What is Willow?
Founded by former Wix engineers Eyal Ben Ezra (CEO), Shalev Shalit (CTO), and Idan Chetrit (VP Platform), Willow addresses the critical need for secure and auditable connections between AI agents and internal enterprise systems. The platform provides runtime permissions, centralized controls, and full attribution of agent activity, enabling organizations to confidently deploy AI agents while mitigating risks associated with unauthorized access and data breaches. Willow's focus on enterprise-grade security positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence adoption.
How much funding has Willow raised?
Willow has raised a total of $7M across 1 funding round:
Seed
$7M
Seed (2026): $7M with participation from Hetz Ventures
Key Investors in Willow
Hetz Ventures
Hetz Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in seed and pre-seed startups in Israel, particularly in sectors such as dev tools, DevOps, AI, open source, cybersecurity, and fintech. The firm aims to be the preferred investor for ambitious entrepreneurs by providing access to a global network, strategic support for market fit, and opportunities for follow-on capital.
What's next for Willow?
The recent major strategic investment in Willow is poised to accelerate its growth and market penetration. This capital will likely fuel further development of its identity and access management solutions for AI agents, enhance its go-to-market strategies, and expand its engineering and sales teams. As enterprises increasingly integrate AI into their core operations, Willow's ability to provide robust security and compliance frameworks will be crucial for its continued success and market leadership in the AI governance space. The company's trajectory suggests a focus on scaling its operations to meet the growing demand for secure AI agent deployment.
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