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OurCrowd Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Jerusalem, Israel, founded in 2013. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as transportation technology, greentech, fintech, medtech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. The firm aims to enable both institutions and individual investors to access venture capital opportunities, emphasizing the importance of a global network in the startup ecosystem. OurCrowd actively selects and vets companies for investment, providing not only capital but also mentorship and support throughout their development. With a presence in regions including the United States, Asia, and the United Kingdom, the firm seeks to build value in its portfolio by facilitating connections, recruiting industry advisors, and navigating future funding rounds. Its commitment extends to investing in innovative solutions addressing urgent technological challenges, particularly in healthcare and digital health.

Polatis is a company that specializes in optical switching technology, established in 2005 through the merger of prominent optical technology firms from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, UK. The company focuses on developing optical layer connectivity software designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. Polatis offers a range of products including single- and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches, catering to the demands of modern fiber networks. Through its innovative solutions, Polatis enhances the efficiency and reliability of optical communication systems.

AirWalk Communications specializes in providing IP-based Radio Access Network (IP-RAN) solutions tailored for CDMA wireless service providers. The company offers a range of products, including the EdgePoint Femtocell, designed for home and small office use, and the EdgePoint PRO, which caters to office and campus environments. Their PilotStation facilitates the transmission of essential channels in CDMA networks, while the Base Station Manager serves as an open standards-based, scalable solution for managing their software systems. AirWalk's innovative approach integrates controller functionality directly with base station transceivers in a compact device, leading to reduced equipment complexity and latency. This design enhances reliability, simplifies installation, lowers costs, and minimizes the system footprint for service providers.

Polatis is a company that specializes in optical switching technology, established in 2005 through the merger of prominent optical technology firms from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, UK. The company focuses on developing optical layer connectivity software designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. Polatis offers a range of products including single- and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches, catering to the demands of modern fiber networks. Through its innovative solutions, Polatis enhances the efficiency and reliability of optical communication systems.

Teradici Corporation specializes in PC-over-IP (PCoIP) technology, which facilitates the transmission of software images from central servers or workstations to various PCoIP-ready endpoints. This technology enhances the management and provisioning of computing services, supporting diverse work styles including local, remote, and mobile environments. Teradici offers a range of PCoIP solutions, including zero clients, optimized thin clients, hardware accelerators, remote workstation cards, and workstation access software, all designed to provide high-definition, secure computing experiences. The company's offerings also include cloud solutions such as desktop virtualization infrastructure and remote workstation services, along with optimization and monitoring tools. Teradici serves a wide array of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and cloud service providers, and collaborates with OEM partners globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, Teradici emphasizes innovation and has secured over 40 patents to date.

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.

Dune Networks is a fabless semiconductor supplier of networking devices which facilitate the building of Data Center, Enterprise and Carrier Ethernet Switching Platforms. They provide switching solutions which are scalable in capacity, port rate and service schemes, effectively extending the life cycle of packet platforms from 3 years (legacy-based systems) to 10 years and beyond, subsequently revolutionizing the economics of packet network deployment.

AirWalk Communications specializes in providing IP-based Radio Access Network (IP-RAN) solutions tailored for CDMA wireless service providers. The company offers a range of products, including the EdgePoint Femtocell, designed for home and small office use, and the EdgePoint PRO, which caters to office and campus environments. Their PilotStation facilitates the transmission of essential channels in CDMA networks, while the Base Station Manager serves as an open standards-based, scalable solution for managing their software systems. AirWalk's innovative approach integrates controller functionality directly with base station transceivers in a compact device, leading to reduced equipment complexity and latency. This design enhances reliability, simplifies installation, lowers costs, and minimizes the system footprint for service providers.

Teradici Corporation specializes in PC-over-IP (PCoIP) technology, which facilitates the transmission of software images from central servers or workstations to various PCoIP-ready endpoints. This technology enhances the management and provisioning of computing services, supporting diverse work styles including local, remote, and mobile environments. Teradici offers a range of PCoIP solutions, including zero clients, optimized thin clients, hardware accelerators, remote workstation cards, and workstation access software, all designed to provide high-definition, secure computing experiences. The company's offerings also include cloud solutions such as desktop virtualization infrastructure and remote workstation services, along with optimization and monitoring tools. Teradici serves a wide array of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and cloud service providers, and collaborates with OEM partners globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, Teradici emphasizes innovation and has secured over 40 patents to date.

