Protego Ventures

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Portfolio · 1

XTEND

Human-guided autonomous machine systems for defense, public safety, and security.

Led ★ 2 rounds $182.0M committed Latest: 2026-02

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Funds · 1

• 1 — $50M Aug 2024

Q&A

What is Protego Ventures' primary investment focus?

Protego Ventures is an Israel-based fund that invests in early-growth startups specializing in sensors, data analysis, big data, artificial intelligence, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aiming to address critical defense and security challenges.

When was Protego Ventures founded?

Protego Ventures was founded in 2024.

What investment stages does Protego Ventures typically target?

Protego Ventures targets Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round investment stages.

Which notable companies are in Protego Ventures' portfolio?

Protego Ventures' portfolio includes Prisma Photonics, which focuses on utility monitoring for large-scale infrastructure, and XTEND, which develops human-guided autonomous systems.

Has Protego Ventures had any exits?

Yes, Protego Ventures had an exit in February 2026 with XTEND, which completed a Reverse Merger event and is listed on NASDAQ.

What is the sector concentration of Protego Ventures' portfolio?

Protego Ventures' portfolio shows concentration in Aerospace, Defense & HLS, and Industrial Technologies sectors.

What is the most recent fund raised by Protego Ventures?

Protego Ventures raised Fund 1 with an amount of $50M in August 2024.

Who are the co-founders of Protego Ventures?

Lee Moser is a Co-Founder & General Partner, and Lital Leshem is also a Co-Founder of Protego Ventures.