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Team8 Raises $365 Million AI Fund

Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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The fundraising signals strong investor confidence in AI-native enterprise startups, potentially boosting valuations in the venture capital and AI sectors. It also highlights the growing demand for AI security and infrastructure solutions, which may benefit companies like Palo Alto Networks and other cybersecurity players.

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Team8, a global venture fund, announced on August 11, 2026 that it raised $365 million in new capital, comprising $265 million for its third fund and over $100 million for follow-on investments. The new fund will focus on Seed and Series A AI-native companies in cybersecurity, software infrastructure, fintech, and digital health. This brings Team8's total assets under management to nearly $2 billion across eight funds since 2014. The fund recorded its first exit before final close, following Palo Alto Networks' reported acquisition of Koi Security in February. Team8's investment thesis is driven by the rapid adoption of AI agents in enterprises, with a survey of 111 security leaders showing 97% have begun adopting AI agents and 80% run them in production, while confidence in securing AI averages only 2.32 out of 5. Team8 aims to back companies that address the security and infrastructure gaps in AI adoption.

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Team8 raised $365 million, increasing its AUM to nearly $2 billion, positioning it as a major investor in AI-native startups.
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As Managing Partner, Sarit Firon led the fundraising and articulated the firm's strategy, enhancing her influence in the venture capital community.
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As Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Matan Grinberg co-led the fund and emphasized the importance of context over capital, reinforcing Team8's approach.
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Palo Alto Networks' reported acquisition of Koi Security, a Team8 portfolio company, provided an early exit for the fund and highlights its strategic relevance in cybersecurity.
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Koi Security was reportedly acquired by Palo Alto Networks, validating Team8's investment and providing a successful exit.
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As a Partner, Ori Barzilay is part of the leadership team, contributing to the fund's management and investment decisions.
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As a Partner, Hadar Siterman Norris is part of the leadership team, contributing to the fund's management and investment decisions.
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OpenAI's rapid AI releases are cited as a driver of enterprise AI adoption, indirectly supporting the demand for AI infrastructure and security solutions.
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Anthropic's AI releases are cited as a driver of enterprise AI adoption, indirectly supporting the demand for AI infrastructure and security solutions.
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OpenAI competitor Anthropic OpenAI is a direct competitor to Anthropic, vying for market share and technological leadership in the AI industry, part
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