The move catapults Casspi’s AUM to $300 million and expands Swish Ventures, launched just over a year ago, from seed-only to full lifecycle investing across all growth stages. Investors include Sequoia Capital, institutional investors, and family offices from Israel and the US
Even at the height of an ongoing war, Israeli high-tech proves itself resilient to turbulence, steadfast in the face of historic crises – standing as an anchor at the center of the economy • From defense tech and fintech to quantum computing, cybersecurity and AI – Forbes Israel presents: These are the innovative and promising startups selected for the Next Billion Dollar Startups list for 2025
At the height of a war against Iran, Maor Shlomo – a graduate of Forbes Israel’s promising young people list – completes the sale of his AI startup to Israeli giant WIX • “Our market is enormous”
In an attack based on high-quality intelligence gathered over many years, military and nuclear infrastructure in Iran were targeted, and Revolutionary Guard commanders and senior military officials were eliminated. The new direct confrontation positions Israel against Iran itself for the first time in decades, after years of warfare through proxies.
In recent years, the number of Israeli billionaires has surged, reaching a new record this year – positioning Israel at the pinnacle of global wealth as one of the countries with the highest concentration of billionaires in the world
The company announces a SEED funding round of approximately $8 million led by leading investors. “Our goal is to cut through the clutter, surface real risks, and make open-source security fast, accurate, and developer-friendly”
“We support Israel in every possible way,” declared Alex Karp several times this year. As co-founder and CEO of innovative data giant Palantir Technologies –
In the past year, and especially since October 7, Adelson has become one of the strongest and most prominent voices in the fight against manifestations
Not surprisingly, Jerry Seinfeld, the most successful comedian in American entertainment history, is also the wealthiest comedian in the world. Although the iconic sitcom bearing
The Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman has emerged as one of Israel’s most vocal champions since October 7. In an exclusive interview with Forbes Israel, he discusses how antisemitism has infiltrated America’s elite institutions, his transformation from Democratic donor to Trump advocate, his distinctive investment philosophy – and political aspirations that could one day lead him to the White House
