Team8

Team8 is a global venture group specializing in building and investing in companies within enterprise technologies, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, fintech, and digital health. Founded in 2014 by former leaders of Israel's elite intelligence unit 8200, Team8 integrates an in-house company-building team with a community of C-level executives, known as the 'Village', to drive innovation and accelerate the success of its portfolio companies. This collaborative model has led to the establishment of 20 companies and investments in 21 others, with typical investments ranging from $5-10 million per startup. The firm's investment strategy focuses on identifying significant challenges within these sectors, ideating innovative solutions, and supporting startups through technology development, market fit, and talent acquisition. Team8's leadership team comprises serial entrepreneurs, industry pioneers, and former leaders of Israel's elite tech and intelligence Unit 8200. Backed by global companies including Microsoft, Walmart, Cisco, Barclays, and Moody's, Team8 has raised over $1 billion in assets under management, marking a significant milestone since its inception in 2014. Notable achievements include the successful exits of companies like Sygnia, Hysolate, Illusive Networks, and Claroty. In March 2024, Team8 raised $500 million to invest in startups related to cyber, data infrastructure, fintech, digital health, and AI, bringing its total funds under management to over $1 billion. The firm continues to expand its focus on cybersecurity and AI, with recent appointments of new partners to lead investments in these areas, reflecting its commitment to increasing investments at the earliest stages and scaling startups into global players.

Focus on enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data science, AI, and fintech sectors, Companies at Seed, Series A, Series B, or Growth Stage, Global geographical presence, with a particular interest in Israel, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Russia, and South Korea, Focus on enterprise technologies, cybersecurity, AI, fintech, and digital health, Early-stage companies with innovative solutions addressing significant industry challenges, Strong founding teams with domain expertise and a clear vision for market impact