Frontier Silicon Limited is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the development and supply of semiconductor, module, and software solutions tailored for digital radio and connected audio systems. The company provides a range of products, including digital audio processors, radio tuner modules, and platforms for connected audio and Internet radio. Additionally, it offers various receivers, such as DAB/FM/WiFi radios and portable devices, alongside software solutions like the Internet radio enhanced user interface. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom, Frontier Silicon also operates in Cambridge, Dublin, Shannon, and Hong Kong, serving markets in China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Camero, established in 2004, specializes in the development and marketing of radar-based imaging systems tailored for military, law enforcement, and search and rescue applications. The company leverages decades of experience to deliver innovative solutions for both government and commercial clients. Camero's radio imaging systems are designed to observe and monitor stationary and moving objects concealed behind walls, providing real-time information that enhances situational awareness for its users. With a strong track record of technological advancement and timely delivery, Camero continues to lead in the field of through-wall imaging technology.

BeInSync is an Israeli-based company that provides an all-in-one solution for data backup, synchronization, sharing, and online access. The service allows users to install BeInSync on multiple computers to specify which files and folders, such as documents and emails, they wish to synchronize. Once set up, any changes made to these items are automatically reflected across all devices, ensuring users can work from anywhere without losing track of their data. BeInSync also offers secure web access, enabling users to view shared folders and files from any computer without requiring prior installation. Additionally, the platform facilitates secure data sharing by allowing users to invite others to shared folders, enhancing collaboration while maintaining data security. Through its peer-to-peer technology, BeInSync enables end-users, small businesses, and professionals to access their information seamlessly and securely, regardless of location.

AirWalk Communications specializes in providing IP-based Radio Access Network (IP-RAN) solutions tailored for CDMA wireless service providers. The company offers a range of products, including the EdgePoint Femtocell, designed for home and small office use, and the EdgePoint PRO, which caters to office and campus environments. Their PilotStation facilitates the transmission of essential channels in CDMA networks, while the Base Station Manager serves as an open standards-based, scalable solution for managing their software systems. AirWalk's innovative approach integrates controller functionality directly with base station transceivers in a compact device, leading to reduced equipment complexity and latency. This design enhances reliability, simplifies installation, lowers costs, and minimizes the system footprint for service providers.

Onyvax is developing new cancer therapies that harness the selective power of the immune system to seek out and destroy tumor cells. Onyvax's products specifically target cancer cells, increasing the likelihood that they will be effective while minimising side effects associated with many conventional treatments. These therapies can broadly be classed as therapeutic cancer vaccines.

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.

As of January 20, 2009, m-spatial ltd. was acquired by mxData Ltd. m-spatial ltd. operates as a local search company for mobile operators, directory service providers, and personal navigation providers. It offers Local Search & Share, which offers a customized Web/mobile local search and share service for branding; Spacemark, which encapsulates various local search and share in a consumer facing service; and Local Search & Discovery Engine for brands with existing applications offering access to local information via Web, mobile or satnav. m-spatial ltd. was founded in 2000 and is based in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. The company serves the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands markets.

Frontier Silicon Limited is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the development and supply of semiconductor, module, and software solutions tailored for digital radio and connected audio systems. The company provides a range of products, including digital audio processors, radio tuner modules, and platforms for connected audio and Internet radio. Additionally, it offers various receivers, such as DAB/FM/WiFi radios and portable devices, alongside software solutions like the Internet radio enhanced user interface. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom, Frontier Silicon also operates in Cambridge, Dublin, Shannon, and Hong Kong, serving markets in China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Teradici Corporation specializes in PC-over-IP (PCoIP) technology, which facilitates the transmission of software images from central servers or workstations to various PCoIP-ready endpoints. This technology enhances the management and provisioning of computing services, supporting diverse work styles including local, remote, and mobile environments. Teradici offers a range of PCoIP solutions, including zero clients, optimized thin clients, hardware accelerators, remote workstation cards, and workstation access software, all designed to provide high-definition, secure computing experiences. The company's offerings also include cloud solutions such as desktop virtualization infrastructure and remote workstation services, along with optimization and monitoring tools. Teradici serves a wide array of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and cloud service providers, and collaborates with OEM partners globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, Teradici emphasizes innovation and has secured over 40 patents to date.

Polatis is a company that specializes in optical switching technology, established in 2005 through the merger of prominent optical technology firms from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, UK. The company focuses on developing optical layer connectivity software designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. Polatis offers a range of products including single- and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches, catering to the demands of modern fiber networks. Through its innovative solutions, Polatis enhances the efficiency and reliability of optical communication systems.

