Today we sent our Remagine Ventures newsletter. Given the ‘special times’ we’re living in, I thought I’d share it here as well. The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. Subscribe to get the next edition in your inbox.
Running a startup is never easy—but in Israel right now, it’s something else entirely.
One of our founders sent the (redacted) update below. His co-founder was drafted. Their office was hit. Yet they’re still working, still building.
This is what resilience really looks like.
Despite sirens, sleepless nights, and uncertainty, Israeli founders continue to deliver—products, fundraising, and grit.
At Remagine Ventures, we’re proud to back them. Last week, we signed a new deal (alongside a top US fund) and extended another term sheet. Business, and belief, go on.
NEW INVESTMENTS ?
We made a new investment (in stealth) alongside a top US fund and extended an offer to a startup last week. We’re excited to share more about these companies soon.
UPDATES FROM OUR PORTFOLIO ?
Our companies are shaping the future of gaming, entertainment and consumer tech. You’re welcome to visit the Remagine Ventures portfolio page for the list of our disclosed investments.
- Hour One, the pioneer in AI Avatars (text-to-video) was acquired by Wix for an undisclosed sum. We made the investment in August 2019 (ChatGPT came out in November 2022…) when it used to take 24 hours to generate a single video clip. The acquisition marks a major milestone in Hour One’s evolution toward scalable, AI-powered digital content. We wish Oren Aharon, Lior Hakim, Arnon Kahani and the rest of the team the best of luck in their new, expanded mission.
- Minute Media‘s The Players’? Tribune has partnered with Soccerex to launch SIFC (Soccerex International Football Content)—a new content platform spotlighting global football culture through player-led storytelling. Players Tribune was named finalist for Hashtag Sports Award in the “Best branded content category” and the “Sometimes I Hoop” podcast, has been nominated in three categories – “Best Athlete Podcast”, “Best Women’s Sports Podcast” and “Best Podcast”. FanSided, the company’s fan-centric brand, released their ‘Fandoms of the Year’ list – check it out here.
- Vault AI, the predictive analytics for TV and film consumer insights was highlighted by NVIDIA at Nordic Media Days as a key innovation partner in entertainment, leveraging AI to drive predictive audience insights, green lighting decisions, and marketing optimisation. The collaboration reflects Vault AI’s position as the go-to platform for studios and streamers aiming to stay ahead in content strategy and production.
- Munch has partnered with Mastermind.com, co-founded by Tony Robbins, to launch M.studio—a platform that helps creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs build and scale personal brands through AI-powered content creation. The partnership merges Munch’s short-form video automation with Mastermind’s expertise in brand building and audience growth, offering a streamlined solution for distributing high-impact content at scale.
- echo3D, the cloud platform for 3D asset management, was nominated as a finalist for two categories at the 2025 Auggie Awards: Best Enterprise Solution and Best Collaboration Tool. echo3D is now available on the Google Cloud Marketplace, expanding its reach and simplifying deployment for enterprise customers building in 3D, AR, and VR.
- Keewano has officially launched out of stealth. Dima Karger , co-founder and CEO introduced the company as the world’s first AI analyst for game and app teams, built to deliver real-time, actionable insights for product and data professionals. From churn analysis to monetization optimization and A/B testing, Keewano enables smarter decision-making with speed and clarity.
- Storywise has officially launched the Storywise Discovery Network in the U.S., in partnership with Bowker, a trusted name in publishing for over 150 years. The platform connects high-quality manuscripts with agents and publishers through structured metadata and AI-powered taste-matching, replacing traditional slush pile submissions. The launch marks a major step in streamlining discovery and matchmaking for the publishing industry.
- TruLux AI, the AI authentication platform for luxury goods, launched Trubox, an automated photography and authentication solution for luxury watches. The company was accepted to the prestigious Innosuisse Startup Coaching Program.
LATEST FROM OUR BLOG ??
- Building a startup in the age of AI: what changed and what hasn’t – when it comes to company building, some things got easier and some got harder
- Are AI wrappers investable? the cases for and against – the majority of the value in generative AI is likely to come from the application layer. But not all wrappers are created equally.
- Marketing while in stealth mode – more and more founders are choosing to stay in stealth until their seed round. A few practical ideas for how to build a brand in this period.
- Requests for startups in 2025: part 3 – for the 3rd time this year, we share the hit list for startup founders looking for ideas
- The state of gaming in Q2 2025 – a summary of the latest gaming related industry reports – and where did 80% of the funding disappear?
- Israel’s AI paradox: a global powerhouse at a crossroads – Israel has a great foundation to continue to lead in AI, but there are warning signs around access to capital and talent
- Big funding does not equal guaranteed success – why startups should stay focused, even with millions in the bank
- Could GEO overtake SEO as the primary driver of organic content? consumer habits are changing from search to generative AI/ LLMs and brands need to adapt
- Mobile app monetisation: choosing the right model – The biggest monetisation killer is introducing subscriptions before proving users return three or more times per week
- Why I still take cold pitches, and you shouldn’t be afraid to send one – one of our latest investments started from a LinkedIn DM.
- Steve Blank at LBS: Lessons from a Lean Startup Legend – on the differences between the valley and Europe, founders treats and the AI revolution
- Betting on people: what VCs look for at the pre-seed stage – the red flags and green flags that startups
- The series A crunch just got tighter – thank (or blame) GenAI – startups are being compared to new benchmarks of revenue and speed, with analysis by Andreessen Horowitz
For the past 4 years every Friday, Eze Vidra has shared the #Firgun newsletter celebrating the Israeli founders and investors who made an impact. “Firgun” is a Hebrew word and concept that stands for ‘being happy and proud for the success of others’, or the opposite of “schadenfreude”. Subscribe to get a weekly snapshot of the Israeli tech ecosystem and join our growing community of 6,500+ subscribers and counting!
WHAT WE READ ?
- Mary Meeker is back with a 340 page report on the state of AI
- Stealth 2025 – startup baby boom? a new report by Dealigence shows a nearly 30% surge in the number of Israeli stealth-mode startup founders
- https://ai-2027.com/ is a research backed piece on the impact AI will have in the next two years.
- The Global Tech Index 2025 by Dealroom.co places Israel as one of the top startup hubs.
- State of Enterprise Software 2025 Report by Silicon Valley Bank – it’s still early when it comes to enterprise AI adoption.
Thank you for reading. These are not normal times, but we keep ploughing forward. Investing, building and making an impact. A good reminder that Israeli startups deliver #NOMATTERWHAT.
We will be back next month with more exciting news from Remagine Ventures companies.
Warm regards,
Kevin Baxpehler / Eze Vidra/ Michael Lewkowicz / Etan Ilfeld / Shanny Rofe
He is a former General Partner at Google Ventures (GV) in Europe, former head of Google for Entrepreneurs in Europe, and founding head of Campus London, Google's first startup hub. Eze writes on Israeli tech, venture capital, artificial intelligence, and founder strategy.
He is also the founder of Techbikers, a nonprofit that brings together the startup ecosystem on cycling challenges in support of Room to Read.
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