Category Israel venture capital

Remagine Ventures Ranked Among Israel’s Most Active VCs in 2025

Remagine Ventures Ranked Among Israel's Most Active VCs in 2025

The latest IVC Data-LeumiTech Investors Report is out, and I’m proud to share that Remagine Ventures has been recognised as one of the Most Active VCs in Israel in 2025, appearing on two key rankings: the overall most active VC…

A Pre-Seed Fund’s Perspective on investing in Israeli AI Startups

a pre-seed fund's perspective investing in Israeli AI

AI startups in Israel secure nearly 47% of all tech investments, despite making up only 30% of the tech sector. In just 18 months, we’ve witnessed Israeli AI startups raise over $2.8 billion across 180+ deals, yet 70% of these…

The Evolution of the Israeli Generative AI Landscape

The Evolution of the Israeli Generative AI landscape

We made our first generative AI investment at Remagine Ventures in August 2019. The company was HourOne (recently acquired by Wix), and their vision was bold: create AI avatars based on real humans that generate video from text—no cameras needed.…

The Great VC Compression: What It Means for Israel and Small Funds in 2025

The great concentration of capital in 2025

The venture capital landscape in 2025 is increasingly defined by a concentration of power. Across fund size, investment stage, geography, and sector, capital is consolidating in fewer hands and flowing toward fewer companies. This has created a challenging environment for…

Israeli Tech Rebounds Stronger Than Ever in H1 2025

Israel H1 2025

Israeli tech is back—and the numbers prove it. According to a mid-year analysis by Startup Nation Central, private capital investment in Israeli startups reached $9.3 billion in H1 2025, the strongest half-year showing since the 2021 boom. That’s a 54%…

19 years of VC Cafe

19 years of VC Cafe

In December 2004, 19 years ago, I started VC Cafe with the simple goal of sharing insights, resources, and perspectives on venture capital and startups (with a spotlight on Israel). What began as a side project has grown into a…

Israeli Tech Scene Shows Glimmers of Recovery in Q1 2024

Israel venture capital Q1 2024

As I’ve shared on VC Cafe in the past, Israeli startups (and venture capital) suffered a number of blows since the peak funding of 2021 which saw capital raising levels cross the $26 billion mark. First came the stock market…

Seizing the Moment: Why Experts Believe Now is the Golden Opportunity for Investing in Israel

A striking cover image for a blog post on "Israeli innovation," featuring the Israeli flag prominently in the background. The flag is waving gently, and in the foreground, there are modern motifs representing AI, health, agritech, and edtech. A sleek robotic hand holds a glowing brain, symbolizing AI and innovation in technology. A vibrant image of healthy fruits and vegetables is seen, representing advancements in agritech. The edtech motif is a young student using a tablet, showcasing the impact of innovation on education. The overall design is sleek, modern, and vibrant, reflecting the dynamic spirit of Israeli innovation.

Since I’ve started writing about Israeli startups in 2004, there has never been any event like October 7 and the war that followed. Now, 150 days after October 7th, the Israeli startup ecosystem is once again in a tough spot.…