Telco R&D Centers in Israel Scorecard

Next month, one of the leading European operators is expected to announce a dedicated, Israel-focused venture capital fund. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to innovation clusters, some telcos are getting a better ROI from Israel than others.

Invest in Israel Newsletter: January 2010 Edition

BDI COFACE RAISES ISRAEL RISK RATING, ISRAEL RAISES GROWTH FORECAST TO 3.5% FOR 2010, WEIZMANN INSTITUTE RANKED #2 WORLDWIDE, SPAIN’S TELEFONICA BUYS ISRAELI VOIP COMPANY JAJAH, IT MANAGEMENT GIANT CA BUYS REMOTE SERVER SOFTWARE COMPANY OBLICORE, 4 ISRAELI START-UPS WIN RED HERRING 100 GLOBAL AWARDS, Israel Space Agency,

40 startups launched in Israel in the last month

“Now is the best time to start a company” or “You should do all you can to keep your job”. Which approach would you support these days? According to IVC online, no less than 40 startups were launched in Israel in the last 30 days, out of a total of 270 companies that launched in …

The Golden Age of Israeli Startups: Product Innovation (Part IV)

In the previous parts of “The Golden Age of Israeli Start ups” we covered the state of the venture capital industry in Israel, some of the most recent venture funded companies and the M&A activity of Israeli companies. None of the above matter, without compelling products that solve a user’s need. Innovation is the propagator …

Free international calls from your cell phone, no PC required

Jajah, an Israeli VOIP provider, is taking VOIP to the next level with a new product called Jajah Direct. As its official blog explains, the service offers international calls for the price of a local call with no need for internet connection. Unlike Gizmo, Skype, Vonage and other VOIP providers, JaJah Direct removes the need …

Read It On VC Cafe First: Six Israeli Startup News That You Probably Missed This Week

It’s earnings season and it’s hard to keep up with all that’s been going on with Israeli companies this week. Want to catch up with the latest news? Below is a bite-size summary of the latest VC and start up news from the holy land.

Daylight Savings: XJet first round, Octavian second round, Petrobras Shopping, Jordan Valley Semiconductors and Q3 Summary

Catching up with some of the recent deals in the industry. Below is a short recap of what’s been getting money these days: 1. Octavian Inc, a leading provider of Separately Managed Account (SMA) solutions in the Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) industry, announced the completion of a $10 million, second round of investment led …

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