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CTech's Monday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

CTech's Monday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

Facebook deleted thousands of accounts ahead of Israeli municipal elections. Glilot Capital raises a $110 million third fund

CTech | 18:08, 15.10.18
Facebook deleted thousands of accounts ahead of Israeli municipal elections. The social network collaborated with an Israeli government cyber defense organization on the issue, drawing criticism about the tie-up. Read more

Glilot Capital raises a $110 million third fund. The fund will focus on early-stage investments in artificial intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity startups. Read more

Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: EPA Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: EPA Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: EPA

Netanyahu says Israel wants “excellent relations” with Indonesia. Indonesia and Israel do not have official diplomatic relations, but Israelis and Indonesians are allowed to visit each other’s countries. Read more

Cannabis lab set up in the Hebrew University, with a $2.3 million investment. The investment was made by Asana Bio Group, an Israeli company specializing in cannabinoid-based treatments in the women's health field. Read more 

Warburg-Pincus plans to keep CEO of Israeli credit card issuer in seat. The New York-headquartered private equity firm wants to appoint Yaron Bloch to chairman of Leumi Card, which it acquired in July. Read more

Israeli pharma retailer invests in domestic online food delivery service. Israel-based drugstore chain Super-Pharm has invested in online supermarket startup Bring Bring. Read more

Israeli retailer Fox trends up after company-hired investigator clears CEO of sexual harassment allegations. In August, Israel’s Channel Ten News aired a report detailing an alleged history of sexual misconduct by the company's CEO, director, and controlling shareholder Harel Wiesel. Read more

Teva, Philips-backed Sanara Ventures announces $2 million healthcare startup competition. Two winning startups will be chosen in the domains of medical devices and digital health, and receive mentorship and $1 million each. Read more

Israeli wireless charging company Humavox partners with Chinese electronics company WeWow. Humavox’s technology enables wireless charging in everyday objects through the transmission of radio frequency waves. Read more
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