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Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup February 1 – February 7, 2025
New Startups / VC Funding
Israeli Tech Startup Flō Optics Uses 3D Printing to Revolutionize Optical Lens Coating
In a revolutionary leap for optical technology, Israeli startup Flō Optics has secured a staggering $35 million in a Series A funding round, propelling its revolutionary digital printing solution for coating optical lenses into the spotlight.
Leading the charge is the renowned Jaglom family, known for backing cutting-edge innovations in the field, including their past investments in Stratasys. Until now, Flō Optics had only raised a modest sum… Read More Here
Bigabid: Redefining Success Through Advanced Machine Learning
Bigabid, a trailblazing ad-tech powerhouse Israeli startup specializing in machine learning-driven solutions, has just secured a game-changing $25 million in Series A funding. This milestone comes alongside a strategic partnership with gaming giant MobilityWare, marking a bold expansion into the gaming sector’s media landscape. The company’s journey began with a $3 million Seed round in 2016, but with this latest infusion of capital and a high-impact collaboration, Bigabid is poised to revolutionize the intersection of AI-driven… Read More Here
Cybersecurity Startup Backline Launches Autonomous Security Remediation Platform
Bursting onto the cybersecurity scene, Israeli startup Backline—a revolutionary autonomous security remediation platform—has officially emerged from stealth, armed with $9 million in Seed funding. Led by StageOne Ventures, with backing from Evolution Equity Partners and Gradient, this game-changing investment fuels Backline’s mission to transform enterprise security. Its fleet of AI-powered agents operates at an unprecedented scale, automatically eliminating vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, slashing security backlogs that overwhelm organizations. Already making waves… Read More Here
Israeli Enterprise Browser Security Leader Seraphic Security Drives Innovation in $10B Market
Israeli startup Seraphic Security, a trailblazer in enterprise browser security, has achieved a monumental milestone—securing a $29 million Series A funding round. Led by GreatPoint Ventures (GPV) and backed by the powerhouse investors at CrowdStrike Falcon Fund, Planven, Cota Capital, and Storm Ventures, this investment marks a pivotal moment in the company’s journey. With this infusion of capital, Seraphic is poised to supercharge its product… Read More Here
Science/Culture
Israeli and Palestinian Scientists Develop Breakthrough 3D-Printed Meat Technology Using Metamaterials, Hebrew University Study Shows
In a radical feat of engineering and innovation, Israeli and Palestinian researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have shattered the boundaries of food science, unveiling a revolutionary method to create whole cuts of meat using metamaterials. Their pioneering work, recently published in Nature Communications, harnesses cutting-edge materials science to conquer one of the most elusive challenges in alternative meat production—replicating the rich texture and complex structure of traditional cuts—while offering a scalable, cost-effective solution that far outpaces 3D printing… Read More Here
2,500-Year-Old Yemeni Arrowheads Discovered in Negev Desert Reveal Ancient Trade Routes
What secrets lie buried beneath the sun-scorched sands of the Negev Highlands? In a place where no one expected to find remnants of the ancient world, archaeologists have uncovered a staggering revelation—a 2,500-year-old tomb compound, its chambers filled with the remains of dozens of long-forgotten souls.
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How did this enigmatic burial site come to be in such… Read More Here
Scientists Map Complete Human Stool Proteome in Groundbreaking Weizmann Institute Research
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the Weizmann Institute have unveiled the full protein landscape within a single stool sample—deciphering not only the intricate interplay of the gut microbiome but also the silent messages of the human body and remnants of consumed food. This revelation exposes the hidden depths of intestinal health, shedding new light on its profound influence on human… Read More Here
150,000-Year-Old Stone Engravings Found in Levant Show Earliest Human Symbols
A pioneering study by Dr. Mae Goder-Goldberger (Hebrew University and Ben Gurion University) and Dr. João Marreiros (Monrepos Archaeological Research Centre and Museum for Human Behavioral Evolution, LEIZA, and ICArEHB, University of Algarve), has unveiled a stunning revelation about the minds of our ancient ancestors. Certain incised stone artifacts, unearthed from the depths of Manot, Qafzeh, and Quneitra caves in the Levantine Middle Palaeolithic, bear deliberate and intricate geometric…. Read More Here
Other Business Stories
Israeli Defense Ministry Develops Cutting-Edge Anti-Drone Defense Systems
In a powerful display of cutting-edge defense innovation, the Israel Ministry of Defense’s (IMoD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D) has successfully completed a rigorous series of operational trials, putting nearly 20 advanced counter-drone technologies to the test.
In the heart of southern Israel, at a secured testing field shrouded in secrecy, the nation’s most advanced defense industries and cutting-edge startups… Read More Here
https://jewishbusinessnews.com/2025/02/02/openai-seeks-40b-in-softbank-led-funding-round/
OpenAI Seeks $40B in SoftBank-Led Funding Round
In a seismic shift in the AI landscape, OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions to secure a jaw-dropping $40 billion in funding, with tech giant SoftBank leading the charge. This colossal investment would catapult OpenAI’s valuation to an astonishing $340 billion—nearly doubling its worth in mere months. Just in October, the ChatGPT creator raised $6.6 billion at a $157 billion valuation… Read More Here
Chrysler Building Owners Abby Rosen RFR Holding Forced Out of Iconic NYC Skyscraper
Aby Rosen and Michael Fuchs’ RFR Holding has been unceremoniously ousted from the iconic Chrysler Building. In a dramatic courtroom showdown, last week a Manhattan judge delivered the final blow—terminating RFR’s ground lease and ordering them to vacate the legendary skyscraper. The ruling follows RFR’s staggering $21 million in unpaid rent, a debt that prompted Cooper Union, which owns the land beneath the 77-story landmark, to initiate… Read More Here
