Taranis, another agri-tech start-up, is “mostly a big data company”, says chief executive and co-founder Ofir Schlam. It applies advanced analytics to crop spraying. The company has developed a weather forecasting model — looking at factors such as precipitation, humidity and temperature — to determine where farmers need to spray to avoid fungal diseases and bacteria. Read more on Financial Times...
Read MoreIndividuals investing through a crowdfunding platform should be looking for a place where they can access deals and invest alongside – and on the same terms as – respected venture capital firms, says Dan Bennett, OurCrowd Australia and Asia managing director. Crowdfunding platforms should also be responsible for vetting businesses, based on quality factors such as experience and previous success of founders, he adds. OurCrowd, which began in Jerusalem, Israel, in 2013 and has since started branches in California and New York in the United States and more recently in Australia, has so far raised $300 million among a base of 1200 individuals investing in 100 companies globally, according to...
Read MoreOurCrowd portfolio company enVerid was featured in Globes, the leading Israeli financial daily. enVerid has developed an energy saving solution using a patented air treatment and recycling system for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems. Israeli startup enVerid Systems is raising NIS 80-90 million in a financing round led by Bank Leumi (TASE: LUMI). The Israeli bank’s investment unit Leumi Partners has invested NIS 37 million in enVerid Systems in return for 17% of its shares. The company, which was founded in 2011 by Dr. Udi Meirav and Dr. Israel Biran has developed specialized HVAC systems which offer energy savings and improved air quality for commercial buildings. enVerid raised $1,568,500 from OurCrowd investors in October 2013 and $1,838,916 in a follow-on funding round in 2014. Read more on...
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OurCrowd is growing and currently looking for extraordinary people to join the team behind its leading, innovative and industry-altering crowd investing platform. So, if you’re hoping to get your foot in the high-tech industry door, are dreaming about growing your career in the exciting startup ecosystem, or know someone looking for a job in the hottest markets, you’ve come to the right place! OurCrowd offers competitive benefits and salary with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced work environment. Take a look at the full job descriptions for the following positions below: Senior Full-Stack Developer Marcom & Visual Media Marketing Manager Product Marketing Manager Inside Sale Associate UI/UX Designer Join us and become a part of our unparalleled team! All CVs should be sent to career@ourcrowd.com If you don’t see a position that fits your background but are still interested in being part of the growing OurCrowd family, check out the listings here for the chance to work for some of our awesome portfolio companies and become part of the growing OurCrowd family! ———- Senior Full-Stack Developer Location: Herzliya Job description & Requirements: An ideal candidate: Would have very good...
Read MoreOurCrowd’s portfolio company Stringify (formerly Milla) was featured in Lifehacker, a daily weblog about life hacks and software. Stringify’s unifying platform transforms the way people connect their lives with a highly-customizable network of devices. The problem with investing in smart, connected devices like Wi-FI color-changing light bulbs, internet-enabled power strips, and wearables like Fitbits is that you need a dozen apps for them all. Stringify is an iPhone app (Android is on the way) that links all of it together. Imagine it: one app to manage them all, one app to automate them. Here’s how to set it up. Stringify raised $1,174,108 from OurCrowd investors in July 2014 and $562,498 in a follow-on funding round in September 2015. Read more on...
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