Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Flamingos vacation in Israel

Posted on July 27, 2025

This summer in the Upper Galilee brought an unexpected surprise: flocks of pink flamingos have arrived from Iran and Turkey and chosen to remain at KKL-JNF’s Hula Lake, even during the hottest days of summer. For the first time, the … Continue reading →

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First female concertmaster for IPO

Posted on July 27, 2025

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) has appointed the Jerusalem-born violinist Nitzan Bartana as its incoming and first female concertmaster. Currently second concertmaster with the Sinfonieorchester Basel, Bartana has also played with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra since 2008. https://theviolinchannel.com/israel-philharmonic-orchestra-hires-new-concertmaster/

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$9.3 billion raised

Posted on July 27, 2025

Despite the ongoing war, investments in Israeli startups has hit three-year high – $9.3 billion for the first half of 2025. There were 365 funding rounds in the first six months of the year, up 54 percent from the $6 … Continue reading →

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El Al to increase US routes

Posted on July 27, 2025

El Al has announced it will be enhancing and adding new routes to the USA this winter. There will be 27 weekly flights to and from New York, six weekly flights to and from Florida, six weekly flights to and … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 27th July 25

Posted on July 27, 2025

Island.io raised $250 million (value $4.8 billion); Aidoc raised $150 million; Xtend raised $100 million; Exodigo raised $96 million; April raised $38 million; Heka raised $14 million; Octup raised $12 million; Daylight Security raised $7 million;

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Exits, takeovers, and mergers to 27th July 25

Posted on July 27, 2025

AT&T bought a $650 million stake in Israel’s DriveNets. Israel’s Top Systems acquired Israel’s Nipendo for $2 million in Feb 2024. US WeSure is merging with Israel’s Hourly.io.

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New Israeli factory to produce eVTOLs

Posted on July 27, 2025

Israel’s Air EV (see here previously) has unveiled its new 32,000 sq ft production facility to accelerate eVTOL deliveries. The new 32,000 sq. ft. site can manufacture up to six electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) simultaneously. https://www.ourcrowd.com/startup-news/air-unveils-new-production-facility-to-accelerate-evtol-deliveries-in-response-to-growing-demand https://unitedwithisrael.org/taking-flight-israeli-startup-launches-evtol-facility-to-power-the-urban-aviation/

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Drone delivery in North Texas

Posted on July 27, 2025

US DoorDash and Israel’s Flytrex (see here previously) have launched their drone delivery service in Dallas-Fort Worth. Meanwhile, customers in North Texas can download the Flytrex app and order from some three dozen restaurants. https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaurants/north-texas-could-see-widespread-drone-food-delivery-by-end-of-2024-20211064 https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-flytrex-launch-drone-delivery

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Spain relies on Israeli tech

Posted on July 27, 2025

Despite Madrid’s public commitment to halt military technology purchases from Israel, the Spanish government authorizes the acquisition of 11,000 tactical radio communication systems from Israel’s Elbit Systems, with an initial funding of 350 million euros. 1,500 units have already been … Continue reading →

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Israel’s most advanced satellite

Posted on July 27, 2025

Israel’s most advanced communications satellite, Dror-1 made by Israel Aerospace Industries, was successfully launched into space from Cape Canaveral, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It is set to serve Israel’s communication needs for the next 15 years. Plus detailed … Continue reading →

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