Omri Casspi Launches New $250 Million Investment Fund

Israeli basketball star Omri Casspi has launched a new investment fund with $250 million in capital. The fund aims to invest in technology and innovation, marking a significant step in Casspi's post-athletic career.

This move comes amidst a broader landscape of investment news, including Google narrowly avoiding liquidation but facing changes to its advertising technology. The venture capital sector is also noted for having fewer women, a trend that reportedly impacts the boards of high-tech companies. In other funding news, Appwind is raising $300 million at a $3.8 billion valuation.

Additional financial news includes discussions on investing in the Polish stock market, a guide to the S&P 500 for Israeli investors, and an explanation of index funds for bank stocks. The dollar-to-shekel exchange rate has seen six records in the past 30 years. A rare apartment opposite the Western Wall is on the market for 50 million shekels, with the 91-year-old owner deciding to sell.

In legal and consumer news, 38 apartment buyers in Netanya are suing, claiming they were promised they wouldn't have to complete their deals. A report highlights that 99% of Israelis use a certain app, and its blocking caused significant disruption to their lives. There's also a critical perspective on certain math and computer units, calling them a "waste of time" where students learned nothing.