Author: OurCrowd

It’s been quite a year in the Startup Nation! Need a reminder? Check out the top high-tech stories of 2013

2013 has turned out to be a very successful year for Israeli high-tech with a lot of high profile mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investment and initial public offerings. Here are the top high-tech stories from Israel 2013! [View the story “Startup Nation 2013: Top high-tech stories out of Israel” on...

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The Startup Ecosystem: A Fishy Look at Predator vs. Prey [Infographic]

There’s no denying that when it comes to startups, it’s a dog eat dog world… or is that a fish eat fish ocean? Whether you’re  a young startup hiring employees, raising venture capital or an angel investor looking to invest in the next Facebook, it’s tough navigating the murky and danger-filled waters of the startup world. This funny ocean themed infographic looks at the delicate balance between predators and prey in the startup ecosystem, and helps you figure out how to balance all of the key players in the industry. So without further ado, dive in and get your sea legs...

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[Times of Israel] OurCrowd Seeds What’s Possible with Startup Nation And The Lone Star State

“Earlier this week, Jon [Medved] made good on his word by coming to Dallas and Houston to share not only the story about the opportunity to invest in the best of Israel’s startup economy through his firm’s OurCrowd equity-based crowdfunding platform, but also share in news that one of the companies he brought with him would soon be announcing the opening of a U.S. office in...

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[Event] Join a private tour of startup production facility

OurCrowd invites you to a behind-the-scenes look at a startup we are currently investing in. Join us for an exclusive private tour of the company’s HQ and R&D facilities in Yavne. The tour will include the company’s R&D lab and production floor, a live demonstration of its digital cutting and creasing machine, and a peek into the restricted materials and laser labs. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet senior management and founders, view their presentation and participate in a Q&A session. Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 18:00-19:30 Light refreshments will be served For further details and registration, click here. Space is limited to accredited investors only. If you would like to participate, please visit OurCrowd and, if you meet the criteria, click “Join” to register as an accredited investor.   About the Company: OurCrowd’s lastest investment takes digital printing to the next level. The company manufactures a machine that is revolutionizing the packaging industry by bringing it into the digital age. Their converting solution for the Direct-to-Pack Folding Carton sector is the first production digital cutting and creasing machine. The company’s technology means faster and cheaper turnaround of projects, new market applications, shorter run lengths and reduced...

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OurCrowd’s Jon Medved On Bloomberg TV: Why Are There So Many Startups in Israel?

On his recent visit to Hong Kong, OurCrowd CEO Jonathan Medved was interviewed by Rishaad Salamat on Bloomberg Television’s “On The Move Asia.” In the interview Jon discusses the rise of crowdfunding and investing in the Israeli startup sector. In addition, he talks about the booming trade and investment between Israel and Asia.   View the video below or play it on Bloomberg TV here....

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