“A big day for Israeli hi-tech” – Intucell acquired by Cisco for $475M
January 24, 2013, category: Technology
“A big day for Israeli hi-tech” – Intucell acquired by Cisco for $475M
“Today is also a big day for the Israeli startup scene, which will gain even more respect for developing cutting edge technologies applicable to companies around the world,” reported Josh Constine in TechCrunch. Israel Trade & Economic Office, Embassy of Israel
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U.S. Water Industry Heads Network with Start-ups in Tel Aviv
December 20, 2012, category: Cleantech, Technology, Water
“Israel has some of the largest and most innovative water projects in the world,” said Peter Tunnicliffe, Executive VP Global Market Development at CDM Smith. Tunnicliffe spoke as part of a
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Tel Aviv heads list of world’s top startup ecosystems
November 22, 2012, category: Technology
The Startup Genome released the first half of its report on the world’s top startup ecosystems – the so-called Startup Ecosystem Index. Tel Aviv headed the list, second only to Silicon Valley,
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Cleantech and Startup investor Pitango Closes $150M for new venture capital fund
September 4, 2012, category: Cleantech
Pitango announced the first closing of its VI Fund, out of a planned overall venture capital fund of $250 million. Pitango Venture Capital has announced the $150 million first closing of its Pitango VI,
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Israeli startup Ginger gets $5M infusion
August 30, 2012, category: Technology
Via Ynet Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing takes a shine to local businesses; opts to finance online proofreading software developer Hutchison’s controlling shareholder, Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, announced that
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Is Jerusalem the next Silicon Valley? CNN Clip
August 14, 2012, category: Communications, General, Technology
Is Jerusalem the next Silicon Valley? CNN Clip CNN’s Elise Labott spoke with entrepreneur and investor Erel Margalit, head of Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), a leading Israeli venture capital firm with over $900 million
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Wired Magazine crowns Tel Aviv #2 tech start-up city in the world, and lists hottest companies
August 12, 2012, category: Technology
Wired Magazine has crowned Tel Aviv the world’s second largest center for technology start-ups after Silicon Valley, Haaretz.com reported. As part of a special feature for its September issue the science and
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Minister of Finance met Cisco Systems Chairman and CEO to discuss further investments in Israel.
June 24, 2012, category: Communications, Technology
Minister of Finance Dr. Yuval Steinitz met this morning in his Jerusalem office with John Chambers, Chairman and CEO of Cisco Systems Inc. The two had a lengthy discussion
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