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קרן Glilot Capital מגייסת 500 מיליון דולר להשקעה בסטארטאפים ישראליים
קרן גלילות קפיטל גייסה 500 מיליון דולר להשקעות סיד וצמיחה מוקדמת
This brings the Israeli venture capital firm's total assets under management to over $1 billion, and is a major step in the venture capital firm’s global expansion and commitment to investing in technology companies.
Glilot Capital, an Israeli venture capital firm, has raised $500 million from leading financial institutions across the US, Europe, and Israel. This funding will be allocated to the Glilot Seed and Glilot Plus funds, focusing on cybersecurity, enterprise, and AI software startups. The raise increases Glilots total assets under management to over $1 billion, marking a significant step in its global expansion. The firm also announced the appointment of Rinat Remler as its fifth partner. Glilot Capital has a strong track record with 22 exits, including notable companies like AtBay, UpStream, and Noma. The new capital will support their ongoing commitment to investing in disruptive technologies.
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Israeli venture firm bets on cybersecurity and AI while expanding its global footprint.
Glilot Capital, an Israeli venture firm, has successfully raised $500 million from financial institutions across the United States, Europe, and Israel, increasing its total assets under management to over $1 billion. The funds will be allocated between its early-stage Glilot Seed vehicle and Glilot Plus for later-stage investments. The firm focuses on cybersecurity and AI, sectors where Israeli startups excel. Glilot has a strong track record with 22 exits and continues to expand its leadership by appointing Rinat Remler as a new partner. The firm aims to sustain Israels role as a hub for early innovation.
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Glilot Fund raises $300 million for a new fund
The Israeli venture capital fund's data, which are not publicly available, has been presented to investors for the first time, and is correct as of June 2025.
Glilot Capital Partners, an Israeli venture capital fund, has demonstrated strong investment returns despite not being as well-known as some of its peers. Founded by Arik Kleinstein and Kobi Samboursky, the fund focuses on cybersecurity and software companies. As of June 2025, Glilot has raised $437 million and achieved significant returns for its investors, including notable exits such as the sale of Cider Security to Palo Alto Networks for $200 million and Ermetic to Tenable for $265 million. The fund has also invested in unicorns like At-Bay and growth companies such as Noma Security and Appcharge. Glilots investors include major Israeli institutional entities like Phoenix and Menora Mivtachim.
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Amit Spitzer appointed CTO and CISO at Glilot Capital Partners | CTech
Glilot Capital Partners has appointed Amit Spitzer as the new CTO and CISO. Spitzer, who has extensive experience in information security and technology, will enhance Glilots technological perspective in investment decision-making and support portfolio companies. This move is part of Glilots strategy to strengthen its focus on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software. The firm, founded in 2011, manages around $1 billion and has achieved 21 exits. Spitzers appointment is expected to positively impact Glilots growth by addressing challenges in security architecture, scaling, and product development.
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Lior Litwak, Managing Partner at Glilot Capital, joined CTech for its 2025 VC Survey to share insights and predictions for Startup Nation in a post-war future.
Glilot Capital Partners anticipates a significant influx of foreign investments in 2025, as global investment firms renew their focus on the Israeli economy. Despite the challenges of the recent war, the Israeli high-tech sector has shown resilience, with a boom in early-stage startup creation and continued growth in sales abroad. The firm expects increased M&A activity and a renewed IPO market, driven by declining inflation and interest rates. Glilot Capitals portfolio companies, such as Guardz and ScaleOps, are poised for growth, leveraging AI and cybersecurity advancements. The firm also highlights the importance of addressing government funding and foreign travel constraints to sustain growth.
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“His extensive experience in global go-to-market strategies and his deep understanding of the tech ecosystem will be invaluable to our portfolio companies,” said Kobi Samboursky, Co-founder & Managing Partner.
Israeli venture capital firm Glilot Capital Partners has appointed Tzach Segal as Chief Business Officer. Segal will lead the fund’s Advisory Board and support portfolio companies with their go-to-market strategies. With over 15 years of experience, Segal has held key positions at companies like Cybereason, Ahoy Insurance, Splunk, and HPE, and has collaborated with industry leaders such as Google, AWS, Okta, and Red Hat. This appointment is expected to bring valuable global go-to-market expertise to Glilots portfolio companies. Founded in 2011, Glilot Capital Partners has recorded 19 exits and manages roughly $1 billion in assets.
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Glilot Capital raises $220m fourth VC seed fund
Israeli venture capital firm Glilot Capital Partners has raised $220 million in its fourth seed fund. The fund will invest in early stage companies in the fields of cybersecurity, enterprise software, and developer tools. Glilot Capital Partners has a portfolio of active companies and aims to support its portfolio companies in becoming leaders in their respective fields. The firm has a team dedicated to providing support, helping determine product/market fit, and closing deals with initial clients. Glilot Capital Partners plans to continue expanding its platform in the coming years.
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Glilot Capital appoints VP of Marketing, Investment Manager CTech
Glilot Capital, an Israeli venture capital firm, has appointed Noa Glumcher as VP of Marketing and Daniel Ziv as Investment Manager as part of its expansion plans. Glumcher has over a decade of marketing experience, previously working at Hunters and Check Point. Ziv has experience in entrepreneurship and product management, previously working at MizMaa Ventures. Glilot Capital Partners was established by Kobi Samboursky and Arik Kleinstein, who serve as the funds Managing Partners. The firm manages over $700 million in assets and investments. The appointments are part of Glilot Capitals broader expansion plan, which includes the launch of Glilot+ and an increase in deal-velocity and size.
