Israeli-founded Oddity (see here previously), with its Israeli R&D center has soared in value since its IPO on Nasdaq. CEO Oren Holtzman’s decision to launch into the cosmetics web-based business market was certainly astute. Oddity still has 20 physical stores … Continue reading →

Although the takeover of Israel’s hyperspectral imaging tech startup Voyage81 by US-based beauty brand Il-Makiage was reported here previously, the IPO of IL-Makiage’s parent company Oddity wasn’t. Why is that odd?  Because Oddity’s R&D is performed in Israel. And Oddity … Continue reading →

Israel’s female-led Venture Capital firm iAngels has raised $70 million for its second fund, iAngels Ventures 2. It will invest in early-stage startups, with investments ranging between $2-4 million for seed rounds. iAngels’ previous Israeli investments include Oddity, Hello Heart, … Continue reading →