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Microsoft gives Israeli employees time off, while Mobileye and others rush to aid displaced workers | CTech

5 days ago | calcalist.co.il | Meir Orbach

Microsoft gives Israeli employees time off, while Mobileye and others rush to aid displaced workersCyber and AI firms pivot from innovation to emergency logistics and welfare amid war with Iran. In light of the ongoing war with Iran, high-tech companies in Israel are mobilizing to support their employees, offering a range of financial, emotional, and logistical benefits. For example, Microsoft Israel granted each of its employees 10 days of paid leave.
Vibe coding fever: Solo entrepreneur’s Base44 acquired by Wix for $80 million

1 week ago | calcalist.co.il | Sophie Shulman

The AI era is officially here, and not even the war between Israel and Iran is slowing it down: Israeli website-building giant Wix is acquiring one-man startup Base44 for $80 million. That amount may increase if the company, founded by Maor Shlomo, meets revenue targets by 2029.
Coralogix raises $115 million Series E at over $1 billion valuation

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

Coralogix raises $115 million Series E at over $1 billion valuationThe round, which takes the Israeli startup's total funding to $350 million to date, was completed before the start of the war with Iran. Israeli company Coralogix, which develops a platform for monitoring, securing, and managing software and AI systems, has raised $115 million in a Series E funding round, bringing its total funding to $350 million to date.
“We made another investment the morning after the war with Iran began”

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

Like much of the country, Israeli high-tech was caught by surprise with the sudden escalation of war with Iran. But according to Shahar Tzafrir, Managing Partner at TLV Partners, one of Israel’s leading early-stage venture capital funds, this time the sector is facing the crisis without panic - unlike during the COVID-19 pandemic or following the October 7 attacks. "Everything is still very fresh, we woke up to a major surprise before we even fully understood what was happening," said Tzafrir.
Intel’s Israeli fab in Kiryat Gat targeted in latest layoff round

2 weeks ago | calcalist.co.il | Meir Orbach

Intel’s Israeli fab in Kiryat Gat targeted in latest layoff roundThe cost-cutting campaign expands beyond R&D as the plant loses long-standing protection. Intel Israel has experienced a series of shocks in recent years amid the company’s global crisis, including hundreds of layoffs and the closure of various operations. Until now, the Kiryat Gat plant had remained largely untouched. But Calcalist has learned that in the latest round of cuts, even this facility will no longer be immune.
Cyera doubles valuation to $6 billion with $540M Series E

2 weeks ago | calcalist.co.il | Meir Orbach

Cyera doubles valuation to $6 billion with $540M Series EThe Israeli cybersecurity startup is growing rapidly as demand rises for AI-integrated data protection. Israeli cybersecurity company Cyera has raised $540 million in a Series E funding round at a $6 billion valuation, doubling its value in just six months. The round, first reported by Calcalist, brings the company’s total funding to over $1.3 billion.
Andreessen Horowitz targets elite IDF alumni for startup accelerator

2 weeks ago | calcalist.co.il | Meir Orbach

Andreessen Horowitz targets elite IDF alumni for startup acceleratorSilicon Valley giant courts veterans with $1M speedrun program and exclusive Tel Aviv events. Andreessen Horowitz, the powerhouse venture capital firm managing approximately $45 billion, is looking to expand its presence in the Israeli market.
Guardz raises $56M to bring enterprise-level cybersecurity to small businesses

2 weeks ago | calcalist.co.il | Meir Orbach

Guardz raises $56M to bring enterprise-level cybersecurity to small businessesFirm's AI-led platform helps MSPs defend vulnerable small and midsize businesses from rising cyber threats. Guardz, an Israeli cybersecurity startup focused on the protection of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has raised $56 million in a Series B funding round led by U.S. firm ClearSky.
Once a $400M prospect, Autotalks sold to Qualcomm for less than $100M

2 weeks ago | calcalist.co.il | Meir Orbach

Once a $400M prospect, Autotalks sold to Qualcomm for less than $100MChipmaker’s V2X tech finds a home, but at a steep cost to investors and staff. 15:43, 08.06.25 Autoalks, once regarded as one of Israel’s most promising technology companies, was ultimately acquired by U.S. semiconductor giant Qualcomm for less than $100 million, well below expectations and far from the $350–400 million valuation discussed just two years ago.
Qualcomm acquires Autotalks for hundreds of millions after two-year delay

3 weeks ago | calcalist.co.il | Meir Orbach

Qualcomm acquires Autotalks for hundreds of millions after two-year delayThe deal was first announced in May 2023, only to be canceled a year later due to regulatory inspections of the transaction by the European Commission and the US Federal Trade Commission. 17:08, 05.06.25 One year after the original deal was abandoned, American chip giant Qualcomm announced on Thursday that it is acquiring Israeli company Autotalks.