Funding

Israeli startup Zenzap emerged from stealth with $44 million total funding, including a $33 million Series A led by Bessemer and Lightspeed, to integrate AI agents into enterprise communication.

Cybersecurity startup Pluto Security has emerged from stealth with $42 million in total funding to secure enterprise artificial intelligence tools and employee-built applications.

AI chip startup Nuvacore is raising hundreds of millions at a $2.5 billion valuation to develop data center CPUs tailored for artificial intelligence workloads.

Two Israeli tech firms, Silk and HoneyBook, laid off dozens of employees this week, restructuring operations to integrate artificial intelligence tools into software development and business management.

Butterfly Effect, parent of Manus, raised over $500M from investors like Tencent after a blocked Meta acquisition, targeting a Hong Kong IPO.

Hezbollah has received $200 million from Iran to support displaced Lebanese citizens, marking the group's first major financial aid distribution amid tightening US sanctions.

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is raising up to $15 billion ahead of a 2027 IPO, targeting a $75 billion valuation following the successful launch of its V4 Flash model.

Fintech firm Capitolis announced a $220 million funding round, including a $120 million Series E at a $1.9 billion valuation, led by Citi with major global banks.

Israeli fintech firm Capitolis has raised $220 million in equity and debt, reaching a $1.9 billion valuation in a funding round led by major global financial institutions.

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has achieved a $50 billion valuation and plans a $5 billion Hong Kong IPO in Q1 next year, targeting rapid annual revenue growth.

Actress Sydney Sweeney's controversial Novig ad campaign helped drive the sports betting platform's valuation to $2 billion, delivering massive financial gains despite widespread athlete backlash.

The Israeli Embassy in Berlin urged Baden-Württemberg to halt funding for Palestinian clergyman Mitri Raheb over his praise of the October 7 massacre.

Israeli startup enso raises $15 million in a Series A round led by MoreTech Ventures, bringing its total funding to $23 million to expand AI growth tools.

OpenAI is reportedly discussing a funding round to raise up to $30 billion, aiming for a $1.4 trillion valuation as annual revenue surpasses $40 billion.

Six major EU net contributors threaten to block the bloc's upcoming long-term budget unless hundreds of billions of euros in traditional spending are cut.

Former Wiz employee Guy Kozliner has launched Rig, a cybersecurity startup securing enterprise identities and AI agents, backed by a $12 million Seed round.

Israeli startup Reco secures an additional $50 million led by AT&T, bringing its total funding to $135 million. The company offers an AI agent security platform featuring real-time monitoring and an automated kill switch.

AI startup Instinct has raised $1 billion, reaching a $10 billion valuation for its personal AI agent platform. The company faces privacy scrutiny as it expands security measures.

Israeli cybersecurity unicorn Island has raised $400 million in a Series F funding round at a $6.4 billion valuation, led by Evolution Equity Partners.

Israeli health-tech startup UltraSight has raised $24 million in a Series B2 funding round led by Alive HealthTech Growth Fund, bringing its total capital raised to $42 million.

Israeli tech companies raised 3.6 billion dollars in Q3 2026, up 53 percent year-over-year, driven by strong cybersecurity and enterprise software investments.

Israeli startup Chamelio secured $26 million in a Series A round led by Entrée Capital, just nine months after its seed round, bringing total funding to $36 million.

Israeli AI English-learning startup Loora has raised $22 million in a Series B round, bringing its total funding to $43 million amid surging revenues.

Israeli startup Keewano launched KeewanoDB for machine reasoning, securing $12 million in a seed round led by Hetz Ventures to support AI agent architectures.

Israeli startup Buildots has raised $130 million at a valuation approaching $1 billion, driven by surging demand for its AI-powered construction monitoring platform in data center projects.

Israeli startup Cymphony emerges from stealth with $30 million in funding led by Sequoia Capital. The company provides a security platform to manage AI agents and employee access in enterprises.

Assaf Rappaport joined the investment in the cyber company, which has crossed one million paying private customers and $150 million in annual recurring revenue.

The Israeli high-tech sector has seen a surge in investment, with WonderFul, Upwind, and Lyte raising a combined total of one billion dollars in a single day, signaling a robust recovery.

