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Cyota was a prominent provider of online security and anti-fraud solutions tailored for financial institutions. The company focused on combating various forms of internet-related fraud, including online banking fraud, eCommerce fraud, and phishing attacks. Its suite of products included eSphinx, specifically designed for online banking security; eVision, an online fraud management system; FraudAction, an anti-phishing solution; and SecureSuite, a comprehensive payment security platform that enables banks to protect their cardholders during online transactions. In 2005, Cyota was acquired by RSA Security, marking a significant expansion in the realm of digital fraud prevention.

OurCrowd, established in 2013, is a global venture investing platform headquartered in Israel. It specializes in connecting accredited investors with curated, high-quality early-stage companies across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, energy, and transportation. OurCrowd invests in and supports its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle, providing mentorship, industry connections, and follow-on funding opportunities. It is the most active venture investor in Israel and has a strong presence in the United States and other global markets.

Finjan Holdings, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in intellectual property licensing and enforcement services both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in East Palo Alto, California, the company owns a robust portfolio of patents related to software and hardware technologies that proactively detect malicious code, thereby safeguarding users from various cyber threats, including identity theft, malware, and phishing. Finjan's patented technologies are integral to several cybersecurity domains, such as endpoint and cloud software, web gateway infrastructure, and networking equipment. The company pioneered behavior-based detection methods that identify the patterns of potential threats in real-time, rather than relying solely on known threat signatures. Although its hardware and software divisions were sold, Finjan retains essential patents that underpin next-generation network security products capable of addressing sophisticated threats. Additionally, Finjan develops mobile security applications and invests in advanced cybersecurity technologies and intellectual property.

Xtellus, Inc. specializes in the development of passive optical components designed for agile optical networking systems. The company offers a range of products, including wavelength selective switches, wavelength blockers, edge wavelength selective switches, and reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) with integrated power monitoring, as well as multiplexers and demultiplexers. Additionally, Xtellus provides liquid crystal optical processors, enabling efficient management of optical signals in various networking applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Morris Plains, New Jersey, Xtellus maintains manufacturing and development facilities in Israel and South Korea, along with a research and development center in Jerusalem. As of December 2009, Xtellus operates as a subsidiary of Oclaro, Inc.

BroadLight specializes in delivering end-to-end Passive Optical Network (PON) technology through a range of innovative product solutions, including highly integrated semiconductor devices, software, reference designs, and support tools. The company provides complete BPON and GPON component solutions for central offices and customer premise equipment, enabling equipment manufacturers to rapidly develop standards-based PON products with reduced risk. With a long-standing presence in the PON industry, BroadLight has established itself as a leader in providing components for both BPON and GPON, demonstrating significant expertise in deploying these technologies. As a pioneer in GPON, BroadLight's market-leading product line is instrumental in supplying a majority of GPON solutions globally.

Qlusters, Inc. was a technology company that specialized in data center solutions, focusing on software provisioning and management of virtual environments. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, and New York, the company developed openQRM, a software tool designed to streamline data center operations. Despite its innovative offerings, Qlusters ceased operations in July 2008.

Digital Fuel is a prominent provider of Business Service Management (BSM) software solutions, specializing in service level agreement (SLA) management, service catalog, and service financial management. Its flagship product, ServiceFlow, is utilized by various organizations, including major corporations and government entities, to effectively manage IT and business services. The software aids in overseeing and optimizing IT spending, thus enhancing financial management processes. Notable users of Digital Fuel's solutions include British Telecom, Capgemini, General Electric, and Procter & Gamble, reflecting the company's significant impact across diverse sectors worldwide.

UltraShape is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive body-shaping procedure to use focused, pulsed ultrasound energy to selectively destroy fat cells.

