Investment in Artificial Intelligence remains robust, with investors adopting a strategic, long-term approach.
In a significant move for the tech industry, Glilot Capital Partners, a top-performing venture capital firm, announced a $500 million raise across its seed and plus funds. The new fund brings Glilot's assets under management to more than $1 billion.
The focus of this fund is on cybersecurity and AI, two fields that have proven to be consistent sources of global winners. Israel, in particular, accounted for nearly 20% of global cybersecurity unicorns as of last year, highlighting its strong presence in these sectors.
Glilot Capital Partners looks for founders with deep domain expertise, proof of real customer ROI, strong security/compliance, and a scalable go-to-market strategy. The firm believes that the new capital validates their past performance and empowers them to continue and grow their cyber and AI philosophy.
The global startup funding for AI deals in the first half of 2025 reached $162.8 billion, according to Reuters, indicating a significant interest in AI investments. This trend is not surprising, given that AI creates major opportunities in protecting AI, AI vs AI, and recreating existing cyber domains with AI native approaches.
However, the gap between investor expectations and reality in AI investing has been a defining feature over the past three years. Analysts at FTI Consulting note that in 2025, investors will balance portfolio risk by focusing on startups with clear mid-term revenue and profitability potential.
For firms like Glilot Capital, this gap isn't a warning sign; it's an opportunity. They are not betting on fast consumer wins but on the infrastructure and defense layers that keep the AI economy running. In fact, AI investments drive 64.1% of total deal value in H1 2025, according to Reuters.
Debra Aho Williamson, founder and chief analyst at Sonata Insights, stated that capital expenditures for AI are high and will remain so for the foreseeable future. This long-term perspective aligns with Glilot Capital Partners' fund, which is designed for a longer time horizon, focused on long-term company-building in the fields of AI and cybersecurity.
Each of these categories will create big companies, according to Kleinstein. The billions pouring into AI indicate that investors are building for the long term, and Glilot Capital Partners is no exception. With their new fund, they are poised to continue their successful journey in the world of AI and cybersecurity.
In conclusion, Glilot Capital Partners' $500 million raise is a testament to the potential of AI and cybersecurity industries and the firm's commitment to these fields. As a consistent source of global winners, Israel is likely to continue playing a significant role in this exciting landscape.
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