February 9 - 16, 2025 | Vol 5, Issue #07

Prepared by David Ohana and the Greenfield Partners Team

Last Week from Greenfield

Our Israel Startup Insights Report 2024 reveals a resilient ecosystem with strong Q4/24 momentum, where repeat founders led 46% of total funding despite representing only 31% of startups. This comprehensive, dynamic report, created in partnership with Dealigence and Poalim Tech , offers detailed insights into funding rounds, workforce trends, and capital demands, and more via our first interactive research platform.

Dive into the most advanced industry research platform here

"Organizations that manage to integrate these [AI] tools effectively into their sales framework will gain a significant competitive advantage over similar companies."

Dive into the latest take from Operating Partner Nir Goldstein : Companies that embrace AI-powered sales will lead the next IPO wave

Recent Funding Rounds

• Voyantis , an Israeli startup specializing in AI-driven growth platforms for customer acquisition and lifecycle optimization, has raised $41 million in a Series A funding round led by Intel Capital. The Voyantis platform utilizes predictive analytics to help businesses identify and retain high-value customers by analyzing behavioral patterns to forecast customer lifetime value. Read more from BusinessWire…

• Zengo Wallet , an Israeli self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, has received a strategic investment from Tether for an undisclosed amount. ZenGo offers a security-focused alternative to traditional wallets by eliminating the need for seed phrases, a common target for hackers. Serving over 1.5 million users without a single compromise, ZenGo plans to use the investment to expand its blockchain-agnostic capabilities and enhance support for Tether's stablecoins, facilitating seamless storage and transactions across various blockchain ecosystems. Read more from Zengo…

• IBI-Ag , an Israeli Agtech company, has raised $6.1 million in a Series A funding round led by Corteva Catalyst. The company specializes in developing bio-insecticides utilizing single-domain antibody technology, adapted from the pharmaceutical industry, to offer effective crop protection with a reduced ecological footprint. Read more from Calcalist…

Recent Exits & Acquisitions

• CyberArk , a public Israeli cybersecurity company, has acquired Zilla Security , a US-based identity security company, for $165 million in cash, with an additional $10 million contingent on milestone achievements. This acquisition aims to enhance CyberArk's position in the identity security market. Read more from Zilla Security…

• HiBob , an Israeli HR management platform, has acquired U.S.-based financial planning and analysis company Mosaic for approximately $35 million. This strategic move aims to merge employee lifecycle management with budget planning and financial modeling, providing organizations with real-time insights into how workforce productivity impacts financial performance. Read more from HiBob…

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