Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup February 22 – February 28, 2025
New Startups / VC Funding
Israel’s Quantum Machines Giant Secures $170M Funding as Majority of Industry Relies on Its Technology
Israeli startup Quantum Machines, the developer of the Quantum Orchestration Platform, has raised $170 million in Series C funding, bringing its total funding to $280 million. The investment underscores the company’s growing influence, as a majority of quantum computing firms now rely on its technology to build and scale their systems.
The highly oversubscribed funding round was led by PSG Equity, with participation from Intel Capital, Red Dot Capital Partners, and existing investors. This latest investment marks one of the largest… Read More Here
Vayu Secures $7M Seed Funding to Revolutionize B2B Billing and Revenue Management
Vayu, an Israeli startup offering a cutting-edge platform redefining billing and revenue management for B2B tech companies, has raised $7 million in a seed funding round co-led by Flint Capital and The Garage. The round also saw participation from existing investors Fresh.Fund, Secret Chord Ventures, and prominent angel investors, including former executives from Melio and SoftBank.
The newly secured funding will fuel Vayu’s platform development and support its expansion into global markets, further strengthening its… Read More Here
Doroni Aerospace Secures $30M Investment to Accelerate H1-X eVTOL Development
Doroni Aerospace, Inc., a leading startup in personal electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has secured a $30 million strategic investment from Innovation Wings Industries (IWI), operating as Kingdom Aero Industries (KAI). This funding marks a major milestone in advancing the H1-X eVTOL aircraft, positioning Doroni for a 2026 commercial launch.
eVTOLs are aircraft that use electric power to take off and land vertically. This capability allows them to operate in urban environments with limited space, making them ideal for air taxi services. They aim to provide a cleaner, quieter, and more efficient alternative to traditional helicopters and ground… Read More Here
Politics
Gaza Famine Claims Disputed: UK Legal Group Investigation Reveals Reporting Errors
It has been a longstanding slander on Israel that the Iron Swords war against Hamas terrorists caused starvation in Gaza. Now, the UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) Charitable Trust has unveiled a scathing exposé dismantling the reports of famine in Gaza—reports that have been pivotal in shaping the narratives of the UN Secretary-General, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in cases concerning Israel. This meticulous analysis lays bare a web of critical errors, flawed methodologies, and glaring misrepresentations, calling into question the very foundation upon… Read More Here
Israel Suspends Release of Hundreds of Terrorists In Response to Hamas Humiliation of Israeli Hostages
The Israeli government has suspended the release of another 602 Hamas terrorists held in Israeli prisons as planned due to the way in which Hamas “humiliated” Israeli hostages during the latest release on Saturday. The Hamas terrorists were to be released as part of the deal for the release of the Israeli hostages.
The preverbal straw came on Saturday as two Israeli hostages, Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa Dalal, were held in a car and forced to watch from a distance as people who were held with them in captivity were released. Hamas filmed this… Read More Here
Science/Culture
PTEN Gene Breakthrough: New Israeli Research Links Cancer and Autism Causes
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a groundbreaking scientific method that could significantly enhance our understanding of the PTEN gene, a crucial regulator of cellular growth. This innovative approach has the potential to shed new light on how cells grow and divide, paving the way for advancements in treating various conditions, including developmental disorders and multiple forms of cancer.
The PTEN gene provides instructions for making an enzyme that regulates… Read More Here
Groundbreaking Israeli Study Reveals Sex-Specific Effects of ADNP Mutations on Brain Function
Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Illana Gozes, have uncovered striking differences in how mutations in the ADNP protein—a crucial factor in brain development and aging—affect male and female brain cells. Their study, conducted on mice, revealed that the defective protein disrupts entirely different biological mechanisms in each sex, shedding new light on the complex role of ADNP in neurodegenerative diseases.
To their surprise, the team found that in males, ADNP mutations primarily impair a mechanism responsible for protein structure protection, which in turn disrupts neurogenesis—the process by which stem cells generate… Read More Here
Other Business Stories
Bank of Israel Maintains 4.5% Interest Rate: Monetary Policy Unchanged
The Monetary Committee of the Bank of Israel on Monday announced that it has decided to leave the interest rate unchanged at 4.5 percent.
Amid the ongoing war, the Monetary Committee said it remains steadfast in its mission to stabilize markets and restore confidence, navigating a landscape of uncertainty while safeguarding price stability and economic resilience. Every decision on the interest rate path will… Read More Here
Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Sygnia Uncovers Vulnerability Behind $1.5 Billion Bybit Crypto Hack
Israeli cybersecurity firm Sygnia has successfully cracked the Bybit hack, uncovering the vulnerability that led to the $1.5 billion theft. The breach occurred on February 21, 2025, and involved unauthorized access to one of Bybit’s Ethereum (ETH) cold wallets.
The attack was executed when a threat actor manipulated an ETH multisig transaction facilitated through Safe{Wallet}, allowing them to gain control of the cold wallet and transfer its assets to an external address. Bybit engaged… Read More Here
Israeli Defense Firms on Display in Arab Nation at IDEX 2025
In yet another display of Israel’s leading defense technological developments, Israel’s Directorate for International Defense Cooperation (SIBAT), in collaboration with top Israeli defense companies, showcased cutting-edge military technology at IDEX 2025, one of the world’s leading defense exhibitions. Held this week in Abu Dhabi, the event brought together global industry leaders to explore advancements in defense and security.
The International Defense Exhibition and Conference… Read More Here
OpenAI Discovers AI-Powered Chinese Surveillance System: Security Report Reveals Details
OpenAI revealed on Friday that it had uncovered striking evidence of a Chinese security operation leveraging artificial intelligence to power a sophisticated surveillance tool. This system was designed to track and analyze anti-China sentiment in real time across social media platforms in Western nations, marking a bold and unsettling escalation in digital intelligence warfare.
The company also took decisive action, banning five ChatGPT accounts that it said generated a “small number of tweets and articles that were then posted on third party assets publicly linked to known Iranian influence operations.” One of these operations is known as the International Union of Virtual… Read More Here
