Team8

Team8 is a global venture group headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in the development and investment of companies in the fields of enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, and fintech. Established in 2014, Team8 employs a unique foundry model that identifies significant challenges faced by various industries, generates innovative solutions, and supports the growth of startups through technology, market alignment, and talent acquisition. The firm collaborates closely with entrepreneurs to co-found transformative fintech companies and has a strong emphasis on facilitating the digital transformation of financial institutions, enhancing existing fintech services, and enabling non-financial companies to offer financial solutions. Team8's leadership team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders, including veterans from Israel’s elite tech and intelligence Unit 8200, ensuring a wealth of expertise in guiding new ventures towards success.

Rakefet Russak- Aminoach

Managing Partner

Rakefet Russak Aminoach

Managing Partner

Beer-Gabel, Galia

Partner, Fintech

Firon CPA, Sarit

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Israel Grimberg

Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer

Liran Grinberg

Founding Managing Partner

Dror Grof

Vice President, Ideation and Partner

Roy Heldshtein

Managing Partner, COO and CFO

Demetrios Kouzakas

Partner, Team8 Health

Assaf Mischari

Partner, CTO and Chief Research Officer

Hadar Norris

Partner, Team8 Capital

Rogers, Michael S.

Former Director, NSA and Operating Partner

Eldad Rom

VP of Organizational Development

Nadav Zafrir

Co-Founder and CEO

Past deals in CEMEA

Wisor

Seed Round in 2023
Wisor enables freight forwarders to automatically generate estimates and communicate with clients. It is a plug-and-play solution that offers a global automated quoting solution. It gives freight forwarders and their clients' control over and automates the entire supply chain process. Wisor was established in 2020 in Tel Aviv, Israel by Raz Ronen.

Ox Security

Seed Round in 2022
Ox Security is a company that provides a comprehensive security platform aimed at protecting the software supply chain from vulnerabilities. Its solution offers real-time, end-to-end visibility into various elements that influence software security throughout the development pipeline. This visibility enables DevOps teams to monitor the entire software supply chain attack surface, including source code, pipeline, artifacts, container images, runtime assets, and applications. By focusing on the complexities of modern software development, Ox Security seeks to prevent attacks and enhance the overall security of software systems.

Finout

Series A in 2022
Finout is a cloud cost management platform designed to help companies effectively monitor and optimize their cloud spending. It provides tools for understanding various expenses, including cost of goods sold (COGS) and research and development. The platform enables users to gain insights into their billing and unit economics by breaking down costs per tenant. This allows teams in finance, development operations, and financial operations to regain control over expenditures and analyze costs from multiple perspectives. By offering enhanced visibility into cloud costs, Finout assists organizations in making informed financial decisions and improving overall cost efficiency.

Dig Security

Seed Round in 2022
Dig Security is a cloud data security startup focused on providing real-time visibility, control, and protection for data assets. As enterprises increasingly adopt complex environments with various database types across multiple clouds, the challenge of monitoring and detecting data exfiltration and policy violations has intensified. Dig Security addresses this issue with a cloud-native, agentless approach that reinvents data loss prevention through its Data Detection & Response (DDR) capabilities. The platform offers comprehensive cloud data security solutions, enabling businesses to manage cloud data sprawl effectively while maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring robust threat protection for their data in public cloud environments.

FundGuard

Series B in 2022
FundGuard Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-powered, cloud-based platform for investment management and administration. The FundGuard platform is designed to assist asset and fund managers in overseeing investments across various categories, including mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, insurance, and pension funds. Utilizing advanced AI and cloud technology, the platform automatically detects financial anomalies, resolves exceptions, and offers recommendations to enhance operational performance. By providing real-time transparency, FundGuard enables asset managers and fund administrators to transform their product offerings into more efficient digital experiences. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel.

IONIX

Series A in 2022
IONIX specializes in attack surface management, offering a solution that identifies and monitors exploitable risks across a company's digital landscape and supply chain. Utilizing advanced machine learning, IONIX's platform discovers internet-facing assets and their connections, helping organizations to understand and prioritize critical vulnerabilities. The platform employs innovative detection techniques to uncover new assets and analyze their relationships, addressing the gap between traditional security measures and the tactics employed by modern attackers. Prominent companies such as Infosys, Warner Music Group, The Telegraph, and E.ON rely on IONIX for its comprehensive risk assessment and remediation tools, which empower them to proactively manage their security posture in an increasingly complex threat environment.

