LinkedIn Ranks Oak, DoubleAI, Wonderful as Top Israeli Startups
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
LinkedIn has named Oak, a cybersecurity startup, as the top startup in Israel, followed by AI companies doubleAI and Wonderful. The rankings, which focus on cybersecurity and AI, are based on workforce growth, job seeker interest, and talent acquisition. Oak, founded by Shi Morag, raised $60 million in seed funding. DoubleAI, co-founded by Amnon Shashua, develops AI systems for complex problem-solving, while Wonderful offers an AI operating system for automation. The list aims to attract talent and boost companies' visibility.
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- LinkedIn's top Israeli startup list is dominated by cybersecurity and AI companies, with Oak ranking first.
- Cybersecurity startup Oak, launched in July, secured the top spot after raising $60 million in seed funding.
- AI company doubleAI, founded by Amnon Shashua, ranked second, focusing on replicating expertise with AI.
- Wonderful, which developed an AI operating system for automation, secured the third position.
- The LinkedIn ranking evaluates workforce growth, job seeker interest, user engagement, and talent acquisition.
- Mate Security, ranked eighth, focuses on helping security teams investigate and respond to cyber threats.
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, has released its list of Israel's top and most sought-after startups, with cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) companies dominating the rankings. The list, compiled based on data from LinkedIn's 1.3 billion users, highlights companies that demonstrate significant growth and appeal to talent.
Securing the top spot is Oak, a cybersecurity startup launched in July with a $60 million seed funding round from Greylock, Accel, and CRV. The company was founded by Shi Morag, who previously sold two cybersecurity firms, Secdo to Palo Alto Networks and Armis to Tenable.
In second place is doubleAI, founded in 2023 by Amnon Shashua. This startup focuses on developing AI systems to replicate rare expertise and tackle complex scientific and technical challenges. Wonderful, a company that has developed an AI-based operating system to help large organizations deploy AI agents and automate tasks, ranked third.
Other notable companies in the top tier include Kela, Echo, Cyera, Notch, Mate, Eon, and Port. LinkedIn's ranking methodology considers four key criteria: workforce growth, job seeker interest, user engagement with the company's page, and the ability to attract talent from major tech companies. Startups must be privately held, employ at least 30 full-time staff, be under seven years old, and have a headquarters in Israel or an Israeli-founded headquarters.
Assaf Viner, CEO of Mate Security, ranked eighth, stated that the recognition reflects the company's focus on building a strong foundation for employee collaboration and knowledge sharing. Mate Security assists security teams in investigating and responding to cyber threats, automating routine investigations to allow analysts to focus on more complex attacks. The company, launched this year, has raised approximately $50 million.
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