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Another Israeli exit (OurCrowd’s 6th!), 6 ‘smart’ IoT companies, & young engineers plan for a bright future [OurCrowd Newsletter]

Another Israeli exit (OurCrowd’s 6th!), 6 ‘smart’ IoT companies, & young engineers plan for a bright future [OurCrowd Newsletter]

Apr 25, 2016 |

This last week saw another big Israeli acquisition — marking OurCrowd’s 6th exit! Our objects are getting ‘smarter’, check out this cool infographic featuring IoT startups. Young Israeli engineers are working on creating a better future. Read on for the latest in Startup Nation. Start getting this weekly newsletter via email: Subscribe now Oracle buys Israeli big data startup, Crosswise, for $50M US software giant Oracle has acquired Israeli big data startup (and OurCrowd’s portfolio company) Crosswise. The company has developed a cross-device identification system to help advertisers target consumers. Learn more. OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News Crosswise featured in Business Insider EdenShield featured in Times of Israel MarkOne (Vessyl) featured in Wareable Clipfort featured in Geektime Surgical Theater featured in Forbes BioCatch featured in Find Biometrics Smart Objects, Smart Investing: Check out the Internet of Things Take a closer look at the emerging world of connected devices with this infographic featuring top startups from the Internet of Things and location-based technologies industry. Learn more. Israel’s youngest engineers plan for a bright future 56 student projects covering robotics, AI, the environment, and more, were presented at the Israel Sci-Tech Schools Network’s annual...

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Looking for an innovative job? 36 OurCrowd portfolio companies hiring in November 2015

Looking for an innovative job? 36 OurCrowd portfolio companies hiring in November 2015

Oct 28, 2015 |

As OurCrowd’s investments continuously grow both in size and quantity, our existing portfolio companies are rapidly expanding too. To date, OurCrowd has invested over $160M in 80 portfolio companies, many of which won international awards and are widely acclaimed for their innovative products and amazing all-star teams. In 2014 alone, over 260 jobs were created within OurCrowd’s portfolio companies, post-investment. So, if you’re hoping to get your foot in the high-tech industry door, dreaming about being part of the exciting startup ecosystem, or know someone looking for a job in the hottest markets, you’ve come to the right place! Check out the listings below to see how you might have the chance to work for some of our awesome portfolio companies and become part of the growing OurCrowd family: RevolutionCredit If you’re interested in helping start a revolution to make every aspiring consumer creditworthy, then join RevolutionCredit. Regional VP, Business Development; Orange County or New York, USA. Webydo Webydo is looking for a talented and experienced content marketing professional to increase user engagement and generate traffic. To apply, submit...

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Putting the ‘ad’ in venture: Why investors are excited about the AdTech market

Putting the ‘ad’ in venture: Why investors are excited about the AdTech market

Jul 9, 2015 | , ,

Have you ever been surprised to see an ad appear on your computer screen with exactly what you were looking for? Sometimes, it seems like the Internet can read our minds. It turns out that with the growing adtech industry, it can. Adtech platforms work to connect advertisers and consumers efficiently, by using sophisticated analytics to enable targeted advertising. The growing global adtech market is currently worth approximately $142 billion, with some estimates putting it at over $200 billion by 2018. Nearly 70% of these revenues come from mobile advertisement, which brings in about $100 million annually, according to emarketer. As the digital advertising industry expands, with revenues growing at 11% annually, it continues to make gains on the market share of traditional media outlets. But, what is adtech? When advertisers seek to place ads, they face the dual challenge of identifying their target audience and figuring out where to spend their money searching for it. Adtech companies solve these problems in one, by providing a means for advertisers to target the right people and know exactly where to...

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Checkmarx raises $84M, NFL stars visit Startup Nation, & rulers of Israeli investment landscape [OurCrowd Newsletter]

Checkmarx raises $84M, NFL stars visit Startup Nation, & rulers of Israeli investment landscape [OurCrowd Newsletter]

Jun 29, 2015 |

The latest from the Startup Nation: the movers and shakers of the Israeli investment landscape; multi-million dollar investment rounds; visiting delegation of US Pro Football Hall of Famers get a peek at the latest Israeli technologies; and more… Start getting this weekly newsletter via email: Subscribe now Israeli cyber startup Checkmarx nets $84M investment Israeli cybersecurity startup Checkmarx announced that it had received an $84 million investment from New York-based venture capital and private equity firm Insight Venture Partners. Checkmarx was founded in 2006 with the vision of providing comprehensive solutions for automated security code review. The new round of capital will be primarily used to further accelerate growth through product innovation and global expansion. Learn more. OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News  CropX featured in TechCrunch Crosswise featured in AdExchanger OurCrowd featured in NoCamels Cimagine featured in the Times of Israel OurCrowd featured in Crowdfund Insider Consumer Physics featured in VentureBeat Your face on a latté? Israeli startup SteamCC makes it possible Part tech startup, part design studio, Israeli firm SteamCC’s invention called the “foam printer” brings a sense...

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Looking for an innovative job? 26 OurCrowd portfolio companies that are hiring now!

Looking for an innovative job? 26 OurCrowd portfolio companies that are hiring now!

May 12, 2015 |

As OurCrowd’s investments continuously grow both in size and quantity, our existing portfolio companies are rapidly expanding too. To date, OurCrowd has invested $120M in 68 portfolio companies, many of which won international awards and are widely acclaimed for their innovative products and amazing all-star teams. Just in 2014, over 260 jobs were created within OurCrowd’s portfolio companies, post-investment. So, if you’re hoping to get your foot in the high-tech industry door, dreaming about being part of the exciting startup ecosystem, or know someone looking for a job in the hottest markets, you’ve come to the right place! HIL Applied Medical HIL Applied Medical is looking for an experienced, hands-on, multidisciplinary technology leader, responsible for all of the company’s Research and Development activities. He/she will work closely with the CEO and the CTO to develop and implement R&D programs and budgets. S/he will work with a high level of autonomy, developing and managing all internal and external R&D resources, projects, and personnel. For more information and to apply, contact info@hilappliedmedical.com. Director of R&D; Jerusalem, Israel. Social Bicycles If you are talented, want to...

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