StageOne Closes Fifth Fund
StageOne Ventures has announced the closing of its fifth fund at $165 million. The milestone marks 25 years of supporting Israel’s most ambitious enterprise technology founders. With Fund V, StageOne’s total assets under management exceed $650 million.
Since 2001, the firm has jumped right into every big shift in enterprise tech—telecom, cybersecurity, cloud migration, you name it. Now with Fund V, they’re taking aim at what’s next: the AI Infrastructure layer. The fund backs ambitious startups pushing boundaries in AI Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Physical AI, Agentic Orchestration, and Vertical AI.
Yuval Cohen, Founder and Managing Partner, said, “AI is not just a vertical for us; it is the new architecture of enterprise software. Despite uncertainties, Israel continues to produce world-class engineering talent. Fund V doubles down on our commitment to be the first and most trusted partner for founders building category-defining companies.”
Supporting Founders from Day One
StageOne is led by Yuval Cohen, Tal Slobodkin, and Netanel Meir. To date, the firm has invested in 69 companies and actively supports 29 high-conviction portfolio companies. StageOne is a “first-check” investor, maintaining long-term partnerships and backing companies through follow-on rounds.
Tal Slobodkin, Managing Partner, explained, “Our model is built on deep conviction and involvement from day one. In a world of automated investing, we provide the opposite: a high-touch partnership. We don’t just provide capital; we provide the strategic and operational foundation that allows technical founders to scale into global category leaders.”
StageOne’s all about backing companies that can roll with the punches as AI and enterprise software keep changing fast. By staying on the front foot, they keep ahead of tech trends—and hold onto their spot as a top early-stage VC partner.
Portfolio Highlights and Exits
StageOne has successfully exited 21 investments, delivering strong returns consistently. Notable portfolio companies include Coralogix and Silverfort, which are leading next-generation enterprise observability and identity protection. Other exits include Qwak, acquired by JFrog; Cyberint, acquired by Check Point; Epsagon, acquired by Cisco; Avanan, acquired by Check Point; Apprente, acquired by McDonald’s; Traffix, acquired by F5; and Guardium, acquired by IBM.
Netanel Meir, Partner, said, “AI is shifting the economics and speed of innovation, but enterprise-grade reliability fundamentals haven’t changed. We focus on bridging the gap between a brilliant technical proof-of-concept and a resilient, global company that can withstand multiple waves of AI evolution.”
StageOne’s hands-on approach combines capital with deep operational expertise and strategic guidance. This model allows founders to build scalable companies capable of competing on a global stage.
Investing in the Future of Enterprise Tech
StageOne Ventures backs Israeli AI Infrastructure and enterprise tech startups with hands-on support, operational guidance, and capital for global scaling. Source: Created by Ventureburn.
Fund V specifically targets sectors where Israeli engineering talent has a global edge. Startups in AI Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Physical AI, Agentic Orchestration, and Vertical AI are expected to define the next era of enterprise software.
StageOne knows it’s crucial to back founders right from the start. The team jumps in with hands-on advice, smart growth strategies, and introductions to people all over the world. With this kind of support—money and real guidance—technical founders go from building early prototypes to leading the pack in their fields.
Despite global uncertainties, Israel remains a hub for high-quality engineering talent. StageOne aims to harness this talent to develop companies that lead in AI Infrastructure and frontier enterprise technologies. The firm’s long-term commitment is reflected in its consistent support for portfolio companies, from early-stage investments through major follow-on funding rounds.
StageOne’s strategy is designed to reduce the friction founders face when scaling internationally. By providing operational support and capital, the firm accelerates growth for companies with transformative potential. Fund V ensures that StageOne remains a primary partner for Israel’s top enterprise technology innovators.
StageOne’s all about backing companies that can roll with the punches as AI and enterprise software keep changing fast. By staying on the front foot, they keep ahead of tech trends—and hold onto their spot as a top early-stage VC partner.
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Global Confidence in StageOne’s Approach
StageOne’s fifth fund demonstrates long-term investor confidence. The participation of repeat investors from multiple regions validates the firm’s hands-on strategy and track record. It also underscores the robustness of the Israeli tech ecosystem and its ability to produce global enterprise leaders.
StageOne’s been at this for more than 25 years, and it shows. The team jumps in early, rolls up their sleeves, and gives founders real advice that actually makes a difference. They don’t just write checks—they get involved and think ahead, always looking for what’s next.
By combining hands-on support with funding, StageOne helps technical founders turn good ideas into strong, global businesses. Right now, they’re all-in on AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cutting-edge enterprise tech. That focus keeps them right where the action is, leading the next big wave of innovation.
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