In a year when many venture funds have struggled to raise new capital, Israel-based Glilot Capital has demonstrated remarkable resilience. The firm announced a new $500 million raise backed by global financial institutions, boosting its total assets under management to more than $1 billion. This achievement, in the face of market challenges, is a testament to Glilot’s stability and reliability. For the cybersecurity and AI sectors, two of the most hotly contested frontiers in enterprise technology, Glilot’s commitment signals that investor appetite for category-defining innovation remains strong.
“This raise reflects the confidence global financial institutions have in our unique investment model and track record of performance,” said Kobi Samboursky, Co-Founder & Managing Partner. “We are proud to partner with investors who share our vision of supporting extraordinary entrepreneurs building disruptive technologies that shape the future of enterprise software and cybersecurity.”
Expanding the Bench
Apart from the raise, Glilot also introduced a new partner, Rinat Remler, who joins as an operating partner. Her role underscores Glilot’s philosophy of marrying capital with operational expertise. Remler brings extensive experience in scaling companies globally, an increasingly critical capability as Israeli startups pursue growth across North America, Europe, and Asia.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rinat Remler as our newest partner,” said Co-Founder & Managing Partner Arik Kleinstein. “Rinat brings deep operational expertise and a strong track record of working alongside founders to scale globally. Her addition strengthens our ability to provide hands-on support for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.”
A Track Record Few Can Match
Since its founding in 2011, Glilot has consistently ranked among the world’s top-performing venture capital firms. Its track record includes 22 exits and a flawless 8-for-8 performance in its debut fund, an achievement that remains rare in venture capital.
Notable portfolio companies illustrate the breadth of its bets: AtBay, a leader in cyber insurance; UpStream, a pioneer in automotive cybersecurity; and ScaleOps, a fast-growing FinOps startup. Acquisitions like Palo Alto’s purchase of Cider Security and Rapyd7’s acquisition of IntSights further validate Glilot’s eye for market leaders. More recently, AI security startup Noma raised a $100 million Series B, underscoring the firm’s conviction in the convergence of AI and security.
“These outcomes highlight Glilot’s ability to identify market-defining startups early and provide the resources and strategic connections needed for accelerated growth,” Samboursky said.
More Than Money
Glilot’s Value Creation department, the largest within the firm, focuses on connecting startups with Fortune 1000 executives, refining go-to-market strategies, and providing sector-specific insight. This infrastructure has allowed the firm to support founders not only at inception but also through critical growth phases where execution often makes or breaks outcomes.
“This new capital not only validates our past performance but also empowers us to continue and grow our Cyber and AI philosophy,” Samboursky added. “We deeply believe in the Israeli ecosystem and will continue to lead investments in the best local and global talent.”
Positioning for the Next Decade
Venture markets globally have slowed, but cybersecurity and AI remain resilient categories as enterprises confront escalating threats and embrace automation. With fresh capital and an expanded leadership team, Glilot is positioning itself to capture opportunities where security and intelligence converge.
The firm’s formula of early conviction, active portfolio support, and global scaling has made it a reference point among Israeli VCs. By surpassing the $1 billion milestone, Glilot now enters the league of firms with not just performance history but also staying power.
For the entrepreneurs it backs, that combination could prove decisive in the next wave of cyber and AI innovation.
