The Layoff Wave Reaches Israeli Tech
A strong shekel, AI disruption and the end of the 2021 org chart are forcing a reset, but Israeli tech has been here before
The Bar Has Moved: Venture’s New Software Dichotomy
AI coding tools are making software faster and cheaper to build. That does not make software startups easier to fund.
AI Agents Are Coming for Workflows
Agents are moving from demos into SMBs and enterprises, but many of the startups building them may be more vulnerable than they look.
The Weekly FIRGUN Newsletter – May 22 2026
A 5 month old cyber AI startup acquired for $50M, mega round for Decart at $4 billion valuation and big news from the wider tech world.
The Rare Earth Renaissance: 2026 Deeptech Allocation
Software may be eating the world, but the physical infrastructure of the 21st century (from generative AI data centers to autonomous defense systems) still runs on rocks.
From Renting Infrastructure to Selling Solutions: Why AI Model Companies Are Moving Up the Stack
Something important is happening in AI, and it is still not talked about enough: the model companies are moving from renting infrastructure to selling solutions.
Decart AI’s $300M Round Is a Positive Signal for Israeli AI
Decart AI is building infrastructure for the next generation of real-time AI systems: software that helps models run faster, cheaper and more efficiently across different chips and cloud environments.
Why Founders Are Embracing Open Source Again
Open source can create momentum and adoption, but it also introduces a set of risks founders should not underestimate
Weekly Firgun Newsletter – May 15 2026
The latest news on Israeli tech and venture, including a new AI/Cyber fund, a new Israeli Partner (and former founder) joining Andreessen Horowitz to focus on AI infrastructure
Is Anything Fundable Anymore, Apart From Deeptech?
There is a strange mood in venture right now. I was talking to the managing partner of a billion dollar fund, who told me he has yet to make a deal in 2026. He's not alone.
Tiny Episodes, Big Business: The Israeli Startups Betting on Micro-Dramas
The bar for “too early” has moved. Founders do not need perfect metrics, but they do need proof of motion.
