VC firm

Key1 Capital

Kingmaker Tier

Kingmaker Tier: 82 out of 100

Investor type: VC
Investing status: Activeas of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters: Herzliya, Israel
Founded: 2021
Assets under management: $300MStated by firm, as of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds: 5
Check size: $30M to $100MSource (opens in a new tab)
Legal name: KEY 1 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD

Record updated 28 September 2026

About

We invest in Israeli and European growth-stage technology companies, helping them meaningfully expand revenues through ultimate exit.

Thesis: Our focus is on exceptional businesses with real technical depth and structural advantages, primarily in AI infrastructure, mission-critical software, and defense. We back outliers wherever they emerge.Source (opens in a new tab)
Leads rounds: Sometimes
Lead policy: We aim to lead investment rounds in the companies we invest in, but we are also open to following if the setup is right.
Takes board seats: Yes
Board policy: Yes, we view boardroom work as an integral part of our value add and strive to serve as constructive and active board members for our portfolio. But above all, we care about maintaining a strong and collaborative relationship with management, helping them throughout the life of the investment.
Reserves policy: Yes, we are committed to supporting and nurturing our portfolio companies which encompasses follow-on investments.
Eligibility: We invest in companies originating from Israel and Europe.
Traction requirement: We back companies with validated tech products or solutions and a proven product-market fit.
Investing status notes: We invest in Israeli and European growth-stage technology companies, helping them meaningfully expand revenues through ultimate exit.

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