Adi Weitzhandler, at The Blogs

Nov 28, 2022, 11:56 PM

Now’s the Time to Invest in Women-Led Startups

A new report from the research firm Pitchbook reveals a trend reversal in the realm of investments in startups founded by women. 2021 was a record-breaking year for fundraising, exits, and IPOs of high-tech companies, the peak of which halted...

Mar 8, 2020, 4:34 PM

The Chinese solidarity beat Corona; Will Israel?

It appears that just recently Israel, and so has the rest of the world, began to internalize what the Chinese have already implemented. The Corona is here, and it’s here to stay. It seems like China managed to contain...

Feb 10, 2020, 3:49 PM

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Are you afraid of Corona or of China?

Illustrative. Microscopic magnification of coronavirus, which causes flu and chronic pneumonia leading to death, with 3D rendering. (iStock)

The criticism and ostracizing of the Chinese is unprecedented and unjustified, in light of previous outbreaks elsewhere and the government's extensive safe-guarding

Feb 3, 2020, 2:58 PM

The Australia bushfires revealed West hypocrisy

The news and updates keep reporting the Australia bushfires with grim pictures and data of the implications on the continent. The exceptional catastrophe sparked an important discussion over the contribution of environmental pollution and the climate crisis to the...

Dec 2, 2019, 11:15 PM

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Can Israel win the trade war?

Celestica employees work on a production line at the Celestica Technology Co. Ltd, a Canada base electronics company, in China's southern city, Dongguan, July 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Caught between the two world superpowers, Israel is wise to continue its cooperation with China

Jul 17, 2018, 1:47 PM

Why the West is losing the trade war?

Last weekend we witnessed the first opening shot of the Sino-US trade war. After months of threats, the two countries have imposed protective tariffs on imports worth $ 34 billion on categories of products aimed at the soft underbelly...

Jan 8, 2018, 11:49 AM

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Will 2018 Bring Back the Chinese investors?

A Chinese flag flies at a construction site in Beijing's central business district on October 31, 2017. (AFP Photo/Greg Baker)

Restrictions on investments imposed by the Chinese government at the end of 2016 caused a decline in investments made by private companies and investors

Aug 22, 2017, 11:58 AM

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China’s new outbound investment policy: Is Israel an ‘irrational’ investment?

Locals watch the view of the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower in Shanghai, China, September 14, 2013. (Liron Almog/Flash90)

The Chinese government encourages high-tech investments, establishment of research and development centers and cooperation in agricultural fields; in these areas, Israel is considered a world leader

Mar 31, 2016, 4:08 PM

China Israel Free Trade Agreement – Are We Ready For It?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong announced this week that the two countries are committed to begin free trade agreement negotiations. As early as July 2013, Naftali Bennet, the Minister of Economy at the time,...

Feb 18, 2016, 5:09 PM

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The failed Fosun-Phoenix deal augurs ill for Chinese investment in Israel

View of the Azrieli towers (L) and other skyscrapers in Tel Aviv (photo credit: Roni Schutzer/Flash90)

Why did the Chinese conglomerate pass on its purchase of the Israeli insurance firm? And what does it mean for Israel-China business relations?

About Me

Adi is the founder and CEO of Valoo, a fintech startup. Valoo's product serves the largest high-tech companies in Israel, and Valoo's investor community includes leading angels in Israel, international funds and family offices. Adi was recognized by Forbes as one of the most promising young Israelis (30Under30). Adi has founded a global strategic business consulting company, which provides services to clients from Israel and the world working with the Chinese market, with branches in Beijing and Shanghai. Adi holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with a specialization in finance and risk management, a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in law with a specialization in business law from the Interdisciplinary Center and also graduated with honors in Chinese language studies at BLCU University in Beijing.

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