CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News July 2025
Palo Alto closing on over $20 billion acquisition of CyberArk. Landmark cybersecurity deal would mark Palo Alto’s boldest move yet and reshape the identity security market. Read more
Wiz finds major security flaw in Base44, one month after Wix acquisition. Vulnerability allowed unauthorized access to private apps built via AI prompts. Read more
Monday.com recruits rising AI duo behind GitMCP in quiet talent grab. The deal brings in former Shopify and Palo Alto AI architects who helped set MCP standards. Read more
Teramount raises $50M to supercharge AI chips with light. Israeli startup’s optical tech promises 100x data speeds and 70% power savings. Read more
Nvidia’s land hunt sets off bidding war. From academic proximity to free plots, the battle for Nvidia’s new Israel campus is heating up. Read more
The $250+ million ARR club: Israel’s most lucrative tech startups. Forget flashy valuations, these companies are winning where it counts: revenue and resilience. Read more
Nice acquires Cognigy for $955M in push to lead agentic AI revolution. The German conversational AI company will boost Nice’s CXone platform, bringing human-like AI agents into over 100 languages and major enterprise clients. Read more
BlinkOps secures $50M for its micro agent cyber platform. Led by veterans behind Secdo’s $100M Palo Alto exit, the company is taking a decentralized approach to cyber defense. Read more
Tonic Security raises $7M Seed round to tackle cybersecurity alert overload. The Israeli startup aims to help companies better prioritize and respond to risks. Read more
India’s Amber Group buys into Israeli tech with $47M stake in Unitronics. First global move for Indian firm reflects growing foreign appetite for Israeli industrial IP. Read more
Cyber unicorn Axonius acquires Cynerio in $180M deal to expand into healthcare security. Move expands company’s offerings amid growing threats to connected medical devices. Read more
Intel to spin off networking group, stepping back from battle with Nvidia. The Network and Edge Group (NEX) generated $5.8B in 2024 but lost strategic weight this year. Read more
“AI represents the most profound tectonic shift of our generation.” For CTech’s VC AI Survey, Dean Shahar, Managing Director & Head of Israel at DTCP Growth, spoke about how the tech will change our lives. Read more
Are AI tools making us smarter or just lazier? As we lean on intelligent tools, are we outsourcing too much of our brainwork? Read more
From red tape to revenue: The growth of business-to-government partnerships. “Although the B2G trend began with major corporations, today, it’s trickling down to the startup level. Companies of all sizes are realizing that government partnerships can offer scale, longevity, and a clear path to global expansion,” writes Chemi Peres, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Pitango. Read more
Check Point’s ‘cyber queen’ on titles, strategy, and why she never wanted the CEO job. Dorit Dor opens up about legacy, cloud rivalries, and her no-nonsense approach. Read more
Sony seeks buyer for Israeli chip arm in potential $300M deal. The Japanese giant eyes exit from IoT-focused R&D center after workforce cuts. Read more
After Intel offloads $1B in shares, Mobileye surges on strong Q2 and new guidance. Robotaxi partnerships with VW, Uber, and Lyft push annual forecast up to $1.9B. Read more
$750M payouts at DriveNets, Armis signal a growing liquidity trend in tech. When IPOs stall, secondaries let unicorns keep talent happy, and cash flowing. Read more
Tipalti lays off dozens as fintech unicorn shifts sales focus. Move marks second round of cuts as Tipalti pivots to mid-market clients and streamlines development teams. Read more
Aidoc raises $150M with Nvidia backing as AI pushes faster diagnosis. New funding fuels rapid expansion of medical AI tools for hospitals worldwide. Read more
Armis employees sell $100M in shares as valuation rises to $4.5B. Israeli cybersecurity firm’s secondary round unlocks liquidity for veteran staff after big year of acquisitions. Based on current growth and market conditions, Armis is widely expected to pursue an IPO in 2026, by which time its annual revenue is projected to reach around $500 million. Read more
Fintech April raises $38M Series B to simplify U.S. tax filing. The Israeli startup says it now reaches millions of Americans with faster tax filing. Read more
New Era Capital closes $120M fund to back post-war Israeli startups. Third fund targets AI-driven early-stage companies in sectors such as cyber, fintech, and mobility. Read more
Investors hope Palo Alto will end SentinelOne’s long sale saga. An attractive valuation and a tough niche could make SentinelOne too tempting for Palo Alto to ignore. Read more
