Venture capital firm Greylock has appointed Mor Chen as a partner, reinforcing its commitment to the Israeli startup ecosystem.

The Greylock Edge program offers resources for pre-idea and pre-Seed founders, including collaboration with Greylock partners, flexible financing options, and access to early customers and design partners.

In a significant move, Greylock is expanding its Greylock Edge program to support early-stage founders in Israel, marking the program's first availability in the region.

Currently, Greylock is investing from its $1 billion Greylock Fund 17, with a focus on AI-first companies across various sectors such as cybersecurity, SaaS, and fintech.

Mor Chen will concentrate on investing in Israel-based startups, initially working from the San Francisco Bay Area before relocating to Israel in 2026.

Before joining Greylock, Chen worked at Accel in London, where she oversaw their Israeli portfolio and led investments in notable startups like Cyera and Oasis.

Prior to her role at Accel, Chen was a consultant at Strategy& and served as Managing Director of the 8200 EISP accelerator program.

Greylock boasts a strong portfolio that includes companies like Airbnb, Coinbase, and LinkedIn, and has been actively investing in Israel for over 20 years.

The firm has previously partnered with notable Israeli startups such as Wiz and Palo Alto Networks, making Israel its most active investment region outside the San Francisco Bay Area.

Greylock partners have praised Chen's extensive network and passion for startups, emphasizing her potential to enhance the Israeli tech ecosystem.