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Bitesize Monday: Recap of Israeli startup investments and product launches
June 2011 kicks off with the completion of HTIA, Israel's high tech association conference, where more than 90 (!) startups have exhibited. May has been a busy month for Israeli startups with great exposure in Techrunch disrupt in New York, funding rounds and debate about the future of the Israeli venture capital funds. Below are the headlines.
Israeli VC Funds Raised $793 Million in 2008
The capital available for investment now reaches $1 Billion, of which $400 million is intended for first investments in high-tech companies and the remainder reserved for follow-on investments. Forecasts for 2009 are pretty grim - IVC estimates only $300 million to be raised this year
Nickels and Dimes in Israeli Venture Capital
The Israeli venture capital industry has experienced a $250 million decline in the past few months. Israeli venture capital funds have struggled to raise the target capital and the impact is likely to be felt on emerging technology companies in Israel.
Virtualization is “Xeround” The Corner With An Extra $16 Million
Israeli startup Xeround announced a fourth round of $16 million led by US funds Trilogy Funds (who also…
Bitesize Monday: 5 Israeli Companies Get Cash Injections
Ben Gurion once said: “In Israel, in order to be a realist you must believe in miracles”. Boy…
Investors Believe In Iamba Networks, Add $7 Million Investment
Iamba networks has secured a $7 million round from previous investors Pitango Venture Capital, Cedar Fund, Giza Venture…
The Golden Age? Israeli Startups Experience Funding Streak (Part I)
Since I started following the Israeli market in 2005, it’s not often that I’ve seen so many Israeli…
Genesis Partners Set Out to Raise $150 Million – Will they make it?
Globes reports that Genesis partners is getting ready to raise a fourth fund of $150 million in addition…
Israeli Telco Database Startup Xeround Raises $7M
Xeround Systems, an Israeli based Telco Database start up has recently raised 7M in a second round of…