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By מערכת iceOngoing story · 2 updates
Economy08:01 · 1h ago

Israeli AI Firm PointFive Leases Prime Tel Aviv Office Space

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Israeli AI startup PointFive has signed a significant lease agreement for approximately 1,400 square meters of office space in Tel Aviv's "HaSolalim" project, located on Yigal Alon Street. The deal, brokered by the real estate group Mivne, is valued at approximately 18 million shekels for the initial five-year term, with an option to extend for another five years that could bring the total value to around 36.5 million shekels.

Mivne CEO Uzi Levy expressed enthusiasm for the agreement, highlighting the project's appeal to companies seeking quality workspaces in accessible Tel Aviv locations. He noted that the lease with PointFive signifies further confidence in the "HaSolalim" project and is a key step in its occupancy and maturation, particularly attracting leading technology firms.

PointFive, founded in 2023 by Alon Arbez, Gal Ben-David, and Amir Hozez, specializes in a platform designed to automate and optimize cloud and AI costs. The company serves major Fortune 500 corporations. Arbez stated that the move to the new, larger offices is a natural progression for PointFive's growth, providing the necessary space and enhanced conditions for expansion and to support its employees.

This real estate deal follows PointFive's recent successful Series B funding round, where it raised $60 million, bringing its total capital raised to approximately $96 million. The funding round was led by Accel and included participation from prominent investors such as Index Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Entrée Capital, alongside earlier investors.

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