Israeli VC Funds Raised $793 Million in 2008

The capital available for investment now reaches $1 Billion, of which $400 million is intended for first investments in high-tech companies and the remainder reserved for follow-on investments. Forecasts for 2009 are pretty grim - IVC estimates only $300 million to be raised this year

Bitesize Monday: 10 Links I Caught on Twitter (March 8)

IAB’s Interactive Advertising Outlook for 2009 paints an optimistic picture: more money flowing into online ads as a result of increased reach, mobile penetration and more people online.  DocJax is a new search engine for documents, I loved playing with…

@Ediggs Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-03-09

Giving @Adsense another try, after more than 2 years of embargo. Am I going to be dissapointed? probably. # Israeli consumer confidence tanks: # Entrepreneurs backing Entrepreneurs at Ariadne Capital # I’m searching for israeli start up live…

Clip D’jour: Jon Stewart Bashes CNBC

 Daily Show’s Jon Stewart took a good 8 minute bash at CNBC last Wednesday, spotlighting some of the network’s false predictions and forecasts regarding the economy meltdown. My favorite quote by Jon Stewart:  “If I’d only followed CNBC’s advice, I’d have…

@Ediggs Twitter Updates for 2009-03-08

posting on vccafe; Unusual buyers for Israel’s Delver…. # And vuuualla: # So far 160,000 viewers have paid 9 NIS and signed up for the channel that broadcasts nothing but the Big Brother in Israel # Unusual Exit…

@Ediggs Twitter Updates for 2009-03-07

Reading: When job seekers invade Facebook # #TGIF Going to grab a pint with my mates on Baker Street :-) # Quote of the day: “In London the weather forecast should say what percentage of the day will be…

@Ediggs Twitter Updates for 2009-03-07

Reading: When job seekers invade Facebook # #TGIF Going to grab a pint with my mates on Baker Street :-) # Quote of the day: “In London the weather forecast should say what percentage of the day will be…