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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 29, 2025

CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 29, 2025

DeepSeek’s success sparks a new chapter in U.S.-China AI rivalry. How Chinese engineers turned sanctions into an opportunity for global disruption. Read more

 

The mastermind behind DeepSeek: Who is Liang Wenfeng? The Zhejiang University graduate leading China’s AI revolution. Read more

Token Security raises $20M Series A to combat rising machine identity threats. The company’s platform integrates across tech stacks to manage and secure cloud, SaaS, and on-prem machine credentials. Read more

“The only way Israel will reach places in space is by doing things together.” Director General of the Israel Space Agency Uri Oron is urging Israel to partake in a global corporation if it wants to achieve success in the sector. Read more

 

How Trump might transform crypto regulation. “Trump’s return presents a golden opportunity for the blockchain world. However, it’s essential that this opportunity is accompanied by a careful balance between fostering growth and preventing misuse,” writes Lior Lamesh, co-founder and CEO of GK8, acquired by the U.S.-based Galaxy. Read more

The DeepSeek watershed moment: Why an open-source AI model from China is reshaping the global tech scene. The story of DeepSeek-R1 isn’t just about a single open-source model. It’s a signal that the AI landscape remains wide open. Constraint-driven innovation matters. Read more

 

The rise of DeepSeek: 20 times cheaper with the same results. With a low-cost, open-source model, DeepSeek is challenging industry titans like OpenAI and Nvidia. Read more

Evasive answers and self-censorship – Is DeepSeek aligning with Chinese propaganda? The viral chatbot, now topping app charts, faces accusations of sidestepping sensitive topics and promoting Beijing’s official narratives on issues like Taiwan and Tiananmen. Read more

 

Amazon and AWS CEOs make under-the-radar visit to Israel R&D center focused on chips. The Haifa facility, born from Annapurna Labs, plays a key role in AWS’s AI chip development. Read more

 

Gaming unicorn Moon Active lays off dozens of employees despite record $2 billion revenue in 2024. The developer of Coin Master and Family Island said global staff cuts are part of an “organizational restructuring implemented to align the company’s structure with its strategy.” Read more

 

Nvidia: “We’ll do our best to make sure that Israel stays on top of the AI race globally.” The Senior Country Director of Nvidia Israel, Nati Amsterdam, made the remarks following proposed restrictions on AI chip exports by former President Biden that would directly impact Israel. Read more

 

 

5 leading AI trends and startups to watch in 2025. From cybersecurity to biotech, local ventures excel in applicative and vertical AI, driving global industry transformation. Read more

 

Panic buttons in Israeli kindergartens hacked in cyberattack by Iran-affiliated group. Anti-Israeli hackers breached the panic button system of the Maagar-Tec company, using it to set off sirens and broadcast messages supporting terrorism in approximately 20 kindergartens. Read more

Adam Neumann’s new dream: Can Flow turn Canada Global into a billion-dollar success? The WeWork founder partners with Israeli real estate moguls to target Miami’s booming market. Read more

Power failure: Only 14% of Israel’s electricity generated from renewable energy. In 2024, 48% of electricity in the European Union came from clean sources like wind and solar, compared to just 14% in Israel. The goal of phasing out coal is slipping further away, costing the economy billions. Read more

2025 VC Survey | Israel has shown “gravity-defying” resilience during war-time, says Square Peg. Coming off a difficult year of war and conflict, Yonatan Sela shares insights for CTech’s 2025 VC Survey where he is confident Israeli high-tech will remain strong despite its challenges. Read more

 

 

5 cybersecurity trends and startups to watch in 2025. From AI-powered solutions to identity security, these Israeli startups are shaping the future of digital defense. Read more

Package.ai raises $14M Series A to streamline last-mile delivery. Platform combines AI and logistics to boost customer satisfaction and loyalty. Read more

Three key moves for Israel’s high-tech acceleration in 2025, according to S Capital. Aya Peterburg, Co-founder and Managing Partner of S Capital, outlines actions the Israeli government should take to boost the tech sector, including education, R&D incentives, and international partnerships. Read more

 

“Israel is firing on all cylinders as it relates to AI.” Aaron Rinberg, Partner at Ibex Investors, spoke to CTech about his predictions for the year ahead. Read more

 

AppsFlyer appoints new Chief Business Officer amid IPO speculation. Gal Ekstein takes the reins as AppsFlyer hits $400M ARR and completes a full year of profitability. Read more

 

 

Eleos doubles in value as it raises $60 million to disrupt behavioral healthcare. The new funding will help the Israeli startup scale its innovative AI tools to transform the mental health industry. Read more

Greylock appoints Mor Chen as partner to lead Israeli investments. The venture capital firm is expanding its Edge program to Israel, offering resources to early-stage founders. Read more

Doti AI raises $7M Seed round to help enterprises securely access and utilize internal data. The platform promises rapid deployment and strong data security, addressing key challenges in today’s enterprise AI market. Read more

2025 VC Survey | “The Israeli high-tech sector stands at a pivotal crossroads.” Yair Snir and Barrel Kfir from Dell Technologies Capital made the remarks for CTech’s 2025 VC Survey. Read more

 

Gong signs $8.45 million lease as it expands its R&D center in Ramat Gan. The AI-powered sales platform aims to bolster its team and enhance global operations. Read more

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