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Prof. Amnon Shashua's startup doubleAI unveiled Maxwell, an advanced AI processing optimization engine designed to lower computing costs by modifying live code across hardware layers.

Israeli biotech firm IdentifAI Genetics raised $7 million in a Sydney IPO, with shares surging 86% to a $54 million market cap as the company expands early prenatal testing.

American AI startup Hark launched a one million dollar free pizza promotion via its Hark Pro assistant, resulting in massive traffic, system crashes, and unintended charges.

Israeli startup PointFive appoints Akiva Cates as VP of Marketing and Partnerships to scale its cloud and AI infrastructure optimization platform globally.

Brazilian textile giant Vicunha has acquired a 20% stake in Israeli cleantech startup Sonovia to integrate its eco-friendly ultrasonic denim dyeing technology into industrial manufacturing.

Israeli agritech startup BloomX has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round led by Elah Fund. The company develops AI-driven robotic pollination systems for agriculture, increasing crop yields significantly.

Israeli startup Zenzap emerged from stealth with $44 million total funding, including a $33 million Series A led by Bessemer and Lightspeed, to integrate AI agents into enterprise communication.

Israeli cybersecurity firm XM Cyber has sold its intellectual property to CrowdStrike for $600 million in cash and stock, resulting in massive layoffs that left only 50 of its 300 local employees.

Cybersecurity startup Pluto Security has emerged from stealth with $42 million in total funding to secure enterprise artificial intelligence tools and employee-built applications.

American giant Rocket Software is acquiring the 14-month-old Israeli startup Geniez AI for up to $100 million. The six-person team developed AI agents that streamline mainframe operations for major US banks.

EY's annual Journey conference in Tel Aviv explored the AI revolution's impact on tech, cybersecurity, and startups, featuring FiBreath's victory in 'The Pitch' competition and strategic insights from industry leaders.

AI pioneer Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US and agreed to sell assets to Disney for $20 million, marking a dramatic fall for a firm once valued in the billions.

Salesforce is acquiring Israeli AI analytics startup Loops for an estimated $30 million, integrating its technology into Tableau to advance autonomous agentic analytics.

Two Israeli reservists launched Roomers, a free platform solving Tel Aviv's chaotic sublet market by connecting apartment seekers and owners directly.

Leading female venture capitalists and financial executives gathered at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to discuss high-tech investments, risk management, and the resilience of the Israeli startup ecosystem amid global and technological shifts.

Hollywood actor and director Ben Affleck reveals his deep technical expertise in AI, detailing how he learned Python, studied neural networks, and built a copyright-safe open-weights video AI startup.

Discover the top upcoming tech events in Israel, including MongoDB and Microsoft's AI agent meetup, Okta's non-human identity seminar, and Europe Days 2026.

Nvidia is reportedly in early talks to increase its investment in or fully acquire American AI startup Reflection AI, potentially exploring an acqui-hire arrangement to bypass heavy regulatory scrutiny.

AI chip startup Nuvacore is raising hundreds of millions at a $2.5 billion valuation to develop data center CPUs tailored for artificial intelligence workloads.

Israeli startup SWAPTIX offers an automated platform allowing users to instantly trade unused event and concert tickets for platform credits, bypassing traditional peer-to-peer resale hassles.

Anthropic President Daniela Amodei shared her unique co-founder test and insights on startup success at Stanford, highlighting the importance of vision alignment and trusted partnerships.

Serial entrepreneur Guy Eisenkot unveiled an AI-powered code security tool by his startup Baz at a US conference, alongside securing $9 million in new funding.

Israeli startup Phantom GI has raised $5 million in a Seed round led by Pitango HealthTech to develop PercStoma, a minimally invasive 20-minute alternative to traditional ostomy surgery.

A district court overturned a family ruling in a high-tech divorce, ordering a neutral expert to investigate if startup technology was hidden after separation.

American startup Reflection has unveiled Beam, a 501-billion parameter open-weights AI model trained on over 10,000 Nvidia Blackwell chips to rival Chinese models.

Two 23-year-old entrepreneurs have launched Roomers, an AI-powered platform designed to streamline the chaotic process of finding and listing short-term sublets in Tel Aviv.

Israeli AI startup enso plans to acquire PPG Digital and LeadCoverage in a $20-25 million deal, integrating artificial intelligence agents into traditional marketing workflows.

Fresh Start, a Kiryat Shmona food-tech incubator backed by Tnuva, Tempo, and the Innovation Authority, returns to full operations in the north, managing 18 investments totaling $35 million.

Medical device startup Filterlex Medical has filed for liquidation at the Haifa District Court after clinical trials on a competitor's product questioned market viability, leaving 1.3 million shekels in debt.

Former OpenAI developer Diogo Almeida has launched TypeSafe AI and introduced Jev, a text-free AI model inspired by Daniel Kahneman that delivers structured data decisions at high speed.

AMD has agreed to acquire World Labs, the spatial AI startup founded by Fei-Fei Li, in a stock deal valued at 8.2 billion dollars. Li will join AMD as senior vice president and chief scientist.

Laid-off Israeli tech workers are turning job hunts into startup launches, empowered by AI tools and industry experience amid widespread high-tech sector layoffs.

Israeli cloud infrastructure company Nebius has acquired AI startup Inferize in a deal estimated at up to $150 million, just eight months after the startup's founding.

NASDAQ-listed cloud firm Nebius has acquired Israeli startup Inferize for up to $150 million. Inferize specializes in AI inference optimization, tackling the cold start problem to maximize GPU efficiency.

Israeli startup enso raises $15 million in a Series A round led by MoreTech Ventures, bringing its total funding to $23 million to expand AI growth tools.

A major public dispute broke out in the US AI sector after Factory CEO Matan Greenberg fired board advisor Chris Degnan for secretly negotiating with competitor Cognition.

A bitter public feud between AI startups Factory and Cognition has exposed Silicon Valley espionage allegations, investor infighting, and venture capital conflicts.

Israeli cybersecurity firm Reco has expanded its Series B funding round, bringing total capital raised to $80 million following a $50 million investment led by AT&T and Forestay.

Former Wiz employee Guy Kozliner has launched Rig, a cybersecurity startup securing enterprise identities and AI agents, backed by a $12 million Seed round.

Israeli startup Reco secures an additional $50 million led by AT&T, bringing its total funding to $135 million. The company offers an AI agent security platform featuring real-time monitoring and an automated kill switch.

AI startup Instinct has raised $1 billion, reaching a $10 billion valuation for its personal AI agent platform. The company faces privacy scrutiny as it expands security measures.

Israeli defense tech startup Esh-Tech has announced key executive appointments, including a new CFO and VP of R&D, following its $18 million funding round to scale its drone-defense laser systems globally.

Discover upcoming high-tech events in Israel, including meetups on Agentic AI at Microsoft and Google Cloud, plus the Israel Information Technology Conference.

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.