Vol. 5, Issue #02 - January 5 - 12, 2025

Recent Funding Rounds

• PrettyDamnQuick , an Israeli e-commerce enablement startup, raised $25 million in a Series A funding round led by PeakSpan Capital. PDQ's platform enhances the checkout process for medium-sized direct-to-consumer businesses by providing personalized delivery options and transparent shipping information, aiming to reduce cart abandonment rates. Read more from Prettydamnquick...

• Jones Software , an Israeli proptech startup, raised $15 million in a Series B funding round led by NewSpring Capital. Jones offers an AI-driven insurance risk management platform tailored for the real estate and construction sectors. The platform automates the collection and verification of insurance certificates (COIs), endorsements, and policies, integrating seamlessly with key ERP systems to enhance efficiency and compliance. Read more from Jones...

• Lava Network , an Israeli blockchain infrastructure startup, raised $12 million in a private funding round from iAngles, Animoca Brands, and Gate.io Ventures. The company provides decentralized access to blockchain data across more than 40 networks, facilitating over 100 billion transaction requests daily for developers and applications. Read more from Calcalist…

• Fermata , an Israeli agrotech company, raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Raw Ventures. Fermata specializes in computer vision-based solutions for agriculture, with its flagship product, Croptimus, designed for the early detection of pests and plant diseases. Read more from TechCrunch...

• Senseera , an Israeli biotech company, raised $7.1 million in Seed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company is developing a liquid biopsy platform, which utilizes cfChIP-seq technology to provide biopsy-level precision from a simple blood test, aiming to enhance diagnostics in oncology, immunology, and liver disease management. Read more from PRNewswire…

Recent Exits / Acquisitions

• EndoStream Medical , an Israeli medtech startup, has been acquired by Japan’s Kaneka Corporation in a deal valued at approximately $100 million. EndoStream specializes in innovative implants for treating cerebral aneurysms, notably eliminating the need for blood thinners in such procedures. Read more from Globes…

• Cymulate , an Israeli cybersecurity company specializing in threat exposure validation, has acquired fellow Israeli startup CYNC Secure Secure for approximately $10 million. CYNC Secure enhances operational efficiency in exposure management programs, and its integration is expected to bolster Cymulate's platform by synchronizing validation workflows with asset mapping and exposure discovery. Read more from Calcalist…

• Lusha , an Israeli business data platform, has acquired Novacy (Acquired by Lusha) , an Israeli behavioral intelligence startup. Novacy's AI-powered platform analyzes sales conversations to provide actionable insights, enhancing Lusha's sales intelligence offerings beyond lead generation to include sales optimization tools. Read more from Calcalist…

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