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Introducing Electra Cyber: Next-Generation Cyber Security Electra Megason recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with RubyComm, which specializes in developing custom cybersecurity solutions. Under this agreement, the new Electra Cyber division has been established to bring Israeli companies the world’s most advanced protection for operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure. Electra Cyber manager Akashya Elgan commented: “These OT systems and infrastructure are the beating heart of Israel, including hospitals, public institutions, industrial facilities, data centers, transportation, and power plants. Protecting them is not only a technological necessity, but a national responsibility of the highest order.” The innovative concept behind Electra Cyber involves integrating cybersecurity solutions within each facility’s command and control systems at every stage, from planning and construction to ongoing operations and maintenance. Based on groundbreaking technology, these smart solutions can identify and monitor threats in real time, providing comprehensive protection without compromising operational continuity. Crucially, Electra Cyber’s solutions are not limited to new buildings and in fact provide even greater added value to established facilities. The Electra Cyber team is able to effectively integrate solutions with existing systems, allowing companies to benefit from significant security upgrades, without requiring substantial changes to their current infrastructure. “This collaboration with RubyComm is a major strategic step,” said Nissim Palomo, Electra Megason CEO. “Electra Cyber reinforces our position as a technological pioneer and enables us to provide customers with a comprehensive solution to one of today’s most critical challenges: OT cybersecurity. We’re moving into a new era, where cybersecurity is an integral part of all facilities and infrastructure, throughout planning, construction, and operation.” #cybersecurity

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🚀 Welcoming Insignito Solutions Ltd to the ICI Fund Portfolio! Excited to share our investment in Insignito, an Israeli startup pioneering the field of #drone #acoustics. Insignito's AI-powered technologies dramatically reduce drone noise, enable accurate long-range acoustic detection, and provide mission planning tools that optimize performance in real-world environments. What makes Insignito truly stand out is its founding team — Itay Nourian (CEO), Yarden Eilat (CTO), and Dor Ruf (VP R&D) — three longtime colleagues from the Israeli Air Force who bring deep technical expertise, operational excellence, and the trust that comes from years of working together in high-stakes environments. We believe Insignito has the potential to set the global standard for drone acoustics, opening new opportunities across commercial, defense, and urban applications. 👏 Grateful to back this visionary team and excited to see what’s ahead. 📩 Read more about Insignito in our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dgM5u24d . Innovation • Community • Intelligence #DroneTechnology #AIInnovation #DeepTech #IsraeliStartups #VentureCapital #FutureOfFlight #AerospaceInnovation Timothy Jones Prof. Yaron Wolfsthal Aviv Nizri Ari Goldfarb

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We had the honor of meeting with President Isaac Herzog. AIR's CEO & Co-Founder Rani Plaut met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the presidential residence this week to discuss Israeli innovation in aviation and advanced technology, following AIR’s continued growth and progress. During the meeting, President Herzog commended AIR’s work and its commitment to cutting-edge research and development, and shared his vision for Advanced Air Mobility playing a central role in how people and goods move in the near future. AIR presented its end-to-end approach to developing crewed and uncrewed electric VTOL aircraft, and how it will be the first eVTOL to be certified as a Light Sport Aircraft. The discussion also explored how Israel’s innovation ecosystem can support this vision and help drive growth both domestically and globally. The meeting further addressed the role of Israel’s aviation industry within the national economic and security ecosystem, the importance of innovation as a driver of growth, and how advanced industrial activity strengthens ties with international markets and partners. We thank President Herzog for the productive discussion and look forward to building on this dialogue as we continue pushing the boundaries of Advanced Air Mobility.

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🌟 Lior Handelsman joined an insightful panel moderated by Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, at Calcalist כלכליסט’s TECH1 CONFERENCE in Eilat, discussing “The Deep Tech Age”. Lior emphasized that the dramatic changes driven by AI, both in reducing barriers for software development and in the high demand for computing infrastructure and energy, are creating an increased appetite for investments in hardware, energy, and manufacturing technologies, thus bringing deep tech back to the spotlight. Thanks to fellow panelist Nir Minerbi, CEO of Classiq, for the discussion! #DeepTech #Tech1 #GroveVentures #Innovation #AI

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“The train has already left the station - AI-driven development is here to stay.” This message was shared today at Cybertech Tel Aviv during the panel Security by Design in the New Age of AI, where Eliav Noori, Head of the Methodology Center at the Israel National Cyber Directorate, addressed both the opportunities and the risks of generative AI–based software development. AI tools allow developers to generate code at unprecedented speed and scale. Productivity increases dramatically - but alongside it, a new cyber risk landscape emerges. Some risks are familiar, while others are unique to AI-driven development. The core message was clear: Secure by Design isn’t disappearing - it’s becoming more critical than ever. Control over generated code starts with the right architecture. Development based on nano services (smaller than microservices) helps reduce the attack surface, isolate logic, and enable effective static and dynamic testing throughout the product lifecycle. From the organizational side, accountability becomes key. Managements and CISOs are required to embrace the new reality - not by stopping the technology, but by managing it: defining clear policies, professional norms, and ensuring teams are trained to work responsibly and securely in AI-enabled environments. That’s how innovation moves forward - without compromising security, quality, or trust. Photo by : Gilad Kavalerchik

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We are delighted to have represented Israeli defense robotics company RoboTeam in its sale to the U.S. company Ondas for US$ 80 million. Ondas, a leading provider of autonomous drone and advanced wireless solutions, has expanded its defense-sector portfolio through this acquisition. Our firm’s team, led by partners Sharon Gazit and Roy Lieber from our Hi-Tech, Technology & Venture Capital practice, with associate Matan Hanina and intern Roni Shayer from the practice, as well as partner Yuval Peled from our Tax practice, advised RoboTeam on this successful transaction. To read the full article in The Marker - https://lnkd.in/dYnSQ2DN

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“The system is broken.” We keep chasing $100B valuations like it’s the norm. Said it last week, but it’s worth repeating, because let’s be honest… most of its paper. It’s not ARR driving these numbers. It’s hyper-funding rounds, inflated expectations, and a complete lack of liquidity. You’ve got companies that once hit $20B, now worth $600M. Others get acquired for $700M and then shut down within a year. And when you get to those inflated valuations, you're trapped: You can't exit. You’re not growing. You’re not liquid. You’re just stuck. The irony? Some of the smartest teams today are not raising massive rounds: → They're lean. → They’re keeping equity. → And they’re building actual businesses. So how are we going to get to $100B valuations off tiny teams, no revenue, and broken exits? You can’t. VCs are under pressure. LPs want liquidity. But IPOs are rare, private equity isn’t always interested, and secondaries, well, let’s be real… not a real solution for everyone. The system is overdue for change. Until then, we need to stop worshipping empty valuations. What’s one thing you would change about how we fund and value startups today? (Shout out to Ophir Reshef, Partner at the ISF Israel Secondary Fund for this insightful op-ed in Calcalist כלכליסט CTech by Calcalist) https://lnkd.in/egNMd6nG

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