Grove Ventures

$90M into the future of traffic infrastructure. @NoTraffic_ raises a $90M Series C. Cities are being pushed to their limits, more congestion, higher safety demands, growing complexity. But the systems running them weren’t built for real time. NoTraffic turns intersections into software-defined, AI-powered systems that adapt dynamically. This is the shift from static infrastructure to real-time systems. More on the round via @ynet ↓ Congrats to Tal Kreisler, Or Sella, Uriel Katz and the entire NoTraffic team. @HandelsmanLior #AI #SmartCities #Mobility

Modern GPUs create power spikes data centers can’t control → up to 30% of capacity sits idle. Niv-AI captures the “electrical fingerprint” of workloads and orchestrates compute in real time. Featured in TechCrunch ↓ techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/niv…

The next bottleneck in AI isn’t compute. It’s power. Niv-AI is emerging from stealth with $12M.

NVIDIA GTC starts today. But the real question isn’t what Nvidia will announce. It’s whether the company shaping the AI era can keep shaping it. In a Forbes piece, @AshkenaziRenana explains the real dynamic behind Nvidia’s dominance: When a company becomes a layer the entire ecosystem depends on, competitors don’t just try to beat it. They try to remove the dependency. With hyperscalers pouring hundreds of billions into compute and custom silicon, the AI infrastructure race is just getting started. Worth the read: forbes.com/sites/renanaas… #AI #Nvidia #GTC

Taking the chance for a quick rewind ⏪ Earlier this month, @iren_reznikov, Partner at Vintage, joined a standout panel on Israel’s evolving venture landscape at #NEXT2026 by What's Next in Israel Tech.@whatsnextisrael She was joined by @dovmoran (@GroveVentures), Tami Bronner (@vertexventures), and @kobisamboursky (@GlilotP Glilot Capital Partners). Huge thanks to the organizers and fellow panelists for such a high-energy, thoughtful gathering, and for continuing to support the Israeli tech ecosystem!💪

Happy Holidays from all of us at Grove ✨ Looking ahead to building and growing together in the year to come.

@dovmoran joined the #VC panel at the NEXT2026 SUMMIT, discussing what might make #Startups stand out in 2026. The panel, moderated by @PhilippNili (Finnegan), and featuring @BronnerTami (@vertexventures), @iren_reznikov (@Vintage_Inv ), and @kobisamboursky (@GlilotP ), brought together diverse perspectives on where #founders should focus as we head into a new era of building. With over 600 founders, CEOs, #investors, and VCs attending, it was a great opportunity to hear different views on where the #ecosystem is heading and what builders should keep in mind for the year ahead. Thank you to @whatsnextisrael and Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP for organizing a thoughtful and well-run event that brought the #community together. Photo credits: Bar Cohen - Photography Agency

#WomenInTech: 💰 Majestic Labs ai has launched with $100 million in funding. techfundingnews.com/majestic-labs-… The investment came from Bow Wave Capital, @LuxCapital, SBI, Upfront, @GroveVentures, @HetzVentures, QP Ventures, @AidenlairCap, and Tal Ventures. #ai #artificialintelligence #news #investment #funding #startups #vcfunding #femalefounders #ustech

Usually, we’re the ones fueling growth stories ⛽. Today, we are one 🔥 . Thank You! @BusinessInsider @calcalist @CalcalistTech @geektime @Investingcom @TechAnnouncer @NYTech @WashingtonGuardian @newsblaze @Bizportal2 @MaarivOnline @tv10 @ynet @AsiaBusinessOu1 @accessnewswire @MezhaMedia @IsraelHayomEng @techinasia @BdtOnline @CityBizHub @GroveVentures @TLV_Partners @INVenture12

