Glilot Capital raises $500 million, topping $1 billion in assets
Israeli venture firm bets on cybersecurity and AI while expanding its global footprint.
Glilot Capital has raised $500 million from financial institutions across the United States, Europe, and Israel, bringing its total assets under management to more than $1 billion. The new funds will be split between its early-stage Glilot Seed vehicle and Glilot Plus, designed for later-stage bets.
Founded in 2011, Glilot has recorded 22 exits that includes an 8-for-8 record from its debut fund. Its portfolio has consistently gravitated toward cybersecurity, enterprise, and, more recently, artificial intelligence, sectors where Israeli startups have become global contenders.
“This raise reflects the confidence global financial institutions have in our unique investment model and track record of performance,” said Kobi Samboursky, co-founder and managing partner. He added that the fresh capital “empowers us to continue and grow our Cyber and AI philosophy,” with a particular emphasis on sustaining Israel’s role as a hub for early innovation.
The firm has also broadened its leadership ranks, appointing Rinat Remler as its fifth partner. As operating partner, she is tasked with strengthening portfolio support and helping founders scale internationally. “Rinat brings deep operational expertise and a strong track record of working alongside founders to scale globally,” said Arik Kleinstein, Glilot’s co-founder and managing partner.
Glilot’s track record includes both recent upstarts and established players. Its portfolio companies range from AtBay, a cyber insurance leader, to ScaleOps, a financial operations startup that recently raised $58 million. Cider Security was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, while IntSights was purchased by Rapyd7. Noma, an AI security company, raised $100 million in a Series B round earlier this year.
