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The World Trade Center Startup Accelerator That Will Not Let You Fall
Silvertech Ventures is an accelerator and venture capital firm that supports entrepreneurs and helps them grow their companies. They offer a network of connections and experience to startups, providing support and guidance. The company is managed by three individuals, including Tal Kerret, the president of Silverstein Properties. They collaborate with startups such as Aquant Inc. and Rentigo Ltd., both founded by Israelis. Silvertech Ventures has helped their portfolio companies raise significant amounts of capital and provides concrete financial assistance. They focus on the importance of people and offer support during the early years of a startups journey. The article highlights the positive impact of Silvertech Ventures on entrepreneurs and their commitment to helping startups succeed.
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The Israelis Bringing Innovation to New York Real Estate
Israeli entrepreneur Tal Kerret, president of Silverstein Properties Inc., discusses the slow pace of innovation in the real estate industry. He highlights the preference of real estate companies for established companies over startups when it comes to adopting new technologies. Kerret and his team are working to integrate innovative technologies, particularly in the field of property technology (proptech), to address market failures and improve efficiency. The SPI tech hub, led by Kerret and Charlie Federman, has seen startups raise a collective $110 million in funding in 2018, with expectations of reaching $150 million in 2019. SPI is collaborating with startups such as Aquant Technologies and Rentigo, both founded by Israelis. The article also mentions SPIs assets and its history, including the World Trade Center lease and the compensation received after the September 11 terrorist attack.
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The New York incubator that can't get enough Israeli tech
Silvertech Ventures, a startup incubator based in New York, has been attracting investments from a diverse group of businesspeople, including two Satmar Hasidim named Yedi and Abe. Over the last two years, they have invested $10 million in startups linked to Silvertech, most of them Israeli. The incubator is managed by three people; Charlie Federman, Larry Wagenberg, and Tal Kerret. A key company at Silvertech is Cinch, which has raised $9 million and lets business owners be in direct contact with local people through an app. Other successful companies at Silvertech include SQream and Vi Trainer.
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