🌐🇮🇱 This Week in IsraelTech: 1. @Navan Goes Public, Raising $923M at a $6.2B Valuation Israeli-founded corporate travel and payments leader Navan, formerly TripActions, made a triumphant Nasdaq debut, marking one of the largest U.S. tech IPOs of the year. Founded by Ariel Cohen and @itwig, Navan has evolved from a travel booking platform into a global corporate payments powerhouse, serving over 10,000 enterprise clients including Unilever, Adobe, and Christie’s. 2. Impala AI Raises $11M to Power the Next Generation of Enterprise-Scale AI Israeli startup Impala AI is redefining how enterprises deploy and scale large language models, cutting costs and improving efficiency across cloud environments. Founded by Noam Salinger (CEO) and Boaz Touitou (CTO), the company emerged from stealth with a proprietary inference platform designed for large-scale AI deployment. Funding led by Viola Ventures and NFX. 3. CyberRidge Raises $26M to Make the World’s Most Sensitive Data “Disappear” and Reappear Securely Israeli cybersecurity startup CyberRidge is pioneering photon-based encryption built directly into fiber-optic infrastructure to protect global communications from interception and quantum-era threats. Founded by Prof. Dan Sadot of Ben-Gurion University, the company is changing how sensitive data is secured at the physical layer of the internet. Funding led by Awz Ventures, with participation from Arkin Investments, Redseed VC, Elron Ventures, and support from the EU’s Horizon program (EIC). 4. Viola Credit Closes $2B Fund to Power Global Fintech and Asset-Backed Lending Israeli growth lender Viola Credit has closed its $2 billion ABL Fund III, exceeding its $1.5 billion target to fund technology and fintech companies with asset-backed credit solutions, from car loans to healthcare financing. Led by Managing Partners Ruthi Furman and @idovigdor, the fund expands Viola’s global reach while deepening its support for Israel’s fintech ecosystem. 5. @onfireaiHQ Raises $20M to Help SaaS Companies Decode Developer Buying Signals with AI Israeli startup Onfire is transforming how software vendors connect with developers using AI-driven signal intelligence to analyze public forums and identify buyer intent. Founded by @TalPeretz13 (CEO), Shahar Shavit (CTO), and Nitzan Hada (CPO), all alumni of Unit 8200, the company is redefining go-to-market strategies for B2B technology firms. Funding includes a $14 million Series A co-led by @GroveVentures and @TLV_Partners, with participation from IN Venture (Sumitomo Corporation) and LeumiTech 77. Sources: CTech, Ynet Global, BizTech / Globes, Globes, TechCrunch, Geektime The weekly roundup is brought to you by @deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. 💡 Follow IsraelTech for the latest breakthroughs, funding rounds, and partnerships driving Israel’s innovation ecosystem forward.

AI adoption is reshaping industries worldwide. How does Israel compare? Our latest report, produced in partnership with @Georgian_io, @GroveVentures, and Herzog, dives into the data to explore that question. Georgian led a comprehensive global survey, and we added a unique Israeli perspective by comparing local adoption trends with global benchmarks. The results show Israel’s entrepreneurial DNA: strong in AI for products and growth, slower in enterprise adoption. Read the full report here 👉finder.startupnationcentral.org/reports/ai-ado… #AIreport #Israelitech

How did October 7th trigger the need and lead LimitlessCNC to disrupt the manufacturing industry, after talking to 100+ companies before writing a single line of #code? In our new #GroveTalks episode, @DavidPriev shares with Lior Handelsman how Limitless CNC is reinventing #manufacturing with #PhysicalAI. Check it out: 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0VvyFT… 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=XzAd6o… @HandelsmanLior

