"Globes" names Israel's 16 most promising startups

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In addition to startup of the year WalkMe, Globes has named three startups each in big data, med-tech, Internet, transport and cyber security.

“Globes” chose WalkMe, the enterprise guidance and engagement platform, as Israel's most promising startup for 2016 see here. Globes has also chosen the next 15 most promising startups three in medical technologies, three in cyber security, three in internet technologies, three in big data, and three in transport.

Medical technologies

Eloxx Pharmaceuticals is developing therapeutics to treat genetic diseases. Founded in 2013 and based in Ness Ziona, the company has raised $8.5 million to date.

MeMed Diagnostics is a novel assay that accurately distinguishes between bacterial and viral infections based on the patient immune response to different infection types thus reducing use of unnecessary antibiotics. Founded in 2009, the company is based in Tirat Hacarmel.

Tyto Care is developing home diagnostics devices. Founded in 2012, the company is based in Netanya.

Cyber security

Cymmetria provides deception based cyber security solutions against advanced cyber threats, such as advanced persistent threats. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv, the company has raised $10.5 million to date.

Forter provides fraud prevention for enterprise online retail. Founded in 2013 and based in Tel Aviv, the company has raised $50 million to date.

Cybereason has developed military grade prevention detective response. Founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv, the company has raised $90 million to date.

Internet

Eyeview has developed outcome-based video marketing, helping drive ROI and increase brand visibility through video marketing technology. Founded in 2008 and based in Tel Aviv, the company has raised 57 million to date.

Riskified provides fraud prevention and chargeback guarantees for ecommerce clients. Founded in 2013 and based in Tel Aviv, the company has raised $31 million to date.

Apester is empowering content creators to publish conversational content, and to close the storytelling loop with the voice of the reader. Founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv, the company has raised $17 million to date.

Big data

Anodot is an anomaly detection and real time business analytics company. Founded in 2014 and based in Ra'anana, the company has raised $12.5 million to date.

Pyramid Analytics has developed a BI Office a business analytics and visualization software platform. Founded in 2008 and based in Ramat Gan, the company has raised $41.5 million to date.

Redis Labs provides a database management system marketed as "NoSQL" as open source software or as a service using cloud computing. Founded in 2011 and based in Tel Aviv, the company has raised $37 million to date.

Transport

Nexar has developed a dashcam connected to the cloud. Founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv, the company has raised $14.5 million to date.

Via is a ridesharing app. Founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv, the company has raised $137 million to date.

Valens empowers plug-and-play digital connectivity between HD video sources and remote displays. Founded in 2007 and based in Tel Aviv, the company has raised $40 million to date.

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on September 28, 2016

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