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ServiceNow's potential acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Armis, valued up to $7 billion, signifies its strategic move to integrate asset visibility and risk management into its platform, enhancing its presence in both private and federal markets and emphasizing the importance of go-to-market strategies for Israeli startups.
Israeli companies are developing innovative solutions to reduce sugar consumption and provide healthier alternatives to artificial sweeteners. Incredo Sugar by DouxMatok allows manufacturers to use 30 to 50 percent less sugar without sacrificing sweetness. CarobWay offers a low glycemic index sweetener derived from carob fruit, which promotes wellbeing and has a mild caramel flavor. Ambrosia Bio aims to produce allulose, a naturally sweet carbohydrate, from low-cost feedstock using an enzyme catalyst. Better Juice has developed sugar-reduction beads that convert juice sugars into non-digestible fibers, reducing simple sugar content by up to half. Amai Proteins has created a mass-market sugar substitute made from sweet proteins found in the jungle, while Sante from Lycored is a tomato-derived concentrate that enhances taste and reduces the need for added sugar and salt in food products. Additionally, Sweet Victory chewing gum uses a natural botanical to curb sugar cravings, and Fruitlift from Gat Foods replaces table sugar in breakfast cereals with a natural liquid composed of 90% fruit components.
Almost 70% of Israeli startups are taking active steps to shift funds and relocate parts of their businesses outside of Israel due to the uncertainty surrounding the proposed judicial overhaul. A survey conducted by Start-Up Nation Central revealed that 78% of startup executives reported negative impacts on their operations, while 84% of venture capital investors said it has a negative influence on their portfolio companies. The tech ecosystem, which contributes significantly to Israel's economy, is concerned about the potential loss of foreign investment and the decline in venture investment in Israel compared to the US.
A survey conducted by Start-Up Nation Central reveals that nearly 70% of Israeli startups have taken action to relocate parts of their business outside of Israel due to the government's planned judicial overhaul, which would restrict the Supreme Court's powers. The proposed changes have sparked mass street protests and have been cited as the reason for a 70% drop in tech fundraising in the first half of the year. The survey also highlights that many companies have begun taking active legal and financial steps, such as withdrawing cash reserves, changing headquarters location, and conducting layoffs.