Author: OurCrowd

Newsletter: Connecting Israel and the UAE + Digital Health + Growth for Farmers

Newsletter: Connecting Israel and the UAE + Digital Health + Growth for Farmers

Sep 13, 2020 |

Showcasing the Startup Nation to our new partnersin the United Arab Emirates OurCrowd will create history on Sep. 22 when we host the first major public event showcasing the Startup Nation to our new partners in the UAE, allowing many Israeli and Emirati investors to meet online for the first time. In the first quarter of 2020, startups in the MENA region excluding Israel raised $277 million. In the same period, Israeli startups raised $2.74 billion – 10 times as much. With the historic opening of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel, Emirati investors finally have a chance to experience the wonders of Israel’s tech economy at first hand. Israel’s Tech Investment Landscape: Introduction for the UAE Investor will provide a unique overview of the current trends, players, and opportunities related to tech investment in Israel. OurCrowd investing professionals experienced in doing business with the UAE and top startup entrepreneurs will give practical insights into the Israeli innovation ecosystem and its key sectors, including AI, Healthcare, and Mobility. Join us for what promises to be a fascinating and historic...

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[Beyond Meat in Veg News] BEYOND MEAT TO OPEN PRODUCTION PLANTS IN CHINA

Sep 11, 2020 |

Vegan brand Beyond Meat is building two production facilities in China’s eastern province of Zhejiang to manufacture its plant-based meat products, including vegan beef, pork, and chicken, for the Chinese market. Beyond Meat is the first multinational plant-based meat brand to bring its own major production facility to the country, and it’s expected to be one of the company’s biggest markets for both production and research and development in the near future. Trial production is scheduled to commence within months with full-scale production to start in early 2021. Read...

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[Superpedestrian in Medium] LINK Partnering With Seattle to Expand Access to Sustainable Transport

Sep 11, 2020 |

“It’s an honor to become a part of Seattle’s transportation system,” says Assaf Biderman, Founder and CEO. “ We are inspired by Seattle’s commitment to the environment and its diverse communities, and are excited to work with the City to expand accessibility, replace car trips, and reduce carbon emissions — all while maintaining a high degree of safety for riders and pedestrians alike. Advanced vehicle technologies are central to making all of this possible, and we are excited that the city values the 7+ years we have invested to develop our groundbreaking LINK fleet.” Read more...

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[Medisafe in HIT Consultant] Medisafe Launches New Platform for Medication Management to Improve Patient Journey

Sep 11, 2020 |

Medisafe, a Boston, MA-based digital therapeutics companion platform, announced the immediate deployment of its new Medisafe Maestro platform. This advanced technology seamlessly orchestrates medication adherence journeys with precision and speed, creating personalized patient support resources delivered through a digital drug companion. Medisafe supports the pharmaceutical ecosystem with digital patient support resources through its personalized digital drug companion and integrated Care Connector which activates real-time patient engagement. Read...

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