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Glilot Capital mulls $200-300m Wall Street SPAC IPO
Israeli venture capital firm Glilot Capital Partners is considering raising $200-300 million through an IPO of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on Wall Street. The SPAC would then merge with an Israeli technology company. Glilot Capital specializes in investing in seed and early stage startups in the enterprise software and cybersecurity sectors. The firm has raised $500 million in five funds and has had successful exits in the past. The report does not mention any specific partners or customers involved.
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https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/06/08/israels-glilot-capital-partners-named-leading-global-vc-fund/
Glilot launches $170m VC growth fund
Israeli venture capital fund Glilot Capital Partners has launched its first early growth fund, Glilot Plus (Glilot+). The new fund will invest in post-Series A enterprise software and cybersecurity companies, making investments of between $5-20 million in 15 companies. Glilot+ is the fifth fund of Glilot Capital, bringing total assets under management to $500 million. The managing partners of Glilot Capital have extensive experience in founding and managing startups, and Glilot is the only Israeli fund to be ranked four times as the best performing fund worldwide by international research company Preqin. Lior Litwak has joined Glilot as the managing partner of Glilot+ after serving as a Partner at M12, Microsofts venture fund.
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VC partner offers tips to cybersecurity startups on how to thrive amid Covid-19
The article discusses the opportunities for the Israeli cybersecurity sector amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the importance of streamlining sales processes, investing in customer retention, and gathering feedback on product suitability. The article also mentions that executives in charge of acquiring cyber solutions are more open to joining startup advisory boards. The COVID-19 outbreak has led to changes in the hot sectors within the cybersecurity industry, with increased demand for cloud security and identity management. Overall, the impact of the article on the Israeli cybersecurity sector is growth-positive.
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Nofar Amikam Named Partner at Leading VC Glilot Capital
Nofar Amikam has joined Glilot Capital Partners as a partner to lead the expansion of the Value Creation department. Glilot is known as one of Israels most successful VCs and has been ranked as one of the five best performing VCs in the world. The Value Creation department focuses on generating value for portfolio companies by connecting entrepreneurs with potential clients, providing go-to-market strategies, and encouraging company growth. Nofar Amikam has already made significant contributions to Glilot, including creating and managing the Cybersecurity Innovators community. Glilot Capital Partners was founded in 2011 and manages three funds with a total value of over $240 million.
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Glilot Capital Partners Shares Its Profits With the Entrepreneurs it Backs
Glilot Capital Partners, an early-stage startup investor, has announced that its new fund will share profits with the entrepreneurs it invests in. This approach creates joint interests among portfolio companies and provides entrepreneurs with a twofold gain. The scheme aims to strengthen cooperation among companies, help young companies break into the market, and increase the chances of success for entrepreneurs. The funds profits will be distributed not only among partners and managers but also among the entrepreneurs. Glilot Capital Partners was founded in 2011 and currently manages $240 million. Its portfolio includes companies such as CyberX, YouAppi, and Mintigo.
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Glilot Capital Partners Raises $110 Million for Its Third Fund
Glilot Capital Partners has announced the closing of its third investment fund, Glilot III, at $110 million. The fund specializes in investing in Israeli early-stage startups in artificial intelligence, big data, and cyber security. Glilot offers entrepreneurs support, guidance, and access to international players. The fund has a strong track record and has invested in 20 companies, with several portfolio companies being acquired by global corporations. Glilot remains committed to the success of its entrepreneurs.
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Five things Entrepreneurs Must Know About an Investment Contract
The article provides advice for entrepreneurs on what aspects to pay attention to in investment agreements. It discusses key points such as liquidation preference, anti-dilution, board of directors structure, veto rights, and vesting. The author recommends non-participating preferred distribution, caution in raising large sums of money, considering the chemistry and trust between partners, giving veto rights for critical matters, and including a vesting clause. The article emphasizes the importance of considering these details beyond just the investment amount and company valuation. It advises entrepreneurs to raise the amount they need at a fair valuation to prevent future trouble.
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http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/Tech/IDF-vets-of-intel-unit-8200-behind-one-of-the-top-10-VCs-in-the-world-476945
Glilot Capital Partners, an Israeli venture capital firm, focuses on investing in cybersecurity, IoT, and Enterprise Software sectors. The company was founded in 2011 by two IDF Intelligence Corps veterans and Technion graduates. Glilot Capital Partners aims to invest in people with a background in Unit 8200, a unit responsible for signal intelligence and code decryption. The company has already made investments in eight startups, four of which have been acquired by Microsoft, CA Technologies, Marketo, and Intuit. Glilot Capital manages $125 million across three funds and has been ranked in the top 10 venture capital firms by the 2016 Preqin Alternative Assets Performance Monitor report.
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Glilot Capital Partners raises $77m Israel start-up fund
Glilot Capital Partners has successfully closed a $77 million fund, Glilot II, which will specialize in investing in seed and early-stage start-ups in enterprise software, cyber and IT security, SaaS, and IoT. The fund was raised on the successful track record of Glilot I, which has had three exits to date and distributed significant profits to its investors. Glilot II raised equity commitments from new institutional investors, family offices, and individual investors from various regions. Bank Hapoalim made its first strategic investment in a venture capital fund by investing in Glilot II. Glilot Capital Partners aims to support Israeli entrepreneurs in building leading companies and achieving international market recognition.
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Glilot Capital Partners Announces Closing of $30 Million Fund
Glilot Capital Partners, an Israeli-based fund, has successfully closed a $30 million fund raised from leading institutional and private investors. The fund plans to invest in approximately a dozen early-stage Israeli startups in the security, internet, and mobile markets. Glilot provides seed and early-stage capital, as well as business support, to accelerate the success of its portfolio companies. The fund focuses on software, cyber-security, and internet fields where Israel has shown technological leadership. Glilot has already invested in three Israeli startups: LightCyber, Porticor, and Insightera.
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