Aurelius Capital
Aurelius Capital is an Israeli-headquartered defense tech investment fund backed by former NSA director Admiral Michael Rogers, former IAF commander Amir Eshel, and former Mossad deputy Udi Lavi, targeting AI, cybersecurity, and space technologies.
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Aurelius Capital is a newly unveiled investment fund headquartered in Tel Aviv, New York, and London, focused on defense tech startups in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and space technologies. The fund emerged from stealth in October 2025, completed an initial $50 million raise and is targeting $150 million.
The leadership includes Admiral (ret.) Michael Rogers (former NSA director and US Cyber Command head), Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Eshel (former IAF commander), and Udi Lavi (former deputy director of the Mossad). The fund is spearheaded by Alon Lifshitz and Tomer Jacob, partners at Hanaco Ventures.
Aurelius focuses on 'shields, not swords' — investing in cybersecurity, drone detection, and non-lethal defense technologies. As reported by the Jerusalem Post, Rogers stated: 'Defense tech isn't hype. This is something deeper, fundamental.'
While primarily a fund, Aurelius's unique combination of U.S. and Israeli intelligence/military leadership makes it a significant indicator of defense tech investment direction.
Dual-Use Assessment
Defense-focused investment fund targeting dual-use technologies across AI, cybersecurity, and space with both military and civilian applications.
Key Technologies
- AI for defense applications
- Cybersecurity and cyber defense
- Space and satellite technologies
- Counter-drone detection systems
- Non-lethal defense technologies
Use Cases & Applications
- Defense tech startup investment
- U.S.-Israel-UK defense tech bridge
- AI defense technology commercialization
- Cybersecurity company acceleration
- Space technology defense application development
Strategic Value to U.S.-Israel Alliance
Combines American intelligence leadership with Israeli defense expertise. Portfolio companies likely to have direct paths to U.S. and allied defense procurement.
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