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5,000 expected to flock to Jerusalem investor summit, February 2017 [OurCrowd Newsletter]

5,000 expected to flock to Jerusalem investor summit, February 2017 [OurCrowd Newsletter]

Dec 12, 2016 |

What is bringing thousands from around the world to Jerusalem? Read up on this news item and more from the Startup Nation, below… Start getting this weekly newsletter via email: Subscribe now 5,000 expected to flock to Jerusalem investor summit, February 2017 Held for the third year running, the investor summit is billed as the largest equity crowdfunding event of its kind with 5,000 expected to attend. Read more. OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News UPnRIDE featured in CNN Nanorep featured in PR Newswire VocalZoom featured in Business Wire   Hi-tech growth is turning Jerusalem into ‘Start-Up City’ “When we started here 10 years ago, it was like being on an island, but now it’s unbelievable how much is going on.” Read more. 8 women rocking the Israeli startup scene It’s no surprise that Israeli companies are rocking the startup scene. The nation is now rated #1 outside the Silicon Valley for startups and is known for their innovative and trendy ideas. Read more. Israeli experts heading to Japan to provide much needed cybersecurity Investment creates opportunity for growth in cyber defense market. Read more....

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A new Israeli expansion into Asia, Israeli startups keep winning, and more [OurCrowd Newsletter]

A new Israeli expansion into Asia, Israeli startups keep winning, and more [OurCrowd Newsletter]

Dec 5, 2016 |

What’s in store for OurCrowd’s Singapore expansion, and which country dominated at the Medica contest? Read up on these news items and more from the Startup Nation, below… Start getting this weekly newsletter via email: Subscribe now Israel’s OurCrowd opens Singapore office The Israeli equity crowdfunding company’s seventh office will serve its growing community of Asian investors. Read more. OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News Syqe featured in Bloomberg Morphisec featured in PR Newswire OurCrowd featured in The Sydney Morning Herald   3 Israeli startups clinch global medical trade-fair awards UpRight, Biop Medical and Tytocare named best medical mobile techs at Medica contest in which nine Israeli companies were among the 15 finalists. Read more. We’re Hiring! Career opportunities at OurCrowd (December 2016) This month we’ve added new open positions for our expanding team. Do you know someone who is driven, talented and ready to help bring OurCrowd to the next level? Read more. Mobileye, Delphi, Intel team on cars The Israeli sensor company and the UK car parts company will develop self-driving systems using Intel’s chips. Read more. Ben-Gurion University, PayPal to join...

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PRESS RELEASE: OurCrowd Opens Singapore Office, Appoints Denes Ban Managing Partner Asia

Nov 28, 2016 |

MATERIALS FOR RELEASE: PDF download here Photos and logos ZIP file download here OurCrowd Opens Singapore Office, Appoints Denes Ban Managing Partner Asia Singapore office will tap rising interest from Asia investors in Equity crowdfunding Move follows partnership with UOB and SassCorp in Singapore —  Jerusalem/Singapore– November 28, 2016 – OurCrowd, a global leader in equity crowdfunding, announced today that it has opened an office in Singapore, its seventh worldwide, to serve the growing community of Asian investors interested in funding early stage high-growth companies. It has appointed Denes Ban, a successful entrepreneur and technology executive, as Managing Partner Asia and head of OurCrowd’s Singapore Management company. The move follows OurCrowd’s announcement earlier this year that it has partnered with United Overseas Bank (UOB) and Sassoon Investment Corporation (SassCorp) to pursue equity crowdfunding for startups and SMEs in the region. OurCrowd also received a formal license to begin operating in Singapore from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in  August  2016. “Asia is one of our fastest growing markets and following our launch in Singapore, we will be looking to...

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Failure: the surprising fuel in Israel’s startup engine [OurCrowd Newsletter]

Failure: the surprising fuel in Israel’s startup engine [OurCrowd Newsletter]

Nov 14, 2016 |

What fuels Israel’s startup engine? The surprising answer: Failure! Read up on this news item and more stories from the Startup Nation, below… Start getting this weekly newsletter via email: Subscribe now Failure: the surprising fuel in Israel’s startup engine A key element in the Israeli high-tech success story is accepting failure, learning from mistakes and moving on — a bit wiser for the wear. Read more. OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News BioCatch featured in Newsweek Argus featured in PR Newswire Sweetch featured in Minimum Viable NYSE salutes leading Israeli women New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) marks Israel’s unrivaled presence on Wall Street; holds sessions on Israeli investment trends. Read more. Germany’s Daimler to open Israeli R&D center The center will also scout for investment opportunities in technology companies relevant to the car industry. Read more. Rev your engines! OurCrowd’s Transportation Tech portfolio As we continue to drive the next generation of transportation technologies, OurCrowd has compiled the following infographic that samples some of our portfolio companies making waves in this rapidly evolving market. Read more. Haredi high-tech employment initiative opens branch in Jerusalem (JPost) Israeli...

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Investing in a healthy humanity [OurCrowd Newsletter]

Investing in a healthy humanity [OurCrowd Newsletter]

Nov 7, 2016 |

The latest from the Startup Nation: a new fund, new Google VP, new job listings, and more… Read up on these news items, below! Start getting this weekly newsletter via email: Subscribe now Introducing Israel’s first digital health fund: OurCrowd Qure OurCrowd is launching a sector specific fund fully focused on digital health — Israel’s first fund with such a focus. The $50M fund, called OurCrowd Qure, will invest in early stage startups at the seed and Series A level. Read more. OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News OurCrowd featured in Globes SightDx featured in Geektime OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved featured in BNN Google taps Israeli exec as new VP Meir Brand, who has been CEO of Google Israel since 2005, has been named as the new vice president of the technological giant. Read more. 42 #OCportfolio companies hiring in November 2016 Hoping to get your foot in the high-tech industry door? You’ve come to the right place! Check out listings in Israel, USA, Canada, India, China, Taiwan, or Poland. Read more. TripAdvisor invests in Israeli social dining startup EatWith TripAdvisor will integrate EatWith’s service into its offering...

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