Kinetica backs early-stage, dual-use defense tech companies that are harnessing Israel’s innovation ecosystem to build the future of global security
Our Team

Isaac (Yitz) Applbaum
Chairman

Major General
Saar Tzur
Operating Partner

Brigadier General
Amit Kunik
Venture Partner
Our Senior Advisory

Kenneth Braithwaite
Former Secretary of the U.S. Navy

Alex Moore
General Partner @ 8VC, Board Member @ Palantir

Norm Coleman
Former U.S. Senator

Yoram Tietz
Chairman of Sheba hospital, Senior Advisor @ General Atlantic

John M. Jansen
Former Lieutenant General, U.S. Marines

Bernard Haykel
Professor of Near Eastern Studies @ Princeton University

Enzo Vecciarelli
Former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Italian Armed Forces
About
Our world is gripped by rising geopolitical conflict. Governments are reacting by sharply increasing defense spending and embracing new technologies.
But outdated industry incumbents are unable to innovate at the pace of demand, creating room for agile startups to win.
We are Israeli dual use industry insiders. The Kinetica team has decades of experience connecting innovators and markets, fueled by innovation development and long-standing relationships.
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Kinetica backs early-stage, dual-use defense tech companies that are harnessing Israel’s innovation ecosystem to build the future of global security
Our Team

Isaac (Yitz)
Applbaum
Chairman

Brigadier General
Amit Kunik
Venture Partner

Major General
Saar Tzur
Operating Partner
Our Senior Advisory
About
Our world is gripped by rising geopolitical conflict. Governments are reacting by sharply increasing defense spending and embracing new technologies.
But outdated industry incumbents are unable to innovate at the pace of demand, creating room for agile startups to win.
We are Israeli dual use industry insiders. The Kinetica team has decades of experience connecting innovators and markets, fueled by innovation development and long-standing relationships.










