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Employee training startup raises $40 million
Bites, which developed an AI platform for training deskless workers via WhatsApp and Teams, completed a Series A round led by PeakSpan Capital fund.
Israeli AI start-up NanoCo brings governance and security to enterprise AI agents
Israeli defense tech M&A surges to $3.26 billion in first half of 2026
Cyber startup Mave steps out of the shadows with $34 million fundraising
Without seed capital: Four young Israeli entrepreneurs sell AI startup for millions of shekels
Four Israeli entrepreneurs, all 28, sold their AI startup Vizby less than a year after founding it, without raising outside funding from investors.
Investors turn to Israel’s battle-tested defense-tech start-ups as funding hits record $40.8b.
Investments are pouring into military and dual-use technologies at unprecedented levels due to rising military spending and demand for autonomous systems and deployable battlefield technologies.
Ex-unit 8200 alumni sell Elementary Data for Some $45 million
The startup, founded in 2021 and having raised just $8.5m. until now, is joining American company Boomi. The product enables data teams to spot failures in real time and prevent business errors.
Inside the US defense giant: CET Sandbox helps Israeli founders find their way in America
Over 60 Israeli defense tech entrepreneurs joined CET Sandbox at AUSA for a week of curated meetings designed to turn battlefield-proven technology into American business opportunities
Huge exit: The Israeli company sold for $6.3b.
Cybersecurity company Proofpoint will acquire Israeli information security firm Varonis Systems in a massive deal.
Israeli startup 'Ciconia' lands California helicopter safety deal to prevent midair collisions
As airspace becomes increasingly crowded with helicopters, drones, and other unmanned aircraft operating in confined areas, aviation safety has become a growing concern for emergency services.
LinkedIn unveils ranking of best Israeli startups of 2026, with cybersecurity, AI firms leading
The ranking included 15 Israeli companies with at least 30 employees and that were founded no more than seven years ago, LinkedIn explained.
Cyber and AI at the top: These are Israel's leading startups
LinkedIn published its ranking of the most sought-after companies for 2026, based on workforce growth and demand from talent. In first place: Cyber startup Oak.
Cybersecurity company Pluto Security raises $34 million
The Israeli cybersecurity company, founded by Shahar Bahat, has completed a total fundraising of $42 million and introduces a platform that protects the use of AI in real time.
With defense-tech investment surging, INNOFENSE Cohort 7 opens
INNOFENSE is part of SOSA’s broader work connecting governments, defense organizations, industry leaders, start-ups, and investors to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies.
