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Defense Tech: A Resilient Sector in 2024 Despite a slowdown in VC dealmaking in the past year, defense tech remains strong with $9.1 billion invested across 228 deals so far in 2024, according to PitchBook's latest Emerging Tech Research report. With 35 exits completed, defense tech is on track for an upswing compared to other sectors. Defense tech startups benefit from programs like the Defense Innovation Unit, offering opportunities to engage directly with national security. The report highlights opportunities for startup innovation to expand the US defense industrial base and provides an overview of industry dynamics, key players, and deal activity. #DefenseTech #Innovation #VentureCapital #EmergingTech #Startups #NationalSecurity

As we navigate these challenging times, new opportunities are emerging, especially in the realm of tech and defense collaborations. In a recent conversation with TheMarker's Ronit Harel, I shared insights on the evolving landscape and the potential for significant growth. Here are some key takeaways: 🔹 The defense industry is becoming an intriguing investment target due to its need for continuous innovation and efficiency. This shift presents numerous opportunities for tech companies to collaborate and contribute to advancements in defense technologies. 🔹 The synergy between defense and tech startups holds immense potential for growth and successful exits. This collaboration drives innovation and ensures the continuous development of skilled professionals who can lead future technological advancements. 🔹 technological talent is transitioning from startups into the defense industry. With their innovative mindsets and skills, these professionals enhance the capabilities of defense projects further and can return to the startup ecosystem in the future, bringing valuable experience. The #Israelitech industry continues to innovate despite challenges. Our team at Blumberg Capital, Yodfat Harel Buchris, Zemer Shwartz-Noy, and Eitan Gueron, invests in great companies with great founders, including those in the defense sector. #IsraelDefenseTech #IsraeliInnovation #israeliStartups #Israelientrepreneurs

🚀 Louhe Secures €3M in Funding to Fuel Global Expansion! 👉 https://ain.social/4h7pCXt Oulu-based startup LOUHE.ai, founded in 2020, has successfully raised €3 million in a funding round led by Lifeline Ventures! This funding will accelerate Louhe’s international growth and help drive further innovations in cyber-physical security. Louhe is revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge AI and data-driven solutions such as door magnetic data insights, machine vision-based floor maps, and 24/7 virtual monitoring agents for property security. 💬 “This funding is an important step towards a greater global presence,” said Janne Pirttilahti, CEO of Louhe. We're excited to see how this fresh investment propels Louhe into new markets and further strengthens their innovative security solutions! #CyberSecurity #AI #Innovation #Funding #TechStartups #GlobalExpansion #Louhe

Next week is the super exciting London Tech Week! Join me for a week of innovation, investment, and inspiration. 🚀 💡 🌟 You'll see me popping in and out of the cybersecurity and AI tracks. Between my meetings would love to catch up, so drop me a line if you'll be there. #LondonTechWeek #LTW #LTW2024 #founders #investors #tech #innovation #startups

Memo: Meet the 50 Industrial Transformation & Supply Chain Technology Startups REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund has backed since September 2021 (#50StartupsIn50Days #REFASHIOND50) Startup: Nemesis Global (ANOVA Intelligence) Count: 17 of 50 Brief Description: Infrastructure security for advanced persistent threat defense: Radar for the cyber domain. Investment Rationale: Cyber attacks have become a core and growing aspect of the competition that exists between the world's great powers. Old approaches to protecting US physical and digital infrastructure are likely to prove inadequate. Nemesis Global has developed novel and unique computational approaches to solving some of the long-standing problems in cyber-deterrence and cyber-defence based on core technology that was developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. #ObsessivelyEnthusiasticInvestor #UnreasonablyEnthusiasticInvestor We look for the people we believe are doing the best work in Industrial Transformation & Supply Chain Technology; Attempting the impossible. Then we go all-in on them. With OBSESSIVE and UNREASONABLE ENTHUSIASM. Our Investment Thesis: REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund invests in early stage startups refashioning legacy industries through Data & AI, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, & Next Generation Supply Chains; Defensible through economic moats. Join us. #IndustrialTransformation #SupplyChain #Innovation #Technology #Startups #VentureCapital #DemandTheImpossible #DataAndAI #OperationsTechnology #CriticalInfrastructure

Memo: Meet the 50 Industrial Transformation & Supply Chain Technology Startups REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund has backed since September 2021 (#50StartupsIn50Days #REFASHIOND50) Startup: Nemesis Global (ANOVA Intelligence) Count: 17 of 50 Brief Description: Infrastructure security for advanced persistent threat defense: Radar for the cyber domain. Investment Rationale: Cyber attacks have become a core and growing aspect of the competition that exists between the world's great powers. Old approaches to protecting US physical and digital infrastructure are likely to prove inadequate. Nemesis Global has developed novel and unique computational approaches to solving some of the long-standing problems in cyber-deterrence and cyber-defence based on core technology that was developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. #ObsessivelyEnthusiasticInvestor #UnreasonablyEnthusiasticInvestor We look for the people we believe are doing the best work in Industrial Transformation & Supply Chain Technology; Attempting the impossible. Then we go all-in on them. With OBSESSIVE and UNREASONABLE ENTHUSIASM. Our Investment Thesis: REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund invests in early stage startups refashioning legacy industries through Data & AI, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, & Next Generation Supply Chains; Defensible through economic moats. Join us. #IndustrialTransformation #SupplyChain #Innovation #Technology #Startups #VentureCapital #DemandTheImpossible #DataAndAI #OperationsTechnology

