Investment

Five minutes into the pitch, the sirens went off

How one Israeli startup closed a $6 million round while running to shelters.

“Despite incoming missile alerts and personal danger, Swan’s founders continued investor calls and closed a $6 million round, showing resilience under extraordinary conditions.”
“Collaborative investment platforms empower individuals through community-driven insights, reshaping traditional investing.”

How collaborative investment platforms are shaping today's financial markets

 Money and a calculator

Your Investments: Remaining optimistic in the face of Iranian missiles and golden calves

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Your Investments: Personal and financial intensity


Your Taxes: Doing business in Israel in 2026

Israel’s tax treaties and the OECD Multilateral Instrument refine these criteria for foreign companies.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins, illustrative. November 9, 2021

Sylvan Adams urges global business leaders to invest in Iran after regime change

The appeal follows his $100 million pledge to rebuild Soroka Medical Center after an Iranian missile strike, linking political change with economic recovery.

 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

TAU Ventures portfolio company XTEND heads to NASDAQ at $1.5B valuation

With a projected 10x return from XTEND’s listing, TAU Ventures positions itself for a third fund and continued AI-driven growth.

The XTEND Team

The shield of the courtroom: How investor litigation has become a critical market defense

"In conclusion, investor litigation has matured into a sophisticated, indispensable pillar of financial market protection."

Your Investments: I’ll take both the blue and the purple dresses

If you can honestly differentiate between needs and wants, you’ll be in a much stronger financial situation and ultimately be able to indulge every now and then in a luxury item.

Learn how to save your money

Disneyland Paris’ new move: A new world with a €2B investment

The Frozen area will open in March 2026 as part of Disneyland Paris’ unprecedented expansion, featuring new Pixar and Marvel worlds, and later The Lion King.

Disneyland Paris.

Syrian government focuses on attracting new economy investments, ties with Central Asia states

Syria has been receiving a number of investments in recent months, from oil and energy deals to talk of investment in train lines and airports.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signs a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, Damascus, January 18, 2026.

The battle for domestic tourism: Herbert Samuel expands its presence in Eilat

Herbert Samuel Hotels bought the Horizon Red Sea in Eilat, now launching it as The Herbert Eilat with 173 upgraded rooms and opening rates around NIS 400 per night.

The Herbert Eilat.

Yasam Ayavefe and the way he thinks about building businesses

Yasam Ayavefe is examined through an external lens, exploring how his calm and structured approach shapes long term business success.

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Two senior cybersecurity figures join Cyber 2.0 advisory board

Former CIA CTO Bob Flores and former IAI cyber division head Esti Peshin will advise the firm on securing industrial and connected systems.

Former CIA CTO Bob Flores joins Cyber 2.0