Finjan Holdings, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in intellectual property licensing and enforcement services both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in East Palo Alto, California, the company owns a robust portfolio of patents related to software and hardware technologies that proactively detect malicious code, thereby safeguarding users from various cyber threats, including identity theft, malware, and phishing. Finjan's patented technologies are integral to several cybersecurity domains, such as endpoint and cloud software, web gateway infrastructure, and networking equipment. The company pioneered behavior-based detection methods that identify the patterns of potential threats in real-time, rather than relying solely on known threat signatures. Although its hardware and software divisions were sold, Finjan retains essential patents that underpin next-generation network security products capable of addressing sophisticated threats. Additionally, Finjan develops mobile security applications and invests in advanced cybersecurity technologies and intellectual property.

BroadLight specializes in delivering end-to-end Passive Optical Network (PON) technology through a range of innovative product solutions, including highly integrated semiconductor devices, software, reference designs, and support tools. The company provides complete BPON and GPON component solutions for central offices and customer premise equipment, enabling equipment manufacturers to rapidly develop standards-based PON products with reduced risk. With a long-standing presence in the PON industry, BroadLight has established itself as a leader in providing components for both BPON and GPON, demonstrating significant expertise in deploying these technologies. As a pioneer in GPON, BroadLight's market-leading product line is instrumental in supplying a majority of GPON solutions globally.

Mempile developed removable storage technology for the healthcare, public, entertainment, security, financial & business sectors. It focused on developing optical storage that is designed to hold up to one Terabyte of information on a single removable disc. The company offered its products for use in applications, such as home archiving, entertainment, public sector, business compliance, healthcare & video monitoring. Mempile had a development center in the United States & a business development unit in Japan. Mempile was founded in 2000 and was based in Yehuda, Israel. It closed down as of January 2009.

RaySat, Inc. engages in the manufacture and supply of in-motion, low profile, and phased-array satellite antennas for the commercial, railway, original equipment manufacturer, and aftermarket automotive industries. Its antennas allow moving vehicles to receive live satellite television. The company�s products include SpeedRay antennas that deliver wireless Internet communications and live satellite television in a RV, SUV, mini van, or automobile; TorpedoRay and EagleRay antennas, which provide one-way and two-way Internet access on trains; StealthRay, a satellite TV antenna for consumer vehicles; and T5, a satellite TV antenna for SUVs. It has research and development, and sales facilities in Europe, Asia, and Canada, as well as in Detroit, Michigan. RaySat, Inc. was formerly known as SkyGate. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

Digital Fuel is a prominent provider of Business Service Management (BSM) software solutions, specializing in service level agreement (SLA) management, service catalog, and service financial management. Its flagship product, ServiceFlow, is utilized by various organizations, including major corporations and government entities, to effectively manage IT and business services. The software aids in overseeing and optimizing IT spending, thus enhancing financial management processes. Notable users of Digital Fuel's solutions include British Telecom, Capgemini, General Electric, and Procter & Gamble, reflecting the company's significant impact across diverse sectors worldwide.

Cyota was a prominent provider of online security and anti-fraud solutions tailored for financial institutions. The company focused on combating various forms of internet-related fraud, including online banking fraud, eCommerce fraud, and phishing attacks. Its suite of products included eSphinx, specifically designed for online banking security; eVision, an online fraud management system; FraudAction, an anti-phishing solution; and SecureSuite, a comprehensive payment security platform that enables banks to protect their cardholders during online transactions. In 2005, Cyota was acquired by RSA Security, marking a significant expansion in the realm of digital fraud prevention.

Qlusters, Inc. was a technology company that specialized in data center solutions, focusing on software provisioning and management of virtual environments. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, and New York, the company developed openQRM, a software tool designed to streamline data center operations. Despite its innovative offerings, Qlusters ceased operations in July 2008.

BroadLight specializes in delivering end-to-end Passive Optical Network (PON) technology through a range of innovative product solutions, including highly integrated semiconductor devices, software, reference designs, and support tools. The company provides complete BPON and GPON component solutions for central offices and customer premise equipment, enabling equipment manufacturers to rapidly develop standards-based PON products with reduced risk. With a long-standing presence in the PON industry, BroadLight has established itself as a leader in providing components for both BPON and GPON, demonstrating significant expertise in deploying these technologies. As a pioneer in GPON, BroadLight's market-leading product line is instrumental in supplying a majority of GPON solutions globally.

