CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News April 14, 2026
Mobileye puts Moovit up for sale at $300-400 million valuation. Once hailed as a cornerstone of its robotaxi vision, the transit app may fetch only a third of its $915 million purchase price. Read more
Blockchain unicorn StarkWare cuts dozens of jobs in strategic shift. The Israeli firm said it has “begun a process of reducing its workforce and shifting its focus from infrastructure and research to revenue-generating products.” Read more
Iron Nation launches $60 million second fund as it expands into full-scale VC. Indiana anchors the new fund with a $15M commitment as the post-October 7 investor backs Israeli startups from Seed to Series B. Read more
Palo Alto Networks founder Nir Zuk moves into U.S. banking with Liberty Bank bid. Fresh off the sale of Esh Bank, Zuk has filed for regulatory approval to become the largest shareholder in California-based Liberty Bank, teaming up with veteran fintech investors. Read more
The AI revolution has a supply chain problem. From helium to copper, the materials behind artificial intelligence are under strain. Read more
Nebius in talks to acquire AI21 after Nvidia deal falls through. According to The Information, discussions resume with new buyer months after advanced negotiations with Nvidia failed. Read more
Lenovo completes Infinidat acquisition in deal estimated at over $500 million. Israeli enterprise storage company joins Lenovo’s infrastructure division. Read more
Spy tech or science fiction? Experts question CIA ‘Ghost Murmur’ claims. Scientists challenge claims of a secret CIA tool used in high-stakes Iran rescue. Read more
While Iran cut off the internet, Israel saw usage surge 30% during the war. Israel’s largest provider reports a 17.5% rise in blocked malicious websites and 5.9 million phishing attempts per day as cyber threats escalate. Read more
Behind Israel’s Arrow 3 boost: Months of disputes and delayed decisions. Procurement approval came only after prolonged wrangling over funding. Read more
Ceasefire or pause? Israel braces for repeated clashes with Iran. Defense establishment warns future confrontations could drain tens of billions more. Read more
After the ceasefire, the real war begins. From missiles to markets, the battle over narrative and leverage reshapes the Middle East. Read more
Hormuz is the wake-up call: Climate tech is now an economic necessity. The Hormuz disruption did not create a new market, but it did make the existing one impossible to ignore. Read more
KKL-JNF’s power shift: New chairman vows to end years of political turmoil. Eyal Ostrinsky takes charge after a controversial appointment battle, promising reform inside one of Israel’s most powerful yet opaque institutions. Read more
In a fragmenting world, one investment destination stands out: Israel. “Investors face a simple question: Where will growth, resilience, and strategic alignment converge? Right now, there is a compelling case that the answer is Israel,” writes Ezra Gardner, Co-Founder of Varana Capital. Read more
Stealth Israeli quantum startup Q-Factor emerges with $24 million in Seed funding and elite scientific team. Intel Capital-backed startup, founded by scientists from Weizmann and Technion, aims to move beyond current qubit constraints with neutral atom technology. Read more
Secret budget approved to expand Israel’s Arrow missile program. Defense Ministry to sign new deal with IAI as war with Iran depletes interceptor supplies. Read more
NFX launches one-week investment track to back Israeli startups during wartime. The program targets early-stage companies building under mounting economic pressure. Read more
Five weeks in, Israel’s war costs near $15 billion. Prolonged fighting reshapes defense spending and strains the 2026 budget. Read more
Iran’s economy on ‘life support’ after one month of war. Subsidies and oil revenues sustain stability as structural damage mounts. Read more
Food delivery startup Haat raises $20 million at $100 million valuation to challenge Wolt in Tel Aviv. The fast-growing platform moves into Wolt’s core market after building scale in underserved regions. Read more
The Israeli safe room goes global as Gulf states face Iran’s missile threats. Missile attacks push Gulf real estate firms to adopt Israel’s home defense model. Read more
Israeli gas flows resume to Jordan after 33-day wartime halt. Leviathan restart eases pressure on Jordan’s energy market after costly supply disruption. Read more
The world without Hormuz: Oil flows collapse as alternatives fall short. Exports plunge by nearly half as improvised routes fail to replace the global energy system’s most critical chokepoint. Read more
The device that kept the downed F-15E navigator alive. The Combat Survivor Evader Locator enabled secure, real-time tracking behind enemy lines. Read more
