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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.

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.

American AI chip startup Positron AI is expanding into Israel, aiming to challenge Nvidia with a focus on inference tasks. Led by Mitch Agarwal, the firm recently raised $875 million at a $5 billion valuation.

Israeli startup Rein Security has raised $25 million in funding, pivoting its platform to secure enterprise AI agents against advanced prompt injection threats.

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.

Carnegie Mellon student Sneha Rao has developed TACT, an innovative lollipop-shaped pregnancy test designed to provide blind and visually impaired women with independent and private results.

Butterfly Effect, parent of Manus, raised over $500M from investors like Tencent after a blocked Meta acquisition, targeting a Hong Kong IPO.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk accused Indian telecom oligarchs of blocking Starlink's market entry, calling it a crime against the people by preventing affordable internet access.

The Masiatech association helps IDF reservists returning from combat reintegrate into the high-tech job market through 360-degree mentoring by industry leaders.

Founded by former minister Izhar Shay after losing his son on October 7, the Next October initiative connects Israeli startups with bereaved families to build a legacy of over 2,000 new tech companies.

Anthropic has expanded its startup program, offering up to $45,000 in ecosystem perks, API credits, and direct engineering support to attract early-stage developers.

Three years post-October 7, the SouthUp incubator in the Western Negev hosts 28 startups, driven by growth in DefenceTech, new venture funds, and security innovations.

IVC data shows European investment in Israeli high-tech reached $4.33 billion in H1 2026 across 66 rounds, with German and Swiss corporations leading major acquisitions.

A new Wix-developed GPS navigation system debuts at the Re'im memorial site ahead of the October 7 anniversary, while tech firm Simply adds songs by fallen soldier Aner Shapira to its apps.

Amit Bendov, CEO and co-founder of Gong, discusses scaling a revenue AI pioneer to over $500 million in ARR, navigating market shifts, and mastering enterprise AI.

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.

Identity verification provider AU10Tix has appointed former PayPal executive Nadav Atar as its new Vice President of Product to lead the development of AI-driven fraud prevention tools.

Shirit Belfer Schwartzblat, senior director at Nvidia Israel, discusses her journey from Mellanox to leading AI chip verification teams and championing women in tech.

Israeli startup Zyg, founded by ironSource alumni, has raised massive funding to scale e-commerce brands globally using AI agents and the publisher model.

Israeli startup Tenzai topped HackerOne's vulnerability leaderboard using an open-source Chinese AI model, demonstrating advanced autonomous cyber capabilities on live enterprise networks.

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.

Cyera CEO Yotam Segev and MK Naama Lazimi have been named to the TIME100 Next 2026 list, highlighting tech innovation and Israeli political leadership.

The Israel Electric Corporation launched an interactive electrical safety campaign called "Safety Heroes Challenge" inside Fortnite, developed with startup ReachPlayers.

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.

Protego Ventures closes its inaugural defense-tech fund at $125 million, becoming Israel's largest fund specializing in battle-tested technologies and international scaling.

Amid mounting mental health strains following October 7, Israeli tech firm Taliaz uses artificial intelligence to streamline online psychiatric care, helping over 20,000 patients.

Chip giant AMD announced it will acquire artificial intelligence lab World Labs for $8.2 billion. Founder Fei-Fei Li will join AMD as Chief Scientist and Vice President.

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.

Noa Argamani, a survivor of Hamas captivity, has officially joined the venture capital fund Vine Ventures after completing an internship.

Israeli startup DreaMed Diabetes has secured FDA approval for MODI, a mobile app providing personalized insulin dosage recommendations for type 2 diabetes patients using injections.

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.

Israeli startups raised a record $4.4 billion in Q3 2026, surpassing the total capital raised in all of 2025, driven by massive funding rounds and major acquisitions.