Cyberstarts
Status
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.
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.
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.
Manager's Experience
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.
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
Noname Security
Cyera
Descope
Avalor
Bionic
Dazz
Laminar
Lightspin
Transmit Security
Armis
Axis Security