StartupIsrael News:
TypeMock Raises $1.5m
Submitted by gil on January 17, 2008 - 18:32TypeMock has developed unit testing software that saves users the need to ‘refactor’ and ‘restructure’ code in order to make it testable, self reported to be at “speed times”.
More news from TypeMock: Eli Lopian, the founder, blogs that Roy Osherove, one of most famous gurus in agile development, joined TypeMock.
Conduit Raises $8M More
Submitted by ron on January 17, 2008 - 09:46Techcrunch reports that Conduit raised another 8M$ from Benchmark Capital. Conduit is cash-flow positive, and has more than 12M installed toolbars.
Event: The 2008 US / ISRAEL VENTURE SUMMIT
Submitted by gil on January 15, 2008 - 14:46The event will take place on March 25-26 in New York City.
The 2008 US / ISRAEL VENTURE SUMMIT, presented by youngStartup Ventures, is the premier industry gathering connecting senior executives of early stage and emerging growth Israeli companies, venture capitalists, angel investors, technology transfer professionals, university researchers, incubators, successful entrepreneurs and premier service providers.
This exclusive full-day Venture Capital Summit will feature:
25+ Venture Capital Speakers3 Venture Capital Panels40 of the Hottest Emerging Companies Seeking FundingEmerging Company PresentationsHigh Level Networking OpportunitiesCocktail reception hosted by Microsoft
15 Israeli web 2.0 companies for a US tour
Submitted by ron on January 10, 2008 - 10:03The Israeli-Californian commerce board has chosen the 15 Israeli web 2.0 companies to go on a tour in the US. The companies will meet with executives in Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and others.
The companies are - 5min, PLYmedia, AllofMe, NuConomy, ClickTale, blogTV.com, Sportingo, PicScout, Qoof, 8hands, Velingo, Innovid, Semingo, PageOnce and Journeys.
Good luck!
MIT Forum Event: Predicting the Next Decade Trends & Exits
Submitted by gil on January 8, 2008 - 17:13The event will take place in January 16th, 16:00, Lion Hall, Recanati, Tel Aviv University.
Main topics:
· "Hot" areas to start new seed technology companies
Pudding media raised 8M$
Submitted by ron on January 6, 2008 - 10:03Giza is raising 150M$ for their new fund
Submitted by ron on January 2, 2008 - 16:18Giza is also making a new, fifth fund - with 150M$. They got a 30M$ investment from the government of taiwan.
Gemini closing their fifth fund, raised 140M$ out of 200M$
Submitted by ron on January 2, 2008 - 16:17Gemini is opening a fifth fund, with a total investment of 200M$. Currently they have closed 140M$. Gemini will invest in Software, communication, semiconductors, cleantech and internet.
Hooja raises 1.5M$
Submitted by ron on December 30, 2007 - 16:41Hooja recently completed a 1.5M$ financing round. Hooja develops a search technology that allows you to search for anyone's personal information - in Social networks too.
MIT Forum event: Internet Business Models: from Clicks to $
Submitted by gil on December 13, 2007 - 13:32The event will take place on December 25th, 16:00, Lion Hall, Recanati building, Tel Aviv University.
Speakers:
Yaron Galai, Co-Founder & Senior Vice President, Quigo
Inon Axel, Co-Founder & CEO, Kasamba
Benny Arbel, Founder & CEO, MyThings
Yael Elish, CEO & Co-founder, eSnips
Zeev Fisher, Advocate and Partner, Appelfeld Zer Fisher
Rina Shainski, General Partner, Carmel Ventures