Category: Business

We may very well get to meet ET sometime soon. In a groundbreaking challenge to long-held scientific beliefs, a new model from Penn State scientists suggests that humanity is not an extraordinary cosmic anomaly but rather the inevitable product of planetary evolution—on Earth and, quite possibly, countless other worlds; in other words, there are alien […]

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup February 8 – February 14, 2025New Startups / VC FundingVoyantis Raises $41M Series B to Scale AI-Powered Growth Prediction PlatformVoyantis, an Israeli startup that offers a prediction-based growth operating system, is on a meteoric rise. The AI-driven growth powerhouse, redefining customer acquisition and lifecycle optimization, has just secured […]

In a bold move set to redefine the future of workforce and financial management, HiBob—the visionary Israeli company behind Bob, the world’s leading Human Capital Management (HCM) platform—has announced its acquisition of Mosaic, a cutting-edge, cloud-based Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) platform. Pending final closing conditions, this groundbreaking merger will create the first fully integrated […]

In a bold move to propel Israel to the forefront of next-generation aviation and communication technologies, the Israel Innovation Authority has unveiled a groundbreaking investment of NIS 100 million ($28 million). This strategic initiative will fuel cutting-edge research in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Intelligent Integrated Sensing and Communication (IISAC)—pioneering advancements that could redefine the […]

NASA is in crisis mode, scrambling to prepare for a potential catastrophe as the threat of a “city-killing” asteroid – Asteroid 2024 YR4 – hurtling toward Earth grows more alarming by the day. With impact odds continuing to rise, scientists and engineers are racing against time, devising emergency strategies to prevent—or at least mitigate—a disaster […]

For years, studies have suggested a mother’s health during pregnancy could shape her child’s risk of autism. But a groundbreaking new study from NYU Langone Health is flipping that narrative on its head. Researchers found that nearly all previously reported links between maternal health and autism can actually be traced back to genetics, environmental exposure, […]

Israeli fintech giant Rapyd and a unicorn, once soaring at a $10 billion valuation, is now in high-stakes negotiations to raise $300 million—at a drastically reduced valuation of $3.5 billion, a staggering 65% drop from its 2021 peak. According to a Bloomberg report, this sharp decline underscores the volatile landscape of fintech and the shifting tides […]

A groundbreaking study from the University of Chicago Medicine has unveiled a startling truth: individuals grappling with both alcohol use disorder and depression experience an electrifying surge of stimulation and pleasure when intoxicated—mirroring the highs felt by those untouched by depression. This revelation shatters the long-held myth that alcohol’s allure fades as addiction deepens and […]

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup February 1 – February 7, 2025New Startups / VC FundingIsraeli Tech Startup Flō Optics Uses 3D Printing to Revolutionize Optical Lens CoatingIn 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 […]

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 […]