Venture Capital & Startup Funding
Provides insights into investment strategies, venture capital trends, startup funding, and company valuation, with a focus on the startup ecosystem and tech investment.
Viral Moments
13
Defense Tech Revolution
Headcount is Dead?
AI's Crystal Ball?
Value Your Company
Noise vs. Reality
VCs are Evolving
Forget Old Metrics!
Future of tech investing!
New Funding Landscape
Tech Independence Myth
Energy, Tech, Policy!
Global Investment Strategy
Beyond simple growth
Key Quotes
13
“We are entering a defense era and a defense era as opposed to other parts is very interesting: it's delayed, meaning the minute a war starts or a president says he wants a golden dome, it takes few years... defense cycles are very long... and there is no sensitivity to price.”
“Everyone's talking about AI brain, like the models, the foundational models, and I think that most, not everyone, but most are kind of ignoring the body.”
“I think that the opportunities are across the board in Israel. I think we continue to innovate. We continue to be leaders in so many industries.”
“So, there's no one metric that you can count on. Obviously, ARR and revenue has always have always been the metric that you look on an company when it's growing and as an indicator, but investors cannot only rely on that anymore.”
“If you look at the future, you can definitely see that technology is one of the pillars in the battlefield.”
“I think in short we will see a transition from climate tech as a vertical rather becoming a horizontal layer across multiple verticals and I think the lines between climate tech and industrial tech will blur.”
“I still believe that growth, topline growth is going to be the leading indicator for successful companies to get premiums. On top of that, in the age of AI, retention metrics are going to be matter than other metrics dramatically.”
“The reality is that actually most teams are building under the radar somewhat quietly in the middle. Where we're hearing about all of those, you know, massive rounds even for early stage companies at high valuations, actually, there's a lot of teams who are looking to do a lot more with less.”
“Despite all, Israeli entrepreneurs are just unstoppable. They strive forward, they found companies, they grow them, they scale them.”
“It's not just that Israeli companies are very good at innovating. It's that they're resilient. they understand how to push forward, how to overcome uh major challenges and succeed despite uh despite the odds.”
“I think what you're going to see is a lot of this secure AI infrastructures and I think this is where Israeli companies could be really, really, really good at.”
“We are looking as investors, we're looking more at the productivity and execution rather than the headcount.”
“When we are speaking about the Israeli story, it's for sure not only about innovation. It's about in the macro resilience and how like this ecosystem is very is very strong and very much meaningful.”
Chapters
42
Articles
13
The global landscape is shifting, ushering in what Menny Shalom, CEO of T3 Defense, calls a 'defense era.' Speaking at the Defense Tech Expo 2026 in Tel Aviv, Shalom outlined the unique characteristics of this burgeoning sector and T3 Defense's strategic approach to capitalizing on its immense potential.
In a concise yet impactful discussion with CTech, Renana Ashkenazi, Managing Partner at Grow Ventures, offered a compelling outlook on the evolving landscape of technology and venture capital. From redefining company valuations to pinpointing the next frontier for AI autonomy, Ashkenazi's insights highlight critical areas for investors and innovators to watch.
At Mind the Tech London 2025, Limor Ganot, a partner at Geffen Capital, offered a compelling overview of the dynamic Israeli high-tech landscape, with a particular focus on the burgeoning defense tech sector. Ganot highlighted how current global events are not only accelerating growth in this specialized area but also reshaping traditional investment metrics, presenting unique opportunities for savvy investors.
In a candid discussion, Aya Peterburg, founder and managing partner of S Capital, sheds light on the shifting paradigms in venture capital and technology. From the complexities of company valuation in 2026 to the true nature of tech independence and the unpredictable trajectory of AI, Peterburg offers a grounded perspective on the future of innovation.
At the Defense Tech Expo 2026 in Tel Aviv, Macushla CEO Liad Tamir unveiled a groundbreaking unmanned platform designed to significantly reduce risks for soldiers in the field. This innovative UGV represents a paradigm shift in military operations, offering unparalleled versatility and adaptability across a spectrum of missions.
In an insightful discussion at CEX Minet Techch Berlin 2025, Jonas Hornung, Principal at Uber Morgan Ventures, offered a compelling perspective on the current state and future of climate technology. Despite recent market fluctuations, Hornung asserts that the foundational drivers for climate tech innovation are more robust than ever, emphasizing the urgent need for technological solutions to global environmental challenges.
In a rapidly evolving tech landscape dominated by AI, traditional business metrics are being re-evaluated. Atad Peled, a partner at Red Dot Capital, offers crucial insights into how artificial intelligence is reshaping company structures, industry automation, and the financial indicators that truly matter for success and valuation.
In a candid discussion, Lia Cromwell, a partner at UpWest, sheds light on the nuanced landscape of the tech industry, reflecting on 2025 and offering bold predictions for 2026. While the headlines often trumpet massive funding rounds, Cromwell emphasizes that the true innovation is often happening quietly, 'under the radar,' with teams achieving significant milestones with fewer resources, largely thanks to the transformative power of AI.
At Mind the Tech London 2025, Yair Snir, Managing Director of Dell Technologies Capital, offered profound insights into the unique spirit of Israeli entrepreneurship and the evolving landscape of global tech investment. Snir emphasized the "unstoppable" nature of Israeli founders, highlighting their ability to innovate and scale companies despite significant challenges.
In a candid discussion with CTech, Zack Fagan, a partner at Earth and Beyond Ventures, offered a compelling outlook on Israel's dynamic tech ecosystem. From the challenges of funding high-capex deep tech to the enduring reign of cybersecurity, Fagan provided expert insights into the forces shaping the "Startup Nation's" future.
In a candid discussion with CTech, Tzahi Weisfeld, co-founder and chairman of Ignite Deep Tech, offered a compelling vision for the future of Israeli innovation. He delved into the evolving landscape of venture capital, the strategic importance of multi-platform environments, and the critical role of trust in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, predicting significant shifts in the nation's technological exports.
The tech investment landscape is experiencing a return of liquidity, but with a clear shift towards disciplined evaluation and exit strategies. Yaron Ben-Horin, representing Valley National Bank, offers a forward-looking perspective on the market dynamics for 2026, emphasizing the evolving criteria for success in a rapidly changing environment.
In a recent CTech interview, Elle Taitou Spruch, an investor at Planfin, offered a compelling perspective on the Israeli tech ecosystem, challenging the conventional "innovation story." Spruch argued that while innovation is a component, the true backbone of Israel's enduring success lies in its profound resilience and the unique spirit of its entrepreneurs.
Sessions
13
