Key1 Capital

Key1 Capital is a growth-stage venture capital firm that invests in Israeli and European technology companies, with a primary focus on B2B software, fintech, cybersecurity, and infrastructure software. The firm provides equity financing and strategic support to help portfolio companies scale revenue, acquire talent, pursue inorganic growth, and prepare for complex financings and exits. Key1 Capital targets companies from Round B through pre-IPO stages, positioning itself as a hands-on partner that goes beyond capital deployment to provide operational guidance and strategic advisory services.

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, Key1 Capital was established by a team with two decades of combined experience in leadership roles at Goldman Sachs. The founding team includes Amos Golan (CEO and Founder), Amit Pilowsky (Co-Founder & Managing Partner), Danny Akerman (Co-Founder & Managing Partner), and Sarel Eldor (Co-Founder & Managing Partner). This deep banking and financial services background informs the firm's distinctive approach to helping founders navigate scaling challenges, M&A transactions, and public market transitions.

Key1 Capital's portfolio includes notable companies such as Weka, a software-defined storage company serving high-performance computing with customers including Tesla, Visa, and Netflix; FundGuard, a cloud-native SaaS platform for investment management and fund administration serving State Street and Citigroup; CHEQ, a cybersecurity firm protecting against invalid traffic and bot attacks; Sentra, a data security platform for cloud environments; Holidu, a European vacation rental platform; SuperPlay, a mobile gaming company; Healthee, an AI-powered healthcare navigation platform; and Chunk Foods, a foodtech company developing whole muscle meat alternatives through fermentation technology.

The Key1 Capital team combines venture capital expertise with operational and financial acumen. Beyond the core investment team, the firm has assembled venture partners with specialized expertise, including Major General (Ret.) Amikam Norkin, former Commander of the Israeli Air Force, who brings strategic and operational experience in aerospace and defense technologies. The firm's investment professionals, including Elad Baron and Ofir Foggel, bring backgrounds in M&A banking, technology, and business development. This diverse team enables Key1 to provide portfolio companies with strategic guidance on scaling, acquisitions, financing, and governance.