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Former NSO Founder’s Cyber Startup Reaches $3 Billion Valuation After $260 Million Round

How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

100% centerFirst reported by Globes · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened

Dream, the Israeli cyber and AI startup founded by Shalev Hulio, raised $260 million at a $3 billion valuation. The company says it will use the funding to expand government-facing AI and cyber-defense systems as it targets countries seeking alternatives to U.S. cloud infrastructure.

  • 01Dream raised $260 million at a $3 billion valuation.
  • 02The company says its valuation tripled from the previous round.
  • 03Dream has 350 employees and about $412 million in total funding.
  • 04It says commercial orders since late 2024 total about $300 million.
  • 05The startup targets governments reducing reliance on U.S. infrastructure.

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Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Former NSO Founder’s Cyber Startup Reaches $3 Billion Valuation After $260 Million Round
N12Center · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Dream Raises $260 Million, Triples Valuation to $3 Billion
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Dream Raises $260 Million at $3 Billion Valuation to Sell Sovereign AI to Governments
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Dream Security hits $3 billion valuation after $260 million funding round

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