# Protego Ventures Closes Debut $125M Fund for Israeli Defense Tech

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> **Published:** 2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch Venture](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/protego-ventures-closes-debut-125-million-fund-for-israeli-defense-tech)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/protego-ventures-closes-debut-125m-fund-for-israeli-defense-tech](https://spidits.com/timeline/protego-ventures-closes-debut-125m-fund-for-israeli-defense-tech)

## Executive Summary
Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch Venture](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/protego-ventures-closes-debut-125-million-fund-for-israeli-defense-tech)**: Protego Ventures closes debut $125M fund for Israeli defense tech — _Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively._

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