From AI companions to clean snacks: Meet the Dream Team heading to Mind the Tech London

An AI agent for managing organizational data, technology for producing healthy snacks, a virtual companion for supporting mental health, advanced electric motors, and real-time sign language translation - these are just some of the Israeli innovations that the Dream Team, Israel’s official startup delegation to Calcalist’s Mind the Tech London 2025 conference, will present to investors and potential partners this week.

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Out of hundreds of applicants, 12 startups were selected to join the official delegation to London, which will take place on September 15–16. They will participate in a roadshow that includes meetings with venture capital firms, private investors, and senior executives at global companies, as well as broad media exposure and ongoing professional support.

The selection process was conducted in collaboration with Showcase IL and included several stages: a screening round hosted at the Gornitzky GNY law firm, followed by a Bootcamp workshop at SNC featuring lectures, panels, and training sessions led by senior figures from the fields of high-tech, finance, investment, marketing, and law. Topics included the British investment landscape, raising capital and negotiating with investors, pitching in English, working effectively with the media, and engaging with the British Embassy in Israel.

The Bootcamp and selection process were accompanied by the Leadership Board, a group of industry executives and experts guiding the startups in preparation for investor meetings in London. Members include: Attorney Yuval Horn, Head of the Technology and Life Sciences Practice at Gornitzky GNY; Maya Eisen Zafrir, CEO of LeumiTech; Yair Snir, Managing Partner at Dell Technologies Capital; Eze Vidra, Founder and Partner at Remagine Ventures; Sarit Firon, Managing Partner at Team8; and Yodfat Harel Buchris, Managing Partner at Blumberg Capital.

"I founded Showcase IL out of personal experience and the understanding that the right connection with an investor can change the future of a company," said Hilla Ovil-Brenner, Partner and CEO of Showcase IL. "Our vision is to create precise matches between technology companies and investors in relevant markets. Beyond the Dream Team expeditions abroad, we are building strategic bridges that enable global growth and expansion for our community. I am proud and excited to get started."

Horn addressed entrepreneurs on the legal and managerial aspects of building startups. “It’s not always pleasant to apply for permits and licenses or to discuss what happens if an entrepreneur leaves or is asked to leave,” he said. “But these are critical issues for investors, essential for ensuring fairness, and crucial to enabling a future company sale. Intellectual property regulation, founder agreements, adapting technology to the market, and the responsible use of AI tools, all must be addressed at the earliest stages.”

According to Snir, "In the past two years, Israel has faced fewer investor visits and a slowdown in local investment, so the ability of young companies to reach foreign investors independently is critical."

“The world needs solutions conceived by Israeli minds,” added Eisen Zafrir. “Even in difficult times, you have to take the stage. Israeli startups must be very open to listening while staying true to their vision and the solutions they bring. Our startups are addressing real problems, that makes them stronger and better prepared than ever to outcompete rivals.”

These are the 12 startups selected:

Cydome

Industry: Cyber

Founded: 2021

Founders: Alon Ayalon, Avital Sincai, and Nir Ayalon

Number of employees: 18

Funding: $10 million

Cydome develops cybersecurity systems tailored to the unique challenges of the shipping industry. Modern ships are connected to the internet and equipped with digital navigation, communication, and operational systems, making them highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Cydome’s platform monitors onboard and fleet-wide systems in real time, detects security breaches, and manages risks. It is fully compliant with international cyber regulations, providing a solution that combines protection, monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Customers include major shipping companies, superyachts, and others across the maritime sector.

Seemore Data

Industry: Enterprise Software

Founded: 2023

Founders: Ariel Utnik and Guy Biecher

Number of Employees: 15

Funding: $15 million

Seemore Data develops a data management platform that enables organizations to detect and resolve problems in real time, before they lead to damage or unnecessary costs. Using AI agents that operate behind the scenes, the platform not only identifies failures but also suggests clear, actionable solutions. This allows organizations to cut cloud expenses, improve efficiency, and gain transparency over their data, without technical jargon or complex tools.

Torr FoodTech

Industry: Foodtech

Founded: 2020

Founders: Roy Naaman, Gil De-Picciotto and Yoel Benesh

Number of employees: 14

Funding: $14.3 million

Torr FoodTech has developed a unique production technology for healthy snacks, based on an ultrasonic “gluing” process that does not use sugar, sweeteners, or artificial additives. By applying pressure and ultrasonic waves, the company binds natural ingredients such as fruits, nuts, and grains while fully preserving their nutritional value, taste, and texture. The method is more energy-efficient than traditional processes, reduces food waste, and supports the development of cleaner, more sustainable products.

