How much funding has Kela raised?

Kela has raised $299.0M in total funding, most recently a Venture Round.

Where is Kela headquartered?

Kela is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

What industry is Kela in?

Kela operates in Defense Tech, Military Technology, National Security.

Kela

Q: Who are Kela's investors?

Kela's investors include Sequoia Capital, Lux Capital, In-Q-Tel.

Battle-tested tech for modern warfare

Tel Aviv, Israel · Founded 2024 · $299.0M raised

Defense Tech

Military Technology

National Security

Headquarters: Tel Aviv
Employees: 11–50
Founded: 2024
Business Model: B2G

Website: kelasys.com
Total Funding: $299.0M
Last Round: $200.0M Venture RoundMay 2026
Rounds: 4

About

Kela Technologies is a secure, open defense platform enabling rapid and seamless integration of commercial and military systems for Western defense. Founded in July 2024 by veterans of elite Israeli intelligence units — including the former General Manager of Palantir Israel — Kela was designed and battle-tested by Israeli innovators to ensure Western militaries meet frontline challenges. The platform has been tested in Israel and is expanding to the US and European militaries. Backed by Sequoia Capital, Lux Capital, and In-Q-Tel (CIA's venture arm), Kela raised $100M in its first year. In September 2025, Kela made its first acquisition, buying cloud management platform Pelanor for $20–30M.

Summary

Kela is a Defense Tech company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2024. It has raised $299.0M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $200.0M Venture Round round in May 2026. Investors include Sequoia Capital, Lux Capital and In-Q-Tel.

X (Twitter)