Kobi Samboursky

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That tension — between delayed payoff and accelerated capital — is where Glilot Capital Partners has staked its ground. The Israeli venture firm, recognized in multiple Preqin and HEC Paris rankings as a top performing venture capital firm, just announced a $500 million raise across its seed and plus funds. According to the VC, the move brings its assets under management to more than $1 billion, even as many other venture funds struggle to close new rounds. For co-founders Kobi Samboursky and Arik Kleinstein, the raise isn’t just about market timing. It’s about conviction that AI and cybersecurity are far from finished stories. ## Capital Keeps Flowing Into AI And Cybersecurity [...] ## Capital Keeps Flowing Into AI And Cybersecurity When asked why Glilot chose this moment to raise such a large pool of capital, Samboursky acknowledged the overheated chatter but pushed back on the idea of retreat. “Some segments of AI might be overheated, but our strategy is purposefully targeted. Cybersecurity is a durable, mission-critical category where breakthrough technology continues to create outsized returns,” he said. “The new $500 million fund gives us the dry powder to back the right founders.” [...] ## Playing The Long Game On Returns Samboursky is blunt about horizons. “This fund is designed for a longer time horizon. While we’re active in today’s cybersecurity and AI momentum, our core thesis is long-term company-building,” he explained. “Israel has proven to be a consistent s