# Cyberstarts

> Seed-stage cybersecurity fund powered by a founder and CISO community.

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.

- **Category:** [Venture Capital](https://gracker.ai/cyber-resources/vcs)
- **Website:** https://www.cyberstarts.com
- **Location:** Tel Aviv, Israel
- **Founded:** 2018
- **Fund Size:** $720M+ across five funds
- **Stages:** pre-seed, seed, series-a
- **Verified:** Yes
- **Last updated:** April 21, 2026

## Notable Investments

- Wiz
- Cyera
- Island
- Fireblocks
- Transmit Security

## 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.