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Protego Ventures

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◆ Fund Size

$150M

◆ Check Size

$1.0M→$15.0M

◆ Location

Israel

◆ Portfolio

1 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

Focuses on early- and growth-stage companies developing technologies for defense and national security, specifically those with both defense and civilian infrastructure applications.

◆ About Protego Ventures

Protego Ventures is an Israel-based defense technology fund investing in early-growth companies across sensors, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence/machine learning, drones, and autonomous systems. It positions itself as a global defense and dual-use investor, connecting portfolio companies with international markets and strategic partners.

◆ Sectors

Defense TechGovtechDrones & UAVRoboticsSensors & Instrumentation

◆ Stages

growthseed

◆ Geography Focus

Israel

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Danielle ZettelInvestor Relations Professionalstaff
Lee MoserCo-Founder and General Partnerfounder
Lital LeshemCo-Founder and Managing Partnerfounder
Mandy RotnerCFOc-suite

◆ Notable Investments

XTENDPrisma PhotonicsASIOAsio TechnologiesRilianXTend

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◆ FAQ

What does Protego Ventures invest in?

Protego Ventures invests in Defense Tech, Govtech, Drones & UAV, Robotics and Sensors & Instrumentation at the growth and seed stages.

Which geographies does Protego Ventures focus on?

Protego Ventures focuses on Israel, and is headquartered in Israel.

What is Protego Ventures's typical check size?

Protego Ventures typically writes checks of $1M to $15M.