Seems like we had a little breather this past week. Markets went up a little, dollar got stronger a little and everything seemed to be going in the right direction. It was also a big week for Israeli startups in…
Apple recently opened its first store in Israel, but for some bizarre reason, the iPhone is not available for sale there. Even though Israelis are not able to purchase one yet, developers are cranking out iPhone apps like hotcakes. Some…
Like the appetizer sampler in a restaurant, this is supposed to be a teaser, or an appetizer if you will. There’s a lot of new Israeli tech out there, and the only way to find out about it is covering…
The dictionary definition of a Network is “an association of individuals having a common interest, formed to provide mutual assistance, helpful information, or the like” ; Indeed, the VC Cafe Network (VCN) fits right in. Have you joined yet? Started…
Kampyle For Software, the latest creation of Israeli startup Kampyle, is a fully serviced feedback analytics platform for software developers. At times like this, it’s all about keeping your users happy. Over a year after our first interview, I had a chance to…
Despite the crisis in the market, Oberon Media, the Israeli-US startup leading the casual gaming industry, has announced a $20 million round raised from Infinity Equity’s I-China Fund, a venture fund focusing on Israeli-Chinese related opportunities. With this strategic partnership Oberon is looking to…
Can Israeli startups really make it big in the US from Tel Aviv? Opinions go both ways, but most Israeli entrepreneurs who made the move will tell you, pack your bags once you have a prototype. R&D in Israel, Biz Dev…
Now it’s official – Microsoft has formally announced the acquisition of Israeli startup Zoomix, for an undisclosed amount, estimated at $20-30 million by market sources (according to Globes). Acquisition rumors were first reported about a month ago. Following the acquisition, Zoomix’s…
Israeli startup Xeround announced a fourth round of $16 million led by US funds Trilogy Funds (who also just invested in Zon Networks) and Ignition Partners. Giza and Benchmark, the two Israeli funds that invested in Xeround early on, also joined…
While these days everyone is obsessed with online video and video monetization, text remains the most common form of content on the web and still represents the largest advertising opportunity. When it comes to monetization of text, we have experienced…
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