“We see Israel as an incredible market with exceptional founders” - CTech

An investor highlights Israel's strong startup ecosystem, praising its exceptional founders and market potential despite regional challenges, reaffirming continued investment interest.

2/26/2026

Climatic Raises $10M Seed Round to Pioneer Daily Lung Health Category - Fitt Insider

Climatic has raised a $10M seed round to establish a new category focused on daily lung health, aiming to make respiratory wellness a routine part of everyday health management.

1/28/2026

Weather-guarantee startup lands $12.8 million to fuel growth - PhocusWire

A weather-guarantee startup has secured $12.8 million in funding to accelerate its growth, offering travelers financial protection against weather-related disruptions to their trips.

1/13/2026

SpaceX could be the first $500 billion IPO, says Lerer Hippeau’s Eric Hippeau - CNBC

Venture capitalist Eric Hippeau of Lerer Hippeau suggests SpaceX could make history as the first company to debut on public markets at a $500 billion valuation, signaling enormous investor confidence in Elon Musk's space venture.

12/22/2025

SpaceX could be the first $500 billion IPO, says Lerer Hippeau’s Eric Hippeau - MSN

Eric Hippeau of Lerer Hippeau suggests SpaceX could make history as the first company to achieve a $500 billion valuation at IPO, highlighting its dominant position in the space industry.

12/22/2025

AIR Raises $6.1 Million Seed Round - The SaaS News

AIR has successfully raised $6.1 million in a seed funding round, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it looks to expand its platform and accelerate growth.

12/11/2025

BuiltAI raises $6 million to scale platform for global real estate investors - Proptech Connect

BuiltAI has secured $6 million in funding to expand its AI-powered platform designed to support global real estate investors with data-driven insights and decision-making tools.

12/3/2025

Magic Raises $10 Million in Seed Round - The SaaS News

Magic has successfully raised $10 million in a seed funding round, marking a significant milestone for the company as it looks to expand its SaaS offerings and accelerate growth.

10/21/2025

Magic Raises $10M to Bring AI Into the Real World - PR Newswire

Magic has secured $10 million in funding aimed at deploying artificial intelligence solutions into real-world applications, marking a significant step in bridging AI technology with practical, everyday use cases.

10/20/2025

Lerer Hippeau's Eric Hippeau: Raising H-1B visa fees will hurt U.S. startups and innovation - CNBC

Eric Hippeau of Lerer Hippeau warns that increasing H-1B visa fees would negatively impact U.S. startups by restricting access to skilled foreign talent, ultimately hampering innovation and competitiveness.

9/23/2025

Le Walk, a tour guide in your headphones, raises $4.1M seed led by Adverb Ventures and Lerer Hippeau - PR Newswire

Le Walk, an audio tour guide app delivering curated city walks via headphones, has raised $4.1M in seed funding led by Adverb Ventures and Lerer Hippeau to expand its immersive travel experience platform.

9/19/2025

Lerer Hippeau-Backed Augmodo Raises $37.5 Million to Accelerate Retail Spatial AI Rollout - citybiz

Augmodo, backed by Lerer Hippeau, has raised $37.5 million to expand its retail spatial AI technology, aimed at transforming in-store operations and inventory management.

7/31/2025

Lerer Hippeau: Ron Zori Named As Venture Partner - Pulse 2.0

Lerer Hippeau has appointed Ron Zori as a new Venture Partner, expanding the venture capital firm's team and expertise to support its portfolio of early-stage startups.

7/22/2025

Lerer Hippeau Welcomes Angel Investor and Operator Ron Zori to Fund IX as Venture Partner - Business Wire

Lerer Hippeau has announced that angel investor and operator Ron Zori has joined Fund IX as a Venture Partner, expanding the firm's investment team and expertise.

7/21/2025

Term Sheet Next: Lerer Hippeau makes its first senior venture hire with Ron Zori - Fortune

Lerer Hippeau has made its first senior venture hire by bringing on Ron Zori, marking a significant expansion of the firm's leadership team in the venture capital space.

7/21/2025