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Team8 Capital Raises $265 Million to Focus on AI Infrastructure Startups

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Calcalist · 2 hours ago

What happened

Team8 Capital has raised $265 million for its third fund and $100 million for a follow-on fund, bringing assets under management to nearly $2 billion. The fund focuses on early-stage AI infrastructure startups and has already achieved a $400 million exit with cybersecurity firm KOI. The firm emphasizes investing in software despite trends favoring hardware and highlights growing investor interest in Israeli AI innovation.

  • 01Team8 Capital raised $265 million for its third fund and $100 million for a follow-on fund.
  • 02Assets under management now approach $2 billion with nine investments made during the latest raise.
  • 03KOI cybersecurity firm sold to Palo Alto Networks for about $400 million before fund closing.
  • 04Portfolio includes quantum computing OS Classic, fintech FundGuard, and AI platform Port.
  • 05Indian software giant Infosys invested in the new fund for the first time.
  • 06Fund focuses on early-stage AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health startups.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago
Team8 Capital Raises $265 Million to Focus on AI Infrastructure Startups
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago
Team8 Raises $365 Million for New Venture Capital Fund Focused on AI and Cybersecurity

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