Cyberstarts invests at seed, often pre-product, and tightly couples founders with a network of hundreds of CISOs who help validate problems and become design partners. The firm has become known for producing an unusually high rate of category-leading outcomes, headlined by Wiz's $32B sale to Google in 2026.
Notable Investments
- Wiz
- Cyera
- Island
- Fireblocks
- Transmit Security
FAQs
Cyberstarts: frequently asked questions
What is Cyberstarts?
Cyberstarts is an Israel-based seed-stage venture fund founded in 2018 by Gili Raanan dedicated exclusively to cybersecurity. It has raised more than $720M across five funds. Its portfolio represents roughly half the global private cyber market cap and includes Wiz, Cyera, Island, Fireblocks and Transmit Security.
What stages does Cyberstarts invest in?
Cyberstarts invests at the pre-seed, seed, series-a stages.
Where is Cyberstarts based?
Cyberstarts is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.
What is Cyberstarts listed under on Cyber Resources?
Cyberstarts is listed in the Venture Capital category of Cyber Resources, the curated directory of the cybersecurity marketing and growth ecosystem.
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