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Last Week in Israeli Venture: which Israeli founder joined A16Z as a partner and which 5 Israeli startups exited?

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You'll find information about several new exits, including a 5 month old cyber AI startup acquired for $50M, mega round for Decart at $4 billion valuation and big news from the wider tech world.
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The Rare Earth Renaissance: 2026 Deeptech Allocation

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Software may be eating the world, but the physical infrastructure of the 21st century (from generative AI data centers to autonomous defense systems) still runs on rocks.

From Renting Infrastructure to Selling Solutions: Why AI Model Companies Are Moving Up the Stack

Something important is happening in AI, and it is still not talked about enough: the model companies are moving from renting infrastructure to selling solutions.

Why Founders Are Embracing Open Source Again

Open source can create momentum and adoption, but it also introduces a set of risks founders should not underestimate

Decart AI’s $300M Round Is a Positive Signal for Israeli AI

Open source can create momentum and adoption, but it also introduces a set of risks founders should not underestimate

Highlights from Israeli tech and venture in Q1 2026, from the startup nation central quarterly report, created by Israelvc.com!

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