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Wire · operational-macro

Protego Ventures closes debut $125 million fund for Israeli defense tech

29 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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29 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Defense Tech

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Israel

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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Protego Ventures, Israel's first dedicated defense tech VC, has closed its debut $125 million fund to invest in startups addressing critical defense and security needs domestically and globally, with plans for a second fund targeting broader US defense tech companies.

This Wire brief tracks Protego Ventures and Protego Ventures, and It sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your access to Israeli defense tech capital just jumped as Protego raised $125 million targeting this niche exclusively, making Israel a key funding hub. Start lining up your network introductions now if you want to crack this high-impact market.

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