Israeli Tech Firm OpenWeb Seeks Court Protection Amid Liquidity Crisis
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
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- OpenWeb seeks court protection from creditors due to a liquidity crisis.
- A dispute with fund Liquidity over a $20 million debt is cited as the cause.
- The company alleges its accounts were frozen, preventing funding or sale.
- OpenWeb was once valued at $1.5 billion and has raised over $390 million.
- The company develops technology for online community management on media sites.
Israeli tech company OpenWeb, once valued at $1.5 billion, has filed for creditor protection at the Tel Aviv District Court. The company is seeking a freeze on legal proceedings and the appointment of a receiver due to a liquidity crisis. OpenWeb stated that it continues to operate and serve its clients.
The crisis stems from a dispute over a debt of approximately $20 million owed to the fund Liquidity. OpenWeb alleges that Liquidity froze the company's accounts, hindering its efforts to secure new funding or finalize a business sale. Liquidity has indicated it will present its case in court.
Formerly known as Spot.IM, OpenWeb develops technology for managing comments and online communities on media websites. The company has raised over $390 million throughout its history. In 2022, its valuation reached an estimated $1.5 billion. Notable investors include Insight Partners, Georgian, Samsung Next, Entree Capital, the Harel Group, and The New York Times.
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