Business & Innovation

Exodigo’s underground mapping technology draws attention with $96 m. series B funding boost

The IDF has been working for years and even had a brigade-size unit, whose task is to develop new technologies and tactics for underground warfare.

 Illustration of Exodigo's mapping technology, showing underground infrastructure below a city.

Israeli drone company XTEND secures extension to $70 million Series B funding

 The XTEND Scorpio 500 drone is a significant development by the company.

Hadera soars: Five new towers to be built in the heart of the city

 Urban renewal project by Geshem Holdings in Hadera

UK launches Industrial Strategy, opening new opportunities for Israeli business

 Israel and United Kingdom flags waving together.

J.P. Morgan joins Island’s $250 m. Series E, valuing Israeli cyber firm at $5 b.

The arrival of the Wall Street bank “is testimony to the value we bring,” added Island co-founder and CTO Dan Amiga, noting that “many of the world’s largest banks have already chosen Island.”

 Mike Fey (left) and Dan Amiga, co-founders of Island.

Bitcoin tops $120,000 for the first time

Bitcoin BTC= scaled a record high of $122,571.19, before pulling back slightly to last trade 2.4% higher at $121,952.61.

 Investors favor gold over Bitcoin

Israel and US plan joint $200 million quantum fund, eyeing collaboration with UAE and Saudi Arabia

Israel and the US are planning a $200 million joint quantum fund, possibly in collaboration with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and expansion of the Abraham Accords to follow.


Foreign airlines returning to Israel faster than expected

Next month there will be 56 more flights between Tel Aviv and New York due to United Airlines return and 41 new flights to various European destinations by Wizz Air.

 Wizz Air

Billion-Shekel potential: The most dazzling complex in the south is up for sale

Hachshara Insurance offers 1,100 housing units and 7,000 m² of retail in Ashdod’s Soho complex, while keeping a strategic share. The project is part of Ashdod’s Kiryat Eitanim master plan.

 Soho Complex Plan in Ashdod

Israel’s role in ensuring autonomous vehicles are safe - opinion

Recent industry developments show a clear transition from autonomous hype to genuine commercial feasibility.

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Nvidia CEO to meet with Trump as market value goes above $4 trillion

The meeting with Trump comes as Nvidia's market value closed above $4 trillion for the first time on Thursday, cementing its status as one of Wall Street's most sought-after stocks.

Nvidia offices

Your Investments: Don’t let summer heat burn your finances

Start planning and saving well in advance of the summer so that the sudden expenses don’t send you scrambling to try and find the money to pay for them.

 Mother and toddler sitting under the tree during summer vacation. (Illustrative).

Your Taxes: Tough new fiscal residency proposals

It is proposed that 75 days in Israel any year may soon make someone an Israeli resident – or even a mere 30 days for couples – subject to a further review over five years according to a formula.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Israeli cybersecurity funding doubles in 2024, outperforms global markets, non-profit finds

Startup Nation Central's 2025 Cybersecurity Spotlight examined why Israeli cybersecurity firms are performing so well, highlighting various strengths that differentiate them from global competitors.

 Israeli cyber security; illustration.