Passover 2015: Israeli companies, tech, and entrepreneurs rockin' up the Startup Nation

Startup Roundup

Off to a great start in 2015: Israeli companies raise $1.5B on Wall Street in Q1

Israeli companies conducted eleven offerings on Wall Street in the first quarter of 2015: three IPOs and eight secondary offerings. An almost unimaginable total of $1.5 billion was raised, considering that $3.9 billion was raised in all of 2014. Seven of the 11 offerings were by biomedical companies while the other four were by technology companies, including two information security companies. These figures have earned this batch of Israeli representatives a place of honor on Wall Street. Learn more.

OurCrowd Events

	Washington D.C. Wharton evening reception April 6th, 2015 For more information, email: allison@ourcrowd.com	Jerusalem, Israel Passover with OurCrowd April 9th, 2015 Accredited investors only Reserve your seat
	San Diego, CA Angel Capital Association Summit April 14th, 2015 For more information Please click here	Salt Lake City, UT University of Utah event April 23rd, 2015 For more information Please click here
	Salt Lake City, UT Israel Independence Day event April 23rd, 2015 For more information Please click here	Salt Lake City, UT Exclusive investor dinner April 23rd, 2015 Accredited investors only Reserve your seat

Technology Corner

How Israeli technology could solve the next food crisis

Many researchers and professionals around the world warn of worldwide starvation by 2050. Everyone looks to technology, with the understanding that only a true technological revolution can enable human society to deal with this great challenge. Unfortunately, not enough is being invested in this channel. With various technological developments taking place that are changing the world of agriculture, Israel can lead the innovative revolution in the field. Learn more.

Trending Israeli Entrepreneurs

What’s next for Israel's entrepreneurs?

Despite a rocky year for the region, tech firms in Israel have been prospering. Following several successful exits and funding rounds from the Startup Nation, many wonder: what do the next five years hold for the Israeli tech community and the country's great entrepreneurial community? To find out, Fast Company asked luminaries from Israel’s startup world, from app phenoms to politicians and venture capitalists, for the trends they are watching out for. Learn more.