Siliquent Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to expanding Ethernet's applications across the entire enterprise - for storage, high-performance computing, and all networking applications. The company's new 10GbE processors are designed to enable a new generation of intelligent NICs that make it possible to run storage, networking and clustering over a single physical Ethernet interface - creating the unified wire. Founded in 2001.

Touch Clarity is a software company focused on enhancing customer acquisition and revenue for large consumer websites through content targeting solutions. The company specializes in developing tools that automatically build profile data on website visitors, allowing businesses to tailor their content offerings in real time. This continuous observation of online behavior enables Touch Clarity's software to adapt dynamically to changing user interactions and preferences. Additionally, the company provides enterprise web analytics that empower clients to generate comprehensive reports, further optimizing their online presence and efficiency. Through these services, Touch Clarity aims to measurably increase revenue and profit for its clients.

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.

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

Dune Networks is a fabless semiconductor supplier of networking devices which facilitate the building of Data Center, Enterprise and Carrier Ethernet Switching Platforms. They provide switching solutions which are scalable in capacity, port rate and service schemes, effectively extending the life cycle of packet platforms from 3 years (legacy-based systems) to 10 years and beyond, subsequently revolutionizing the economics of packet network deployment.

Synad is a fast-growing UK startup that has rapidly revealed itself as one of the most successful WLAN fabless companies and one of the few able to deliver a full dual-band multi-standard solution. Synad has a proven multimode full CMOS production-ready chipset and reference design, and powerful software suites for both wireless-LAN access point and client applications.

Polatis is a company that specializes in optical switching technology, established in 2005 through the merger of prominent optical technology firms from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, UK. The company focuses on developing optical layer connectivity software designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. Polatis offers a range of products including single- and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches, catering to the demands of modern fiber networks. Through its innovative solutions, Polatis enhances the efficiency and reliability of optical communication systems.

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.

Aevi Genomic Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, dedicated to developing innovative therapies for pediatric onset and life-altering diseases. Its lead product candidate, AEVI-002, is an anti-LIGHT monoclonal antibody currently undergoing Phase Ib clinical trials for the treatment of severe pediatric onset Crohn’s disease. The company is also advancing AEVI-005, another monoclonal antibody, which is in preclinical research for autoimmune pediatric diseases. Additionally, Aevi is exploring the anti-seizure potential of AEVI-004 as part of the National Institutes of Health Epilepsy Treatment Screening Program. The company leverages an internal genomics platform in collaboration with the Center for Applied Genomics at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to harness genetic discoveries for therapeutic development. Founded in 2000 and originally known as Medgenics, Aevi Genomic Medicine officially adopted its current name in December 2016.

Polatis is a company that specializes in optical switching technology, established in 2005 through the merger of prominent optical technology firms from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, UK. The company focuses on developing optical layer connectivity software designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. Polatis offers a range of products including single- and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches, catering to the demands of modern fiber networks. Through its innovative solutions, Polatis enhances the efficiency and reliability of optical communication systems.

Onyvax is developing new cancer therapies that harness the selective power of the immune system to seek out and destroy tumor cells. Onyvax's products specifically target cancer cells, increasing the likelihood that they will be effective while minimising side effects associated with many conventional treatments. These therapies can broadly be classed as therapeutic cancer vaccines.

Arpida AG is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative antimicrobial drugs aimed at treating bacterial infections. The company focuses on creating effective treatments for severe infections that often require hospitalization, including those caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Through its research and development efforts, Arpida seeks to enhance patient recovery times and improve outcomes for individuals suffering from infectious diseases.

PolyTrax Information Technology AG is a logistics and supply chain company located in Germany. The company specializes in developing power line communications technology that enables communication within buildings by utilizing existing power cables as the network infrastructure. This innovative approach aims to enhance connectivity and streamline communications in various environments, leveraging the existing electrical setup to provide efficient networking solutions.

Arpida AG is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative antimicrobial drugs aimed at treating bacterial infections. The company focuses on creating effective treatments for severe infections that often require hospitalization, including those caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Through its research and development efforts, Arpida seeks to enhance patient recovery times and improve outcomes for individuals suffering from infectious diseases.

Onyvax is developing new cancer therapies that harness the selective power of the immune system to seek out and destroy tumor cells. Onyvax's products specifically target cancer cells, increasing the likelihood that they will be effective while minimising side effects associated with many conventional treatments. These therapies can broadly be classed as therapeutic cancer vaccines.