RaySat, Inc. engages in the manufacture and supply of in-motion, low profile, and phased-array satellite antennas for the commercial, railway, original equipment manufacturer, and aftermarket automotive industries. Its antennas allow moving vehicles to receive live satellite television. The company�s products include SpeedRay antennas that deliver wireless Internet communications and live satellite television in a RV, SUV, mini van, or automobile; TorpedoRay and EagleRay antennas, which provide one-way and two-way Internet access on trains; StealthRay, a satellite TV antenna for consumer vehicles; and T5, a satellite TV antenna for SUVs. It has research and development, and sales facilities in Europe, Asia, and Canada, as well as in Detroit, Michigan. RaySat, Inc. was formerly known as SkyGate. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

Finjan Holdings, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in intellectual property licensing and enforcement services both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in East Palo Alto, California, the company owns a robust portfolio of patents related to software and hardware technologies that proactively detect malicious code, thereby safeguarding users from various cyber threats, including identity theft, malware, and phishing. Finjan's patented technologies are integral to several cybersecurity domains, such as endpoint and cloud software, web gateway infrastructure, and networking equipment. The company pioneered behavior-based detection methods that identify the patterns of potential threats in real-time, rather than relying solely on known threat signatures. Although its hardware and software divisions were sold, Finjan retains essential patents that underpin next-generation network security products capable of addressing sophisticated threats. Additionally, Finjan develops mobile security applications and invests in advanced cybersecurity technologies and intellectual property.

Mempile developed removable storage technology for the healthcare, public, entertainment, security, financial & business sectors. It focused on developing optical storage that is designed to hold up to one Terabyte of information on a single removable disc. The company offered its products for use in applications, such as home archiving, entertainment, public sector, business compliance, healthcare & video monitoring. Mempile had a development center in the United States & a business development unit in Japan. Mempile was founded in 2000 and was based in Yehuda, Israel. It closed down as of January 2009.

MobileAccess Networks specializes in enterprise wireless network solutions, focusing on delivering multi-service wireless connectivity in large public venues and facilities. The company enhances indoor wireless communication by capturing external signals and distributing them through a network of discreet antennas strategically placed throughout a building. Their services cater to a variety of environments, including airports, hospitals, hotels, manufacturing plants, office buildings, and sports arenas, ensuring reliable connectivity for users in these diverse settings.

Native Networks is a London-based developer of products for optical access networks. The company is based in Coventry, United Kingdom.

Digital Fuel is a prominent provider of Business Service Management (BSM) software solutions, specializing in service level agreement (SLA) management, service catalog, and service financial management. Its flagship product, ServiceFlow, is utilized by various organizations, including major corporations and government entities, to effectively manage IT and business services. The software aids in overseeing and optimizing IT spending, thus enhancing financial management processes. Notable users of Digital Fuel's solutions include British Telecom, Capgemini, General Electric, and Procter & Gamble, reflecting the company's significant impact across diverse sectors worldwide.

TopSpin Medical has developed a groundbreaking technology for high-resolution MRI imaging using an IntraVascular MRI (IVMRI) catheter specifically designed for the coronary arteries. This innovative catheter eliminates the need for expensive and cumbersome external MRI setups by miniaturizing essential MRI components to less than 2 millimeters in size. The advanced technology allows for precise imaging within the coronary arteries, revolutionizing the field of medical imaging and providing a more efficient and cost-effective solution for clinicians and patients alike.

Qlusters, Inc. was a technology company that specialized in data center solutions, focusing on software provisioning and management of virtual environments. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, and New York, the company developed openQRM, a software tool designed to streamline data center operations. Despite its innovative offerings, Qlusters ceased operations in July 2008.

