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August 25, 2026 Weekly insights on Israeli tech, venture capital, and AI

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The VC shakeup 2020-2024 and what’s ahead

vintage venture partners state of the market

The last few years have been a bit of a rollercoaster for tech entrepreneurs and investors. The highs were high, the lows were low, and the future seemed uncertain. Luckily, Vintage Investment Partners, an Israel-based fund of funds and growth…

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.…

Israeli startup Landscape Collection – 2024

Israeli startup landscape collection 2024 - VC Cafe

Regular readers of VC Cafe are well aware of my passion for startup landscapes. This year is no different, and I’m excited to see what 2024 brings. Without a doubt, the only thing that is constant in the startup ecosystem…

Israel Generative AI predictions for 2024

Israel generative AI state 2023

In November 2022 I published a post titled “generative AI will go mainstream when it goes from playful to useful“, and I think you will agree that this transition is in full swing. Not so long ago, we were all…

18 years of VC Cafe

VC cafe 18 year anniversary Eze Vidra

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb Happy New Year! I can hardly believe it’s been 18 years since I first launched VC Cafe back in December…

State of Israeli tech in Q4 2023

Israel flag startup nation

Two new industry reports paint the picture of the Israeli tech ecosystem in 2023. The picture that emerges is one of a major decline in venture activity (consistent, but a bit stronger than the declines in US and Europe), but…

The Israeli Generative AI startup Landscape (Sep 2023)

Israeli generative AI startup landscape Sep 2023

* This post was written by Kevin Baxpehler, Amit Revivo and Eze Vidra, and originally published in Calcaslist on September 21st, 2023. So much has happened in the generative AI space globally, and in Israel since we published the previous…

My LSE lecture on Generative AI

Eze Vidra generative AI at the LSE

AI has become the year’s venture capital buzzword. Dan Primack, Axios Earlier this week I joined Dr. Juanita Gonzalez-Uribe at the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) to give a talk to her Entrepreneurial Finance class. I covered…