Investment

The Israeli actress is set to complete a significant business deal as Italian pasta giant Barilla signs an agreement to acquire Goodles, the mac and cheese brand she co-founded. While deal terms remain undisclosed, the company was valued at $88 million in 2023.

The city will expand north and south to accommodate thousands of new families. The agreement was signed following the completion of the marketing of nearly 3,000 apartments in two new neighborhoods last August.

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.

Israeli cyber company Huskeys has raised $27 million in a funding round led by Blackstone. The startup's platform integrates an Agentic AI layer into WAF infrastructure to address security risks in the AI era.

The bank will provide PowerGen, part of the Generation Capital group, with significant financing facilities for the construction of over 20 hybrid energy projects to be connected to the grid within two years.

The Arieli Group has reached a framework agreement with Phoenix Investment House to settle debts, ensuring it retains control of Elron. The lender had previously demanded repayment due to a decline in the value of the pledged shares.

Itzik Oz, Chairman of Phoenix Agencies, plans to acquire a 7% stake in the investment house Pasternak-Shoham as part of its upcoming IPO. The offering is planned for later this month at a valuation of 280 million shekels.

The chip giant is deepening its ties with its Taiwanese partner through a dramatic financial move aimed at controlling the artificial intelligence market and holding back major competitors in the industry.

The Canyon HaZahav mall in Rishon LeZion is launching a new 12,000-square-meter floor, as the Fox Group significantly expands its presence and introduces new brands to the complex.

The "Maafe Neeman" chain has inaugurated its 69th branch nationwide, backed by an investment of over 2 million shekels. The CEO promises a new culinary experience and special promotions throughout the coming month.

Pluri has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a healthcare-focused institutional investor. Under the deal, the investor will acquire 2,228,940 ordinary shares at a price of $1.50 per share.

The Israeli financial giant is entering into a strategic partnership to acquire hundreds of income-generating solar projects abroad, most of which are already connected to the power grid and secured by long-term hedging mechanisms.

Tal Kedem and Udi Biton are set to sell a 25%–30% stake in their hedge fund, Agility, to the insurance company Menora. The deal values the fund at approximately 300 million shekels, resulting in a payout of 75–100 million shekels.

Dalia Energy will exercise its option to increase its stake in the Ashdod data center project to 50% earlier than expected. The investment in the construction of the complex and the substation has jumped from $1.5 billion to $4.5 billion, to which up to $7 billion may be added for servers and processors. The project is planned to reach a capacity of up to 250 megawatts, and the companies are...

XPeng's humanoid robot division, Dogotix, has raised over $900 million in its first funding round. The investment gives the company a post-money valuation of more than $6.3 billion.

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.

Rotem Sela is launching a new nutritional supplement brand, Better, following three years of development. The venture, established in partnership with Chemipal-Brands, will be available at Super-Pharm.

Discount Capital, the investment arm of Discount Bank, is acquiring a 16.5% stake in Alumenergy for 80 million shekels. The deal values the energy company at 406 million shekels.

Following a period of intensifying competition for the local shopping basket, the Netto Hisachon chain is returning to Ashdod with a new 2,200-square-meter branch. The opening is set for August 25, ahead of the Tishrei holidays, with the chain promising: "Soon you will pay less."

The Kishrei Teufa group has partnered with the Palmo group to develop the HORIZA LOUTRAKI apartment complex in Greece. Located an hour from Athens, the project will feature 75 residential units designed for both vacation use and short-term rentals.

Giant projects planned in the Haifa metropolis in the coming years are set to significantly reshape the region. We examine the timelines and the potential impact on the city and investors.

Kenneth Cole Productions will deepen its partnership with the Mashbir Group and invest up to $5 million in Kenneth Cole Design and Development. As part of the deal, it will be allocated 20% of the company's shares, which will continue to expand the brand's operations in Europe.

A new coin called Artificial Inu has jumped by tens of percent within a day, sparking interest among meme coin enthusiasts. But behind the name and the sharp rise lies a complex system of contracts, a project that is not yet verified, and big questions about reliability.

With the start of the school year this coming September, a unique and bilingual educational institution will be launched at Atidim Park, which is emerging as one of the most interesting developments for parents of young children in the central region.

The company, traded on NASDAQ and focused on urinary tract cancer treatments, has announced a collaboration agreement with the Israeli firm Intragel, which has developed a biodegradable gel for the sustained release of drugs.

The KKL-JNF board of directors has approved a 190 million NIS investment package for environmental, infrastructure, and community development projects in the South. Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky emphasized that strengthening the region is a top national priority.

Amos Luzon is selling 20% of Luzon Energy shares, representing his stake in the Dorad power plant, to an institutional entity for 233 million shekels. The deal values the station at 4.4 billion shekels.

