May 2026 | Startup Funding News | Israel – Israeli startup ZyG has raised $60 million in a Series A funding round, reaching a valuation of $500 million just one year after its founding.
The round was led by Accel, with participation from existing investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Viola Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Access Industries, Stardom Ventures, Emerge, Disruptive AI, and Jibe.
New investors such as Felix Capital, O.G. Venture Partners, QP Ventures, and Assaf Rappaport also joined the round. Sonali De Rycker will join the company’s board of directors.
With this latest raise, ZyG’s total funding has reached $118 million, underscoring strong investor confidence in its AI-driven commerce infrastructure.
Building an End-to-End Commerce Operating System
ZyG is developing a full-stack commerce operating system (ZyG OS) designed to help brands not just sell online—but scale efficiently.
The platform integrates multiple functions into a single system, including:
- Online store creation
- Brand building and digital marketing
- Advertising and AI-driven discovery
- Influencer collaboration
- Customer acquisition and retention
- Logistics and delivery management
This unified approach aims to eliminate the need for fragmented tools and multiple service providers.
Solving the “Scaling Problem” in E-commerce
While platforms like Shopify and Amazon have made it easier to start online businesses, scaling remains complex.
Omer Kaplan, Co-founder and CEO of ZyG, said:
“Shopify and Amazon opened the door for anyone who wants to start selling online. But shifting from selling to scaling remains overwhelmingly complex. It forces founders to manage fragmented tools, siloed data, and multiple teams or agencies. ZyG OS solves the entire problem end-to-end, enabling founders to focus on building great products.”
The platform uses agentic AI infrastructure to automate and execute key growth functions, reducing operational complexity for businesses.
Founding Team and Technical Expertise
Founded in 2025 by Tomer Bar-Zeev, Omer Kaplan, Assaf Ben Ami, Nadav Ashkenazy, and Daniel Shinar, the company brings together expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and commerce.
The team also includes specialists from elite Israeli tech units, including Unit 81, such as Dr. Eyal Amitt, Omri Steinmetz, and Guy Tsur.
Currently, the company has a team of around 65 employees.
Market Opportunity: AI Meets Commerce Infrastructure
ZyG is tapping into the growing intersection of:
- E-commerce
- Artificial intelligence
- Automation-driven business operations
As online businesses scale globally, the demand for integrated, AI-powered commerce infrastructure is increasing rapidly.
Conclusion
With a strong funding base and a clear focus on solving the complexities of scaling online businesses, ZyG is positioning itself as a next-generation commerce platform.
As AI continues to reshape digital business operations, platforms like ZyG could redefine how companies build, grow, and manage online brands at scale.
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