Exits, takeovers, and mergers to 14th Sep 25:
Edwards Lifesciences has completed the acquisition of Israeli startup Medical Technologies for .
Germany’s Nemetschek acquired Israel’s in deal worth .
Israel’s Minute Media has acquired India-America’s VideoVerse for $200 million.
Israel’s FIMI acquired Israel’s Landa Corporation for $80 million.
Boston MA based Ondas Israeli robotics innovator .
San Francisco’s Crusoe has acquired Israeli AI memory startup .
From “fired” to “hired”
Israel’s Tailor Brands (see 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 independence.
Sophie goes Dutch
Israel’s TechSee (see 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.
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 new purposes.
Israeli drone detection system for NATO.
Israel’s ThirdEye Systems (see 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.
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 finish in 2026.
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.
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 grow beyond Israel’s small domestic market.
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 Development (OECD).
Transforming the Arava
KKL-JNF has approved a historic plan to expand its development efforts from the Arava to the Golan Heights, with a focus on the Jordan Valley. NIS 18 million will be invested each year over the next five years for residential development, agricultural training and essential infrastructure.