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"כדי שהקורבן לא יהיה לשווא": הקרן שהצילה סטארטאפים מסגירה אחרי 7 באוקטובר | ישראל היום
Iron Nation, established shortly after the outbreak of war on October 7, serves as an emergency venture capital fund to support Israeli startups facing existential threats due to investor withdrawal. Founded by Gil Friedlander, Chen Linchevsky, and Jason Wolf, the fund has raised $20 million and invested in 24 startups, including GreenEye and Nurami, which were on the brink of collapse. GreenEye, which develops AI-based agricultural spraying systems, secured a $20 million funding round led by Deep Insight. Nurami, developing a medical implant, also received crucial investment. Iron Nation has successfully reconnected Jewish investors worldwide with Israeli tech, raising significant funds and fostering new partnerships.
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The Foundation at JEWISHcolorado supports Iron Nation investments in Israel start-ups
Iron Nation, an Israeli private equity firm, was founded in November 2023 by Chen Linchevski, Gil Friedlander, and Jason Wolf. The firm aims to support Israeli start-ups in technology, healthcare, agriculture, and cybersecurity sectors, especially those struggling due to the wars impact on the economy. Iron Nations first fund successfully raised $20 million, providing investment capital to 20 promising companies. The funds success led to the launch of Fund II, with a goal of raising $100 million. JEWISHcolorado is a significant investor, aligning its financial objectives with its mission in Israel. The initiative is not just philanthropic but aims for healthy financial returns.
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Gigi Levy-Weiss and Redis co-founder Yiftach Shoolman launch defense tech startup Line 5, raising $20M Seed round | CTech
Line 5, a stealth Israeli startup, has completed the largest Seed round in the defense tech sector this year. Founded by Gigi Levy-Weiss and Yiftach Shoolman, the company focuses on battlefield innovation. The Seed round was led by the NFX fund and included prominent angel investors and the Iron Nation fund. Line 5 aims to transform the battlefield to reduce risks to soldiers. The company is part of a booming local defense tech sector, with other companies like Kela Technologies also securing significant funding. Line 5 is in the R&D stage and is developing AI technology.
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קרן החירום איירון ניישן, שהוקמה לאחר מתקפת החמאס ב-7 באוקטובר, ערכה במרכז פרס לשלום ולחדשנות אירוע מחווה למשקיעים, למתנדבים ול-24 הסטארט-אפים שקיבלו ממנה סיוע.
Max, led by CEO Shagit Dotan, has launched a new tourism platform called Max Travel. This platform offers flights, hotels, and vacation packages both domestically and internationally, with a cashback feature for future vacations. Operated by SkyGini from the Ofakim FCM tourism group, the platform allows customers to earn 10% cashback on their first booking and varying percentages on subsequent bookings. This initiative is part of Maxs strategy to enhance its non-banking credit card offerings. The platform is available to all Max customers who meet a minimum monthly credit card cycle. This move is expected to positively impact Maxs growth by attracting more customers.
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The ‘Iron Nation’ fund putting steel back into Israel’s start-up economy
Iron Nation, founded by entrepreneurs Chen Linchevski, Gil Friedlander, and Jason Wolf, is an emergency fund aimed at supporting Israeli startups affected by the war. The fund has surpassed its initial target of £15 million ($20 million) and invested in 18 companies, demonstrating significant impact on the high-tech sector. Despite the challenges posed by the war, Iron Nation is committed to making investments more attractive by offering higher returns, as the founders volunteer without taking fees. The funds success highlights the resilience and innovation of Israeli startups, with companies like Nurami and UltraSight benefiting from its support. Iron Nation is now raising a second fund, targeting £75 million, to continue supporting the Israeli high-tech industry.
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Iron Nation: Emergency Impact to Save Israeli Start Ups & Solutions
Iron Nation achieves $20m target to bolster Israeli startups amid ongoing conflict - Jewish News
Iron Nation, an emergency fund launched to support startups impacted by the war, has surpassed its $20m fundraising target. This will allow the fund to invest in over twenty Israeli startups, contributing to the resilience of Israels tech ecosystem. The fund was founded by Chen Linchevski, Gil Friedlander and Jason Wolf in response to the war and has already invested in 12 startups. The fund is chaired by Pitangos Chemi Peres and is supported by leading companies and investors.
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Fund To Support Israeli Startups In Wartime Hits $20M Goal
Iron Nation, a fund set up to support early-stage Israeli startups during the country’s ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza, has exceeded its $20 million target. The funds will be used to invest in more than 20 high-potential startups, supporting the industry as a whole and helping to ensure their growth during the war and beyond. The fund has already invested in 12 startups and is in the process of adding another 10 companies to its roster. The campaign has raised funds from both organizations and individuals around the world.
