Deloitte Launchpad

Ready to take coding to the next level with code integrity at the core? Meet today’s #StartupSpotlight Qodo (formerly Codium)!?? ? #Qodo is a quality-first generative AI coding platform that helps developers write, test, and review #code within IDE and Git. It offers automated code reviews, contextual suggestions, and comprehensive test generation, ensuring robust, reliable #software. Seamless integration maintains high standards of code quality and integrity throughout development. "We're thrilled to share that Qodo has been selected to participate in Deloitte's Launchpad program! This is an exceptional opportunity to connect with and learn from like-minded companies while leveraging Deloitte's deep enterprise expertise. We're excited to embark on this journey, alongside inspiring founders, to continue driving innovation and scaling globally!" We're excited to be working with you, Itamar Friedman!

How will data centers meet the latency and power demands of AI? Say hello to today’s?#StartupSpotlight?NewPhotonics!?? #NewPhotonics?is a growing leader in integrated silicon?#photonics?with monolithic integrated lasers for all optical #connectivity chips, tackling both bandwidth and energy efficiency challenges in data center #AI cluster applications. The company develops photonic integrated circuit #chips and optical signal processing (OSP) technologies. To learn more:?https://newphotonics.com/ “We value opportunities like the Launchpad program to continue our growth and exposure to the technology investment community. The support will help us to deepen our commitment to breaking the limits of optical communication with chip and tech innovations to scale data centers for an AI-driven world.” We're excited to be working with you Yaniv & YOSSI!

“Running is my personal religion. It shaped my career and life choices” ??♂? ? Yesterday our Founders met with Raanan Cohen,?serial entrepreneur, unicorn founder, author, angel investor, father, and Ironman & ultra marathoner. Raanan embarked on his tech journey at 30, launching his first startup, MobileMax, from concept to multimillion-dollar international sales and IPO. He then went on to be the Founder and CEO of Bringg, a unicorn in on-demand logistics. Raanan is also the author of?'Just a Little More', the novel that quickly climbed to Israel’s bestseller list and explores the untold stories of Israel’s startup world. In an open discussion, we learned about Raanan’s journey of leadership, innovation and resilience. Thank you, Raanan for your time and insights. Savvy Bluespine Firmbase Flexor Guardz Monto NewPhotonics @Onfire GoPerfect Qodo (formerly Codium) Slice | Global Equity Yair Laron Melanie Kraus Liron Winberg-Retzkin Talli David

?? Prompt Security - $18M Series A ?? Congratulations to our portfolio company, Prompt Security (Batch 7) on a $18M Series A led by Jump Capital with participation from Hetz Ventures, Ridge Ventures, and tech giants Okta and F5.This funding, raised just 10 months after its Seed round, brings the company’s total investment to $23 million. The new investment will accelerate Prompt Security's mission to enable the safe use and deployment of Generative AI in enterprises. Super proud of you Itamar Golan and Lior Drihem. Here's to many more milestones ahead! Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dRME7J_b

Which identities are at greatest risk? Meet today’s #StartupSpotlight Savvy, who knows exactly where to look!??? ? #Savvy gives you visibility into every app and control over every identity your #workforce uses. Detect new app adoption, enforce #SSO and #MFA, eliminate toxic risks, and offboard users with ease. Interactive guardrails and automated playbooks simplify security and compliance, empowering your team to work smarter, not harder. ?? “We’re honored to join Deloitte Launchpad, a program whose tailored guidance and expansive network provide the tools and connections we need to scale our operations with confidence.”?— Guy Guzner, CEO & Co-Founder of Savvy Guy & team - we're excited to be working with you!??

