VMWare Snatches B-Hive, Opens R&D Center in Israel

Welcome to VC Cafe. If you’re new around here, you may want to subscribe to our feed and get daily updates for FREE. VMware (NYSE: VMW), the leading developer of virtualization solutions, has announced the acquisition of Israeli start-up B-hive Networks for an undisclosed sum. Industry experts estimate the price range at tens of millions.  [...]

Bitesize Friday: Israeli Starup and High Tech Links for 5/23/08

Memorial day weekend is upon us, and most of you will probably stay away from the computer (or at least try to) for a few days. While you’re waiting for your flight or getting ready to leave the office, enjoy the Israeli linkfest below.
A story with pictures:Israeli high tech innovation centers
BusinessWeek identifies the Israeli high [...]

Bitesize Sunday: Weekend Reading on VC, Startups and Beyond

I’m testing the new version of Mozilla Firefox 3 beta 5 (you’ll be amazed how much difference there is with beta 1). Even though the speed is dramatically better, it is no excuse for having so many browser windows open. Therefore, just before I close all, below are a few of the links that have [...]

There can only be a single #1 recommendation platform for blogs: Outbrain Closes $5M A-Round

Outbrain announced the closing of a $5M A-round investment today, led by Gemini Israel Funds and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Outbrain’s seed investor GlenRock Israel, also participated in the round.
Outbrain is a content recommendation and rating platform for blogs, news and RSS content. Outbrain’s star ranking widget (as seen on VC Cafe) allows users to [...]

Bitesize: A Low Calorie News Dose

Israel’s HealOr raises $8M, Sand Hill Road vs. Hamenofim Street in Israel, itelman Group to invest $20M in Israeli startups, interview with the founders of Pitango, Jerusalem Global Ventures to raise a new $200M fund, InSightec Ltd raised $30 million, Israel’s credit rating to “A”, Advasense raised $6M from CIDC, Medingo raises $27M, Mobile Web - so close yet so far…