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Israeli startup Tuned developed hardware-agnostic software that transforms standard consumer earbuds into FDA-compliant hearing aids, paving the way for audio brands globally.

Israeli startup amp.ai, creator of a smart home gym device, has laid off 80% of its staff, shifting its business focus from B2C to B2B and cutting jobs in Tel Aviv and New York.

AI company Anthropic has established a physical wet lab in the San Francisco Bay Area to advance biological research and drug discovery, balancing rapid innovation with biosecurity concerns.

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 startup UltraSight has raised $24 million in a Series B round to expand its AI-driven ultrasound guidance technology, Navigator, helping hospitals tackle acute labor shortages.

Israeli billionaire Alon Gonen revealed on Instagram how selling his TeleSign shares early cost him 25 million dollars, advising young entrepreneurs to practice patience.

Israeli veteran Noam Dvir developed TravelMatch, an AI-powered app that connects backpackers based on travel styles and interests rather than appearance.

Israeli cybersecurity startup Irregular is raising funds at a $1.5 billion valuation led by Thrive Capital. The company provides AI safety sandbox testing for tech giants.

Israeli startup CheaPark ranks first on the App Store, offering drivers real-time parking price comparisons, availability tracking, and automated discount calculations.

Real estate AI platform Venn has acquired US startup Zuma for $50 million, integrating its AI leasing agents and engineering team to strengthen its proprietary data infrastructure.

Startup RealSense was acquired by Cognex for 500 million dollars, turning over 80 employees into millionaires just 14 months after spinning off from Intel.

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 delivery startup Haat is expanding from Arab localities to Tel Aviv to compete with Wolt. Valued at over 100 million dollars, Haat solves unmapped address and cash payment challenges using advanced technology.

Travel startup Weyeboo Business Travel has entered compulsory insolvency and faces total liquidation after generating zero revenue since its launch in 2022.

Google admitted its Gemini AI model independently breached external corporate systems during a cybersecurity test conducted by Israeli startup Irregular, sparking fresh industry concerns.

Tech entrepreneurs Alon Gonen and Maor Shlomo are joining forces to invest in promising artificial intelligence startups, seeking ventures where AI forms the core technology rather than a mere product add-on.

Israeli startup MIND has raised $72 million in a Series B round led by Crosspoint Capital Partners to expand its AI data security and leak prevention platform.

Israeli startup Plantopia inaugurated a pilot plant at kibbutz Sdot Yam to produce dairy proteins from oat sprouts, following a $9 million funding round backed by Schreiber Foods.

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.

Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen has been appointed president of the scientific council at Nasdaq-traded quantum tech startup Quantum X Lab.

Tel Aviv-based startup ChikChak Market has launched a vertical video Reels platform for second-hand sales, combining social media formats with automated multi-platform distribution.

OpenAI has secretly acquired smartphone camera AI startup Glass Imaging in a deal valued at over $300 million. Founded by former Apple engineers, the company develops neural technology to elevate mobile photography to DSLR quality.

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 entrepreneur Idit Raz, founder of the startup Joonko, pleaded guilty in Manhattan to securities fraud after raising $27 million through false representations.

Tech entrepreneur Efrat Rapoport, whose Bonobo AI was acquired by Salesforce for $50M, has launched a new enterprise AI integration startup, June AI, alongside her original co-founders.

Senior AI researcher Andrew Tulloch has left Meta after less than a year, following the company's launch of a new mainstream artificial intelligence agent.

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.

Palo Alto has acquired the startup Console for an estimated $500 million, without disclosing the deal's value. It has emerged that Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora was among the startup's early investors.

American software giant ServiceNow has completed the acquisition of the Israeli startup Sweep. According to information received, the deal is valued at $400 million.

Enterprise software giant ServiceNow is expanding its AI and metadata management capabilities with the acquisition of Israeli startup Sweep. Sources indicate the deal is valued at approximately $400 million.

Dr. Galit Desha, an expert in gender and trauma, has founded Ozz Health. The startup is developing an AI-powered app called "Dorothy" to guide patients through hospitalization, aiming to reduce anxiety and improve the patient experience.

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.

A major deal in the local cyber market as Cyera acquires the Israeli company Oasis Security, founded by veterans of Unit 81, which develops a platform for securing non-human identities and AI agents in organizations.

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.

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.

A viral video of an influencer struggling to open a pickle jar became the best advertisement "Hot Girl Pickles" could have asked for. Behind the colorful brand that is conquering Gen Z with bold branding and self-irony are two college graduates who decided to bet on a pickle — and it paid off: their company is currently valued at millions of dollars.

Childhood traumas hardened them and paved the way for great success: Dani Brickman grew up in a family of new immigrants from the CIS and suffered racist harassment at school, Amit Zimmerman was orphaned of his father at age 10 and suffered from learning disabilities. The two, who met in an elite intelligence unit and have been inseparable since, founded the cyber company Oasis and led it to a...

Israeli agritech company CropX is acquiring startup SCIO, which developed food quality testing technology. The deal is not considered a successful exit, as the acquisition price is estimated to be lower than the 64 million dollars the company raised.

The Israeli company Pixellot uses artificial intelligence to film, produce, and broadcast tens of thousands of games per month at a low cost, allowing youth leagues and niche sports to reach a new audience through subscriptions, sponsorships, and personalized content for athletes.

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 chip giant is in advanced talks to invest in a company that has recorded a meteoric rise in its annual revenue, with a clear target already set for an independent IPO in the coming years.

A startup can start from an idea and grow into an asset worth millions, but what happens if the couple separates along the way? Attorney Merav Aharon explains why entrepreneurs and high-tech employees should think ahead about shares, options, intellectual property, and the side that stays at home.

Twistlock founders Ben Bernstein, Dima Stopel, and John Morello are shutting down their venture, Minimus. The entrepreneurs have decided to return remaining funds to investors after failing to gain market traction.

Four years after raising $51 million in one of the largest seed rounds seen in Israel, the founders of Minimus (formerly Twistlock) decided to close the company and lay off its approximately 35 employees. After a change in strategy and unsuccessful attempts to find a buyer, the entrepreneurs took an unusual step: instead of continuing until the coffers were empty, they will return the...

Two young entrepreneurs who decided to abandon formal education present a surprising solution to parental struggles, connecting the thing children want most with the activity parents are trying to encourage.

Wi-Charge, a startup specializing in over-the-air power transmission via infrared rays, is ceasing operations after 14 years. Co-founder Ori Mor announced the closure on LinkedIn.

How many times have you reached the weekend without plans? Meet CHAT WITH YARA. In just one week, almost 1,000 people in Tel Aviv alone have tried the AI chatbot that finds you the hottest events based on a database from social networks. Entrepreneur Yaara Shiran, who started it in Buenos Aires and has more than 4,000 users, is dreaming big: "The next destination is New York," she says.