Team8 Capital is the venture capital arm of Israel-based Team8 Grou. Founded in 2014 by Nadav Zafrir, the venture arm was launched in 2019 in partnership with Managing Partner Sarit Firon to invest in high-growth technology companies across cyber, data, fintech, and digital health. Leveraging the broader Team8 Group’s company-building platform, Team8 Capital supports portfolio companies with strategic guidance, domain expertise, and access to a global network of industry leaders.
The firm targets early-stage investments in sectors with high technological barriers to entry and strong long-term demand. Core areas include cybersecurity, enterprise data infrastructure, financial technology, and digital health solutions.
Team8 Capital is currently in the advanced stages of raising between USD 250 million and USD 300 million for its third venture fund, with the close expected by the end of 2025.
The fundraising follows its March 2024 close of a USD 235 million second fund, which brought total assets under management to over USD 1 billion across multiple vehicles.
The third fund’s raise comes despite a challenging fundraising environment in Israel, underscoring the firm’s strong track record and investor confidence.
High-profile exits, such as the combined USD 1 billion sale of Dig Security and Talon Cyber Security to Palo Alto Networks in late 2023, have bolstered performance and credibility with both local and international LPs.
The firm’s capital base is supported by a mix of family offices in Israel and overseas.
Leadership
Team8 Capital is led by Managing Partner Sarit Firon alongside founder Nadav Zafrir. The leadership team combines deep operational experience, extensive venture networks, and sector-specific expertise, with a strong emphasis on partnering closely with founders to accelerate product-market fit and scaling.
Investment Strategy
The firm operates with a thesis-driven investment approach, identifying emerging market needs in cybersecurity, data, fintech, and health tech, and backing companies positioned to lead globally.
Investments are often paired with Team8 Group’s venture creation capabilities, providing portfolio companies with product, engineering, and go-to-market resources.
Team8 Capital’s disciplined selection process prioritizes differentiated technology, defensible IP, and proven execution capability, enabling the firm to deliver outsized returns even in volatile markets.
Notable Investments
Team8 Capital’s portfolio includes category-leading companies such as Dig Security, Talon Cyber Security, and other high-growth startups in cyber defense, AI-powered data platforms, and next-generation fintech infrastructure.
Many of these companies have achieved rapid scale and secured follow-on funding from top-tier global investors.
Notable Exits
Notable exits include the combined USD 1 billion acquisition of Dig Security and Talon Cyber Security by Palo Alto Networks in 2023. These transactions demonstrated the firm’s ability to identify and back companies with significant strategic value to global technology leaders.
