CTech's Sunday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

Israel’s first digital bank set to start operations in mid-2021. The bank’s controlling shareholders are Check Point co-founder Marius Nacht and Mobileye co-founder and CEO Amnon Shashua. Read more

Interview | Our dream is to be the next Salesforce or Facebook, says Appsflyer CEO. Oren Kaniel spoke to Calcalist following AppsFlyer's Tuesday announcement that it had completed a $210 million funding round at a company valuation of $1.6 billion. Read more

Minute Media makes its fourth acquisition in two years. The sports media company announced the acquisition of fandom-focused website network FanSided Saturday. Read more

Israeli not-for-profit organization Ogen will loan $70 million to nonprofits waiting on government money. Israel’s lack of conclusive elections and the resultant political limbo are delaying state funds promised to local nonprofit and not-for-profit social organizations. Read more

From PC technician to mover: 9 CEOs share their first job experience. A person’s first job can have a significant impact on the rest of one’s career ends up taking them in a completely different direction; This is also true for most industry leaders. Read more

Prince Charles praises Israeli innovation in the fields of medicine, research, and science. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales concluded his two-day visit to Israel in a festive reception held in his honor at the British Ambassador Neil Wigan’s residence in Ramat Gan. Read more

Interview | Arab-Israeli premium tahini is marketing veteran David Sable’s new-found passion. The American-Israeli branding expert believes that whether you are introducing a new dish, trying to change the global perception of a certain country, or attempting to win the 2020 U.S. election, it is always about the brand. Read more

 

In 10 years, Israel wants nearly half its electricity to be solar. By 2050, the country will be able to produce 80% of its electricity using solar panels, reducing its emissions drastically, according to Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection. Read more

List | From math to music: 7 startups that want to educate your kids. Commemorating the U.N.’s International Education Day taking place Friday, Calcalist gathered a list of seven Israel-linked startups focused on promoting education in whatever form it may take. Read more

 

From Silicon Wadi to the Valley: SV101 wants to help Israeli entrepreneurs enter the West Coast ecosystem. SV101 is an immersion program for Israeli entrepreneurs examining potential expansion to the U.S. West Coast, offering mentorship and access to a network of professionals from Israel and Silicon Valley. Read more

Eltivu wants to develop an espresso machine-like device for cannabis. The Tel Aviv-based startup is currently raising a first $1 million round to take its device from a prototype to a commercial venture. Read more