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Vizby: Four 28-Year-Old Founders Sell Bootstrapped AI Startup in Multimillion-Shekel Deal

Israeli AI startup Vizby, founded by four 28-year-olds, has been acquired by Swap Commerce in a multimillion-shekel deal. The company achieved this rapid, bootstrapped exit in less than a year without raising any venture capital.

Marcus Havel· Oct 24· 3 min read
European Union cityscape with interconnected innovation hubs and entrepreneurs collaborating around a holographic display, symbolizing the EU Innovation Act's impact on startup funding and growth.

EU Innovation Act proposes to boost startup funding, ecosystem

Marcus Havel · Sep 10
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaking to tech entrepreneurs, with a visual representation of plummeting funding contrasted with a symbol of innovation.

Bangladesh PM Pledges Support Amid Plummeting Tech Funding

Marcus Havel · Aug 2
Young entrepreneurs in Punjab celebrating receiving seed grants, with holographic startup ideas symbolizing innovation and growth in the state.

Punjab distributes ",07 crore in seed grants to 31 startups

Marcus Havel · Sep 19
Futuristic data center with skyscrapers in the background, symbolizing Uttar Pradesh's economic growth and digital transformation.

UP Approves Data Centre & Startup Policies for Growth

Marcus Havel · Jul 8
Uttar Pradesh's new startup policy is visualized with a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing innovation, collaboration, and significant financial backing for entrepreneurs.

Uttar Pradesh Approves Startup Policy with Innovation Fund

Uttar Pradesh's Cabinet has approved the state's Startup Policy 2026, marking a significant commitment to fostering innovation.

Marcus Havel· Jul 7· 5 min
Young entrepreneurs in a modern incubator in Himachal Pradesh, showcasing innovation and potential amidst delayed funding.

HP Approves Innovation Policy for Startups, Funds Delayed

Himachal Pradesh has earmarked a modest Rs 2 crore for its State Innovation Fund, but this crucial capital won't be available until 2026-2028, raising questions about the immediate impact of its new p

Marcus Havel· Jul 6· 5 min