Classiq

Series B in 2022
Classiq Technologies is a prominent quantum software company that offers a comprehensive software platform designed to facilitate quantum computing from algorithm design to execution. This platform includes an integrated development environment, compiler, and operating system, catering to developers of varying skill levels. Classiq's low-code development environment automates the quantum programming process, making it accessible to individuals with backgrounds in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and linear algebra, without the need for extensive knowledge of quantum hardware programming. The company collaborates with advanced computation hardware providers to deliver software compatible with quantum computers, high-performance computing systems, and quantum simulators. Supported by notable investors, Classiq's team of scientists and engineers embodies decades of expertise in quantum technologies, striving to democratize access to quantum computing and empower users to leverage its potential effectively.

Talon Cyber Security

Seed Round in 2022
Talon Cyber Security specializes in providing cybersecurity solutions tailored for the distributed workforce, addressing emerging threats associated with hybrid work environments. Its innovative technology enhances security controls to accommodate the growing reliance on cloud services and remote operations. Talon Cyber Security offers a unique secure browser that delivers enterprise-grade protection across both managed and unmanaged devices, independent of location, device type, or operating system. This approach not only fortifies cybersecurity but also promotes productivity and flexibility for businesses navigating the complexities of modern work arrangements.

Sayata

Series A in 2022
Sayata is a technology company that enhances the efficiency of placing commercial risk for brokers and carriers. Its platform streamlines the quote-bind-issue process, allowing insurance professionals to complete transactions more quickly. By providing an end-to-end technological solution and educational tools, Sayata enables its partners to expand their commercial insurance portfolios effectively. Additionally, the company leverages artificial intelligence to assess risks in cyber insurance policies, integrating insights from cybersecurity experts, insurance professionals, IT developers, and data scientists. This approach helps the insurance industry mitigate risks and improve the profitability of cyber insurance offerings. Over 1,000 users across 75 brokerages and carriers currently utilize Sayata's services to enhance their operations.

Spott

Seed Round in 2022
Spott is an eCommerce-only insurance solution that protects online stores from unexpected losses. With a new breed of dynamic insurance products, the company addresses the risks of lawsuits and sales disruptions. Spott strengthens eCommerce businesses by providing one-click coverage at the best price.

Sayata

Series A in 2021
Sayata is a technology company that enhances the efficiency of placing commercial risk for brokers and carriers. Its platform streamlines the quote-bind-issue process, allowing insurance professionals to complete transactions more quickly. By providing an end-to-end technological solution and educational tools, Sayata enables its partners to expand their commercial insurance portfolios effectively. Additionally, the company leverages artificial intelligence to assess risks in cyber insurance policies, integrating insights from cybersecurity experts, insurance professionals, IT developers, and data scientists. This approach helps the insurance industry mitigate risks and improve the profitability of cyber insurance offerings. Over 1,000 users across 75 brokerages and carriers currently utilize Sayata's services to enhance their operations.

IVIX

Seed Round in 2021
IVIX is a platform that helps authorities prevent and reduce tax evasion. IVIX builts an AI-driven platform that can automatically synthesize both tax authorities’ internal data and publicly available information to identify instances of tax evasion.

Monogoto

Seed Round in 2021
Monogoto is a provider of a cloud-based cellular network that facilitates global cellular connectivity and secure private LTE networks. Its API-driven Infrastructure-as-a-Service is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise IT systems, offering hundreds of ready-to-use APIs for various applications, including IoT, Private LTE, and 5G. Monogoto's services feature full auditing of network events, anomaly detection, and automated alerts, allowing businesses to monitor their connectivity effectively. The solution operates on an "as-a-Service" model, enabling customers to access advanced cellular value-added services without upfront capital expenditures. Monogoto's network provides public connectivity in 180 countries and supports compliance with regulations through an on-premise local breakout topology for private LTE and 5G networks, ensuring users can maintain optimal and continuous connectivity.

Planck

Venture Round in 2021
Planck is a commercial insurance data platform that empowers insurers to underwrite businesses with speed and accuracy. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Planck aggregates extensive datasets to provide real-time analytics and insights tailored to the commercial underwriting process. The platform enhances efficiency by pre-filling most responses in ACORD forms, minimizing errors and mitigating fraud, which helps to lower loss ratios. By leveraging publicly available data, image processing, and company reports, Planck enables insurance providers to conduct thorough risk assessments and develop customized insurance policies, ultimately streamlining the underwriting process.

