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Team8, a global venture fund specializing in cybersecurity, AI, fintech, and digital health, announced on July 8, 2025, the appointment of Ori Barzilay as Partner and Matthew Schoenfeld as Operating Partner. These strategic additions strengthen Team8’s leadership in cybersecurity and AI, supporting its mission to scale startups and bolster Israel’s tech ecosystem.
Ori Barzilay promoted to Partner, leading investments in cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise infrastructure.
Matthew Schoenfeld joins as Operating Partner, focusing on go-to-market and sales strategies.
Team8 invested in 11 new companies and supported 40 portfolio firms in the last six months.
Manages over $1 billion in assets, backed by Microsoft, Walmart, and Cisco.
Five new investments in the past two months, including four in cyber and one in AI.
Hosts CISO Village Summit, uniting 600+ global cybersecurity leaders.
Ori Barzilay, previously a Principal at Team8, will lead investments in cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, and AI. With a background as a tech-operational intelligence officer in an elite IDF unit and a Senior Associate at Pitango, Barzilay drove key investments like Port ($58M raised) and Sawmills, plus four stealth cyber and one AI project. His Forbes Israel 30under30 recognition in 2024 highlights his influence. Liran Grinberg, Team8 Co-Founder, said, “Ori brings deep insight, wisdom, and unique interpersonal skills crucial to partnering with founders to build meaningful companies.”
Matthew Schoenfeld, a cybersecurity veteran with over 20 years of experience, joins as Operating Partner to enhance portfolio companies’ go-to-market strategies. Formerly President at Fortra and SVP Sales at FireEye, Schoenfeld has managed revenues exceeding $500M. His expertise will guide startups in sales, hiring, and partnerships. Grinberg noted, “Matthew has proven to be a secret weapon for B2B companies on their path to growth.”
Team8 has deployed significant capital in 11 new companies and follow-on investments across its 40 portfolio firms in the past six months, including five deals in the last two months. With over $1 billion in assets under management, Team8 supports startups with a 100-expert team specializing in go-to-market, talent acquisition, AI, and finance. Notable portfolio companies include Port and Claroty, with eight exits like Dig and Talon totaling $1B.
Amid global challenges, including the Israel-Iran conflict, Team8’s investments and CISO Village Summit in Florida (attended by 100+ global CISOs) reinforce its leadership. The summit, ranked among the top three professional events by attendees, fosters collaboration and innovation in cybersecurity. Team8’s dual venture-creation and venture-capital model, backed by global giants like Microsoft and Cisco, positions it to scale startups globally.
Team8’s new partners and accelerated investments signal a robust commitment to advancing cybersecurity and AI, driving innovation, and supporting entrepreneurs in a dynamic market.
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