New fund to invest in young Israeli defense-tech cos
Stratos Ventures has raised $50 million of a planned $80 million, and has former senior US security personnel among its partners
Assessment
A new venture capital fund is targeting early-stage Israeli defense technology companies, with $50 million already secured toward an $80 million target. The fund's partnership includes former senior U.S. security officials, signaling a focus on companies with potential for American military or government adoption. The remaining $30 million will be closely watched as a measure of investor confidence in this niche.