Startup

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.

A U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter flies over the Pacific Ocean on August 21, 2026 in Malibu, California.
LinkedIn logo (illustrative).

LinkedIn unveils ranking of best Israeli startups of 2026, with cybersecurity, AI firms leading

First place: Oak.

Cyber and AI at the top: These are Israel's leading startups

Pluto founders: Gil Maman, Shahar Bahat, and Tal Ofer Regev.

Cybersecurity company Pluto Security raises $34 million


Israeli AI cyber startup Glow launches with $180m funding at $1.2b valuation

Founded by veterans of Meta, Snowflake and Claroty, Glow says its AI agents continuously map workplace devices, remove risky software, and enforce security policies.

Glow leadership Omer Singer (CTO), Emily Heath (COO), Roi Tiger (CEO), Ophir Arie (VP of R&D) and Arnon Joseph (CPO).

monday.com to cut 20% of global workforce, more than 600 employees to be laid off

Israeli tech giant monday.com announced a major organizational restructuring that will see 620 employees leave the company worldwide as it shifts focus toward an AI-based work platform.

monday.com's co-CEOs, Roy Mann and Eran Zinman

Israel on track to record year in public deals with 30 IPOs, $4.1 billion raised, report reveals

In total, 325 deals were made between public and private offerings, making 2026 the third-best year in the last decade, behind 2021 and 2022, according to a report by Grant Thornton Israel.

Rises on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange – Green Screens.

What investors are looking for in Israel's next generation of startups

Gil Ben-Artzi discusses how AI is changing startup investing, where Israel's competitive advantage lies, and why founders need more than a strong product to succeed in the US

Gil Ben-Artzi

'Deals happen outside meetings': Hakibbutz unveils first Israeli startup home in New York City

"We didn't want to build just another office space. We wanted to create a place that people and companies genuinely want to be part of," said Amir Wolner, Founder and CEO of Hakibbutz.

The New York City skyline and the Empire State Building, as wildfire smoke impacts air quality in New York City, US, July 17, 2026.

Ben-Gurion third in the world for graduates' odds of founding a unicorn

Stanford University study: Ben-Gurion University graduates have the highest chance in Israel of founding a unicorn company, and rank third among institutions worldwide.

Climate change conference in the Negev

'Whether you like it or not': The market Israeli startups keep leaving on the table

Israeli founders may look first to America, but Eran Westman says Europe offers major opportunities for companies willing to enter early and think locally.

“Whether you’re running a startup or a small business, the right tools can make all the difference.”

Malaysia vows explusion of Israelis found in the country amid investigations into Tech community

Malaysia has no diplomatic relations with Israel and does not permit Israeli passport holders to enter the country without special government approval.

Anti-Israel demonstrators hold cutouts depicting US President Donald Trump’s face as they march towards the US Embassy to protest the president's visit to Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Sunday, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 24, 2025

Israel shifts toward ‘Defense-Tech Nation’ as start-ups surge to $3b. in funding

New data shows defense-tech firms dominating Israel’s hi-tech investment, with start-up funding tripling year-on-year.

Asio Technology

Israel isn’t losing to Europe. It’s simply not showing up - opinion

The question is no longer whether Israel has something to offer. In a global economy, what never meets a market never becomes impactful.

A European Union flag flies outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, December 19, 2019.