Startup Nation Central

On Yom HaShoah, we pause to honor the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Their stories, their names, their lives will never be forgotten. At Startup Nation Central, we draw strength from remembrance. We stand with the global Jewish community in memory and resilience. Never again. #YomHaShoah #HolocaustRememberanceDay

Diving deep into the future of tech at TECH IL 2025 It was an incredible time at Globes' TECH IL 2025 at Startup Nation Central! We explored how technology is reshaping the new world order and the most updated strategic questions of AI, cyber, blockchain and key trends shaping 2025 We brought together industry leaders, top investors, and visionary entrepreneurs at this premier event for a day of innovation, insight, and networking. Highlights included: 🔹Nadav Zafrir, new CEO of Check Point Software. 🔹Insightful talks from Avi Hasson, Ady Mor-Biran, Dror Bin, Shalev Hulio, Ricardo Gilead Baibich, Rona Segev, Nati Amsterdam, Ron K., Yonit Goldberg, Eli Ben-Sasson, and Raz Tepper. 🔹A deep dive into investments in AI with top voices from NVIDIA, and Stream11 Corporation. 🔹Shaun Maguire from Sequoia Capital shared why he’s betting big on Israel. 🔹And we revealed the Ten Most Promising Startups for 2025! Thanks to everyone who joined us – we’re inspired and ready for what’s next! Dream, StarkWare, Microsoft, FISCHER (FBC & Co.); Formerly Fischer Behar Chen Well Orion & Co Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות #TECHIL2025 #StartupNation #AI #Cyber #Blockchain #Innovation #Globes #SNC #Sequoia #CheckPoint #PromisingStartups

The Q1 2025 Tech Ecosystem Report is live, and the numbers speak for themselves: From $3.2B in private funding to a record-breaking $35.7B in M&A, the trend is clear: strategic buyers are doubling down on Israeli tech. Highlights include: 🔹Surge in mega-rounds driving late-stage growth 🔹Global investors participated in 81% of deals 🔹$1B raised by public companies across 30 funding events, surpassing all of 2024 Also, check out our new global employment footprint of Israeli tech companies. Explore the trends, data, and companies shaping the ecosystem in Q1: 👉https://okt.to/sERkia Yariv Lotan, Einat Ben Ari, Itamar Sivan, Ph.D. - WE ARE H-I-R-I-N-G, Quantum Machines, Miriam Shtilman Lavsovski, Tal Ventures, Aaron Gefen, Ahmad Sarsor, Kinneret Kanik-Tawil, Dana Cogan, Chanel Itzhaki Ganor Estie Rosen #StartupNation #Finder #IsraeliTech #Q12025 #VentureCapital #MergersAndAcquisitions #TechReport

Autonomous, adaptable, and increasingly strategic, these intelligent systems are transforming industries by learning, reasoning, and making decisions in real time. In Israel, a culture of Impatient Innovation is fueling breakthroughs in AI across cybersecurity, health tech, mobility, and more. Explore how AI agents are reshaping the way we work, build, and compete: 👉 https://okt.to/xXDhyr #AI #AutonomousSystems #ImpatientInnovation #IsraeliTech #StartupNationCentral #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseTech

From smart factories to predictive maintenance, IoT is creating a connected industrial ecosystem where machines talk, data flows, and decisions happen in real time. In our latest blog, we break down how Israeli innovators are using IoT to transform industrial processes to boost efficiency, cut downtime, and drive intelligent automation across sectors. Dive into the full story: https://okt.to/y4k17I #IoT #Industry40 #SmartManufacturing #Automation #IsraeliTech #StartupNationCentral

From factories to farms, the rise of Industry 4.0 is reshaping how businesses think, act, and compete. At the heart of this transformation is big data and advanced analytics. These tools redefining decision-making by powering smarter systems, more agile operations, and innovation at scale. In our latest blog, we explore how Israeli startups are building the digital backbone of tomorrow’s industries and harnessing data to unlock new value, efficiency, and resilience. 👉 Read more: https://okt.to/4DUVT3 #Industry40 #BigData #Analytics #IsraeliTech #DigitalTransformation #StartupNationCentral

So proud to have led this initiative - bringing Israel's unmatched, battle-tested innovation to the heart of the US Defense Industry in the US Capital, Washington DC. An incredible milestone for Israel's defense-tech sector and our dedication at Startup Nation Central to bring the Israeli innovation ecosystem to the forefront of engagement with global players and investors. Thank you! Tali Daniel Azarel R. Ayelet Shinebox Michal Seror Nitzan Dayan Nitzan Frankel Maayan Samuni Yael Raviv Nave Shachar Aviva Steinberger Yariv Becher Doron Fridman Giora Shaked Jonathan Geifman S. Danny R. Tom Paulick

In every generation, we pave the path of hope. This Passover, the story of resilience and return feels especially close. Freedom is not just a memory, it's a mission. And hope is what we hold together. Wishing you and your loved ones a meaningful and peaceful Passover from all of us at Startup Nation Central. #Passover2025 #Hope #StartupNationCentral #BringThemHome #ChagSameach #ImpatientInnovation

Last night’s B2B: Battle to Business event was an authentic reflection of what happens when battle-tested leadership and innovation come together. We kicked off the evening with opening remarks from Eden Eini and Richard Silverman, setting the stage for an inspiring lineup. First on the agenda: a Fireside Chat with Doron Gavish (Brigadier General Res.) and Nuri Golan, Managing Partner, Version Bravo, that explored how strategic thinking and military excellence can scale impact in the startup world. Leadership Beyond the Battlefield panel featured incredible operator-entrepreneurs from the US and Israel, including: Shawn Farson, MSSL, Co-Founder and CEO, FindAFitt Guy Kozliner, Co-Founder and CEO, Stealth Estie Rosen, Senior Director of Digital & Global Communications, Startup Nation Central They discussed how military training prepares founders for startup challenges and investor expectations. Matan Eblagon, Data Analyst at Startup Nation Central, introduced Rising Starts, a new initiative leveraging Startup Nation Finder to support Israeli accelerators and early-stage startups with better tools, exposure, and deal flow. We wrapped it up with dynamic networking, connecting investors, accelerators, and exceptional entrepreneurs. We’re proud to help bridge global business with Israeli innovation. ➡️ Missed it? Learn more here: https://okt.to/SksW7z A huge thank you to our amazing partners Version Bravo and Sidley Austin LLP for helping make this evening possible! #StartupNationCentral #B2B #Leadership #Innovation #IsraeliTech #Entrepreneurship #StartupLeadership #BusinessNetworking

A First Look: Insights from Startup Nation Central’s Q1 Report Israeli tech kicked off 2025 with serious momentum. Here’s a glimpse at what’s inside our upcoming report: 💰 $3.2B in private funding across 185 rounds 📈 $35.9B in total M&A activity, a new record 🤝 $3.9B across 37 M&A deals, marking the highest number of deals since the beginning of 2023 🌍 Google’s $32B acquisition of Wiz, the largest exit in Israeli tech history, and one of the biggest tech exits globally Despite global uncertainty and local challenges, investors continue to show long-term confidence in Israeli innovation. From health tech and cybersecurity to fintech and AI, this ecosystem is proving its resilience and potential. Want the full story? Stay tuned for the release of Q1 Report! #StartupNation #IsraeliTech #VentureCapital #Innovation #TechEcosystem #SNCInsights #Q1Report2025