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Walden Israel Closes Shop

Walden Israel, one of Israel’s oldest venture capital funds, is closing its doors after failing to raise sufficient capital for its follow-on fund. Walden is following several Israeli Venture Capital Funds who failed to raised follow-on commitments and subsequently decided…

The land of milk and honey: Ten Israeli companies annouce rounds in less than two weeks

Tonight was the Oscar night, but Hollywood stars are not the only ones getting the attention. No less than eight rounds were raised by Israeli companies in the last couple of weeks, totaling over $72 million. What are the reasons…

Winners of the best venture-backed competition

Last Month, Red Herring and the Israel Venture Association co-sponsored a competition in Israel, limited to early stage companies with revenues of up to $10 million in 2006 supported by venture funds associated with the IVA. Three Israeli startups received…