CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Mar. 2, 2026
“If Iran’s status changes dramatically, the economic impact could be huge.” Analysts say war’s strategic outcome will determine Israel’s financial future. Read more
Israel quietly upgraded a critical missile defense layer before war with Iran erupted. David’s Sling enhancements were completed shortly before the conflict escalated. Read more
Cyberattacks accompany U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, targeting apps, websites and internet access. Hack of widely used religious app and sharp connectivity disruptions signal coordinated digital front alongside military assault. Read more
Polymarket under scrutiny as traders profit from Iran war predictions. Betting patterns suggest possible advance knowledge of military action. Read more
War with Iran poses a bigger threat to US debt than to its military. The real risk is not missiles or carriers, but the slow erosion of fiscal stability. Read more
Koi sold to Palo Alto for $400 million before most employees received options. The founders of the Israeli startup have moved to compensate staff after rapid acquisition left the equity pool incomplete. Read more
Wiz throws a $3 million party as its $32 billion Google deal nears the finish line. An ABBA-themed Purim mega-production in Tel Aviv reflects the extraordinary wealth created by Israel’s biggest tech acquisition, and the culture that comes with it. Read more
Nvidia’s Mellanox bet keeps paying off as quarterly networking revenue hits $11 billion. The Israeli unit has become critical to Nvidia’s dominance in AI infrastructure, powering the surge in data-center revenue. Read more
Vast Data deepens Nvidia alliance as it prepares for $30 billion valuation. New CUDA-accelerated AI stack positions Israeli infrastructure firm at the center of the AI computing pipeline. Read more
Changing of the guard at Israel’s classified rocket engine maker behind Arrow. Dotan Gabay will replace founding chief Mordechai Ben Ami at Tomer, the government rocket propulsion firm central to Israel’s missile defense and launch capabilities. Read more
Secretive Israeli cyber startup Glow raising over $100 million at $1 billion-plus valuation without a public product. Founded by Onavo co-founder Roi Tiger, Glow assembles a top-tier cyber team while keeping its product and technology under wraps, attracting elite investors including Sequoia and Index Ventures. Read more
Unit 8200 veterans raise $56 million for Gambit to help companies survive inevitable cyberattacks. The Israeli startup’s platform maps infrastructure and backup systems to ensure recovery after attacks. Read more
Guidde raises $50 million Series B as companies seek tools to bridge gap between AI and employees. The Israeli startup’s platform turns employee workflows into structured knowledge for automation. Read more
American Express invests in Israeli cyber firm Zafran as financial sector faces new AI risks. Funding extension underscores urgency of protecting complex digital infrastructure. Read more
Cato Networks takes over Fiverr’s Tel Aviv headquarters to support 500 new hires. Shlomo Kramer’s cybersecurity firm adds space with the lease of the historic “Farmers’ House” amid a $350 million revenue run rate. Read more
Ex-IDF cyber commanders launch Astelia, secure $25 million Series A to combat AI-era threats. The Israeli startup aims to cut through millions of vulnerabilities to pinpoint real, exploitable risks. Read more
Nimble raises $47 million Series B backed by Databricks to close enterprise AI data gaps. The Israeli startup’s platform automates real-time web data collection, verification, and integration for businesses worldwide. Read more
Cato Networks hits $350 million revenue run rate amid IPO uncertainty. Despite 43% growth, AI-driven disruption and falling cyber valuations cloud Wall Street ambitions. Read more
Missiles, drones, Iron Beam: Modi’s visit puts India-Israel defense ties in high gear. Agreements signed during the trip aim to integrate India into sensitive air defense and missile programs. Read more
Zim strike ends as $300 million severance deal removes key employee hurdle for sale. Employees return to work after breakthrough in talks with Hapag-Lloyd. Read more
Nvidia acquires Israeli AI startup Illumex for $60 million. The Israeli company’s Generative Semantic Fabric (GSF) platform transforms an enterprise’s organizational corpus of knowledge into AI-ready, context-rich business language embedded into semantic ontologies. Read more
Israeli AI firm AUI acquires Quack AI in push toward task-oriented systems. The deal, estimated at $15 million, doubles AUI’s Israeli R&D presence as the company focuses on structured AI execution. Read more
Hypercore raises $13.5 million Series A to automate private credit operations. Insight Partners backs AI-driven overhaul of non-bank loan management. Read more
Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport’s group raises Reshet 13 offer to $120 million amid battle with Drahi. New bid underscores determination to remain in race despite signed term sheet with rival group. Read more
Apax under fire as senior partner alleges toxic culture under Israel head Zehavit Cohen. The lawsuit by Erez Nahum claims humiliation, retaliation, and governance failures at the top of the private equity fund. Read more
