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At the Tipping Point of Digital Transformation: Why Team8 is Building and Investing in Digital Health

I am thrilled to officially announce the launch of Team8 Health! In its 10 years of existence, Team8 has explored, created, and invested in groundbreaking territories such as cybersecurity, data infrastructure, AI, fintech, and, most recently, digital health.

Announcing Team8 Enterprise Fund III: Creating the Next Frontier of Cyber, AI, and Data Infrastructure

Raising the bar in enterprise tech. Today we are announcing that Team8 has closed its third Venture-Creation Enterprise Fund, with USD $110 million in committed capital. The Enterprise Fund III (VE III) will continue the practice that has helped Team8 become a global powerhouse in enterprise tech – partnering with world-class founders to tackle the…
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Announcing VC II: Doubling Down on the Israeli Ecosystem

It’s been 5 years since Team8 launched its venture-capital fund, Team8 capital. The rationale for establishing an investment arm was clear – as part of Team8’s distinctive “venture-creation” process we identify and validate core problems and needs in our target markets. We then partner with founders to launch entirely new companies from scratch, addressing these needs.  However, there are occasions when great companies, founded outside of Team8, are already innovatively addressing these needs

Data Horizons Explored: Unlocking Insights and Trends in Team8’s 2023 Data Village Survey

Almost a year ago, we embarked on an exciting journey with the launch of our Data Village. Today, we are delighted to announce a significant milestone as our journey reaches new heights: our recently conducted Data Village survey has unveiled crucial insights and industry trends, revealing that a majority of organizations are gearing up to boost their data budgets in 2024, with a major focus on investing in ML tools. However, the survey also sheds light on a notable challenge: despite substantial investments, a significant portion of data remains untapped.
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Decoding the SEC Cybersecurity Rule: Gems of Wisdom for CISOs

In December 2023, the SEC cybersecurity rules ushered in a new era, promising heightened cybersecurity discussions and a surge in filings. The question on everyone’s mind: Will this result in more secure companies or simply inundate us with paperwork?  Our portfolio company, Gem Security, today is launching its report titled “The New SEC Cybersecurity Rule: The Good, the Bad, and the Maddening Frustrations and Contradictions”, shedding light on the perspectives of CISOs who find themselves navigating these uncharted waters. I had the opportunity to contribute my own perspective alongside a few of my esteemed CISO colleagues.
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Industry leaders share their 2024 Fintech Predictions (Warning: Spoiler Alert)! 

Industry leaders share their 2024 Fintech Predictions (Warning: Spoiler Alert)!  Against a backdrop of geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty in 2023, there has been one constant: the resilience of the Israeli fintech ecosystem. In Israel, we relish the opportunity to tackle complex problems and challenge industry convention with state-of-the-art technology, providing the perfect conditions for innovation…
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Key Findings from 2024 State of Internal Developer Portals Report

Only three months ago, we proudly welcomed Port into our portfolio.   Port stands out as a leader in the dynamic internal developer portal space, offering the most open and flexible solution in the market. Internal developer portals are what platform engineers use to provide their developers with a product-like experience. This focus on developer…
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Decoding Success: How Team8 Portfolio Company Talon Got Acquired by Palo Alto Networks for a Reported $650m

The story behind the largest exit in Israel’s history for a company under 3 years old By now, you’ve likely heard the news about Talon. Founders Ofer Ben-Noon and Ohad Bobrov have transformed a bold vision into an award-winning reality, resulting in the largest exit in Israel’s history for a company under 3 years old….
Blog Post The SolarWinds proceedings – Some Reflections for the CISO Community

The SolarWinds proceedings – Some Reflections for the CISO Community

On October 30th, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against SolarWinds Corporation and its chief information security officer, Timothy G. Brown, for fraud and internal control failures relating to allegedly known cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities. The proceedings have caught the attention of the CISO community. They lead to some immediate practical reflections, as to…
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From Seed to Exiting Big, in 2 Years: Palo Alto Networks Acquires Team8 Portco Dig Security

When I first heard Dig Security’s pitch, I recall saying to my team – this is a deal we should pursue. It ticked all the boxes: a big market opportunity, differentiated superior technology, and a team with a wealth of experience. Little did I know that we were entering one of the most competitive categories…
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Regulation and the CISO – A Suggested Approach From the CISO Community

How should the CISO be regulated? What considerations should the government look at when regulating the CISO? Can regulation become an agile process? These and other questions are addressed in our new Team8 CISO Village report: Regulation and the CISO – A Suggested Approach From the CISO Community, written by Chris Inglis, Amit Ashkenazi, and…

Celebrating Gem Security’s New Funding: $34M Raised to Date to Lead Cloud Detection and Response

Earlier this year, we used this space to announce Gem Security’s emergence from stealth. At the time, the company had raised an $11M Seed, led by Team8 Enterprise, to pioneer the emerging category of  Cloud Detection and Response (CDR). Today, it’s been announced that Gem has reached another major milestone by securing a $23M Series A led by GGV Capital and joined by IBM Ventures, Silicon Valley CISO Investments (SVCI), and us at Team8.
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