🌐🇮🇱 This Week in IsraelTech: 1. Tonic Security Launches with AI-Powered Unified Exposure Management Platform Tonic Security steps out of stealth mode, officially launching its AI-driven platform designed to empower security teams with critical visibility and context for faster threat remediation. 🎉 Impressive work by co-founders Sharon Isaaci, David Warshavski, Gregory Ainbinder, and the Tonic team for their game-changing innovation in cybersecurity. 💼 Backed by @HetzVentures and @veseyventures. 2. @getBlinkOps Raises $50M in Series B to Revolutionize Security Automation BlinkOps raises $50M to expand its Security Micro-Agent Builder, enabling enterprises to automate security workflows with AI-driven micro-agents for faster, more reliable threat detection. 🎉 Well done to co-founders Gil Barak and Zion Zatlavi for transforming security operations. 💼 Funding led by O.G. Venture Partners, with participation from @lightspeedvp, Hetz Ventures, and Vertex Growth. 3. @LegionSecAI Raises $38M to Tackle Emerging Threats with AI Legion secures $38M in seed and Series A funding to develop its AI-powered SOC, designed to detect threats within users' browsers, setting them apart from existing security technologies. 🎉 Congrats to co-founders Ely Abramovitch, Michael Gladishev, and Eyal Fisher for tackling sophisticated cyber threats head-on. 💼 Funding co-led by @Accel and Picture Capital, with participation from Coatue and angel investors. 4. Teramount Secures $50M to Power Fiber-to-Chip Innovation Teramount raises $50M to scale its fiber-to-chip interconnect solutions for AI, data centers, and advanced computing, advancing optical interconnects for high-performance systems. 🎉 Brilliant work to co-founders Hesham Taha and Avi Israel for pushing the boundaries of data transmission and heat dissipation. 💼 Funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies, with participation from @GroveVentures, AMD Ventures, Hitachi Ventures, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and Wistron. 5. @SealSecurity_io Security Raises $13M to Strengthen Application Security Seal Security secures $13M in Series A funding to enhance its platform, providing automatic curation of vulnerability-free open-source components for secure deployments across every software layer. 🎉 Can’t wait to see what’s next for CEO Itamar Sher and the Seal Security team for advancing the future of application security. 💼 Funding led by Vertex Israel, with participation from More Investments, SBI Group, and CCL. 6. @C8healthcare Secures $12M to Accelerate Clinical Intelligence Platform C8 Health raises $12M in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered platform, which integrates clinical information in real time for doctors and nurses to access verified protocols on demand. 🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Ido Zamberg, Tzach Klo, and CEO Galia Rosen Schwartz for enhancing healthcare decision-making. 💼 Funding led by Team8, with participation from 10D and Vertex Ventures Israel. Sources: Tonic Security, Business Wire, FinSMEs, Fortune, Ctech The weekly roundup is brought to you by @therecruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Follow IsraelTech for the founders, funds, and firepower shaping the next chapter of Israeli innovation 🇮🇱💡

Services are the next software: Why the AI revolution will look different than you think. @lotanlev @GroveVentures . calcalistech.com/ctechnews/arti…

🚀 Congratulations to our portfolio company Mirato on its acquisition by @SayariLabs !

When BizTEC’s Demo Night venue was hit during the war, they didn’t cancel, they rebuilt. 10 deep-tech startups from @TechnionLive’s @BizTEC_TECH pitched live at @StartUpNationHQ, with a keynote by @DovMoran of @GroveVentures. Israeli tech doesn’t pause. #NoMatterWhat 🔗 okt.to/DR2brc #BizTec2025 #IsraeliTech #ImpatientInnovation #Haifa #StartupNation

🎙 In this episode of AWS for Software Companies, Noam Schwartz, CEO of @ActiveFence , shares how their mission to safeguard online platforms evolved into helping enterprises deploy AI safely at scale. This is a must-listen for companies deploying public-facing AI systems. No fluff, just the hard lessons and strategic pivots that matter. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation: open.spotify.com/episode/4JmHYv… @awscloud @NoamSCH #Cybersecurity #SafetyByDesign #EnterpriseAI #AWS

🌏 From Innovex at #Computex2025 in Taiwan: @dovmoran sat down with @eetimes Taiwan to discuss what he calls “cool tech” – the deep technology innovations that shape the future. From backing visionary entrepreneurs to building lasting companies, Dov shares @GroveVentures ’ mission and work with startups: “I feel that the work that I do gives me the ability to touch the future.” Watch the full interview here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=I69NC2… @computextaipei #GroveVentures #DeepTech #Entrepreneurship #VC #Innovation #Startups #DovMoran #Taiwan #EEtimes #Computex2025

In a recent episode of @YPO 's "Tribe Voices," Dov Moran shared insights on innovation, resilience, and leadership. 💡 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: "Focus on real needs, embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and persevere. Success is built on resilience, continuous learning, and adaptability, not luck." For the full episode>> youtube.com/watch?v=ArUVwL… @dovmoran #Innovation #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #IsraeliTech #Leadership #GroveVentures