Why Global Investors Remain Bullish on Israeli Tech — Even Now
April began with Esther Loewy from MIBA’s Israel Team leading the inaugural Investing in Israeli Tech briefing in Michigan, revealing why global investors are doubling down on Israeli innovation. Panelists Chen Linchevski and Justin Borus shared exclusive investment trends and bold forecasts for 2025.
Startup Nation Turns 77: A Legacy of Innovation, from the Ground to the Cloud
Over the past seventy-seven years, Israel has pulled off what might be described as a high-tech miracle in slow motion. Born in mostly desert, the country has grown into a global innovation powerhouse, turning scarcity into strategy and problems into patents.
MIBA Hosts Defense Tech Delegation to Michigan
The MIBA hosted our largest inbound delegation ever this month, with 21 delegates from 13 organizations descending upon Michigan for a week of impactful engagements, centered around the 16th Annual Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX) in Macomb County.
Michigan-Israel Business Accelerator in Detroit Hosts Defense Tech Startups
The Michigan-Israel Business Accelerator, a nonprofit economic development organization in Detroit focused on driving Michigan’s growth by connecting Israeli innovation with the state’s industries, hosted a group of 13 entities from Israel, including 11 defense technology startups, to provide them with a first-hand look at the state’s defense sector.
Israel – A Global Hub for Defense Innovation
Israel is renowned as one of the world’s most dynamic centers for defense technology innovation. With a culture of rapid problem-solving, deep military experience, and cutting-edge research and development, Israeli companies consistently deliver breakthroughs that shape the future of security, defense, and resilience worldwide. From precision sensors to AI-powered systems and advanced unmanned platforms, Israel’s defense sector drives transformative technologies that meet the complex challenges of today’s battlefield and beyond.
Alphabet’s Google Acquires Wiz for $32B – A Game-Changer in Cybersecurity
Alphabet’s Google has acquired the Israeli cybersecurity startup, Wiz, for a staggering $32 billion, marking the largest acquisition in Israel’s history. This deal comes after a previous $23 billion offer fell through last year and Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport considered plans for an initial public offering.