CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Tech News April 30, 2026
Aidoc raises another $150 million to advance AI in clinical decision-making. New funding backs foundation model designed to transform radiology workflows and reduce diagnostic errors. Read more
Carbyne founders pocketed $60 million in bonuses in Axon sale, lawsuit claims. Minority investor alleges conflict of interest and unfair terms in $625 million Axon acquisition. Read more
Crypto unicorn MoonPay acquires Israeli security startup Sodot for $100 million. The Israeli startup’s encryption tech will power MoonPay’s new institutional offering. Read more
Teva to acquire Emalex in deal worth up to $900 million. The move strengthens Teva’s pipeline with Tourette’s treatment and supports its “Beyond Growth” strategy. Read more
Elon Musk set to visit Israel after tech conference is rescheduled. Delayed by the Iran conflict, the summit’s new May 18 date revives plans for Musk’s high-profile appearance and discussions around autonomous driving in Israel. Read more
Cyber unicorn Silverfort acquires one-year-old AI startup Fabrix for tens of millions. Fabrix, founded in 2025 and backed by $8 million in Seed funding, will see its team join Silverfort as the companies develop an identity protection engine. Read more
Anthropic acqui-hires Runhouse team in share-based deal. “Anthropic is looking very, very closely at the Israeli market,” says Hetz Ventures partner and Runhouse investor, Guy Fighel. Read more
Merck KGaA and Remepy partner to test ‘Hybrid Drugs’ model. Collaboration explores combining medication with app-based therapies in rare tumor programs. Read more
Israeli high-tech booms, but R&D jobs decline for the first time. Record growth masks early signs of a potential shift in the sector’s innovation core. Read more
The drones Israel can’t jam. Fiber-optic UAVs bypass electronic defenses, forcing the IDF to rethink battlefield protection. Read more
Quantum Art extends Series A to $140 million as quantum computing race heats up. The Israeli startup raises an additional $40 million as it advances toward a 1,000-qubit system and commercial-scale deployment. Read more
“With Armis, ServiceNow is positioned to build the largest cyber business in the world.” John Aisien, Senior Vice President at ServiceNow, and Armis CEO Yevgeny Dibrov frame the $7.75 billion deal as a step toward creating a “control tower” for enterprise security in the AI era. Read more
Cyber unicorn Pentera cuts 40 jobs while expanding AI push. The company is trimming marketing and HQ roles while continuing to recruit engineers. Read more
WorldQuant billionaire launches Israeli deep-tech venture arm. Igor Tulchinsky appoints former IDF Northern Corps commander Saar Tzur to lead WorldQuant Genesis, targeting AI, robotics and biotechnology startups. Read more
Intel’s stock surge delivers windfall for employees and the US government. Equity awards soar in value as the chipmaker’s rally boosts staff compensation and quadruples the U.S. government’s stake to $36 billion. Read more
A quiet shift is underway in the startup nation. Israeli founders are moving earlier, hiring abroad and rethinking where development should sit. Read more
Lasers, air defense and AI take center stage as Israel and U.S. enter post-aid era. New security talks signal a shift from direct funding to joint development of advanced military technologies. Read more
“AI is bad for equality, the working class, and democracy.” Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu argues that the rise of AI-led automation will concentrate wealth, reduce meaningful employment, and weaken the foundations of liberal democracy. Read more
Intel’s rally signals relief more than revival. Strong earnings and AI optimism lift shares, but structural challenges remain unresolved. Read more
Day Zero approaches Iran. Iran faces escalating water collapse risks as climate change, mismanagement, and war pressures converge on its fragile system. Read more
Cox Automotive acquires Israeli startup Fullpath for hundreds of millions in AI push. The Jerusalem-based startup becomes part of global automotive tech giant’s data strategy. Read more
AI security unicorn Cyera acquires two-year-old startup Ryft in $100-$130 million deal. Ryft, founded in 2024, raised $8 million before the deal and has built tools for automated data access and governance in AI environments. Read more
Ex-Sygnia and Ermetic founder raises $17 million Seed round to build the ‘WhatsApp for AI agents’. Band aims to solve the growing challenge of coordination and communication between AI agents inside enterprises. Read more
Lyft acquires Gett UK operations for $55 million in European expansion push. Gett exits a long-profitable London business, returning capital to investors and refocusing on its Israeli operations. Read more
“Mythos is just a blip in a long, constantly growing path to high resiliency.” Cybersecurity founders say Mythos isn’t a watershed moment; it’s a signal for CISOs to speed up their solutions. Read more
Vast Data’s valuation soars to $30 billion, raising $1 billion amid AI buildout boom. The Israeli-founded AI infrastructure company becomes the country’s most valuable private tech firm following the sale of Wiz. Read more
Vast Data ties Wiz record with $1 billion funding round. The Israeli startup joins the country’s biggest funding milestone as investors back AI systems. Read more
Wiz takes center stage in Google’s AI security overhaul. Expansion comes as cyberattack timelines shrink to seconds, company data shows. Read more
Independence is the path. Innovation is the engine. CyberArk founder Udi Mokady’s perspective on growth, resilience, and the future of Israeli high-tech. Read more
Beyond the exit: What the $7.75 billion Armis deal says about Israel. The personal story of Armis co-founders Yevgeny Dibrov and Nadir Izrael mirrors the rise of an entire ecosystem. Read more
The 50 most promising Israeli startups – 2026. Now in its 17th year, Calcalist and CTech’s Top 50 list showcases Israel’s most promising private tech companies, selected with input from leading investors, entrepreneurs, and industry advisors, and curated by the publication’s editorial team, reflecting the sector’s shift toward AI-native platforms, deep tech, and scalable, revenue-driven innovation. Read more
“We’re aiming to build the next Palo Alto Networks or CrowdStrike.” Working with companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, Israeli startup Irregular, named Israel’s most promising startup in Calcalist and CTech’s annual Top 50 list, is betting that the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence will upend existing security models and reward those who can control it. Read more
“Despite all the noise, organizations struggle to extract real value from AI.” Unframe positions itself as a bridge between experimental AI agents and practical enterprise deployment, after being named the No. 2 most promising Israeli startup for 2026 by Calcalist and CTech. Read more
Israel’s AIR looks to bring aviation into the consumer era. With software updates and home-based infrastructure, the company, ranked third in Calcalist and CTech’s top 50 most promising startups of 2026, mirrors Tesla’s playbook in the skies. Read more
What it takes to build a company like Wiz. Six insights from Wiz co-founder and CTO Ami Luttwak on hiring, speed, branding, and scaling globally. Read more
