Tova Cohen
Stories by Tova Cohen
Intel in talks to buy Israeli public transit app Moovit for $1b
Moovit’s free mobile navigation app provides transit information to over 750 million users in 100 countries.
Israeli firm raises $5m for tech to recognise mask-covered faces
In March, China’s Hanwang Technology Ltd said it has come up with technology that can recognise people when they are wearing masks.
Google launches programme to help Israeli startups grow globally
The Google Startup Growth Lab Programme has picked eight companies, after a pilot was completed in 2018.
Jerusalem Venture Partners secures $220m for new tech fund
The fund will invest in early-to-mid-stage companies in areas such as computer vision, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and big data.
Facebook buys Israeli messaging startup Redkix
At Facebook, Redkix will join the team working on the subscription-based social platform for businesses, Workplace.
Israel tech firms raise record $3.2b in 1st half due to rise in investments from China
Software companies raised the most funds in the second quarter with $584 million. Artificial intelligence companies raised $426 million.
Hyundai invests in Israeli auto tech firm Autotalks
Prior to Hyundai's investment, Autotalks had raised more than $80 million.
Israel’s ride-hailing app Gett raises $80m from return backer VW, others
Gett has raised more than $700 million in funding, including $300 million from Volkswagen in 2016.
New Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi VC fund invests first $50m in car tech startups
The alliance said in January it was setting up the fund with plans to invest as much as $1 billion over five years.
Swiss-Israeli tech firm raises $118m in ICO to develop blockchain phone
CEO Hogeg said his target had been to raise $75 million - the amount needed to develop the phone.