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Greylock backs entrepreneurs who are building disruptive, market-transforming enterprise and consumer software companies. The firm invests in companies that define new markets, including Airbnb (Nasdaq: ABNB), AppDynamics, Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET), Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), Discord, Dropbox (Nasdaq: DBX), Meta (Nasdaq: Meta), Figma, LinkedIn, Medium, Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), Okta (Nasdaq: OKTA), Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), Roblox (NYSE: RBLX), Rubrik, and Workday (NYSE: WDAY).

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Jan 22, 2025 · www.calcalist.co.il

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מור חן מונתה לשותפה בקרן ההון סיכון Greylock | כלכליסט

Greylock, a prominent American venture capital firm, has appointed Mor Chen as its first Israeli partner. Chen will initially operate from Greylocks San Francisco office and return to Israel in 2026. Greylock is expanding its Greylock Edge program to support Israeli entrepreneurs in the pre-idea and pre-seed stages by providing resources and flexible funding options. The program offers personalized support, including access to early customers and team recruitment. Greylock is currently investing from its $1 billion Greylock 17 fund, focusing on sectors like cybersecurity, infrastructure, SaaS, and fintech. The firm has increased its activity in Israel, investing in companies such as Cato Networks and Wiz. Chen previously served as Vice President at Accel in London, managing investments in Israeli startups.

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Jan 22, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com

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The venture capital firm is expanding its Edge program to Israel, offering resources to early-stage founders.

Greylock, a venture capital firm, has appointed Mor Chen as a partner to lead its Israeli investments, marking a strategic expansion of its operations in Israel. Chen will initially work from Greylocks San Francisco Bay Area offices before relocating to Israel in 2026. The firm is also extending its Greylock Edge program to support early-stage Israeli founders, offering resources and expertise to help them achieve product-market fit. Greylock is currently investing from its $1 billion Greylock Fund 17, focusing on AI-first companies across various sectors. The firm has a strong presence in Israel, having backed several leading Israeli startups. Chens appointment is expected to strengthen Greylocks commitment to the Israeli market and foster innovation in the tech ecosystem.

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Jan 16, 2025 · en.globes.co.il

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Dazz CEO: Wiz has potential for $100b valuation

Wiz, an Israeli cybersecurity company, acquired Dazz in a strategic merger supported by Greylock. The merger aims to expand Wizs portfolio and market share, with Dazzs shareholders receiving shares in Wiz. The deal highlights the strong business momentum of both companies and their complementary solutions. The article discusses the role of AI in cybersecurity, the potential for Wiz to become one of the largest cybersecurity companies globally, and the importance of diversity in building a strong company. The IPO market is also mentioned as a potential future step for Wiz, although not the main goal. The article emphasizes the resilience of the tech industry in challenging times.

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Jan 16, 2025 · en.globes.co.il

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Dazz CEO: Wiz has potential for $100b valuation

Wiz, an Israeli cybersecurity company, acquired Dazz in a strategic merger supported by Greylock, aiming to become one of the worlds leading cybersecurity firms. The merger involved a share swap, allowing Dazz shareholders to become partners in Wizs future success. The deal was seen positively by Dazzs customers, enhancing Wizs portfolio and market share. The article discusses the role of AI in cybersecurity, the potential for Wiz to reach a $100 billion valuation, and the importance of diversity in building a strong company. The IPO market is expected to open up in 2025, but Wizs focus remains on growth and innovation.

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Jun 2, 2024 · en.globes.co.il

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Greylock and Sequoia to open Israel offices

Two major US venture capital firms, Greylock and Sequoia Capital, have returned to Israel, appointing local representatives and filling the gap left by other firms like Tiger Global and SoftBank that have reduced their investments in Israeli startups. Greylock has appointed Mor Chen as its local representative, while Sequoia Capital has appointed Dean Meyer. Both firms had previously operated in Israel through dedicated venture capital funds. Another US venture capital firm, Primary, is also looking to set up operations in Israel.

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