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October 22, 2026 Weekly insights on Israeli tech, venture capital, and AI

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Weekly Firgun Newsletter – April 17 2026

weekly firgun april 17 2026

It’s #Firgun time! The original version of #Firgun was published on LinkedIn. Subscribe 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…

New Firgun Newsletter – April 3 2026

firgun april 3 2026

The original version of #Firgun was pubslished to 7,800+ subscribers on Linkedin. It’s #Firgun time! In case 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,…

Remagine Ventures Ranked Among Israel’s Most Active VCs in 2025

Remagine Ventures Ranked Among Israel's Most Active VCs in 2025

The latest IVC Data-LeumiTech Investors Report is out, and I’m proud to share that Remagine Ventures has been recognised as one of the Most Active VCs in Israel in 2025, appearing on two key rankings: the overall most active VC…

Pre-seed is sometimes like a high stakes game of Guess Who

Pre-seed is sometimes like a high stakes game of Guess Who

At the pre-seed stage, we’re often among the very first investors founders speak to. Sometimes there’s no deck yet. Often the product is still under wraps. And LinkedIn profiles are intentionally vague, as they should be. That’s not a bug,…

A Fundraising Conversation I Have Almost Every Week

"A Fundraising Conversation I Have Almost Every Week"

Founder: “We’re pre-revenue, pre-MVP… and we’re raising $5M.” Me (VC): “Got it. I’m a pre-seed investor, so I’m probably not the right fit at that check size. If you decide to raise less, I’d be happy to take a look.”…

Weekly Firgun Newsletter – November 28 2025

firgun newsletter nov 28 2025

The original version of the newsletter was published on Linkedin. In November #FIRGUN officially celebrates 5 years. See my update on what I’ve learned from writing Firgun and what keeps me going. In case you’re new here, the word “Firgun”…

The AI Bubble is Real (And So is the Opportunity)

"The AI Bubble is Real (And So is the Opportunity)"

“When people get very excited, as they are today about AI for example, **every experiment gets funded, every company gets funded — the good ideas and the bad ideas — and investors have a hard time, in the middle of…

The Real Reasons VCs Pass on Your Startup (And What They Won’t Tell You)

Title" The Real Reasons VCs Pass on Your Startup (And What They Won't Tell You)" theme - Ycombinator startups meeting VCs

You’ve just wrapped up a pitch meeting with a top-tier VC firm. You nailed the deck, the demo went flawlessly, and you left feeling a buzz of optimism. A week goes by, then two. Finally, an email lands in your…