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Iron Nation Launches $60M Fund for Medtech, Defense Startups

4/14/2026

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Iron Nation Launches Fund

Iron Nation, an Israeli venture capital firm, launched a $60 million fund and has raised $50 million.
It was founded by Gil Friedlander, Chen Linchevski, and Jason Wolf after the October 7 attacks.
The fund will invest in Seed to Series B startups, focusing on medtech and defense tech.
Its Indiana partnership includes a $15 million investment and access to local resources.

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Indiana Partners with Israel

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation launched the Iron Nation-Indiana initiative, a $60 million program connecting Indiana with Israeli technology startups.
The plan includes $15 million from the state, $30 million from private sources, and $15 million to be raised.
Governor Mike Braun, the governor of Indiana, emphasized the partnership will drive Indiana's economic growth.
Gil Friedlander, co-founder of Iron Nation, said the initiative will bridge Israeli entrepreneurs with Indiana's ecosystem.

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Iron Nation Launches Fund

Iron Nation, an Israeli venture capital firm, launched a $60 million fund and has raised $50 million.
It was founded by Gil Friedlander, Chen Linchevski, and Jason Wolf after the October 7 attacks.
The fund will invest in Seed to Series B startups, focusing on medtech and defense tech.
Its Indiana partnership includes a $15 million investment and access to local resources.

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