SupplyScience is a provider of store-based demand forecasting and replenishment software. The company was established in 1996, has developed inventory management software for suppliers, manufacturers, and marketers. The company has 27 employees working at its R&D center in Netanya and in its Boston, Massachusetts headquarters.

Xtellus, Inc. specializes in the development of passive optical components designed for agile optical networking systems. The company offers a range of products, including wavelength selective switches, wavelength blockers, edge wavelength selective switches, and reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) with integrated power monitoring, as well as multiplexers and demultiplexers. Additionally, Xtellus provides liquid crystal optical processors, enabling efficient management of optical signals in various networking applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Morris Plains, New Jersey, Xtellus maintains manufacturing and development facilities in Israel and South Korea, along with a research and development center in Jerusalem. As of December 2009, Xtellus operates as a subsidiary of Oclaro, Inc.

Digital Fuel is a prominent provider of Business Service Management (BSM) software solutions, specializing in service level agreement (SLA) management, service catalog, and service financial management. Its flagship product, ServiceFlow, is utilized by various organizations, including major corporations and government entities, to effectively manage IT and business services. The software aids in overseeing and optimizing IT spending, thus enhancing financial management processes. Notable users of Digital Fuel's solutions include British Telecom, Capgemini, General Electric, and Procter & Gamble, reflecting the company's significant impact across diverse sectors worldwide.

The company initially planned to raise $20 million. Business Layers develops software designed to determine the equipment needs of employees, ranging from computers to cell phones, and then configures the devices with such things as email, access to CRM applications and software tools. The software also monitors these configurations to limit or expand access, as needed.

SupplyScience is a provider of store-based demand forecasting and replenishment software. The company was established in 1996, has developed inventory management software for suppliers, manufacturers, and marketers. The company has 27 employees working at its R&D center in Netanya and in its Boston, Massachusetts headquarters.

The company initially planned to raise $20 million. Business Layers develops software designed to determine the equipment needs of employees, ranging from computers to cell phones, and then configures the devices with such things as email, access to CRM applications and software tools. The software also monitors these configurations to limit or expand access, as needed.

Memlink is a developer of all optical switching solutions.

Compugen Ltd. is a clinical-stage therapeutic discovery and development company headquartered in Holon, Israel. It specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutic candidates primarily in the field of cancer immunotherapy. The company's immuno-oncology pipeline includes several clinical-stage programs, such as COM701, an anti-PVRIG antibody, and COM902, which targets TIGIT, both designed for the treatment of solid tumors. Compugen employs advanced computational methods for drug discovery, utilizing in silico techniques to predict and select promising drug targets, followed by rigorous experimental validation. The company collaborates with major pharmaceutical partners, including Bayer Pharma AG and Bristol-Myers Squibb, to enhance its research and development efforts. Compugen's focus on innovative therapeutic solutions aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology, leveraging its unique predictive capabilities and a robust pipeline of early-stage programs targeting immune resistance mechanisms.

As of May 22, 2001, Earthnoise, Inc. was acquired by CastUP Inc. Earthnoise, Inc. is an operator of an Internet community bringing various interest groups together to interact and exchange information online. The company provide incubator solutions for large enterprises, small businesses, web-builders. earthnoise.com is a one-stop, easy-to-use solution for online video publishing and distribution. The company's services include digitizing video content, hosting it on the web, web-based video editing, template-based creation of finished video clips, publishing clips to any number of public or private channels, allowing members to create channels based around specific topics and indexing the video in a searchable database. Earthnoise, Inc. was established in June 1999. It is headquartered at San Francisco, California and has a research and development center in Tel-Aviv as well as a west coast office in San Francisco.

