Israel-based venture capital firm Protego Ventures has announced the final closing of its debut fund at $125 million. The fund will target early-stage startups within Israel's vibrant defense technology market.
Protego Ventures was founded by former officers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and veterans from the defense and technology sectors. By combining deep expertise in defense technology with venture investment acumen, the firm aims to drive the growth of Israel's domestic defense tech ecosystem.
Capital raised from this fund will be allocated to companies working on critical technologies in modern defense landscapes, including unmanned systems, cybersecurity, and AI-driven defense solutions. Amid rising geopolitical demands, Israeli defense technology is drawing intense global attention, and the firm plans to support these high-growth companies with both capital and strategic expertise.