Starting out in an immigrant transit camp and rising to the top of Israel's biggest telecommunications firm, Avi Gabbay just won the leadership of Israel's Labor Party
Whether or not the merger with Cellcom is approved, Golan is fated to disappear from the market, and that means that cellular rates will rise.
Adallom CEO Assaf Rappaport and Gili Raanan of the Sequoia venture fund reveal to TheMarker how it was done.
But acquistion faces antitrust scrutiny and quickly aroused the opposition of Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon.
Israeli companies, ranging from tiny startups to giants like 888, are likely to see combined revenues of $1 billion this year. The creativity isn't just about games but about getting and retaining users, too.
The latest Apple extravaganza featured 7,000 guests and a CEO not afraid to break a few of his predecessor’s taboos. It also sent a message to the company’s workers – and potential employees – back in Startup Nation.
13,000 Israeli properties on Airbnb; IAI wins nat’l cyber security network tender
Israel's largest mobile operator is the first to announce it plans to review the possible purchase of holdings in its competitor.
Announcement sends mobile shares soaring amid expectations of industry consolidation.
The billionaire's business debacles have led to his distancing from circles of power and seriously damaged his statesmanlike image.
Ministry asked court to bar the practice which effectively forces mobile subscribers to subsidize the religious content; incubator sponsors sought by gov’t; UK bingo firm buys social-gaming startup.
Whether through public offerings or acquisitions, Israeli tech wizards are luring investors, global giants and making a mint.
LogDog anti-hacking firm raises $3.5 million and mysterious Magic Leap opens R&D center in Israel.
Two big tech deals could reach combined $620 million.
The service, RideWith, matches up passengers and drivers who want to get to work.
Price said to be between NIS 10-15 million for the virtual phone operator.
The M&A wave reflects the growing advantage of economies of scale, making it even harder for Israeli companies to remain independent. Still, Israeli know-how in the field ensures it will remain a key R&D center.
The brand name was once an asset for the mobile company, making it the chic global choice, but in today’s cost conscious market its just a costly burden.
With one phone call and a stroke of the pen, the prime minister and new communications minister tightened his grip on the country’s television operators in general and its news divisions in particular.
Golan seems to rely on the prospect of cooperative efforts with Cellcom on the sharing of transmission sites, but the Communications Ministry is refusing to approve the deal.
Senior Israeli tech execs earned less in 2014; Stox wraps up $8 million financing round.
Senior Israeli tech execs earned less in 2014; Stox wraps up $8 million financing round.
Many of the venture funds from the 1990s have vanished, but Genesis has weathered two financial crises and is turning the business over to a new generation.
Apple expanding its Israeli workforce; new fund to buy shares from start-up staff.
The tech giant will add up to 250 employees at its Herzliya R&D center. Israel is its biggest R&D center outside Cupertino, California.
Two companies announce combined $20.8 million in funding.
The sudden start to competition in 2012 squeezed Cellcom, Partner and Pelephone between the need to slash costs and upgrade their networks. Will they need to administer more pain?
Israel's prime minister overcame hostile coverage during the election and may now ensure it doesn’t happen again.
PayPal in talks to buy Be’er Sheva startup, HOT Telecom cuts costs and boosts profits by 170%