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Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups

Total funding raised by companies that received a direct order from MAFAT in 2025 was $1.2 billion

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByDEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS

The Israel Defense Forces announced that troops from the 10th Brigade have wrapped up a series of operations around the Yellow Line in the Khan Yunis area.

Israeli giant Wix announced its first AI-focused product.

Israeli unicorn Wix launches world-first AI website builder, cutting weeks of work into minutes

Wix Harmony would allow users not only to design websites in a matter of seconds rather than hours, but also to refine the design via a chatbox with an AI agent.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Starling's new VTOL drone design for enhanced operational flexibility

Israeli defense-tech co Kela teams with Starling on drones

As part of the agreement, Kela will receive exclusive rights to sell, integrate and deploy Starling's Pathfinder X autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system in the IDF.

JANUARY 21, 2026|ByDEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS

Škoda Kodiaq. The base model reduced to NIS 212,000

Škoda partners with Upstream to strengthen cybersecurity across connected vehicles

Upstream developed a platform that provides cybersecurity extended detection and response (XDR) for connected vehicles and IoT

JANUARY 13, 2026|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Plant-based startup granted approval to market its products in Israel

Imagindairy, produces sustainable, animal-free dairy proteins that are identical in taste, texture, and nutritional value to cow milk proteins, according to the company statement.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024ByRAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH

Imagindairy's lactose-free, hormone-free, cow-free milk

Hitachi brings Israel’s Cynamics cyber technology to the Asian market

Hitachi partners with Israeli startup Cynamics, integrating its AI-based cyber technology to predict and respond to network threats, setting new standards for cybersecurity in Asia.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024ByWALLA! TECH

The founders of Cynamics: Eyal Elyashiv and Aviv Yehezkel

Israel's Defense Ministry sees startups as vital for war effort

Representatives of the Ministry of Defense, investors, and entrepreneurs participated in a conference dedicated to startups operating in the security field.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024ByGLOBES/TNS

THE MINISTRY of Defense building in Tel Aviv

Luzzatto Group joins Ofakim Innovation Hub to support Israeli startups

Israel's leading IP and patent group, the Luzzatto Group, partners with Sarona Partners at the Ofakim Innovation Center to empower startups.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024ByWALLA! TECH

From right: Michal Luzzatto, Dr. Kfir Luzzatto, Lilach Luzzatto Shukron, Tamar Luzzatto, Dr. Ester Luzzatto

Are the US presidential election results a turning point for Israeli hi-tech? - opinion

After a two-year drought in IPOs, many Israeli startups are now on standby, poised for the anticipated reopening of the IPO window next year.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024ByMORAN CHAMSI

REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee and former US president Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris take part in a presidential debate hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, last month. One half of the country will be happy and gloating, and the other half disappointed, sa

Innoventric secures $28.5 million for unique catheter valve development

The startup plans to advance its tricuspid catheter valve and continue clinical trials in the U.S. and Europe.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024ByWALLA! MONEY

Israeli startup acquired by AI giant

AI company Sana announces the acquisition of startup Ctrl, which developed an AI-based platform for sales management and customer support.

OCTOBER 30, 2024ByWALLA! TECH

Israeli startup DoorLoop raises $100 Million to expand rental property management platform

DoorLoop plans to scale its product offerings and increase its Tel Aviv development team from 50 to 200 employees, following a $100 million investment led by JMI Equity.

OCTOBER 30, 2024ByWALLA! MONEY