
New York City Is Now Home to 21 Israeli-Founded Unicorns
New York trails Tel Aviv as the city with the most Israeli-founded unicorns in the world

New York trails Tel Aviv as the city with the most Israeli-founded unicorns in the world

The success story of the “Genesis” spacecraft, which began with a dream of three young entrepreneurs and ended with an entire nation following every maneuver all the way to the moon – demonstrates that in the start-up nation all it takes to make a dream come true is prowess and determination. Everything else already exists here in abundance

FinSec Innovation Lab, launched by Mastercard Europe and Enel X in partnership with the with Israel Innovation Authority, Israel National Cyber Directorate, Israrl Ministry of Finance, and the Financial CERT, offers startups the opportunity to test and develop fintech and cybersecurity solutions with the support of the Lab’s environment and infrastructure.

The option for impact investment is no longer the domain of only large investors. SFI, in partnership with Fundit and the Tel Aviv Foundation, has launched an impact investment in the pay-for-success [Social Impact Bond] model aimed at reducing the loneliness of the elderly.

The pandemic, the Black Lives Matter protests, and a socially divisive election year – The US is now facing a long term economic changes

Chairman of the Company Ben Yakar: “We have big plans for the future of the company and I am sure that the company under Tomer’s management will implement them with great success”

Igor Rybakov made a living as a student repairing roofs. In time his company became the largest supplier of roof equipment in Russia and boosted his wealth to $1.4 billion. Now he is investing his money in making a positive change in the world. Israel is the first stop

While Corona marked the end of the road for many startups, others owe it a lot. This is how two Israeli startups succeeded at harnessing the situation to their advantage

Alon Lifshitz, the founder of Hanaco Ventures, an Israeli based VC, discusses how the tech industry is dealing with this crisis and which companies will live to see the day after.

Eight years and a ton of work was required for the dream of the first Israeli spacecraft to come about – but it wouldn’t have happened without the involvement of Morris Kahn, who decided to take the mission as a personal project (and spend $40 million on it) • And while the craft does a selfie with planet Earth, Kahn cannot allow himself to rest, and at age 89 and a bit, he continues to do the two things that he loves most – contribute and enjoy every moment of life






