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State of Israeli tech in Q4 2023

VC Cafe

The second report, by Startup Nation Central (SNC) Policy Institute paints a similar picture but points a picture at the governments proposed judicial reform as the cause for reduced foreign investor activity (down 40% year over year up to Q3 2023). The actual amount might be higher as companies choose to stay in stealth for longer.

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Corporate Venture Capital: Obligatory or Oxymoron?

David Teten

Mari is now building a new venture in human-machine interaction within the Samsung accelerator, currently in stealth mode. Protecting one’s reputation is incredibly important for any investor, whether independent or corporate. When it comes to governance, putting operating heads on portfolio company boards hasn’t worked.