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$30M for an Israeli start-up on its way to becoming the Tesla of trains

Israeli start-up Voltify, which develops technology to convert diesel trains to electric use, has completed a $30M seed round, aiming to transform the global railway energy supply chain.

Metro train.
HP.

Global-scale achievement: Israeli tech giant signs largest deal ever

Factory 54 at Ramat Aviv.

Breaking the market: Factory 54 invests NIS 30M in its flagship complex at Ramat Aviv Mall

Nvidia.

Nvidia doesn’t stop: Invests $2 billion in AI hardware giant


In a NIS 142M deal: Israel Canada buys two hotels in the north

Israel Canada Hotels will buy 50% of the Galilion Hotel in the Hula Valley and Kfar Giladi Hotel in the Upper Galilee, boosting its presence in northern Israel’s popular vacation spots.

Galilion Hotel – Galilion View.

Food, beverages giant Prodalim seeks NIS 2-2.5b valuation in TASE IPO

The natural food and beverages flavors company is controlled by the family of former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Prodalim CEO Tsahi Barak.

Billionaire Gurhan Kiziloz makes stunning declaration: “$100 Billion revenue is where we're headed”

Gurhan Kiziloz, an entrepreneur who overcame multiple bankruptcies, built a $1.2B gaming empire with full personal control and aims for $100B in revenue.

Why AI in finance still struggles at enterprise scale

AI works in large enterprises only with clear, consistent data and governance.

100% ownership at billion-dollar scale: Inside Gurhan Kiziloz's Nexus International

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From burgers to the next big thing: BBB upgrades its empire with a new brand

BBB Group, originally in burgers, bought "American Dolce" for NIS 1M and will open 25 American-style pizzerias. The founders stay, focusing on high-quality, handmade pizzas.

American Dolce Ra'anana.

The "Buy It For Life" (BIFL) movement: An investor's perspective

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Tech Talk: Do startup competitions matter for founders? New research says yes, if done correctly

A new Tel Aviv University analysis examines whether startup competitions improve survival, access to funding, and growth, or reward teams already positioned to win.

Dr. Eyal Benjamin, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University.

After a staggering success in Israel: PITMASTER opens kosher branches in the U.S.

The Miami branch will open in April 2026 at Aventura’s Waterways Shoppes, while the New York branch is under construction, with its opening planned later this year.

PITMASTER.

Dr. Micha Breakstone: Entrepreneur who sold his AI company for $575m turns to decoding human cells

After selling his previous AI company for $575 million, Breakstone said he felt a responsibility to apply his experience to challenges with broader societal impact.

Dr. Micha Breakstone: An entrepreneur who sold his AI company for $575m turns to decoding human cells.