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We’re thrilled to partner with Deloitte and Google Cloud to host an event dedicated to bringing together Israel’s AI ecosystem as we move into 2025. This is an opportunity to collectively explore the findings from our 2024 AI Expansion Blueprint Report, connect with founders, investors, and tech leaders, and dive into thought-provoking discussions about the future of AI. 📌 Here’s what’s planned: •⁠ ⁠Networking with leading figures in Israel’s AI ecosystem. •⁠ ⁠Insights from the 2024 AI Expansion Blueprint Report and what they mean for your business. •⁠ ⁠Investor perspectives on emerging trends and opportunities in AI. •⁠ ⁠A fireside chat with Daniel Schreiber, CEO and Co-Founder of Lemonade and Chairman of MOSAIC - מכון מוזאיק למדיניות בינה מלאכותית. ➡ To join us, register* here: https://lnkd.in/d7V2eXuJ *Registration is pending approval. Jonathan Saacks | Barak Rabinowitz| Maor Fridman | Nurit Benjamini | Roi Elad | Karen Avidar | Hila Yarom Roytman 🇮🇱 | Naama Yanko | Aviv Weizmann | Yair Laron | Rotem Dolev | Rona Fromchenko | Karin Marton-Hilleli | Daniel Schreiber | Aviad Ariel | Irit Kahan |

🚀 Reflecting on 2024: A year of resilience, growth and opportunity. Despite the challenges of an ongoing war, 2024 was a landmark year for Israeli startups and the global tech ecosystem. From AI going mainstream to Israel recording its highest total value of exits in a decade, the strength and resilience of our ecosystem shone brightly. At F2, we celebrated key achievements: - 23 investments spanning early and growth stages, doubling down on Applied AI and B2B software. - Strategic growth rounds, including Faye’s $31M Series B, Astrix Security’s $45M Series B, and justt’s $30M Series C.  - 4 portfolio companies recognized in Calcalist כלכליסט’s Top 50 Most Promising Startups, with Faye claiming the #1 spot. - Released the AI Israel Blueprint Report in collaboration with Google Cloud & Deloitte, highlighting Israel’s global AI leadership. As we head into 2025, the reopening IPO window and mainstream enterprise AI adoption present immense opportunities. We remain laser-focused on partnering with founders who prioritize substance and tangible impact. To our founders, partners and ecosystem friends — thank you for your trust and collaboration. Let’s make 2025 even more transformative! 🌟 Read our full 2024 recap here: https://lnkd.in/dD4t7-HJ

2024 tested Israeli tech like never before, but our resilience and innovation prevailed. From navigating war to driving advancements in AI and cybersecurity, F2 Managing Partner Barak Rabinowitz reflects on a transformative year for startups in CTech by Calcalist's 2025 VC Survey. Read Barak’s insights here: https://lnkd.in/dyyZDrAM

Thank you to everyone who attended our AI Blueprint event in partnership with Google Cloud and Deloitte! It was energizing to see investors, founders and leaders from Israel’s tech ecosystem engage with the findings of our report on Israel’s emerging AI landscape. •⁠ ⁠Boaz Maoz kicked off the event with an optimistic perspective on the future of Israel’s tech ecosystem. •⁠ ⁠Rotem Dolev presented why Vertical AI and AI & Data Ops are positioned to become Israel’s strongest hubs for innovation in the coming years. •⁠ Naama Yanko, Jonathan Saacks, Irit Kahan and Aviad Ariel discussed how AI hasn’t changed core investment strategies but has created opportunities to disrupt incumbents and introduce AI-driven solutions to new markets. •⁠ ⁠Daniel Schreiber and Yair Laron closed with a fascinating conversation on the future of work, highlighting how essential it will be to adapt to AI—or risk being left behind. If you couldn’t join us, you can still explore our findings by reading the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dWj_yAis

Big news to close out 2024 — justt has raised a $30M Series C! We’ve been with Ofir Tahor and Roenen Ben-Ami from day one as they set out to tackle one of e-commerce’s biggest headaches: illegitimate chargebacks. With advanced AI and deep domain expertise, Justt is helping merchants recover serious revenue in a world where it’s easier than ever for customers to dispute charges. This year alone, Justt grew more than 200%, nearly doubled the chargeback volume handled for its customers (including some of the biggest names in global e-commerce), and continues to show why it’s a game-changer in the payments space. 2025 is shaping up to be even bigger for Justt, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. Congratulations to the entire team on this incredible milestone! Read more on CTech by Calcalist: https://lnkd.in/dJxbZwfT

Congratulations to Astrix Security on their $45M Series B! From day one, Alon Jackson, Idan Gour, and the team have been committed to addressing a critical challenge in enterprise security: safeguarding machine identities in an AI-driven world. Their relentless execution has led them to this significant milestone. We’re excited to see Astrix continue shaping the future of non-human identity security and making their mark on this rapidly evolving space. CTech by Calcalist article in English: https://lnkd.in/dGYwwkuX TheMarker article in Hebrew: https://lnkd.in/dGvKZWZs Menlo Ventures CRV Bessemer Venture Partners

In CTech by Calcalist’s Bibliotech column, F2 General Partner Maor Fridman reflects on how Malcolm Gladwell’s Talking to Strangers has influenced his approach to early meetings with founders and the investment process. Read his full review here: https://lnkd.in/dteqev4t

How is Israel positioning itself in the global AI race? Three weeks after releasing our AI Blueprint report with Deloitte and Google Cloud, we’ve seen it spark meaningful conversations about Israel’s potential to lead in the AI era. This week, CTech by Calcalist spotlighted the report, breaking down key insights, including: •⁠ ⁠The sectors where Israel has the potential to lead on a global scale. •⁠ ⁠F2 GP Maor Fridman’s take on Israel’s unique advantages in the global AI ecosystem. •⁠ ⁠Why the next few years will be pivotal for Israeli AI innovation. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dvbvb844 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dWj_yAis

“Are we on the brink of autonomous scientific discovery?” This question by Barak Rabinowitz sparked an incredible conversation at a dinner we hosted last night with Amazon Web Services (AWS), bringing together some of Israel’s brightest researchers, scientists and entrepreneurs. The discussion challenged traditional ideas about academia, industry, and the role of AI in shaping the future of scientific research. From breaking down outdated systems to envisioning entirely new ways of creating and sharing knowledge, the insights were both bold and thought-provoking. A huge thank you to Antonella Kamien at AWS for co-hosting this event and to Professors Oded Rechavi and Yitzhak Pilpel for guiding such an inspiring discussion. The future of science—and the opportunities it creates—is closer than we think.

At the Calcalist כלכליסט and Poalim Tech Roadshow+ event, F2’s Maor Fridman shared his perspective on Israel’s early-stage investment landscape over the past year in a conversation with Elihay Vidal, Adi Hoorvitch Lavi, PhD and Rotem Eldar. Maor highlighted the resilience of Israeli founders, who showed grit and focus, meeting their goals even amidst the challenges of war. He also discussed how AI is reshaping investments, with founders leveraging their expertise to harness AI’s growing potential across industries. View the full conversation here: