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CTech is a technology news platform that delivers timely and impactful stories from the vibrant Israeli tech industry to a worldwide audience. Our team, composed of skilled international journalists, works closely with Calcalist, one of Israel's top business publications, to offer a unique perspective that emphasizes the global aspects of tech developments originating from this dynamic region. We provide a blend of urgent news and comprehensive articles, appealing to industry leaders, investors, and tech aficionados. Whether readers are seeking business opportunities or captivating narratives, CTech offers valuable local insights along with a broader global context.

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Fintech unicorn Melio on verge of being acquired in $1.5-2 billion deal

3 days ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

The Israeli payments platform could mark 2025’s second major local fintech exit after Next Insurance. 21:35, 24.06.25 TAGS:MelioFundingFintechAcquisitionIsraeli fintech company Melio is in advanced negotiations to be acquired for between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, Calcalist has learned. In October 2024, the company raised a $150 million Series E at a valuation of approximately $2 billion, a notable drop from its previous round, which valued the company at nearly double that amount.
Waltz secures $25M in debt to back foreign investment in US real estate

3 days ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

Startup targets $1B in loan originations as demand from Latin America surges. 15:49, 24.06.25 TAGS:WaltzReal EstateFundingWaltz, a startup targeting foreign nationals investing in American residential real estate, has secured $25 million in debt financing as it looks to scale operations across Latin America. The funding, provided by affiliates of Setpoint Capital, will support Waltz’s goal of originating up to $1 billion in mortgage loans for international buyers.
ForSight Robotics raises $125M Series B to advance AI-powered eye surgery system

3 days ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

Israeli medtech firm’s ORYOM platform aims to expand access to precision eye care globally. 14:11, 24.06.25 TAGS:ForSight RoboticsMedtechFundingIsraeli eye surgery robotics company ForSight Robotics has raised $125 million in a Series B round led by Eclipse. The funding will be used to advance development of the company’s ORYOM platform, a robotic system designed to perform cataract surgery and treat other common eye diseases.
From Safe Superintelligence to Thinking Machines, everyone’s saying no to Meta

5 days ago | calcalistech.com | Omer Kabir

Zuckerberg's aggressive AI push faces cultural resistance and ethical doubts. 11:06, 23.06.25 TAGS:MetaAIMark ZuckerbergMeta has both a shortage and a surplus. The shortage: talent and AI capabilities that would allow it to compete head-to-head with companies like OpenAI and Google. The surplus: cash - lots of it. In such a situation, the surplus often becomes the solution to the shortage.
Microsoft gives Israeli employees time off, while Mobileye and others rush to aid displaced workers | CTech

5 days ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

Cyber and AI firms pivot from innovation to emergency logistics and welfare. 20:18, 22.06.25 TAGS:HRIranMicrosoftWarIn 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 vacation.
Visby Medical raises $55M to bring lab-grade STI testing home

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Meir Orbach

Israeli-founded startup’s FDA-cleared test delivers PCR results in 30 minutes. 14:36, 19.06.25 TAGS:FundingVisbyHealthtechVisby Medical, founded by Israeli professor Adam de la Zerda, has raised approximately $55 million, with the potential to reach $65 million, in a funding round led by Catalio Capital Management. Existing investors, including ND Capital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Blue Water Life Science Advisors, Pitango Ventures, and John Doerr, also participated in the round.
Startup Nation grounded: Inside the race home for Israel’s high-tech leaders stranded abroad | CTech

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Amy Shapiro |Elihay Vidal

As Israel shuttered its skies in the wake of Operation Rising Lion, tech professionals have found themselves grounded in foreign cities, racing to return home through extraordinary means or holding the fort from afar. 10:51, 19.06.25 TAGS:IranIsraelIsrael-Iran WarWith wartime precautions in place, members of Startup Nation’s tech sector have found themselves scattered across the globe.
Microsoft to cut thousands of sales jobs in renewed restructuring drive

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Omer Kabir

Microsoft is planning another round of job cuts, expected to affect thousands of employees, with a primary focus on its global sales organization, according to a Bloomberg report published Wednesday. Sources familiar with the matter said the company is expected to formally announce the layoffs in early July, coinciding with the end of its fiscal year. The exact timing remains fluid, and the cuts are not expected to target only sales roles.
Vibe coding fever: Solo entrepreneur’s Base44 acquired by Wix for $80 million

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Sophie Shulman

31-year-old Maor Shlomo built the viral AI app-maker as a side project that began last year during a post-reserve trip. 16:00, 18.06.25 TAGS:WixAcquisitionBase44The 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.
Trump eyes final blow to Iran-Russia-China axis

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Sophie Shulman

Israel hands him a rare chance to dismantle the anti-Western coalition that has eluded U.S. presidents for decades. 13:13, 18.06.25 TAGS:IranIsraelDonald TrumpThis may be one of the riskiest bets to make today, but in the past 24 hours, signs have been mounting that U.S. President Donald Trump will not hold back and may actively draw the United States into the unfolding battle between Israel and Iran.