Role of innovation in StaySafe Solutions Innovation is at the heart of StaySafe IT Solutions, a startup that thrives on leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the IT industry, our commitment to innovation is not just an ambition but a fundamental necessity. In a world where technological advancements are constant and rapid, we believe that staying ahead of the curve is essential to deliver value to our clients and maintain a competitive edge. Our approach to innovation is multi-faceted. We constantly explore and integrate the latest technological advancements into our solutions, ensuring that our clients benefit from the most efficient, secure, and scalable IT services available. Whether it’s harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, optimizing cloud computing solutions, or pioneering in cybersecurity measures, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Moreover, innovation at StaySafe IT Solutions is not limited to technology alone; it extends to how we think, work, and collaborate. We foster a culture that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, where every team member is empowered to contribute ideas that could lead to the next big breakthrough. This culture of continuous learning and experimentation allows us to adapt quickly to changes in the industry and respond proactively to the needs of our clients. Being a startup, agility is in our DNA. This agility, combined with our innovative mindset, enables us to pivot and adapt to new trends and technologies swiftly, ensuring that we remain relevant and resilient in a highly competitive market. We understand that in today's fast-paced world, companies that fail to innovate risk obsolescence. Therefore, we are committed to staying in line with all technical advancements, ensuring that we not only meet the current demands but also anticipate and shape the future needs of the IT industry. At StaySafe IT Solutions, innovation is not just a strategy; it's a core value that drives everything we do. We are excited about the future and the role we will play in shaping it through innovative solutions that ensure the safety, efficiency, and growth of our clients' businesses. #Innovation #TechStartup #ITSolutions #CuttingEdgeTechnology #DigitalTransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #CloudComputing #Cybersecurity #Agility #CreativeCulture #TechnologyTrends #TechAdvancement #ITIndustry #FutureOfTech #BusinessGrowth #startup

🤔 What tech innovations do you believe can reshape our future? Welcome to Startups Weekly! This week, we dove into a whirlwind of exciting announcements and funding news just in time for Thanksgiving. As the world grapples with pivotal challenges, investments are pouring into critical sectors like defense and cybersecurity. It’s fascinating to see how startups are not only identifying major issues but also providing groundbreaking solutions that could change the game for many industries. The energy is palpable as founders tackle pressing problems with innovative tech! From cutting-edge security systems designed to safeguard our digital assets to defense innovations ensuring safety on a global scale, there's no shortage of creativity and ambition in the startup ecosystem right now. We want to hear from YOU—what technological advancements do you think will leave a mark on society in the coming years? Join us as we dissect these trends in this week's issue. If you're eager to keep up-to-date with everything startups, sign up for our newsletter delivered straight to your inbox every Friday! And if your company is seeking fresh innovation through collaborations with pioneering startups, let’s connect! 🚀 Book a meeting here: https://lnkd.in/dTxGsKrN #TechInnovation #Startups #Cybersecurity #DefenseTech #CorporateInnovation #FundingNews #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfTech #VentureCapital #DisruptiveTechnology Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dvFR9F9D

Digital sovereignty, one way to look at it is at the most fundamental level, at the smallest component of the digital world, the packet. And that's what we do at NANO Corp. We call it deep observability. Realign knowledge with reality, see every device, every application in your infrastructure. Thanks to more than 120 communication protocols and 2400 applications included in our solution, we've always shown to our clients uncovered attack surface and surprises in their infrastructure. Autonomous monitoring and trust in your infrastructure whomever is your provider is the path to your digital sovereignty. Let's talk about it.

🤔 What tech innovations do you believe can reshape our future? Welcome to Startups Weekly! This week, we dove into a whirlwind of exciting announcements and funding news just in time for Thanksgiving. As the world grapples with pivotal challenges, investments are pouring into critical sectors like defense and cybersecurity. It’s fascinating to see how startups are not only identifying major issues but also providing groundbreaking solutions that could change the game for many industries. The energy is palpable as founders tackle pressing problems with innovative tech! From cutting-edge security systems designed to safeguard our digital assets to defense innovations ensuring safety on a global scale, there's no shortage of creativity and ambition in the startup ecosystem right now. We want to hear from YOU—what technological advancements do you think will leave a mark on society in the coming years? Join us as we dissect these trends in this week's issue. If you're eager to keep up-to-date with everything startups, sign up for our newsletter delivered straight to your inbox every Friday! And if your company is seeking fresh innovation through collaborations with pioneering startups, let’s connect! 🚀 Book a meeting here: https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #TechInnovation #Startups #Cybersecurity #DefenseTech #CorporateInnovation #FundingNews #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfTech #VentureCapital #DisruptiveTechnology Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/d35d3cQD