Talon Cyber Security

Seed Round in 2021
Talon Cyber Security specializes in providing cybersecurity solutions tailored for the distributed workforce, addressing emerging threats associated with hybrid work environments. Its innovative technology enhances security controls to accommodate the growing reliance on cloud services and remote operations. Talon Cyber Security offers a unique secure browser that delivers enterprise-grade protection across both managed and unmanaged devices, independent of location, device type, or operating system. This approach not only fortifies cybersecurity but also promotes productivity and flexibility for businesses navigating the complexities of modern work arrangements.

Akeyless Security

Series A in 2021
Akeyless Security Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, offers a cloud-native software as a service (SaaS) platform designed to protect and manage encryption keys, tokens, certificates, and passwords. The company's Unified Secrets & Machine Identity Platform addresses the critical issue of compromised identities and secrets, which is a leading cause of cybersecurity breaches. Akeyless provides a comprehensive solution that integrates Vaultless Secrets Management, Certificate Lifecycle Management, Secure Remote Access, and Encryption Key Management, allowing enterprises to securely manage the lifecycle of their secrets and machine identities across diverse environments. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies, Akeyless aims to simplify and enhance the security posture of modern organizations by enabling robust and scalable protection for their most essential assets in hybrid and multi-cloud settings.

Noogata

Seed Round in 2021
Noogata is an AI-powered eCommerce platform designed to provide insights and strategic guidance for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, digital brands, and agencies. The platform simplifies the discovery of insights, enabling eCommerce professionals to access competitive intelligence, consumer search insights, and AI tools that enhance digital shelf performance. Noogata's growth assistant monitors a vast array of products and categories, delivering actionable insights that help brands optimize their sales, advertising, and pricing strategies. By streamlining competitive data and making it easy to visualize and measure, Noogata enables its clients to outperform competitors and improve their presence in the digital marketplace. The company is supported by prominent venture capital firms, including Team8 and Eight Roads Capital.

FundGuard

Series A in 2021
FundGuard Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-powered, cloud-based platform for investment management and administration. The FundGuard platform is designed to assist asset and fund managers in overseeing investments across various categories, including mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, insurance, and pension funds. Utilizing advanced AI and cloud technology, the platform automatically detects financial anomalies, resolves exceptions, and offers recommendations to enhance operational performance. By providing real-time transparency, FundGuard enables asset managers and fund administrators to transform their product offerings into more efficient digital experiences. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Classiq

Series A in 2021
Classiq Technologies is a prominent quantum software company that offers a comprehensive software platform designed to facilitate quantum computing from algorithm design to execution. This platform includes an integrated development environment, compiler, and operating system, catering to developers of varying skill levels. Classiq's low-code development environment automates the quantum programming process, making it accessible to individuals with backgrounds in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and linear algebra, without the need for extensive knowledge of quantum hardware programming. The company collaborates with advanced computation hardware providers to deliver software compatible with quantum computers, high-performance computing systems, and quantum simulators. Supported by notable investors, Classiq's team of scientists and engineers embodies decades of expertise in quantum technologies, striving to democratize access to quantum computing and empower users to leverage its potential effectively.

IONIX

Seed Round in 2020
IONIX specializes in attack surface management, offering a solution that identifies and monitors exploitable risks across a company's digital landscape and supply chain. Utilizing advanced machine learning, IONIX's platform discovers internet-facing assets and their connections, helping organizations to understand and prioritize critical vulnerabilities. The platform employs innovative detection techniques to uncover new assets and analyze their relationships, addressing the gap between traditional security measures and the tactics employed by modern attackers. Prominent companies such as Infosys, Warner Music Group, The Telegraph, and E.ON rely on IONIX for its comprehensive risk assessment and remediation tools, which empower them to proactively manage their security posture in an increasingly complex threat environment.

Agora

Seed Round in 2020
Agora is a real estate investment management platform that provides tailored software solutions for real estate investment firms and funds. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with an additional office in New York, Agora aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of investment management processes. Its offerings include a customizable investor portal, advanced customer relationship management (CRM) tools, document management, and automated reporting capabilities. The platform facilitates critical functions such as fundraising, investor relations, and financial operations, including K-1 preparation and international payments. By integrating advanced technology and real estate expertise, Agora helps general partners, owners, and operators streamline their operations and foster strong relationships with investors.

