Flytrex Partner, Causey Aviation Unmanned, Gets FAA Approval for Drone Deliveries Across U.S.

For original article, click here. The approval means Flytrex is one step closer to delivering packages to the yards of more than 82 million homes in the country. Drone delivery startup Flytrex announced on Monday that its partner, Causey Aviation Unmanned, has received Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA says, “Part 135 […]

Podcast: The Cross Border Playbook

Episode 6: Navigating Acquisitions by International Companies In this episode, BGV’s Sarah Benhamou speaks with Graham Steel, CEO and Co-founder of Cryptosense, a quantum computing, cryptography and cybersecurity startup. Graham completed his PhD in Cryptography from the University of Edinburgh, and previously concluded his Masters at Cambridge University. He has decades of research and expertise […]

Alphabet spinoff SandboxAQ acquires cybersecurity and encryption startup Cryptosense

For original article, click here. Artificial intelligence and quantum computing solutions company SandboxAQ, spun off from Alphabet Inc. as an independent company in March, today announced that it has acquired cybersecurity and encryption analysis software company Cryptosense SA for an undisclosed price. Founded in 2013, Cryptosense offers cryptography management software designed to protect sensitive data against data breaches. Pitched as […]

BGV PORTFOLIO COMPANY CRYPTOSENSE ACQUIRED BY SANDBOXAQ

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BGV announced today that its portfolio company Cryptosense, an innovator in cryptography management, has been acquired by SandboxAQ, a leader in Quantum technologies. Sandbox was spun out of Alphabet earlier this year, and the combination with Cryptosense will make a substantial impact in transitioning the French, US, and UK governments, along with the […]

Israel’s Overheated Market Cools Down

September 12, 2022 | By Sarah Benhamou, Principle at BGV In mid-August, six Israeli startups raised $700 million in one 48-hour period, proving once again that investors believe in Israeli innovation and products.  But that funding bonanza, while impressive, has been the exception and not the rule for 2022.  Instead, Israel is currently experiencing a […]

Kardinal Soars Above the Competition in Parcel Logistics

August 11, 2022 | by Sarah Benhamou, Principle, BGV Europe and Israel Over the last two decades, the world of commerce has changed radically. Whereas shoppers would once visit a large mall to shop for clothes, jewelry, and electronic items, today one in four shoppers orders their goods online.  The Covid-19 pandemic only accelerated the […]

Intellectual Property and Data Management: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

August 9, 2022 | By David Masson, Chief Legal Officer at Scalefast  For original podcast click here. Startup companies with disruptive technologies must safeguard their intellectual assets.  This is a process that starts from day one of a company’s formation, and not 15 years after launching several successful products. This is a key step that […]

Montreal, the Disruptive Choice for Relocation

July 14, 2022 | Damien Phillippon, COO Zelros European tech companies looking to relocate in North America are faced with an important decision, one that requires a careful balancing of priorities. Silicon Valley or San Francisco are the natural choices for tech companies looking to expand their footprint, while New York is the preferred destination […]