KamaTech News
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"We must build a bridge between hi-tech and the ultra-Orthodox"
KamaTech, an organization and accelerator founded by Moshe Friedman, is promoting tech entrepreneurship in the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) community in Israel. The organization has attracted top Israeli tech entrepreneurs and investors, and has successfully integrated Haredi employees into big companies. Friedmans goal is to cultivate entrepreneurs within the Haredi community and to create a bridge between hi-tech and the Haredi community. KamaTech is currently raising money for its second fund, which is expected to reach around $12 million.
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"I believe pivot is one of the key words in innovation and startups"
The article discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating religious people, specifically the Haredi community, into the tech sector. Moshe Friedman, the founder of KamaTech, aims to bridge the gap between the Haredi and tech communities. KamaTech provides education programs and support for Haredi entrepreneurs. The article highlights the belief that Haredi youth can contribute to the innovation ecosystem while maintaining their values and beliefs. The companys impact is growth-positive as it aims to increase the number of Haredi entrepreneurs in the tech industry. The key theme of the article is the integration of religious individuals into the tech sector. The key issues discussed are customers and partners. The article does not mention specific customers or partners. The date of the event described in the article is not provided. My confidence in the answer is 8/10.
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KamaTech, iAngels launch first VC fund for Haredi entrepreneurs
KamaTech and iAngels have launched the first VC fund exclusively for Haredi entrepreneurs in Israel. The fund, called 12 Angels, will invest $5 million in about 30 companies focusing on education technology, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and fintech. This initiative aims to support the rapidly growing ultra-Orthodox start-up scene and help entrepreneurs establish their businesses. KamaTech provides assistance and resources to Haredi entrepreneurs, while iAngels is a leading investment network in Israel. The collaboration between the two organizations aims to integrate the ultra-Orthodox into the Israeli high-tech scene and provide value to the Haredi community and Israel as a whole.
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Secular Israel's 'mitzvah:' Usher the ultra-Orthodox into tech jobs
Kamatech, an accelerator for ultra-Orthodox tech entrepreneurs, is ready to strike out on its own after working with other organizations. Over 200 companies and entrepreneurs applied for the first round of Kamatech. The lucky firms filling those positions are Cognilyze, Pojo.me, WorkCapital, Prog, and EnglishOn. Participants will receive personal mentors, free help from leading law and CPA firms, a free project development team, and assistance in various areas. Kamatech has received support from 35 of Israels biggest tech, law, and investment firms, as well as the Chief Scientists Office and the UJA Federation of New York. The accelerator is managed by the Kemach Foundation. Other accelerators and programs also exist to assist Haredi entrepreneurs.
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No longer taboo: Haredim enter high-tech
KamaTech, founded by Moshe Friedman, is working to integrate the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) population into the high-tech industry in Israel. With the support of companies like Cisco, Intel, Google, and Microsoft, KamaTech is connecting qualified Haredi engineers with job opportunities. The organization has already helped over 200 Haredim find positions in companies such as Google and Check Point. KamaTech has also launched an accelerator in Bnei Brak, a Haredi city, to support Haredi startups. The accelerator will choose five startups to be mentored by established startups. KamaTechs efforts are part of a larger movement to encourage higher education and professional pursuits among the Haredi population.
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