By: Jake Smith

Glilot Capital is expanding its leadership team with the appointment of Rinat Remler as its fifth partner, underscoring the firm’s commitment to providing more than just financial support to entrepreneurs. Remler joins as an operating partner, focusing on enhancing portfolio support and assisting in global scaling.

“We are pleased to welcome Rinat Remler as our newest partner,” said Co-Founder & Managing Partner Arik Kleinstein. “Rinat brings significant operational expertise and a solid track record of collaborating with founders to scale their businesses. Her addition enhances our ability to provide hands-on support to entrepreneurs at various stages of their journey.”

For Glilot, which has established its reputation by assisting founders in transforming technical innovations into companies with global potential, Remler’s appointment adds another layer of operational expertise to the already experienced investment team.

Fueling Growth With Fresh Capital

Alongside the leadership announcement, Glilot disclosed a $500 million fundraise backed by financial institutions from the United States, Europe, and Israel. This milestone brings Glilot’s assets under management to over $1 billion, giving the firm increased capacity to invest in early-stage and growth-stage companies through its Glilot Seed and Glilot Plus funds.

“This raise reflects the confidence that global financial institutions have in our investment model and our track record of delivering results,” said Kobi Samboursky, Co-Founder & Managing Partner. “We are excited to partner with investors who share our vision of supporting entrepreneurs building disruptive technologies in the fields of enterprise software and cybersecurity.”

The capital raise comes at a time when venture capital markets are facing challenges, yet Glilot’s focus on cybersecurity, enterprise software, and AI has positioned it as a relatively consistent performer in Israel’s startup ecosystem.

A Strong Record of Performance

Since its founding in 2011, Glilot has gained recognition as a prominent venture capital firm. Its debut fund achieved a notable 8-for-8 exit record, and the firm has now reached a total of 22 exits, reflecting the company’s established presence in the investment community.

The portfolio includes companies like AtBay, a leader in cyber insurance; UpStream, a pioneer in automotive cybersecurity; and ScaleOps, a rising player in financial operations technology. The firm’s successful acquisitions, including Palo Alto Networks acquiring Cider Security and Rapyd7 acquiring IntSights, further demonstrate its ability to identify promising startups. Meanwhile, growth-stage investments like Noma and Appcharge continue to attract significant interest, with recent rounds of $100 million and $58 million, respectively.

“These outcomes showcase Glilot’s capacity to identify promising startups early and provide the necessary resources and strategic connections to support their growth,” the company said in its press release.

Building Beyond Capital

Glilot’s approach goes beyond financial investment. The firm’s Value Creation department, which is the largest within the firm, assists portfolio companies with go-to-market strategies, forming enterprise partnerships, and providing sector-specific expertise. This operational support has often played a key role in helping companies transition from local success to global leadership.

“This new capital not only recognizes our past performance but also empowers us to continue growing our Cyber and AI strategy,” Samboursky added. “We have strong confidence in the Israeli startup ecosystem and remain committed to investing in talented entrepreneurs both locally and globally.”

A Broader Mission

With over $1 billion in assets under management and a leadership team strengthened by Remler’s expertise, Glilot is focusing on helping its portfolio companies navigate global markets. The combined announcement reflects both the firm’s ongoing strategy of backing cybersecurity and AI innovators, and the addition of new leadership to guide companies through new stages of growth with a clear, strategic direction.

For both the firm’s portfolio and the entrepreneurs it plans to support in the future, the combination of capital and seasoned leadership signals that Glilot intends to continue scaling alongside its founders.