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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Tel Aviv, Israel
Countries of investment
  • Israel
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Cybersecurity
About
Cyberstarts is a specialized venture capital firm dedicated to funding the next generation of cybersecurity companies at the seed stage. Backed by a community of successful cyber entrepreneurs, they provide capital and hands-on support to help founders build market-leading businesses.
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Investment Thesis

Cyberstarts is a founder-focused venture capital firm that invests exclusively in early-stage, seed-round cybersecurity companies. Their core philosophy is to partner with entrepreneurs from the very beginning to help build category-defining businesses. What makes them unique is their 'Sunrize Community,' a powerful network of the industry's most successful cybersecurity entrepreneurs who actively back and mentor the portfolio, providing unparalleled go-to-market guidance and support.
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The firm's leadership team combines top-tier venture capital and deep operational cybersecurity expertise. Key partners are alumni of Sequoia Capital and have held C-level security roles (CISO) at major corporations including United Airlines and DocuSign. They have a strong track record of backing and serving on the boards of category-defining cybersecurity companies like Wiz, Fireblocks, and Island.

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Team

Gili Raanan - Founder & General Partner

Lior Simon - General Partner

Emily Heath - General Partner

Curtis Simpson - Venture Partner

Doug Cackett - Venture Partner

Alon Maimoni - Venture Partner

Portfolio

Wiz

Island

Fireblocks

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Cyera

Descope

Avalor

Bionic

Dazz

Laminar

Lightspin

Transmit Security

Armis

Axis Security

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