 new jobs for a total of more than 1,000 in the state. https://www.jns.org/elbit-to-invest-30-million-in-virginia-facility/

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Omri Caspi launches $100 million fund

Omri Caspi launches $100 million fund. Former Israeli NBA star Omri Caspi is expanding his Swish Ventures VC firm to manage a total of $300 million with a new $100 million Opportunity Fund,. The new fund plans to participate in … Continue reading

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Huge demand for Israeli military products

A massive German deal for Spike missiles (see here previously) is the latest in a wave of purchases as the continent prepares for threats from Russia. And many countries that had put bans on Israeli exports or imports have been … Continue reading

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