“How a secular American student at Berkeley became an Orthodox Jewish Israeli businessman in Jerusalem: The story of Jon Medved, named as ‘the American citizen who has the greatest influence on the Israeli economy’ ─ though he defines himself as exclusively...
Read MoreAs medical marijuana debates heat up across the globe, a government-backed Israeli startup has developed the first device of its kind to administer cannabis as a pharmaceutical. Read more on Israel21c...
Read MoreOurCrowd’s portfolio company ReWalk has been featured on ABC News, the news gathering and broadcasting division of the American Broadcasting Company. ReWalk is the developer of the FDA approved ReWalk exoskeleton device, providing paraplegics with an independent, natural walking experience that provides them numerous social, psychological, and physical benefits. ReWalk raised $1,280,000 from OurCrowd investors in June 2013. View the segment below or on ABC News here. More ABC US news | ABC Health...
Read MoreOurCrowd portfolio company ReWalk, developer of the FDA approved ReWalk exoskeleton device, was featured on Bloomberg Television’s “Bottom Line.” In the interview, ReWalk Robotics CEO Larry Jasinksi speaks with Elliott Gotkine about the prospects for the exoskeleton market and the company’s product development plans. ReWalk raised $1,320,000 from OurCrowd investors in June 2013. View the video on Bloomberg...
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This week, from the Startup Nation: Dress to impress? How about strutting your stuff in 3D… Israeli teens showcase their social apps for Microsoft Israel’s competition… The Israeli startup scene saw a record Q3 for Israeli startups raising capital… Israeli entrepreneur of the year announced… and more. Check it out – and sign up below to get these updates directly to your inbox! A record 3rd quarter for Israeli high-tech investment: 170 startups raised $701M In the third quarter of 2014, 170 Israeli high-tech companies attracted $701 million. This turns out to be 29% above the $545 million average of the last three years. The survey reviewed capital raised by Israeli high-tech companies from Israeli and foreign venture capital funds as well as other investors, such as investment companies, corporate investors, incubators and angels. Get more details on the report. Teams of Israeli teens participated in Microsoft’s Innovate for Good contest Microsoft Israel’s recent Innovate for Good (i4G) competition drew dozens of 15- to 20-year-olds from across the country, each hoping to gain attention for a social application his...
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