Kai.ai

Industry: HealthTech

Founded: 2020

Founders: Netanel Lev and Alex Frenkel

Number of employees: 15

Funding: $7 million

Kai.ai is an AI-based conversational companion designed to improve mental well-being. With rising stress levels, loneliness, and a shortage of therapists, the need for accessible tools is growing. Kai.ai provides support through short conversations, guided exercises, and proven therapeutic techniques. The company integrates human oversight from psychologists and therapists, who help design personalized programs and ensure safety and quality. Privacy is central: users can delete their chat history instantly. Tens of thousands of people worldwide use the platform.

EVR Motors

Industry: Automotive

Founded: 2012

Founders: Eli Rozinsky, Victor Kislev and Ruslan Shabinski

Number of employees: 50

Funding: $26 million

EVR Motors develops compact, high-performance, cost-efficient electric motors. In the growing EV and industrial motor markets, weight and cost remain key barriers. EVR’s patented motor topology delivers superior performance while halving the size and weight of motors compared to alternatives. The company has also established a factory in India to mass-produce motor coils.

Epilog

Industry: Healthcare

Founded: 2022

Founders: Tal Shapsa Heiman, Or Bar-Tal, Prof. Dan Ariely and Dr. Ron Saber

Number of employees: 7

Funding: $2.5 million

Epilog is a behavioral AI-trained care companion that supports people facing serious illness or in need of complex care.

The system builds an ongoing personal connection with patients and their families through simple channels like SMS, detects signs of distress, the need for supportive care, or other clinical escalation and connects them to the right human responder, without requiring any additional coordination.

The solution was developed in collaboration with world experts in palliative care, behavioral science, and value-based healthcare.

SaolaAI

Industry: AI

Founded: 2023

Founders: Arkady Fukzon and Eran Shahar

Number of employees: 7

Funding: $2.85 million

SaolaAI is a zero-maintenance AI platform for software testing. As projects scale rapidly with limited resources, organizations need tools that provide full coverage with minimal human input. SaolaAI automates testing, maintenance, and development support across all stages, based on user behavior analysis. This ensures continuous coverage and high-quality results, without increasing operational overhead.

Fourier Optics

Industry: AR/VR

Founded: 2021

Founders: Omri Barlev, Asaf Carmel, and Shoam Shwartz

Number of Employees: 8

Funding: $4.4 million

Fourier Optics is developing optical projection technology for AR devices, enabling the display of graphics, images, and video without bulky hardware. Its proprietary projector creates precise and efficient light dispersion, projecting digital content onto lenses without affecting weight or thickness. This improves device design and usability. The company is already collaborating with customers and manufacturers.

AskIt

Industry: AI

Founded: 2024

Founders: Lotan Magal

Number of Employees: 4

Funding: $0.5 million

AskIt develops an AI platform for predicting customer behavior through advanced behavioral models that simulate human decision-making. The platform enables companies to optimize marketing strategies, cut research costs, and make faster, data-driven decisions.

Qualifire

Industry: AI

Founded: 2023

Founders: Ariel Dan, Dror Ivry and Gilad Ivry

Number of employees: 9

Funding: $4.6 million

Qualifire is an AI governance platform that ensures businesses receive accurate, policy-compliant responses from chatbots. Large language models sometimes produce misleading or off-policy answers. Qualifire integrates monitoring and policy enforcement tools that activate automatically when an LLM is deployed. Companies can set customized rules, track chatbot behavior, and record interactions for review, all without straining system performance.

RumaFeed

Industry: Agrotech

Founded: 2020

Founders: Prof. Haim Rabinowitch

Number of employees: 4

Funding: $1.5 million

RumaFeed has developed a genetic improvement method to remove toxins from solanaceous plants such as potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers. This allows farmers to transform toxic foliage, which is typically discarded, into high-nutrition animal feed. The innovation reduces waste, improves food security, provides farmers with new income streams, and lowers health risks.

Coda

Industry: AI

Founded: 2023

Founders: Shani Bibi

Number of Employees: 6

Funding: $0.5 Million

Coda is developing a cloud-based AI platform for real-time translation of written and spoken language into sign language. Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities often struggle to access content with audio, such as video or podcasts. Coda integrates directly with live broadcasts and recorded media, producing sign-language translations through AI-driven avatars. Avatars can also be customized to reflect different ethnic and cultural characteristics.