Striker Venture Partners Launches $165 Million Fund for AI and Cybersecurity Startups in Israel
Striker Venture Partners, a US-based venture fund, has launched a $165 million fund to invest in AI and cybersecurity startups in Israel, targeting ten companies with investments ranging from $5 million to $30 million. Founded by Max Gazor and Matan Lamdan, the fund aims to support early-stage firms, particularly in cybersecurity, leveraging Lamdan's background in the Israeli army's intelligence unit 8200. The initiative reflects a growing trend, with 70% of capital raised in Israel in 2025 directed towards AI and cybersecurity.
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Striker Venture Partners, a US-based venture fund, has announced its entry into the Israeli market with a $165 million fund targeting AI and cybersecurity startups. The fund plans to invest in 10 startups, with five located in Israel, offering investments between $5 million to $30 million.
Founded by Max Gazor and Matan Lamdan, Striker aims to support early-stage companies, particularly in cybersecurity, leveraging Lamdan's experience in the Israeli army's intelligence unit 8200. Striker has recently invested in an unnamed Israeli cybersecurity firm focused on safe AI adoption.
The fund's strategy emphasizes large pre-revenue investments and aims to enhance startups' chances of success. In 2025, 70% of the capital raised in Israel was directed toward AI and cybersecurity, with foreign investors dominating the ecosystem.
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