Start-up

$30M for an Israeli start-up on its way to becoming the Tesla of trains

Israeli start-up Voltify, which develops technology to convert diesel trains to electric use, has completed a $30M seed round, aiming to transform the global railway energy supply chain.

Metro train.
An unmanned ground vehicle is seen next to a counter UAS system A1-Falke by Argus Interception during the defence exercise "Red Storm Bravo" in which civilian and military coordination is trained and led by German army Bundeswehr in Hamburg, Germany, September 26, 2025

The Janus frontier: One innovation, two destinies- opinion

Israeli-founded Surf AI launches with $57m to help enterprises automate security operations.

Surf AI raises $57 million for AI platform built for security teams

“Despite incoming missile alerts and personal danger, Swan’s founders continued investor calls and closed a $6 million round, showing resilience under extraordinary conditions.”

Five minutes into the pitch, the sirens went off


Despite the war, we should invest in Israeli hi-tech - opinion

Israeli companies offer cutting-edge technologies with global potential, and investors know they will continue to create value even in times of uncertainty.

 THE WRITER, second from right, appears at a gathering last year, as LIP Ventures periodically brings Latin American investors to visit Israel for an up-close look at the Israeli ecosystem.

Another significant achievement for cybersecurity company Zero Networks

Zero Networks has received a 5-star rating for the second consecutive year in CRN's Partner Program Guide.

 Zero Networks

Revolution in the world of medicine? The Israeli startup expands its activity

RespirAI Medical, a digital health startup, is expanding its clinical activity to advance innovation in treating chronic respiratory diseases.

 Ofir Shachaf, Partner at the venture capital fund eHealth Ventures; RespirAI founders Nimrod Ben-Nun, CEO, and Asaf Gor, VP R&D; Talor Zakash, Partner at eHealth Ventures

Israeli startup AutonomyAI raises millions turning AI into full-time developers

"We're bringing a technological solution born in Israel that will allow companies to accelerate their development tenfold and focus on what truly matters," founder Arik Faingold said.

 A new Israeli startup has begun a new venture that will allow companies to hire an AI agent to join their development teams.

How to find investors during wartime? Six lessons Israelis can learn from the past - opinion

What lessons can be learned from previous wars? What fascinating examples can be drawn from the Russia-Ukraine war? And how can we navigate the turbulent waters of 2025?

 A man rides an electric scooter through the streets of Tel Aviv.

‘Ma nishtana?’: What has changed in Israel’s hi-tech sector this Passover?

We asked a variety of hi-tech industry leaders, “Ma nishtana? What has changed in the tech industry over the past year?” Here are their responses.


Chinese amb. to 'Post': Israel-China tech collaboration benefits all humanity - opinion

With the support and impetus of intergovernmental projects, people-to-people technological innovation cooperation between China and Israel has flourished.

 An illustrative image of hands shaking against a backdrop of Chinese and Israeli flags.

From Waze to Wiz, Google bets big on Israeli tech - opinion

The deal is a defining moment for the global cybersecurity industry, a testament to Israel’s enduring tech prowess, and a defiant vote of confidence in a country in crisis.

 Wiz and Google company logos seen on the smartphone and laptop screens.

Hi Auto to implement conversational AI system for meal ordering

The startup company will deploy its technology in the Popeyes fast-food restaurant chain in the UK.

Drive-thru at Popeyes

Israel’s startup ecosystem: An insider’s perspective from a founding engineer