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Weekly #Firgun Newsletter – July 19 2024

Grareth Southgate Firgun

The Firgun newsletter is published weekly on LinkedIn. Subscribe here. The word “Firgun” (Hebrew: ??????/ 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 of…

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.…

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…

The Rapid Evolution of Generative AI Video footage

Generative AI in video

2023 was the year of generative AI, but more specifically, the year we witnessed the power and potential of LLMs, large language models. A lot of the world of work is based around text: documents, email, content, media. Both startups…

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…

Startup death rates spike as we approach Q4 2023

Startup graveyard

You know the adage that 90% of startups fail in their first 3 years of existence? According to a startup genome report from 2019, that figure is actually a bit higher, 11 out of 12 startups fail (which is 91.6%).…

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…