Month: January 2009
12 posts
MyThings buys Struggling ViewScore in Fire Sale
It pays to be venture funded: MyThings acquires Israeli start up ViewScore for an undisclosed sum, estimated at…
What makes a good business model a compelling business opportunity?
The current economic crisis marked the end of the Web 2.0 era and the comeback of the “Business…
Bitesize Monday: Modu and Ginger Get Funding
Big day for Israeli start ups today as two companies announce funding from unexpected sources. No VC money?…
The Chosen Start ups of Mini SeedCamp Tel Aviv
Seedcamp announced the lucky 20 who will participate in Mini Seedcamp Tel Aviv. 75 start ups submitted their…
Sell or close: Delver’s Social Search has 30 days left
Globes reports about the possible grim future of Delver, if the company can’t solve its cash flow problems…
Intercast’s sad exit, way below value
Israeli start up Intercast Networks is about to be sold for $7.2 -$10 million (estimates vary according to…
Can the VC model work with virtually no exits?
The global economic crisis has brought IPO exits to a 30 year low and M&A activity is slower…
Venture Capital in Israel Down 22% in Q4 2008
IVC Research Center has released the findings of their quarterly survey, summarizing Israeli capital raising in Q4 2008. …
Invest in Israel Newsletter: December 2008
As every month, VC Cafe is re-posting the “Invest in Israel” Newsletter, published by the investment promotion center…
The Future is Touch: N-Trig Raises $24 Million Led by Microsoft
Microsoft is announcing a $24 million C Round of investment in Israel’s N-Trig, sole manufacturer of multiple point…