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Key people at Square One Labs.
Square One Labs is a venture creation firm building and investing in early-stage deep technology companies focused on the physical infrastructure of AI. It operates a co-creation program offering funding, specialized lab access, and corporate partnerships. The firm applies a hands-on approach and global networks to develop solutions across Robotics & Automation, Silicon & Systems, and Energy, transforming ambitious concepts into industry-defining enterprises.
Co-founders Amir Fishelov, Yoav Galin, and Jonathan Bik established Square One Labs in 2024. They recognized evolving global infrastructure demands in energy systems and AI, drawing on their prior entrepreneurial experience from SolarEdge. This insight led them to strategically leverage Israel's deep-tech ecosystem to address critical market needs by fostering new deep technology companies.
The firm backs ambitious founders and nascent deep-tech ventures from day one, guiding them through the complex journey of company building. Square One Labs’ mission is to cultivate the next generation of global leaders in physical AI and energy sectors. Its vision is to actively shape the future by developing category-defining companies that provide essential physical infrastructure for an AI-driven world.
Key people at Square One Labs.
Square One Labs is an investment firm and builder focused on creating and backing deep-tech companies primarily in Energy Transition, Industrial Transformation, and AI Infrastructure. Their mission centers on addressing critical, large-scale challenges in energy systems, manufacturing, and AI capacity by supporting startups from the earliest stages, often pre-seed and seed rounds. They emphasize building transformative companies that can lead trillion-dollar markets reshaped by technological and geopolitical shifts. Square One Labs leverages deep technical expertise and global networks to accelerate founders’ success, particularly those emerging from Israel’s unique innovation ecosystem[1][3][4].
Founded by entrepreneurs behind SolarEdge along with a new generation of operators, Square One Labs was created to bridge the gap between visionary founders and the complex infrastructure challenges of today’s world. The firm’s founding team combines operational experience with deep technical knowledge, enabling them to back companies from day one with capital, technology, and market access. Their focus evolved around the recognition that energy grids, industrial supply chains, and AI infrastructure require new solutions as manufacturing shifts back to the West and energy demands grow exponentially. Israel’s proven track record in science, military tech, and startup culture inspired their geographic and strategic focus[3][4].
Square One Labs rides the wave of several converging trends: the urgent need for energy system modernization amid rising AI demands, the reshoring of manufacturing to Western countries driven by geopolitical and resilience concerns, and the rise of Physical AI in industrial supply chains. The timing is critical as legacy infrastructure struggles to keep pace with these shifts. By investing in advanced semiconductors, energy storage, distributed energy systems, automation, and robotics, Square One Labs positions itself at the nexus of technology and industrial transformation. Their influence extends beyond capital, shaping the ecosystem by enabling startups to solve foundational challenges in energy and manufacturing[1][3][4].
Looking ahead, Square One Labs is poised to deepen its impact by continuing to back early-stage deep-tech ventures that address the evolving demands of energy and industrial AI. Trends such as decarbonization, AI-driven automation, and supply chain resilience will shape their investment journey. Their hands-on model and strong Israeli innovation ties suggest they will remain a key player in defining the future of energy and industrial technology globally. As these sectors grow in complexity and scale, Square One Labs’ approach of combining capital, expertise, and networks will likely tilt the odds in favor of the next generation of transformative companies[3][4].
