The original version of this newsletter was published on LinkedIn. Sign up to get the next version in your inbox. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine,…
Until recently, the major advancements in AI were almost exclusively in the US. Every major LLM (think OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, LLaMa) was based there, most access to capital for AI is in the West Coast of the US. It was…
It’s only been a bit over a month since the start of 2025 past year has witnessed seismic shifts in technology, from breakthroughs in generative AI to emerging solutions in climate tech and healthcare. As we enter 2025, leading investors…
The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the accomplishment of the other…
The original version of this newsletter was published on LinkedIn. Subscribe to get the next edition directly in your inbox. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine,…
As many VC Cafe readers know, I’ve maintained a deep fascination with startup landscape maps – these visual guides have become essential tools for understanding the evolving Israeli tech ecosystem. What started as an occasional collection in 2019 has grown…
The original version of the newsletter was published on Linkedin. Sign up to get the next edition in your inbox. In the spirit of celebrating milestones (big and small), I’m happy to share that this week the #FIRGUN newsletter crossed…
As a venture capital investor (previously at Google Ventures and now with my firm, Remagine Ventures), I’ve always been drawn to the Israeli tech scene. The “Startup Nation” has a reputation for grit, innovation, and an uncanny ability to thrive…
The venture capital industry is undergoing a dramatic concentration of power and resources. It’s happening across funds, stages, sectors, and geographies. In 2024, the top 30 VC firms dominated the market, securing 75% of all U.S. venture capital fundraising, with…
“Products that are loved and used by customers don’t start with what you want to build; they start with what your customers need.” – Des Traynor, co-founder of Intercom AI startups attracted a record 46.4% of the total $209 billion…
