Anonymous $10 million investment in silent start-up
The Israeli-based noise-reducing technology start-up, Silentium, recently raised $10 million in a round of funding, enabled by an unidentified Russian investment bank.
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Government to help Israeli start-ups looking for seed funding
The Chief Scientist Office in the Israeli Ministry of Economy has long been seen as a model of success. Aiming to foster economic growth through technological breakthroughs, cutting-edge research, innovations and entrepreneurship, the office regularly gives out grants in the form of low-risk loans, only demanding the investment money back if the project is successful and financially viable.
Israeli agrotech companies look to fight world hunger
How will the world cope with 10 billion mouths to feed by 2050? How can the same amount of food be produced in the next 40 years as in the last 8,000 years, on less agricultural land? How can malnutrition, which now causes more deaths than malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS combined, be prevented? These are the questions which are starting to trouble policy makers around the world, and technological solutions are being eagerly sought. A number of Israeli companies are tackling the problem of food production from different angles.
Tamar gas fields creating international deals and Israeli millionaires
Worldwide attention has been focusing recently on the Tamar and Leviathan natural gas rigs off the coast of Israel with new deals and exciting speculation every few weeks.
The Israeli company securing Brazil’s World Cup 2014
One of the companies looking to benefit from the various contracts and tenders surrounding the games is Nice Systems, a dual Israeli-American company, specializing in security software and management.
Farmers around Israel creating new foods to shock the world
Israeli farmers have always had to adapt themselves to harsh conditions, regional instability, and seasonal variations.
Israeli paint company Tambour sold for 800 million shekels
After deciding between competing offers from around the world, the Azrieli Group decided to sell its subsidiary to the Kusto Group from Singapore, for NIS 500 million ($144 million).
New Israeli startup makes every air conditioning system smarter
Sensibo, a new Tel Aviv based technology startup company, is set to revolutionize the way we interact with air conditioners.
Chinese thirst for milk leads to $960m sale of Israeli dairy company
The Chinese state-owned food conglomerate, Bright Food, bought controlling shares (56%) of Tnuva, the iconic Israeli dairy producer from Apax equities in a deal estimated at $960 million.
Not just startups: Israel Finance Ministry launches new insurance app
While Israel is well known for the innovative technological start-ups continually rolling out new software and mobile applications, the Israeli government is now launching a helpful smartphone app for Israeli citizens involved in accidents.
