CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Mar.14, 2025
Cyber unicorn Pentera raises $60M at over $1B valuation as ARR approaches $100M. With revenue soaring 300%, the company is doubling down on the US market and product expansion. Read more
QuamCore raises $9 million in Seed funding to build scalable 1 million qubit quantum computer. The Israeli startup’s developments in superconducting digital logic aim to remove quantum scaling barriers, paving the way for large-scale quantum computing. Read more
OrCam fights for survival as investor battle, layoffs and last-ditch funding push escalate. As OrCam pivots from vision tech to hearing aids, a dispute between its founders, Amnon Shashua and Ziv Aviram, and institutional investors threatens its future, while layoffs and urgent funding efforts add to the turmoil. Read more
Israel’s mental health tech sector sees surge in investment and innovation. After years of underinvestment, funding rebounds as AI-driven solutions expand access to mental health care. Read more
China’s ambassador: “The war is not the theme of Israel-China bilateral relations.” In a rare wide-ranging interview, China’s ambassador to Israel, Xiao Junzheng, discusses Beijing’s strong economic ties with Israel despite geopolitical tensions, its vision for regional stability, the new Trump administration’s tariff war, and why China sees Israeli innovation as key to its own modernization. Read more
Sola Security aims to be the Wix of cyber with $30 million Seed round. The startup, founded by Guy Flechter, former CEO of Cider Security, acquired by Palo Alto Networks, and Ron Peled, former Global CISO of LivePerson, emerges from stealth mode with a platform designed to revolutionize cybersecurity for small businesses and tech startups. Read more
Cybereason secures $120 million investment amid leadership shakeup and abandoned merger. The funding, led by SoftBank and Liberty Strategic Capital, comes after months of financial turmoil and a shift away from a merger with Trustwave. Read more
Tech veterans launch VC fund Qbeat, targeting $100M to fuel Israel’s quantum computing ecosystem. Qbeat, founded by Dr. Dorit Dor, Maya Racine Netser, and Joab Rosenberg, aims to invest in early-stage quantum startups in Israel and abroad, bridging the gap between research and commercialization. Read more
Generative AI is coming for your job—or making it better? The Bank of Israel says the future of work depends on how employees adapt. Read more
Trump’s global minerals strategy: From Congo to Canada, a push for critical resources. The U.S. eyes mineral-rich nations to reduce reliance on China—at what cost? Read more
Magic and Matrix set to merge in $2.2 billion deal. Israeli IT giants to unite under Formula Systems, pending shareholder approval. Read more
“We knew exactly what we were doing”: How Eon became a $1.4B unicorn in less than a year. CEO Ofir Ehrlich on the conscious decisions behind Eon’s meteoric rise and the challenges ahead. Read more
AI startup D-ID lays off a quarter of its workforce just days after Microsoft deal. The Israeli company is cutting 22 employees, mostly in Israel, as part of an efficiency drive. Read more
Israeli pre-Seed investment surges as investors shift strategies. VCs and angel investors double activity, but demand more from founders before investing. Read more
Elon Musk: X hit by massive cyberattack. The billionaire claims a well-funded group or state actor is behind the ongoing disruption. Read more
From twin brains to a smart tractor bucket: Presenting The Mind the Tech New York 2025 Dream Team. “The Dream Team” of Israeli startups will be presented at the Mind the Tech New York 2025 conference. The entrepreneurs will meet with executives, investors and potential partners in the city. Read more
“Eventually, AI will surpass us in everything”—so what skills will still matter? Curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration will be key as AI reshapes entire industries, says Dr. Gail Gilboa Freedman. Read more
Intel’s Israel power plant gets government backing. Government decision marks the beginning of a long regulatory process for energy independence at Intel’s Kiryat Gat chip plant. Read more
How Elon Musk turned the Trump White House into a cash machine. Sweeping deregulation, federal contracts, and broadband policy shifts are funneling billions toward Musk’s businesses. Read more
Millions died—but why? Five years later, COVID’s origins remain in dispute. Conflicting studies, intelligence reports, and political battles keep the pandemic’s biggest question unanswered. Read more
How to build business leadership for the AI era. At the heart of effective management lies the ability to navigate change. The rise of AI and Generative AI presents unprecedented challenges for executives, requiring them to both transform themselves and lead their teams through change. Read more
Armis acquires Otorio for $120 million in latest move toward IPO. Company strengthens its OT/CPS security offerings as it eyes public markets. This is Armis’ third acquisition in less than a year, previously acquiring AI security startup CTCI and risk prioritization startup Silk Security. Read more
Dynatrace acquires Israeli startup Metis for tens of millions to enhance AI-driven database management. Metis was founded in 2021 by Roee Kriger (CEO) and Itay Brown (CTO) and has raised $5 million from UpWest and Spider Capital, as well as additional private investors. The company has approximately 10 employees in Tel Aviv. Read more
Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence eyes $2B funding as Israeli team quietly grows. The secretive AI startup expands in Tel Aviv while securing a soaring $30B valuation. Read more
The Druze women coders of the Carmel Mountains. A growing number of religious Druze women from Daliyat al-Karmel are entering the world of high-tech with the help of Lotus, a program launched in 2019 that trains them to become front-end developers, providing mentorship, job placement, and a workspace. Read more
How AI and automation are forcing architecture and construction into the future. While digital tools revolutionize design, the construction industry is struggling to keep up. Read more