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Chen Linchevski, Gil Friedlander, Jason Wolf: Creating an Iron nation - ISRAEL21c
Iron Nation was founded following October 7th by three seasoned Israeli entrepreneurs who have recruited experienced and creative high-tech professionals and investors to support promising Israeli startups at risk as their workers joined the reserves to defend their country.
Iron Nation, an initiative by Israeli entrepreneurs, is focused on investing in Israeli startups and supporting those affected by the war. The initiative aims to persuade wealthy Jews and Israel supporters to evolve from philanthropy to supporting Israel via investments for equity in Israels high-tech sector. The founders of Iron Nation believe that the community they have built both in Israel and abroad is essential for the success of Israel in the future.
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"יצאתי עם האמר מחאן יונס לגבול ופתחתי לפטופ כדי לסגור השקעה"
The Israeli startup With, which develops a social platform that enables local authorities to manage activities for residents, has raised $12 million in funding. The company, which works with over 60 local authorities in Israel, plans to use the funds to expand its operations to the US market. The investment was led by איירון ניישן, a fund established to assist startups affected by the war.
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Startups floundering during war turn to new emergency fund - ISRAEL21c
Israeli precision agriculture company Greeneye was set to close an investment round for launching strategic partnerships in the US when a major new investor pulled out due to the war. This led to the collapse of the entire round. However, Iron Nation, a volunteer-led emergency impact fund, stepped in with a commitment of $750,000. The existing investors also agreed to invest, potentially leading to a $4 million or $5 million round that will enable Greeneye to continue and flourish.
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Iron Nation raises initial $8 million for emergency fund, announces first two investments | CTech
Iron Nation, a volunteer emergency impact fund, has raised $8 million of its $20 million goal to support Israeli startups affected by the war with Hamas. The fund was ideated nine weeks ago and reached this milestone just after the 100-day mark of the October 7th terror attack. The investments will go to startups like Greeneye and Nurami. The Israeli government has amplified Iron Nation’s investment via a dedicated investment-matching program of the Israel Innovation Authority. Iron Nation aims to fund a total of 30 startups from the ecosystem.
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Iron Nation: Emergency fund supporting Israeli early-stage startups | CTech
Ilan Tevet, Co-Founder and CMO at Iron Nation, a VC focusing on early stage tech startups, spoke about the challenges startups face, particularly in the context of Israels political and war-related issues. Iron Nation was established three days after Hamas’ 7/10 attacks, anticipating the economic impact on Israel’s startup ecosystem. Tevet highlighted that the fund is not just about financing, but also about providing mentorship and support to startups whose key members are serving in reserves. He emphasized the importance of maximizing the money invested in these startups to help them navigate challenging periods.
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Israelis found Iron Nation emergency VC fund
Veteran entrepreneurs Chen Linchevski, Jason Wolf, and Gil Friedlander have established Iron Nation, an emergency fund to invest in early-stage startups affected by the war. The initiative is backed by senior figures in Israels venture capital sector. The fund aims to support startups that were in the midst of financing rounds when the war began. Investments will be made using the SAFE model, with amounts ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million. The fund has been approached by 625 companies and plans to invest in 30 of them.
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Volunteers, Investors Raising $20M For Israeli Startups Hit By War
Volunteers from Israels tech sector, including venture capitalists, are raising $20 million to support early-stage startups and entrepreneurs affected by the war that began with the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas. The fund, named Iron Nation, aims to ensure these startups can continue to grow during and after the war. The war and the callup of 15-20% of the countrys tech workforce to army reserves has created challenges for early-stage startups in Israel, many of which have lost their ability to receive funding.
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Impact Fund Iron Nation Launches To Support Early-Stage Israeli Startups
Iron Nation, a volunteer emergency impact fund, has been launched to support early-stage Israeli startups affected by the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The fund, which aims to raise $20 million, was established by Gil Friedlander and Chen Linchevski, co-founders of Calyx Venture Studio, and Jason Wolf, co-founder of Genie. The fund will invest in companies that have at least 10 employees, have already raised at least $1 million in funding, and are directly impacted by the war. Investments will range between $500,000 and $1 million in around 30 companies over the next three to six months.
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Venture Capitalists launch 'Iron Nation' emergency impact fund for Israeli startups | CTech
A group of venture capitalists have launched Iron Nation, an emergency impact fund aimed at supporting early-stage Israeli startups affected by the countrys conflict with Hamas. The fund aims to raise $20 million to support post-Seed VC-backed startups, with 150 companies already applying for funding. The fund is entirely volunteer-driven and is supported by leading companies including Meitar, Ernst & Young Israel, Start-Up Nation Central, InNegev, and others. The conflict has resulted in the callup of 15-20% of the tech workforce to reserves, causing significant challenges for startups.
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