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📢 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 🚨 Attention, All Units: We are pleased to announce that The Recursive has officially joined the SHIELD as Partner. Their expertise in reporting on the emerging tech and startup ecosystems in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) will amplify our mission’s impact. 📰 The Recursive is an independent, community-driven online media platform dedicated to showcasing innovation and progress in the CEE region. Their mission is to provide constructive and insightful coverage, highlighting the advances of the local tech and startup communities. 📅 Mission Date: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 🕙 Mission Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CEST 📍 Mission HQ: Coordinates coming soon! 🔗 Stay tuned for the registration link in the comments! #SHIELD #MediaPartner #CEEInnovation #TechOnTarget #DefenceTech #TheRecursive #VCLeaders #DualUseTech

Remember my post about Israeli data companies? Well, today I'm proud to share that together with Hetz Ventures's Guy Fighel (and the support of Omer, Liran, Guy and Hamutal) we've created the ultimate resource for data and tech leaders to source and explore up-and-coming Israeli data startups from seed to growth. During a time when so much is stacked against early startups, we wanted to make sure the world is aware of what the Israeli ecosystem has to offer when pursuing new solutions and partnerships. Check it out, add your company, and spread the world so it can be as comprehensive as possible: https://lnkd.in/eWVHK5KJ

How optimistic are you about the ability of Israeli high-tech companies to continue staying competitive on the global stage? This was one of the questions that Startup Nation Central asked during a survey they implemented among more than 120 leaders active in the Israeli tech ecosystem. See the response below 👇 Do Israeli tech professionals really have such an optimistic outlook on life? Here's a link to the full report https://lnkd.in/djwJZesA

H1 2024 Report: Despite the challenges, the Israeli tech ecosystem has shown resilience and growth in the first half of 2024. Our Startup Nation Central latest report, drawing from our business-engagement platform, Finder, shows that growth in mega rounds and cybersecurity overshadowed Israel's risks, keeping the investment landscape vibrant. Total private funding in H1 2024 saw a remarkable 31% increase, totaling $5.1 billion. Global investors participated in rounds accounting for 93% of all funding. The Health Tech sector remains a cornerstone of Israel’s tech ecosystem, Private funding in Health Tech reached $455 million in H1 2024 (down from $712 million in H2 2023, reflecting broader cautious investment trends) and maintaining strong global investor interest despite fluctuating investment volumes. The leading Health Tech investor is OurCrowd, with 9 investments. While total ecosystem M&A exits surged to $4.1 billion (marking a 70% increase from H2 2023), the health tech sector has presence with 2 companies out of the top 10 M&A in H1. Here is a list of all Health Tech companies that raised funds during H1 2024: https://lnkd.in/dRMxmSe7 And a list of all investors who invested in Health Tech companies during H1 2024: https://lnkd.in/dMP-rHde Access the full report here https://okt.to/XxQMFN To the amazing data team Yariv Lotan Einat Ben Ari Aaron Gefen Matan Eblagon Yanina W. Deema Wattad Angelina Usim Noga Shiloach Yael Pomerantz Eden Eini Chanel Itzhaki Ganor Anat Iosub-Amir, PhD #Finder #IsraeiTechEcosystem #IsraeliTech

One of the key building blocks of Deeptech Europe's strategy is "Next-Gen Computing". The EIC Scaling Club has identified it as one of the top 10 market opportunities to support 100 companies in growing their value. Dealroom.co is constantly updating its list of the most prominent European companies profiled as "Future of Computing Startups Europe" and has become a reference paper for everyone interested in #Deeptech. (Link in the first comment) Excited to share that I will be writing articles in the coming days about two of the companies featured on this list. They are truly mind-blowing and innovative ventures that are transforming the paradigm of Europe as a Deeptech hub in the world. Stay tuned! Note: Next-Gen Computing or Future of Computing encompasses fields as #quantumcomputing #cryptography #sensing #photonics #advancedchips #lithography #futureofcomputing #startupsEurope #deeptech #Scaling #MarketOpportunities #EuropeTechSovereignty #Nextgencomputing

📈💡 The list only includes companies up to the series E stage of funding. - Want full insights? Subscribe to Tech in Asia to read the entire article.

What a crazy week it was! Hundreds of conversations Lots of discussions Many incredible projects building up And of course, most of them are AI 🤖 A big thank you to Danish Business Angels - DanBAN for having us by their side—awesome people, lots of fun and great great time! Most important thing to take home: As a startup, you have a lot to cover at the beginning of your journey. Expanding the team is crucial and eats up a lot of your time. Finances are headache and do drive anxiety. Even tho you need to learn the basics and understand what's happening. Come learn it with us as we share our experience from completing 600 different projects. Handling everything can be hectic, especially if it’s your first time. That’s why having a reliable partner like Baltic Assist is so important. Thanks TechBBQ for a great event! Till next time!

Since October 7th I have been closely tracking the Israeli tech ecosystem. Almost one year to the war I am proud to have led the effort to sum up this period in a comprehensive report. Data analysis was done with PowerBI, SQL BiqQuery and Excel. I think it is definitely worth reading! I would be happy to answer any questions! Packed with insights from our dynamic Startup Nation Finder platform and a survey sampling startups and investors, this report navigates the rugged landscape of the high-tech sector during these stormy times. The mood in the ecosystem points to jitters over the lack of sustainable government strategies and regional unrest. Nevertheless, the spirit of innovation endures! From emerging trends to resilient startups, investments and deals are still flowing in despite the hurdles. Dive into the complete report now and let the spirit of determination spark your inspiration. https://okt.to/2s9lvt Shoutout to @Einat, @Yariv, @Corinne, @Estie, @Dana, @Deema, Dana Cogan, Estie Rosen, Deema Wattad, Corinne Berzon 🇮🇱, Einat Ben Ari, Yariv Lotan, Startup Nation Central for their contributions!

2023 is a challenging year for Israeli tech companies but the high tech sector still showed remarkable resilience. According to the 2023 Annual Report Israeli Tech Ecosystem published by Startup Nation Central, year of 2023 continued the downward trend in Private Funding that started in 2022 after the 2021 peak, and currently stands at $7.9 billion. Accounting for rounds with undisclosed amounts and rounds that have not been published yet, it is estimated that private funding in 2023 is actually closer to $10 billion - which is proximal to 2019 funding levels. Not only Israeli investors but also foreign #investors are still showing interest in Israel. The share of rounds funded solely by a foreign investor increased from 36% to 46% and the share of these rounds out of the total #funding amount grew from 30% to 44%. To read the full report, please click https://lnkd.in/gW-C7wPK Foreign Trade Administration - Ministry of Economy & Industry | Einav Nixon | Andrew Chen | Connie Ng | Jack Lee #israeltech #investment #privatefunding #innovation  

💡 In its annual report, Startup Nation Central highlights the #Israelitech resilience and ability to maintain business continuity during challenging times. We are proud of the achievements of our portfolio companies in 2023 and confident in the #resilience of the Israeli ecosystem in 2024 Thanks to the team at Startup Nation Central for recognizing us as one the top active investors of 2023 in Israel 🙏🔝 Discover the full report here >> https://lnkd.in/d_U2bxVS