Israel’s OurCrowd marks $320M raised, 100 startups, 9 exits [OurCrowd Newsletter]

What did Israel’s OurCrowd achieve until now and what is its future direction? Read up on this news item and more from the Startup Nation, below…

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OurCrowd marks 4 years, $320M raised, 100 startups, 9 exits

Ahead of its 2017 Global Investor Summit, Jerusalem equity crowdfunding platform celebrates achievements and reveals its future direction. Read more.

OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News

• UPnRIDE featured in NoCamels
• eVigilo featured in Jerusalem Post
• Surgical Theater featured in WNDU

Bringing the world to the Startup Nation: Israel’s new Innovation Visa

Being the Startup Nation is one of Israel’s greatest assets. The introduction of Israel’s innovation visa looks to share it with the world. Read more.

New home for Israeli robotics in China

The Sino-Israeli Robotics Institute was inaugurated during the second Sino-Israeli Robotics Summit in Guangzhou, China.Read more.

Apple’s Aharon to head Israel Innovation Authority

CEO of Apple Israel will be in charge of promoting nation’s tech ecosystem, at the helm of entity formerly known as Office of the Chief Scientist. Read more.

News Nuggets

• Huawei reportedly acquires Israeli startup Hexatier for $42M (Geektime)
• Mobileye, Delphi to hold automated drive on Vegas route (Times of Israel)
• Schedule management company Timing raises $1M (Globes)
• Thermography inspection company DIR raises $10M (Globes)
• 5 bold predictions for Israeli tech in 2017 (Forbes)

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