December 9, 2007 5:16 AM
Companies in Brief: 25 Israel-related technology headlines from the week of December 2nd
During the week of December 2nd, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems announced commitments to furthering technological advancements in Israel and TVinci's success with MTV Israel had TechCrunch raving about its smooth, aesthetically-pleasing user interface. Startups raised funds and cleantech kept up its steady media presence as it did during the week of November 26th. Here's 25 news headlines from the past week that can impact your present and future business investments.
Funds raised and M&A:
Start-up DensBits raises up to $10m
Medgenics raises ₤3.3m in AIM IPO
Hilan Tech buys IT consulting firm
Oridian to be acquired by India's Ybrant
UK firm buys Ester Neurosciences in $30m deal
Funding Roundup: Solar, Fuel Cells, Batteries Score Cash
Cleantech:
Israel fights world's oil addiction by going green
Israeli startup develops ambitious plant to rid the world of waste
Canadian cleantech foundation CEO to visit
Israel Ingenuity: Interview with Meir Ukeles of Cleantech Israel Ventures
Delegation and International recognition:
3 Israeli Companies Top The EMEA 500 Fastest Growing Technology Companies List!
InSightec Selected as a 2008 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
Japanese business leaders to visit Israel
Internet, TV and WiMax:
ICQ founders in interactive TV venture
Tvinci Makes MTV Israel Rock So Much Harder Than MTV.com
Israelis among world leaders in Internet usage
AdsONScreen seeks to add to TV marketing options
France Telecom, Alvarion team up on WiMAX venture
Miscellaneus:
Microsoft joins forces with Israel to educate people for the future
Alvarion in talks with France Telecom
Matrix, Leading Israeli IT Company, Will Commence Pilot of BENEFIT CRM System
Sun Expands Discount Program To U.K, Israeli Startups
Israel's technology exports hit by rising materials costs
Mobileye Advanced Vehicle Technologies Power Volvo Car's Driver Alert Control (DAC) System
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