Cybersecurity firm Upwind Security has raised approximately $300 million, bringing its valuation to about $3.8 billion. The company has more than doubled its value in just a few months.

The American company Lyte, which develops technology for robotics and physical AI, has raised up to $165 million. The funding round was led by investor Avigdor Willenz, who will serve as the company's Chairman of the Board.

Israeli startup Wonderful, developer of an operating system for enterprise AI, has raised $550 million in a Series C round. The company's valuation has reached $5 billion.

The Israeli company is revealed for the first time and presents an AI-based development capable of managing tasks, coordinating meetings, and even booking flights and hotels completely independently.

AITAN, a developer of AI-based combat systems, has raised $41 million in a funding round. The startup's technology has been in intensive operational use by the IDF since the start of the Swords of Iron war.

Cybersecurity firm AIR Security, which develops a safety platform for the AI agent supply chain, has raised $50 million in a Seed round. The company focuses on real-time threat prevention for AI agents.

Israeli startup DataAgent has emerged from stealth mode with $10 million in funding. The company's platform acts as an autonomous SRE, automatically resolving system failures within Kubernetes environments.

Israeli HR platform developer HiBob has raised $166 million in a round led by Salesforce. The company's valuation has reached $3.5 billion, with total funding since inception exceeding $700 million.

The startup that connects classic board games like chess and the Rubik's cube to the digital world has completed a surprising investment round, on its way to establishing a sales network in the United States.

23 kindergartens in northern border communities will open this year even though the number of children in them is below the standard. About 11 million shekels will be allocated for the decision, which is intended to encourage families to return and join the communities. In Margaliot, the number of children has already doubled, and ten new families have joined in Zarit.

The volume of money that flowed as a donation from Qatar through London to an Israeli NGO operating from Haifa has increased tenfold in the years 2023-2025. "Shomrim" traced the path of the money, behind which stand brothers Azmi and Marwan Bishara. "This is exactly the method used by those who want to transfer funds and remain behind the scenes" | Investigation

Alice, formerly ActiveFence, has completed a funding round led by Apax Digital. Globes has learned that the round was conducted at a valuation of approximately $800 million. The company is approaching an annual recurring revenue (ARR) rate of $100 million, with a client list that includes Google, Anthropic, Nvidia, Meta, TikTok, and Amazon.

The Ministry of Health transferred 400,000 NIS to fund a conference organized by the "Ta'atzumot" association, led by Dasi Iluz, daughter of Aryeh Deri. The decision was pushed by Shas-appointed advisors against the ministry's professional staff.

Government budget cuts in the USA almost led to the closure of a critical environmental study, until the researchers decided to use unconventional methods and received unexpected support from the online community.

Channel 14 News reported on Wednesday regarding a sponsored social media campaign urging Israelis to pressure those abroad to vote in the elections. The project is backed by an NGO named "Bou" ("Come").

Remepy has raised $36 million in a Series A funding round. The startup develops hybrid drugs that combine prescription medication with AI-based therapeutic applications.

Israeli technology company Stratasys has been awarded $7.8 million by the US Department of Defense and America Makes to advance 3D printing quality control.

Swedish AI startup Lovable has completed a $400 million funding round, reaching a valuation of $13.3 billion. This marks a significant increase from the $6.6 billion valuation recorded in December of last year.

The startup Attestable has raised $20 million in a seed round to develop AI verification technologies. The team of mathematicians is building tools that allow for proving the correctness of computations without exposing sensitive data.

Channel 14 monitoring reveals that the attempt to allocate millions of shekels from student funds for activities during the election period was blocked after student union representatives opposed the move and demanded a significant reduction in the amount and the creation of transparency and oversight mechanisms. At the center of the dispute was a demand by the National Union of Students chair...

Corma, which is developing a dedicated cyber defense model against AI attacks, has announced a $60 million seed round led by Sequoia. The company is already working with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 firms to bridge the growing gap between AI-driven offensive and defensive capabilities. Corma was founded in 2025 by Alon Fluda, a Psagot program graduate and Unit 8200 alumnus.

The most dangerous moment in a young company's life is not when the initial plan fails, but months later, when the team identifies a necessary pivot but lacks the capital to prove it works.