Glilot Capital Partners
Description
Glilot Capital Partners is a prominent Israeli venture capital firm based in Herzliya, specializing in seed and early-stage investments. The firm has carved out a strong niche by focusing on disruptive technologies within artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big data sectors. Known for its deep understanding of the Israeli tech ecosystem, Glilot Capital actively seeks out innovative startups with strong founding teams and significant market potential. Their strategic focus aligns with Israel's reputation as a global hub for cybersecurity and AI innovation.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its initial cheque sizes, typically ranging from $1 million to $5 million. This allows Glilot Capital to provide crucial early-stage funding, often acting as the first institutional investor. Beyond capital, Glilot Capital is known for its hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a vast network of industry experts and potential partners. They emphasize building strong relationships with their portfolio companies, helping them navigate the challenges of scaling from seed to Series A and beyond.
Glilot Capital boasts a robust track record, having invested in over 30 portfolio companies since its inception. The firm has also demonstrated a strong ability to generate returns, with more than 10 successful exits to date, including acquisitions by major global tech players. Their latest fund, Glilot Capital Partners V, successfully closed at $200 million, bringing their total assets under management to over $600 million. This substantial capital base underscores their continued commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of Israeli tech leaders in their core sectors.
Investor Profile
Glilot Capital Partners has backed more than 76 startups, with 13 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 29 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 19 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Israel, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Cyber Security, SaaS, Software.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (33%)
- Seed (30%)
- Series B (26%)
- Series C (4%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Series D (1%)
- Series Unknown (1%)
- Series E (1%)
- Series F (1%)
Country Focus
- Israel (53%)
- United States (47%)
Industry Focus
- Cyber Security
- Saas
- Software
- Network Security
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Cloud Security
- Security
- Enterprise Software
- Information Technology
- Analytics
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