PrimeShot.com is a global online platform that facilitates the booking of professional photographers for various events. This service allows event guests to access password-protected galleries to view and share photographs taken during the occasion. Additionally, guests can conveniently purchase high-quality Kodak-paper prints and related items directly through the website. PrimeShot.com aims to enhance the overall event experience by making professional photography more accessible and affordable. The company caters to a wide range of occasions, including reunions, corporate functions, weddings, and sporting events, helping clients capture and preserve memorable moments.

The Tradeum team of business and technology strategists, mathematicians, product developers, negotiation experts, economists and industry specialists are working together to bring advanced, innovative solutions to customers. Their Transaction Discovery™ model, the industry-leading approach to create successful digital marketplaces for clients, embraces cross-industry standards to rapidly build speed to market and time to liquidity. Tradeum helps clients to leverage and profit from the Internet exchange phenomenon that analysts predict will be the conduit for much of business-to-business e-commerce within the next five years. With the goal of successfully moving clients into this accelerating net business environment, Tradeum delivers the technology and solutions to build and host the most successful digital marketplaces.

XACCT Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing comprehensive accounting and mediation solutions tailored for Network Service Providers (NSPs). The company offers a convergent mediation platform designed for wireline, wireless, and cable operators, facilitating the collection and analysis of detailed network usage data. This platform, known as Network to Business (N2B), is utilized by telecom and Internet service providers for various operational needs, including billing, traffic planning, usage audits, and user profiling. Through its innovative software, XACCT Technologies enables its clients to deliver differentiated billable services effectively.

Alchemedia Technologies, Inc. specializes in image protection and content-to-commerce solutions, focusing on safeguarding digital images from unauthorized use. Established in 1998, the company employs advanced technology to prevent the copying and printing of images, allowing businesses to display their content securely while protecting their intellectual property rights. By transforming images into valuable e-commerce assets, Alchemedia supports companies in monetizing their visual content effectively. The firm's Clever Content platform plays a crucial role in promoting image-based commerce, ensuring that millions of images are protected daily while facilitating the commercialization of digital content. As a privately held, venture capital-backed company, Alchemedia continues to lead in providing secure display services for various industries.

Answers’ mission is to connect businesses, organizations and consumers with the right answers. The Answers Platform comprises a suite of cloud-based solutions that enable companies to engage their customers throughout the entire customer lifecycle, helping both brands and consumers alike make better-informed decisions about products and services. The key components of the platform - content publisher, customer analytics and advertising solutions via the top-20 comScore site Answers.com - enable brands to engage their customers in dialogue at key moments of their decision-making journey, across multiple channels and devices.

ProActivity provides business process analysis and optimization software. The company develops, sells, and supports a platform that automates the capture and validation of business processes, generates graphical process maps on the fly, provides multidimensional analysis, and creates a strategic process knowledge base that can be reused and extended. It also offers consulting and professional services, onsite training, Web training, and customer support services. The company's clientele includes BEA Systems, Dell, CSC, Wyeth Pharmaceutical, Getronics NV, US Army, State Street Bank, and Bank of America. ProActivity was founded as Inprotech Technologies in 1993. The company is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts with an office in Netanya, Israel.

Alchemedia Technologies, Inc. specializes in image protection and content-to-commerce solutions, focusing on safeguarding digital images from unauthorized use. Established in 1998, the company employs advanced technology to prevent the copying and printing of images, allowing businesses to display their content securely while protecting their intellectual property rights. By transforming images into valuable e-commerce assets, Alchemedia supports companies in monetizing their visual content effectively. The firm's Clever Content platform plays a crucial role in promoting image-based commerce, ensuring that millions of images are protected daily while facilitating the commercialization of digital content. As a privately held, venture capital-backed company, Alchemedia continues to lead in providing secure display services for various industries.

cSafe is the first solution provider to offer tools for the safe and profitable sharing of digital content on the Internet. Founded in 1998, cSafe is a privately held, VC-backed company that is revolutionizing the way people view images, display digital content and do business on the Web. The company's flagship product, PixSafe, is an application that protects digital images on the Web. PixSafe makes it possible to post proprietary material without giving it away for free.