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 MENA

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 tool planned to assist companies in controlling and optimizing their cloud costs.That offer services in DevOps, FinOps, SRE, cloud cost management, and cloud cost observability.

Dig Security

Seed Round in 2022
Dig Security is a cloud data security startup that provides real-time visibility, control, and protection of data assets. Monitoring and detecting data exfiltration and policy violations has become a challenging problem with few, fragmented solutions as enterprises transition to complex settings with dozens of different database types across clouds. To help businesses better manage cloud data sprawl, Dig's cloud-native and entirely agentless methodology reinvents cloud DLP with DDR (Data Detection & Response) capabilities.

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 is the attack surface management solution that uses Connective Intelligence to shine a spotlight on exploitable risks across your real attack surface and its digital supply chain. Only IONIX discovers and monitors every internet-facing asset and connection, delivers laser focus into the most important risks to your business, and provides the tools to rapidly remediate exploitable threats and reduce attack surface risk. Global leaders including Infosys, Warner Music Group, The Telegraph, and E. ON depend on IONIX’s machine learning-powered discovery engine, contextual risk assessment and prioritization, and end-to-end remediation workflow to go on the offensive in managing their complex and ever-changing attack surfaces.

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 delivers rapid growth to brokers and carriers that place commercial risk. The Sayata platform streamlines the quote-bind-issue process allowing insurance professionals to seamlessly place commercial risk in a fraction of the time. Sayata provides an end-to-end technological solution along with educational tools, giving our partners the ability to grow their book quickly and efficiently. To date, over 1,000 users across 75 brokerages and carriers partner with Sayata to grow their commercial book.

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 delivers rapid growth to brokers and carriers that place commercial risk. The Sayata platform streamlines the quote-bind-issue process allowing insurance professionals to seamlessly place commercial risk in a fraction of the time. Sayata provides an end-to-end technological solution along with educational tools, giving our partners the ability to grow their book quickly and efficiently. To date, over 1,000 users across 75 brokerages and carriers partner with Sayata to grow their commercial book.

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, built to enable insurers to instantly and accurately underwrite any business. Its technology platform aggregates and mines massive datasets, using artificial intelligence to automatically generate and deliver key insights, customized to the commercial underwriting process. Its platform brings automation and intelligence to 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 is transforming the landscape of identity security by delivering the world’s first Unified Secrets & Machine Identity Platform, tackling the #1 cause of cybersecurity breaches—compromised identities and secrets. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and industry leaders, Akeyless provides a cloud-native SaaS solution that simplifies and strengthens how modern enterprises protect their credentials, secrets, and machine identities across all environments. Backed by leading cybersecurity investors and financial institutions like JVP, Team8, NGP Capital, and Deutsche Bank, Akeyless integrates Vaultless Secrets Management, Certificate Lifecycle Management, Secure Remote Access (Next Gen Privileged Access Management), and Encryption Key Management into one cohesive platform. Our unified approach enables businesses to securely manage the lifecycle of all their secrets and machine identities while maintaining robust, scalable security in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. As the only platform of its kind, Akeyless ensures companies can safeguard their most critical assets from emerging threats. Learn how we’re leading the charge in modernizing identity security.

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 is the attack surface management solution that uses Connective Intelligence to shine a spotlight on exploitable risks across your real attack surface and its digital supply chain. Only IONIX discovers and monitors every internet-facing asset and connection, delivers laser focus into the most important risks to your business, and provides the tools to rapidly remediate exploitable threats and reduce attack surface risk. Global leaders including Infosys, Warner Music Group, The Telegraph, and E. ON depend on IONIX’s machine learning-powered discovery engine, contextual risk assessment and prioritization, and end-to-end remediation workflow to go on the offensive in managing their complex and ever-changing attack surfaces.

Agora

Seed Round in 2020
Agora is a comprehensive real estate investment management platform that empower GPs, owners/operators, and real estate investment firms to scale their business effortlessly, foster strong investor relations, and ensure efficient and accurate financial operations. They do so by harnessing cutting-edge technology and automation together with in-depth real estate expertise to remove barriers across all facets of investment management, from fundraising and investor relations to reports, through distributions and tax operations. Agora's solution includes a customizable Investor Portal, advanced CRM, ACH payments, advanced fundraising enablement tools, document management, automated reporting, as well as financial administration services, such as K-1 preparation and international payments.

Hysolate

Venture Round in 2020
Hysolate enables organizations to isolate risky and sensitive activities on users’ endpoints with a local workspace that isolates applications and data. Hysolate has reinvented how an isolated virtual environment is instantly deployed on a user’s device and remotely managed from the cloud. With Hysolate you can “split” the user’s device into two isolated environments so users can work freely and be productive without compromising security. Hysolate is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Innovation Endeavors, Team8 and Planven Capital. For more information, visit https://www.hysolate.com or follow Hysolate on Twitter @hysolatenow.

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, built to enable insurers to instantly and accurately underwrite any business. Its technology platform aggregates and mines massive datasets, using artificial intelligence to automatically generate and deliver key insights, customized to the commercial underwriting process. Its platform brings automation and intelligence to 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 enables organizations to isolate risky and sensitive activities on users’ endpoints with a local workspace that isolates applications and data. Hysolate has reinvented how an isolated virtual environment is instantly deployed on a user’s device and remotely managed from the cloud. With Hysolate you can “split” the user’s device into two isolated environments so users can work freely and be productive without compromising security. Hysolate is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Innovation Endeavors, Team8 and Planven Capital. For more information, visit https://www.hysolate.com or follow Hysolate on Twitter @hysolatenow.

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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