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Ilan Fluss is an Israeli venture capitalist and partner at Matrix Partners Israel, a prominent venture capital firm based in Israel that invests in innovative Israeli companies with global potential. He specializes in early-stage investments in technology startups, particularly in cybersecurity and enterprise software, where he has deep domain knowledge. Fluss joined Matrix in 2013 and has been instrumental in funding and supporting several successful startups, leveraging his extensive background in product management, tech development, and the Israeli venture capital ecosystem to identify and nurture high-growth opportunities. Prior to Matrix Partners, he held significant roles including as a partner at Gemini Israel Ventures, where he focused on investments in software and infrastructure technologies, and as Vice President of Product Management at Check Point Software Technologies, a major Israeli cybersecurity firm, where he contributed to product strategy and development during a period of significant company expansion in the 2000s. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, earned in 1990, which laid the foundation for his career. Fluss's investment philosophy emphasizes backing resilient teams and scalable technologies that address critical enterprise needs, contributing to Israel's position as a global leader in cybersecurity innovation. He is recognized for his strategic insights, bridging technical innovation with business acumen to help startups scale internationally, and has participated in various industry forums and events promoting Israeli innovation.