Foodtech company Ever After Foods, controlled by Israeli biotech giant Pluri, is acquiring the Belgian firm Fishway and securing a $2 million strategic investment to scale its cultivated protein production platform.

The Sky investment fund is exploring options to exit its stake in Icon Group, the parent company of the iDigital chain. Management has held meetings with potential buyers, valuing the company at over 500 million shekels.

Fitness chain Space is launching a new branch in Netanya with an investment of approximately 8 million shekels. The 2,000-square-meter club features a women-only area, a Booty Zone, and a studio offering dozens of weekly classes.

The former head of the Mossad, who served as the manager of Israeli operations, will expand his powers to the international arena and will work closely with SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son and senior management. He will focus on the fund's new areas of activity: financing and developing server farms for AI processing and cloud computing, and investing in chip companies.

One of the world's largest sports brands is heading to Israel: Castro-Hoodies and Renuar have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for the Chinese brand ANTA. The initiative includes opening a retail chain, an e-commerce site, and wholesale distribution, with an initial investment of approximately 30 million shekels.

The "Olam HaKolnoa VeHaHashmal" chain is expanding through a franchise model, opening 3 new branches in the Arab sector with an investment of 2.4 million shekels. By the end of 2026, the chain plans to open 10 branches under the new model.

Kibbutz Yizre'el is seeking a 300 million shekel investment to rescue pool cleaning robot manufacturer Maytronics. The FIMI fund is currently in negotiations to acquire a controlling stake.

The Israeli fintech company Be The Bank (BTB) is investing 7 million shekels in zipper, the delivery and logistics management platform of the Katz Group. As part of the deal, which is being carried out at a valuation of approximately 40 million shekels, BTB will acquire about 19% of the company's shares.

The chip giant is in advanced talks for an unprecedented investment in SB Energy to fund a massive server campus in Ohio, providing the computing and energy infrastructure required for OpenAI's artificial intelligence systems.

An investment 3-room apartment in Kiryat Motzkin, split into two housing units, was sold for 1.15 million shekels after four months on the market. The property is part of a Pinui-Binui urban renewal project.

Yokneam Mayor Roman Peres does not view the chip giant Nvidia's decision to build its new campus in nearby Kiryat Tivon as a loss for the city. He presents an ambitious vision for Yokneam's development over the next decade, including the construction of over 14,000 housing units and large-scale urban renewal projects.

A dramatic move by the international tech giant and the Aman company will change the way government ministries and public bodies in Israel will store their sensitive information in the era of artificial intelligence.

Alon Tal, CEO of the Merit fund, clarifies the investors' role in the Reshet 13 acquisition. He emphasizes that the project is a business investment rather than a political tool and denies any direct management involvement pending regulatory approval.

Following the $32 billion sale of Wiz to Google and his move to acquire Reshet 13, cyber-giant founder Assaf Rappaport is in talks to purchase the McDonald's Israel franchise, which operates 225 locations.

Israeli startup Remepy has raised $36 million in a Series A funding round. The company is developing "hybrid drugs" that combine traditional medication with digital code to enhance treatment efficacy.

The company, managed by Dana Azrieli, has signed an agreement to provide data center services in London with a capacity of 13.6 megawatts.

Gold Bond and Doral Urban are forming a partnership to build an 80 MWh high-voltage electricity production and storage plant. The project involves a 40 million NIS investment and is expected to generate 12 million NIS in annual revenue.

Mohamed Alabbar, the developer behind the Burj Khalifa, is planning a $20 billion investment in two mega-projects in Syria. The initiative includes a new city near Damascus and a Mediterranean Riviera in Latakia.

$265 million will be invested in young companies at the seed and Series A stages, including in the fields of software infrastructure and artificial intelligence, and more than $100 million is intended for follow-on investments in portfolio companies. The new fund has already recorded its first exit with the sale of Koi Security to Palo Alto Networks for approximately $400 million.

Shareholders approved a deal where Vicunha will invest 2.4 million shekels for a 20% stake in Sonovia at a 12 million shekel valuation, funding the commercialization of its sound-wave dyeing technology.

Just three months after the previous round, Globes has learned that the Israeli AI company has launched a massive round at double the valuation. Insight Partners is expected to lead the move and is looking for additional partners alongside it. In the background is a surge in revenue run rate, which is aimed at $100 million by the end of the year.

The men's fashion chain CANDID, which operates ten branches and employs over 100 staff, is launching an international campaign filmed in a prestigious location to establish its status as a leading premium brand.

Doral Energy is investing $738 million (approximately 2.2 billion shekels) into its US subsidiary, Doral LLC. This strategic move increases the parent company's stake from 26% to 53.2%.