Israel Start-Up Nation – Jewish Review

Decline in early-stage startup investments signals market caution

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024David Rutman

A comprehensive report by Fusion Fund has brought to light concerning trends in the early-stage startup investment landscape, especially within pre-seed funding. The findings suggest a notable slowdown, raising alarms about the future of innovation and entrepreneurship. In the face of global uncertainties and the aftermath of recent conflicts, the report highlights that 80% of […]

‘The Genius of Israel’: How we became the ‘Comeback Nation’ – review

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024David Rutman

I am a longtime fan of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox. They hold the record for one of baseball’s great comebacks. In 2004, they trailed the New York Yankees by three games to none in a best-of-seven league championship series. Nonetheless, they went on to win four games straight, advanced to the World Series, […]

Israeli climate tech innovators awarded $1 mil. to combat climate crisis

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024David Rutman

Three Israeli climate technology companies were awarded a collective $1 million on Thursday to help improve people’s lives and the planet’s health. The Breakthrough Research Prize is Israel’s most significant incentive prize. Its primary goal is galvanizing the nation to address the climate crisis. It seeks to foster pioneering research and development, supporting initiatives to […]

Israeli Innovation Authority unveils ambitious hi-tech stimulus

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024David Rutman

In a move aimed at enhancing Israel’s global position as a hi-tech hub, the Israeli Innovation Authority (IIA), in collaboration with the Finance Ministry, has approved a comprehensive stimulus package designed to uplift the nation’s hi-tech ecosystem. The plans have been carefully crafted in response to both global and local factors that characterized 2023, such […]