Team8
Team8 is an Israeli venture creation platform and VC fund founded by former Unit 8200 commander Nadav Zafrir, building and investing in cybersecurity and defense-tech companies.
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Team8 is a venture creation platform that builds and invests in cybersecurity, data, and enterprise technology companies. Founded in 2014 by Nadav Zafrir (former commander of IDF Unit 8200), Israel Grimberg, and Liran Grinberg, Team8 operates a unique model combining venture capital with hands-on company building.
Team8 has created multiple successful cybersecurity companies including Illusive Networks (acquired by Proofpoint), Claroty (OT security, valued at $1.7B), Hysolate, and others. The platform manages over $500M in assets. Team8's deep defense and intelligence community connections — rooted in Unit 8200 — provide unique deal flow and technical expertise.
Dual-use relevance is very high: Team8 builds companies at the intersection of cybersecurity, defense, and enterprise technology, with deep roots in Israeli military intelligence.
Dual-Use Assessment
Builds cybersecurity companies serving defense intelligence and commercial enterprise security.
Key Technologies
- Venture creation platform
- Cybersecurity company building
- Defense technology incubation
- Enterprise security innovation
- AI and data analytics ventures
Use Cases & Applications
- Building defense-grade cybersecurity companies
- Investing in military-to-commercial technology
- Creating OT and critical infrastructure security
- Developing enterprise data protection platforms
- Defense technology commercialization
Strategic Value to U.S.-Israel Alliance
Premier Israeli cybersecurity venture builder with deep Unit 8200 connections and defense expertise.
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