Fring Debuts iPhone Video Calls
Voice calls are so 2009. Yesterday, Fring gave us a little taste of the future of mobile calls with the introduction of video calls on the iPhone for Skype users.
Adaptive Imaging Technologies Voted Most Promising Security Start Up 2009
Israel-based Adaptive Imaging Technologies has won the "Most Promising Startup Award" and was awarded a $100,000 cash grant provided by TSWG, US Department of Defense, plus mentorship from Mike Chalfen, General Partner at Advent Venture Partners.
SeekingAlpha Seeks No Further: B Round Raised from DAG Ventures
Israel-based SeekingAlpha, publisher of user-generated financial commentary has raised a B round of $7 million, led by DAG Ventures and joined by previous backers Benchmark (Michael Eisenberg) and Accel.
Yet Another Exit: Broadcom Pays $178 Million for Dune Networks
US semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom (NSDQ: BRCM) bought Dune Networks, developer of Data Center Networking Equipment for a reported $178 million in cash.
Revolutionize Classroom Education with Time To Know
Time To Know has developed a “teaching platform” which is designed to be the primary instructional platform in the modern classroom.
Mobile Pond’s iGizmoz Adds Dashboard Productivity Gadgets to the iPhone
Now, Israeli start up Mobile Pond is bringing the Dashboard experience to the iPhone with iGizmoz. The app, developed by Omer Shoor, went live on the Apple store on November 24th for $0.99 a pop (Click here to download).
IBM to Buy Database Security Co Guardium for $225 Million
IBM is about to acquire Guardium for $225 Million, according to Haaretz. Guardium provides software solutions for database activity monitoring, security, and auditing. This is the largest high-tech Israeli exit in 2009 and a great achievement for Guardium's investors, who will be getting 10x returns on their bets.
Global From Day One: Jinni Sequences the Movie Genome to Provide Better Movie Recommendations
Israel-based startup Jinni, a taste engine for movies and TV shows, appears to be innovating in a way that will resonate with consumers. The company, which also maintains a presence in London and the US, differentiates itself with the Movie Genome Project.
Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Visits Israel, Talks Acquisitions and Monetization
Biz Stone, Co-Founder of Twitter, held a press conference in Tel Aviv today to discuss the company’s plans going forward. This trip comes hot off the heels of his visit trip to the UK where, among other things, Biz appeared at NESTA with Reid Hoffman (Co-Founder of LinkedIn) and Steven Fry.
GreenSQL Secures $1.5 million for Open Source Database Firewall
GreenSQL, a Tel Aviv-based startup, recently raised a $1.5 million round from Magma Venture Partners, reports Startupmania. The company was founded earlier this year though the open source project upon which it is built dates back to 2007.
WinBuyer secures partnerships with leading comparison shopping engines, raises $6.9 Million
WinBuyer, a Tel Aviv-headquartered e-commerce technology solutions provider, is on a mission to change the way online retailers think about price comparisons.
