Meir Orbach

Israel

Tech Reporter and Editor at Calcalist

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Articles

From unicorns to rollups: How VC became PE

4 days ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach |Sophie Shulman

The collapse of the classic startup playbook is forcing a fundamental reinvention. 10:48, 03.06.25 TAGS:VCVenture CapitalInvestmentPrivate EquityThe global venture capital industry doesn’t want to admit it yet, but the ground beneath it is shaking. The bursting of the 2021 bubble, coupled with the dearth of IPOs and the rise of the artificial intelligence revolution, has left funds with inflated portfolios and no real path to exit.
Empathy raises $72M Series C to streamline grief support and estate management

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

With backing from insurance giants, the startup is scaling its AI-powered bereavement platform across North America. 15:15, 29.05.25 TAGS:DeathEmpathyFundingGriefEmpathy, a platform that supports families through bereavement and estate management, has raised $72 million in a Series C funding round.
Tenable acquires Sam Altman-backed Apex for over $105 million to boost AI security

1 week ago | calcalist.co.il | Meir Orbach

American cybersecurity company Tenable is acquiring Israeli startup Apex Security for over $105 million, Calcalist has learned. The acquisition aims to expand Tenable’s exposure management platform into the field of artificial intelligence, today’s most significant technological revolution and the fastest-growing threat vector in the cybersecurity world. After evaluating companies in the AI security space, Tenable identified Apex as the market leader in the field.
Rafi Benami to step down as head of Applied Materials Israel

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

After 13 years, Benami is leaving the semiconductor giant’s largest R&D hub outside the U.S.11:44, 29.05.25 TAGS:Applied MaterialsChipsRafi BenamiRafi Benami, head of Applied Materials Israel and General Manager, Process Diagnostics and Control Business at the chip giant, has informed the company of his intention to leave his position, Calcalist has learned.
Tenable acquires Sam Altman-backed Apex for over $105 million to boost AI security

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

Acquisition marks Tenable’s sixth Israeli deal and accelerates its push into securing enterprise AI amid rising threats and demand for visibility. 11:11, 29.05.25 TAGS:TenableCybersecurityAcquisitionApex SecurityAmerican cybersecurity company Tenable is acquiring Israeli startup Apex Security for over $105 million, Calcalist has learned.
Cyber unicorn Snyk targets AI era with major platform launch: “We’re not threatened by niche startups” | CTech

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

Snyk has unveiled tools to secure AI-driven code as insecure code generation reaches 48%, according to a Georgetown University study. 19:34, 28.05.25 TAGS:AICybersecuritySnykCyber unicorn Snyk, which develops solutions for application security in software development, announced on Wednesday a new artificial intelligence platform, Snyk AI Trust Platform, designed to manage and secure software development in the AI era.
Sompo to shut down Israeli innovation lab amid global restructuring

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

Japanese insurance giant Sompo is shutting down the Sompo Digital Lab in Israel. The center, which opened in 2018 and expanded with a dedicated cyber unit in 2023, is led by Yinnon Dolev. Sompo is one of Japan’s largest insurance companies. Over its seven years of activity, the Israeli innovation lab spearheaded collaborations with local startups such as TytoCare, Planck, Parametrix, GEOX, and EasySend.
Guardicore founders raise $32 million for new stealth cyber-AI startup

1 week ago | calcalist.co.il | Meir Orbach

Guardicore founders raise $32 million for new stealth cyber-AI startupAfter three years at Akamai, which acquired Guardicore for approximately $600 million in 2021, Pavel Gurvich and Ariel Zeitlin have launched a new venture named Tenzai that has already received significant backing from VC firms Greylock and Battery. Pavel Gurvich, co-founder of Guardicore, has raised $32 million for a new cyber startup named Tenzai, Calcalist has learned.
e-Bay to shut down Israel R&D operations

1 week ago | ynetnews.com | Meir Orbach

e-Bay to shut down Israel R&D operationsThe company announces it is leaving Israel by the first quarter of 2026 and is firing all 200 employees of its research and development center after waves of layoffs Meir Orbach, Calcalist|11:11
eBay to shut down operations in Israel, over 200 employees to be laid off

1 week ago | calcalist.co.il | Meir Orbach

eBay to shut down operations in Israel, over 200 employees to be laid offAfter years of downsizing, eBay has decided to end its Israeli operations by Q1 2026. eBay is closing its operations in Israel, Calcalist has learned. On Tuesday morning, employees were informed that the company plans to shut down its entire Israeli operation by the first quarter of 2026. All employees will be laid off as part of the phased closure, which affects more than 200 people.