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Weekly FIRGUN Newsletter – June 6 2025

firgun june 6 2025

The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. Sign up to get the next edition in your inbox. In case you’re new here, the word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture…

Israel’s AI Paradox: Global Powerhouse at a Crossroads

Israel's AI paradox

In a nondescript building in Tel Aviv, engineers are helping design Nvidia’s next-generation Blackwell chips—the same technology that will power tomorrow’s AI revolution. Nearby, Amazon’s Annapurna Labs, an Israeli startup acquired 10 years ago is now dubbed ‘Amazon’s secret sauce…

Weekly Firgun Newsletter – May 2 2025

Weekly #Firgun newsletter Eze Vidra

The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. If you’re new here, the word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the…

Weekly Firgun Newsletter – April 18 2025

weekly firgun newsletter

The original version of #FIRGUN was published on Linkedin. If you’re new here, the word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the accomplishment…

Weekly FIRGUN Newsletter – April 4 2025

Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter April 4 2025

In memoriam – this week’s edition is dedicated to Zvi Halfin (z”l), my stepfather and close member of our family who passed away last week. May his memory forever be a blessing. The original version of this newsletter was published…

Weekly FIRGUN Newsletter – March 28 2025

Firgun Ghibli Studio style

The original version was published on LinkedIn. Subscribe to get the next edition in your inbox. If you’re new here, the word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine,…

Israel’s Pre-seed 2024 Report and 2025 Sentiment

Early stage VCs Israel- Remagine Ventures

A new report collated by F2 Capital and derived from a survey of 25 early-stage VCs in Israel (including our input at Remagine Ventures), analysed investment trends for pre-seed in 2024 and reviewed the expectations for 2025. The report highlighted…

Weekly Firgun Newsletter – February 21 2025

weekly firgun newsletter

The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. This week’s edition is dedicated to Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas z”l. We are all heartbroken. May their memories forever be a blessing. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal…

Weekly Firgun Newsletter – February 7 2025

The original version of this newsletter was published on LinkedIn. Sign up to get the next version in your inbox. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine,…

Israeli startup Landscape Collection 2025

As many VC Cafe readers know, I’ve maintained a deep fascination with startup landscape maps – these visual guides have become essential tools for understanding the evolving Israeli tech ecosystem. What started as an occasional collection in 2019 has grown…