Protego Ventures

Protego Ventures is an Israel-based venture capital fund focused exclusively on early-growth defense technology companies. Founded by Lital Leshem and Lee Moser, it is described as Israel's first VC fund solely dedicated to defense tech. The fund targets a size of $150M–$200M and invests in companies operating across sensors, AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, drones, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The fund leverages deep ties within Israel's defense ecosystem and a network spanning the United States and allied nations to support portfolio companies through growth and toward exits. Founders can submit inquiries via a Monday.com form linked from the site.