Author: OurCrowd

[Zippin in Retail Dive] Zippin raises $12M to introduce cashierless checkout to more stores

Dec 16, 2019 |

Zippin, the cashierless checkout technology provider, raised $12 million in a Series A funding round led by Evolv Ventures, the Kraft Heinz-backed venture capital fund, the startup announced in a press release. The funding will allow Zippin to open in more locations in the next few months within grocery stores, convenience chains, sports facilities, airports and other retailers, the company said. Read...

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[Arbe Robotics in CTech] High-Resolution Radar Startup Arbe Raises $32 Million

Dec 16, 2019 |

Tel Aviv-based high-resolution radar startup Arbe Robotics Ltd. has raised a $32 million series B funding round, the company announced Monday. The round was participated by Catalyst CEL, BAIC Capital, AI Alliance, the joint fund of Hyundai, Hanwha Group, and SK Telecom, MissionBlue Capital, Canaan Partners Israel, iAngels, 360 Capital Partners, O.G. Tech Ventures, and OurCrowd. Read...

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In the News: Were we right about 2019? + What’s coming in 2020?

In the News: Were we right about 2019? + What’s coming in 2020?

Dec 16, 2019 |

It was a pleasure to be hosted at the SALT conference in Abu Dhabi, where, amongst other topics, we discussed startup ecosystems ranging from UAE, USA, Israel and beyond. I was one of the first Israeli VCs to speak openly in an investor conference in the Gulf, and I was thrilled to see the enthusiasm among investors for cooperation with Israel. Up next: As we wrap up 2019, we examine what’s next for tech in 2020. Each year we predict 10 impactful tech trends; were we right about last year? Review what was predicted for 2019, and sign up to see live, in-person what we anticipate next, at the 2020 OurCrowd Global Investor Summit this February 13th in Jerusalem. Apply now. Startup Nation and beyond The EdgyBees’ hive of partners is buzzing: US Air Force awards multiple contracts to the collaborative visual software leader to enhance situational awareness.  Hitting pay dirt: CropX teamed up with Costa Rica’s FarmAgro, to offer Latin American farmers accurate predictive power based on soil analytics. Forever young: Researchers set out roadmap for using cannabis to ease...

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[Innoviz in PR Newswire] Cognata Selected by Innoviz to Test and Validate LiDAR Sensor Suite

Dec 16, 2019 |

Cognata, Ltd., a leading provider of simulation software for ADAS and autonomous vehicles announced today that Innoviz, a leading provider of high-performance solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software that bring vision to the automotive and non-automotive industries, has selected Cognata as its simulation partner for testing and validation of its sensor hardware and perception software offerings. Read...

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