Cyberstarts
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Tel Aviv, Israel
Countries of investment
- Israel
- United States
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Cybersecurity
- Enterprise Software
About
Cyberstarts is a Tel Aviv-based venture capital firm focused on cybersecurity. Their focus spans cloud security, data protection, and AI-native security across Israel and United States. The firm supports cybersecurity founders from pre-seed through Series A.
Cyberstarts is a Tel Aviv-based venture capital firm focused on cybersecurity. Their focus spans cloud security, data protection, and AI-native security across Israel and United States. The firm supports cybersecurity founders from pre-seed through Series A.
Investment Thesis
Cyberstarts is an early-stage venture capital firm deploying capital across cybersecurity sectors. They invest in cloud security, data protection, enterprise infrastructure, digital asset security, and AI-native security platforms. The firm differentiates itself through its Sunrise Program and unparalleled CISO network that helps founders achieve product-market fit from inception.
Manager's Experience
Led by Gili Raanan (Founder), former General Partner at Sequoia Capital where he led investments in Adallom (sold to Microsoft) and Armis. Founder of multiple cyber companies including Wiz and Sanctum. Hila Zigman (Managing Partner) joined from leadership roles in Israeli tech. Lior Simon (General Partner) previously at Cisco Investments. The team brings deep Israeli cyber ecosystem expertise and a CISO advisory network.
Team
Gili Raanan - Founder
Hila Zigman - Managing Partner
Lior Simon - General Partner
Dor Knafo - General Partner
Adam Aarons - Operating Partner
Pete Chronis - Operating Partner
Portfolio
Wiz
Fireblocks
Island
Cyera
Transmit Security
Noname Security
Upwind
Dazz
Oasis
Zafran
Linx Security
Trustmi
Surf AI
Bionic
Axis Security
Avalor
Vega
Gambit Security
A Security
NewCore