Message From The Team
In Q3 2024, Israel’s tech ecosystem continued to demonstrate its endurance and adaptability. Local startups raised more than $2.4 billion and over $10 billion year-to-date, 32% more than the equivalent period last year. M&A exit activity also surged by 40% to $12 billion, underscoring investor and multinational confidence. A new report by StartupNation Central highlights these trends and recognizes F2 as a top investor in Fintech and Insurtech, with Faye [F2 II] named as ‘most-watched company’ in these sectors. Read more
Sector Spotlight
We are excited to share Future Forward: Israel’s AI Expansion Blueprint—a deep dive into Israel’s AI landscape, created by F2 in collaboration with Deloitte and Google. Based on months of research and dozens of conversations with industry leaders, this report goes under the surface in order to highlight the sectors where Israeli AI is positioned to lead the world, along with the investment trends shaping the most compelling opportunities for founders and investors. The report also features special insights from F2 GP, Maor Fridman, on Balancing AI’s Bubble Risks with Its Potential. Read more
Portfolio Companies
- Zero Networks [F2 I] Recognized by Fortune Magazine for coveted 'Cyber 60 list.' Read more
- Voom [F2 I] Launches new electric bike insurance product. Read more
- Dataloop [F2 II] Announces partnership with Qualcomm to power high-quality AI models. Read more
- F2 makes new pre-seed investment in B2B gaming company powering indie studios with LiveOps.
What We Are Reading
- Israeli Startups Rebound: Q3 Sees $2.4 Billion Raised | VC Cafe
- Israel's Wiz CEO Explains Why He Turned Down a $23 Billion Deal | TechCrunch
- Tech Giants See AI Bets Starting to Pay Off | The Wall Street Journal
- OpenAI’s Search Engine is Now Live in ChatGPT | The Verge
- SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket and Catches Booster in Giant Metal Arms | The Guardian