Deloitte Launchpad is up for ?Startup Accelerator of the Year? in the Geektime ??????? awards and we need YOUR VOTE to win! ?? Ready to show us some love? Follow this link to vote:?https://bit.ly/4hI9Lz0?and choose Deloitte Launchpad under "Best Startup Program of the Year" Yair Laron Liron Winberg-Retzkin Melanie Kraus Talli David Sivan Peleg Maya Klein Re'em Korine Amit Harel Andre Salz Steve Schreiber Heather Gates Matthew Block Arbel Goychman Ronny Gonen Michal Kogan Karin Marton-Hilleli Or Nehushtan Lee Koth Brachel Shawn Chorny Rachel Kriel Hayley Alexander Alpern Arod Balissa Sharon Cohen Sharon Shtevy Cohen Eran Dagon #voteforus #DeloitteLaunchpad #GeekAwards

In a world that lives and breathes all things digital, every business is at risk. Say hello to today's #StartupSpotlight ??Guardz! Guardz is an AI-powered Unified Detection and Response platform designed to empower Managed Service Providers (#MSPs) to secure and insure small businesses against advanced cyber threats. By protecting critical assets like identities, emails, endpoints, cloud, and sensitive data, #Guardz helps businesses strengthen their defenses and thrive in a secure digital landscape. "Joining Deloitte's Launchpad program is an exciting milestone for Guardz. This opportunity comes at a pivotal moment as we scale our global presence. We’re energized by the chance to collaborate with the Deloitte team and learn alongside an inspiring group of founders." –?Dor Eisner, CEO & Co Founder. Dor & Alon – exited to be working with you!??

Unlocking Brand Brilliance with the Awesome Team!??? This week, we had the chance to learn from?Hayley Alexander Alpern and Rochelle C., Brand Strategists at?Awesome - a Deloitte studio, Deloitte Digital’s creative brand & product agency. They led an insightful, hands-on workshop on building a standout brand, finding that unique edge, and creating a lasting impression. With expertise from working with tech stars like?Playtika, Ezbob, Payoneer, AI21 Labs, Trigo,?and more, Hayley and Rochelle shared practical tips and real-world examples to help us elevate our brands with confidence. Thank you, Hayley and Rochelle, for sharing your knowledge! We’re ready to put these strategies into action. ?? Savvy Bluespine Firmbase Flexor Guardz Monto NewPhotonics Onfire GoPerfect Qodo (formerly Codium) Slice | Global Equity Yair Laron Melanie Kraus Liron Winberg-Retzkin Talli David

Ever wonder how unstructured data fits into your AI strategy? Meet today's #StartupSpotlight ?? Flexor. Flexor enables data practitioners to harness the power of LLMs on textual data. #Flexor manages all your data preparation needs—extraction, cleansing, structuring, governance, and transformation—empowering #data teams to extract valuable insights, gain a competitive edge, and drive innovation. Flexor allows you to seamlessly integrate high-quality, well-governed textual data into any BI, ML, or GenAI application. "Excited to join Deloitte Launchpad to accelerate our US growth! Deloitte, a world-class systems integrator, is an amazing partner in bringing Flexor's 'Structuring the Unstructured' vision to leading corporations, transforming how businesses prepare data for AI." Or Zabludowski Regev Ben Simon – excited to be working with you!

Budget, forecast and planning when you don't have a CFO ?????? This week we had the pleasure to hear from Gal Ringel ???? CEO and Co-Founder at MineOS (Batch 5 alumni company) who spoke to us about managing and reducing burn rate, building your financial plan, preparing ahead of your next round, and what to communicate to the board, management and employees. Gal brings a wealth of knowledge from his diverse background, including 6 years in Israel's elite intelligence corps specializing in Cybersecurity and 4.5 years as a VC, where he deployed approximately $50 million across 20+ promising Israeli companies, playing a pivotal role in their success. Thank you Gal for sharing your insights and spreadsheets! Bluespine Firmbase Flexor Guardz Monto NewPhotonics Onfire GoPerfect Qodo (formerly Codium) Savvy Slice | Global Equity Liron Winberg-Retzkin Talli David Melanie Kraus Yair Laron