Team8
Organization / Venture capital and company-building firm
Fact box:
- Founded: 2014
- Co-founders: Nadav Zafrir, Israel Grimberg, Liran Grinberg, Assaf Mischari
- HQ: Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sector: Venture capital and company-building (specialized in cybersecurity, fintech, AI, digital health)
Team8 operates as a hybrid venture capital and company-building firm focused on cybersecurity, fintech, AI, and digital health. The firm's company-building model produces founding-stage companies developed within Team8 alongside traditional venture investing.
Co-founder Nadav Zafrir, a former senior officer of Israeli military intelligence Unit 8200, transitioned in late 2024 to operate as CEO of Check Point Software Technologies. The Team8 institutional structure continues under remaining co-founder leadership.
Major Team8 portfolio and company-building positions have included Claroty, Sygnia, Hysolate, Portshift, and a broader cyber-and-fintech portfolio.
Coverage in The Olam:
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