Hysolate

Venture Round in 2020
Hysolate Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in New York, specializing in endpoint solutions for desktop management. Founded in 2016, Hysolate's hybrid platform allows organizations to run multiple operating systems on a single workstation while ensuring security. The company's core offerings include the vGap Endpoint Hypervisor, which creates a fully virtualized environment for user-facing software without direct hardware access; the vGap Management Server, which centrally manages security policies and monitors endpoint activities; and vGap Network Security, which facilitates network segmentation to enhance endpoint protection. Hysolate's innovative approach enables organizations to isolate risky and sensitive activities on users' devices, thus allowing employees to work productively without compromising security. The company is supported by notable investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Innovation Endeavors.

Curv

Series A in 2020
Curv Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based wallet focused on the protection and management of digital assets through advanced cryptographic techniques. Established in 2018 and based in Winchester, California, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Curv employs multi-party computation (MPC) protocols to eliminate traditional private keys, enhancing security for digital transactions. The company's platform provides a comprehensive solution that replaces conventional cold and hot wallets, enabling users to securely manage and transact across various blockchain systems. Additionally, Curv offers an enterprise-grade policy engine that allows organizations to define risk profiles and enforce policies, ensuring compliance and security across all digital asset interactions. Curv serves a diverse clientele, including exchanges, brokers, over-the-counter desks, digital asset fund managers, custodians, banks, and fintech companies, facilitating the safe transfer and storage of digital assets.

Planck

Series B in 2020
Planck is a commercial insurance data platform that empowers insurers to underwrite businesses with speed and accuracy. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Planck aggregates extensive datasets to provide real-time analytics and insights tailored to the commercial underwriting process. The platform enhances efficiency by pre-filling most responses in ACORD forms, minimizing errors and mitigating fraud, which helps to lower loss ratios. By leveraging publicly available data, image processing, and company reports, Planck enables insurance providers to conduct thorough risk assessments and develop customized insurance policies, ultimately streamlining the underwriting process.

Curv

Seed Round in 2019
Curv Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based wallet focused on the protection and management of digital assets through advanced cryptographic techniques. Established in 2018 and based in Winchester, California, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Curv employs multi-party computation (MPC) protocols to eliminate traditional private keys, enhancing security for digital transactions. The company's platform provides a comprehensive solution that replaces conventional cold and hot wallets, enabling users to securely manage and transact across various blockchain systems. Additionally, Curv offers an enterprise-grade policy engine that allows organizations to define risk profiles and enforce policies, ensuring compliance and security across all digital asset interactions. Curv serves a diverse clientele, including exchanges, brokers, over-the-counter desks, digital asset fund managers, custodians, banks, and fintech companies, facilitating the safe transfer and storage of digital assets.

Hysolate

Series A in 2018
Hysolate Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in New York, specializing in endpoint solutions for desktop management. Founded in 2016, Hysolate's hybrid platform allows organizations to run multiple operating systems on a single workstation while ensuring security. The company's core offerings include the vGap Endpoint Hypervisor, which creates a fully virtualized environment for user-facing software without direct hardware access; the vGap Management Server, which centrally manages security policies and monitors endpoint activities; and vGap Network Security, which facilitates network segmentation to enhance endpoint protection. Hysolate's innovative approach enables organizations to isolate risky and sensitive activities on users' devices, thus allowing employees to work productively without compromising security. The company is supported by notable investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Innovation Endeavors.

Illusive

Series B in 2016
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in developing cybersecurity solutions focused on deception technology to prevent cyber attacks on enterprise systems. By creating a deceptive environment within existing networks, Illusive effectively identifies attackers, disrupts their activities, and provides actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security services, along with a comprehensive management platform that integrates various modular components for centralized cybersecurity management. Its Active Defense technology enhances security by removing vulnerable connections and replacing them with deceptive alternatives, allowing organizations to detect advanced persistent threats and prevent lateral movement by attackers. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive serves clients across several industries, including finance, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. The company, spun out from the venture group Team8, leverages expertise from veterans of Israel’s military intelligence to support its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

Illusive

Series A in 2015
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in developing cybersecurity solutions focused on deception technology to prevent cyber attacks on enterprise systems. By creating a deceptive environment within existing networks, Illusive effectively identifies attackers, disrupts their activities, and provides actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security services, along with a comprehensive management platform that integrates various modular components for centralized cybersecurity management. Its Active Defense technology enhances security by removing vulnerable connections and replacing them with deceptive alternatives, allowing organizations to detect advanced persistent threats and prevent lateral movement by attackers. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive serves clients across several industries, including finance, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. The company, spun out from the venture group Team8, leverages expertise from veterans of Israel’s military intelligence to support its innovative approach to cybersecurity.
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