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StageOne Ventures Launches $165 Million Fund

StageOne Ventures has made a significant announcement regarding the closing of its fifth fund, which amounts to an impressive $165 million. This milestone celebrates 25 years of the firm's dedication to nurturing ambitious startup founders in Israel's technology landscape.

With the closure of this latest fund, the total assets under management at StageOne surpass $650 million, consolidating its status as a premier institutional partner for technological entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2001, StageOne has been at the forefront of pivotal shifts in enterprise technology, adapting through various epochs – from telecommunications to cybersecurity, and now, cloud migration. The new fund, dubbed Fund V, is strategically focused on addressing the next challenge in AI infrastructure.

Focus Areas of Fund V

Fund V will invest in groundbreaking startups that specialize in several crucial sectors, including AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical AI, agentic orchestration, and vertical AI. These sectors are characterized by the exceptional engineering talent that Israel consistently delivers on a global scale.

Yuval Cohen, the founder and managing partner of StageOne Ventures, emphasizes, "AI is not merely a vertical; it represents the new architecture for enterprise software." He adds, "Despite global and local uncertainties, Israel continues to produce world-class engineering talents. With our fifth fund, we reinforce our commitment to being the first and most reliable partner for founders who are establishing category-defining companies."

Proven Track Record and Strategic Partnerships

StageOne is managed by a seasoned team consisting of Yuval Cohen, Tal Slobodkin, and Netanel Meir. The firm has successfully invested in 69 companies to date and currently supports a portfolio of 29 active companies. Acting as a first-check investor, StageOne provides a hands-on, long-term partnership to founders, ensuring substantial follow-on support for its most promising ventures.

Tal Slobodkin states, "Our model relies on deep conviction and commitment from day one. In a world dominated by automated investments, we offer the opposite – a close partnership. We don’t just provide capital; we also supply the strategic and operational foundation that allows technical founders to evolve into global leaders."

The new fund is backed by a distinguished group of returning institutional and private investors from the US, Europe, and Israel, which highlights their long-term confidence in StageOne's strategy and the resilience of the Israeli tech ecosystem.

Impactful Exits and Market Influence

StageOne has a history of successful exits, having achieved significant returns from 21 investments. Notable exits include companies like Coralogix and Silverfort, which lead the next generation of enterprise monitoring and identity protection, as well as Qwak, Cyberint, Epsagon, and others.

Netanel Meir explains, "AI is transforming the economics and speed of innovation, yet the fundamentals of business reliability remain unchanged. We focus on bridging the gap between a brilliant technical proof-of-concept and resilient, global enterprises capable of withstanding the next waves of the AI evolution."

About StageOne Ventures

StageOne Ventures specializes in venture capital, focusing on exceptional Israeli tech founders from the idea phase through to exit. With 25 years of experience and managing over $650 million, the firm is adept at early-stage investments in AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and frontier enterprise technology. By combining capital with practical support, deep operational expertise, and a global network, StageOne assists founders in building category-leading companies.

For further information, please visit www.stageonevc.com.

Media Contact:
Yael Eckstein
VP Marketing, StageOne
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