Funding Next-Generation Defense Technologies
To support innovative companies and provide meaningful returns for our investors while contributing to advancements in defense and security in a rapidly changing world.
Protego Ventures
Protego Ventures is an Israel-based fund investing in early-growth companies driving innovation in critical areas of defense technology.
The growing geopolitical instability, compounded by introduction of defense technology, has dramatically changed the defense landscape. There is an urgent need for cutting edge defense solutions.
Israel, forced by necessity and driven by ingenuity, has been at the forefront meeting these needs. By rapidly innovating and building next-generation tools, Israel is proving their efficiency on the battlefield.
AI & Machine Learning
Sensors
Drones
UAVs
As a pioneering fund in this sector, we invest in early growth-stage companies across key defense areas, including sensors, AI/ML, and autonomous systems such as drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
XTEND provides human-guided autonomous machine systems that enable operators to perform extremely accurate makeovers and actions in any environment with minimal training. The company's patented XOS operating system fuses the best of human intelligence and machine autonomy to enhance the operator's abilities and reduce the need for physical confrontation, thereby minimizing casualties and injuries.
What makes us unique
Unparalleled Access to Defense Priorities
Our exclusive partnerships and deep relationships across Israel, the United States, and allied nations position us at the forefront of defense priorities and innovation. These invaluable insights, coupled with our team’s expertise, enable high-conviction investment decisions that result in exceptional returns.
A Network Fueling Global Growth
Our team of seasoned experts guides companies through critical growth stages all the way to successful exits. We navigate complex regulations, build high-performing teams, and leverage a vast partner network across the United States and allied nations to unlock opportunities and secure contracts.
PRIVILEGED ACCESS TO THE BEST COMPANIES
Our deep ties across Israel’s dynamic defense ecosystem give us privileged access to the companies and cutting-edge innovations that are poised to revolutionize the defense landscape. By empowering innovators, we enhance Israel’s defense capabilities, secure a safer future, and deliver minimized risks with maximized financial returns for investors.
ISRAEL’S PROTEGO FUND FUELS DEFENSE TECH BOOM, RAISING $70M IN 2 WEEKS
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