CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 2026
VC Survey 2026: The Next Leap – Mapping the coming year of Israeli tech. From liquidity and autonomy to dual-use technologies, venture capitalists map the forces set to redefine Israeli tech in 2026. Read more
“The next generation of Israeli tech is emerging from a very different pipeline: ex-combat commanders.” AnD Ventures managing partner Adi Gozes joined CTech for its 2026 VC Survey. Read more
“Fund managers will need to recalibrate expectations and develop patience.” Fusion founding partner Guy Katsovich joins CTech as part of the VC Survey 2026: The Next Leap, to discuss his outlook for the coming year, including liquidity trends, global investor perceptions and expectations, and the maturing Israeli tech ecosystem. Read more
Believer Meats collapses under $220 million in debts, trustee named. Court grants temporary freeze while trustee evaluates company’s lab-grown meat operations. Read more
Mobileye shares surge after landing 9 million-chip deal with top U.S. automaker. The agreement signals growing demand for hands-free highway driving systems, short of full autonomy. Read more
Palo Alto Networks in negotiations to acquire one-year-old Israeli startup Koi for $400 million. The deal would extend the cyber giant’s reach in enterprise endpoint protection amid AI-driven market shifts. Read more
Cisco in advanced talks to acquire cyber startup Axonius for $2 billion. The deal would follow a string of major acquisitions as Cisco strengthens its enterprise security portfolio. Read more
Quantum fund Qbeat secures $20 million first close; Shlomo Kramer among backers. Co-founded by Dorit Dor and Maya Netser, Qbeat positions itself as Israel’s first VC fund dedicated exclusively to quantum computing. Read more
“It’s time to limit the First Amendment”: Shlomo Kramer’s remarks ignite backlash. The cybersecurity pioneer’s comments on government control of speech spark an online uproar. Read more
“Our responsibility is to open the door to talented women who deserve the next step.” Michal Kissos Hertzog, CEO of Poalim Tech, was speaking at the “Looking Forward” gala event by Calcalist and Poalim Tech, which was attended by leading businesswomen and executives in the fields of venture capital and high-tech, against the backdrop of the continuing underrepresentation of women in decision-making positions. Read more
Believer Meats files for bankruptcy, revealing heavy debts as cultured-meat dream unravels. New court documents outline failed fundraising efforts, regulatory delays, and the financial strain behind the shutdown. Read more
AI21 never closed its reported $300 million round as Nvidia weighs an acquisition. The Israeli startup’s much-publicized 2025 Series D was never finalized, leaving its 2023 round as its last completed raise as Nvidia holds acquisition talks. Read more
Israeli startups raise over $1.6 billion in December, marking strongest funding month since 2022. Large cybersecurity and AI financings drive the best month of 2025. Read more
Morris Kahn, billionaire Amdocs co-founder and backer of Israel’s moon mission, dies at 95. Kahn was a founding figure of Israeli high tech who later devoted his fortune to science and philanthropy. Read more
Nice’s lost year: From flagship tech stock to market outlier. A two-year selloff culminates in Nice’s sharpest underperformance since 2019. Read more
Tower CEO: “Intel is definitely a competitor now.” Two years after Intel’s aborted $5 billion bid, Tower’s CEO Russell Ellwanger explains how continued investment in silicon photonics turned a would-be acquirer into a rival, and why the company believes its AI-driven growth is structural, not hype. Read more
Nvidia expands again in Israel, advancing new office project in Yokneam. Even as the chip giant plans a massive new campus in Kiryat Tivon, it is negotiating additional space at its longtime base. Read more
“Quantum is no longer a far future thing.” As quantum computing moves from theory to reality, Israel’s capital environment is shaping which ideas mature, reflected in the rise of Quantum Art. Most recently, the Israeli startup’s work with Ayalon Highways exemplifies what real-world quantum could look like. Read more
Israel’s secret missile engine supplier is doing so well it’s now paying dividends. Booming demand has turned a classified defense unit into a growing source of state revenue. Read more
The $80 billion year: Israel’s biggest tech exits of 2025. From Google’s $32 billion Wiz deal to a wave of strategic and private equity takeovers. Read more
Nvidia in advanced talks to acquire AI21 in $2-3 billion deal focused on talent. The move would mark Nvidia’s fourth major Israeli purchase and signal the limits of Israel’s LLM ambitions. Read more
Israel’s mega-Seed era: The 10 biggest Seed rounds of 2025. Repeat founders and cybersecurity dominate a reshaped early-stage funding market. Read more
Sapiens layoffs: “Anyone not asked to prepare layoff lists knew they were on it.” Employees describe shock, demotions, and a rapid overhaul following Advent’s $2.5 billion takeover. Read more
Iron Beam’s hype meets reality: Israel’s laser defense still a work in progress. Despite technological breakthroughs, operational deployment faces range, cost, and logistical hurdles. Read more
“Drones are here, whether you want them or not.” Airwayz CEO Eyal Zor on autonomous fleets, regulation, and why ports must learn to manage their skies. Read more
