CTech's Monday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

Israeli tech companies organize stand-up nights, single mingles to win over talent. From singles nights and stand up comedy to giving away drones and computers, Israeli tech companies are getting creative in their recruitment efforts. Read more

Chinese delegation to explore cannabis research opportunities in Israel. A Chinese delegation will be landing in Israel next week to meet with Israeli cannabis researchers and companies. Read more

Goldman Sachs backs video advertising Innovid with $30 million investment. Innovid lists Disney, Fox, Bank of America, and Loreal among its customers. Read more

Forget alcohol, this folding robot is hosting bring your own laundry nights. The company claims that its laundry folding robot prototype can fold a full load of laundry—around 25 items by Foldimate’s definition — in under five minutes. Read more

SolarEdge buys industrial machinery firm SMRE as part of electric vehicle push. SolarEdge will initially acquire 51% of Italian SMRE’s outstanding shares for approximately $77 million. Read more

Shenzhen-listed pharmaceutical company Livzon signs distribution deal with Israeli cell imaging company BioView. BioView manufactures and markets automated cell imaging and analysis solutions for the identification of cancer cells. Read more

Keystone Dental to merge with Israeli dental implant company Paltop. In June 2017, Keystone was acquired by Israel-based medtech investment firm Accelmed Growth Partners. Read more

Lottery operator Tenlot plans a mid-2019 Stockholm IPO. The London-headquartered company is currently holding talks with underwriters, according to one person familiar with the matter. Read more

Israel saw $5.9 billion in tourism revenue in 2018. More than 4 million tourists visited Israel in 2018, a 14% rise from 2017, according to the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. Read more