Cyberstarts

Cyberstarts is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to cybersecurity. Founded in 2018 by Gili Raanan, it partners with founders from the pre-concept and seed stages through company formation and growth, working alongside them rather than acting purely as a capital provider. The firm draws on experience building and investing in cybersecurity businesses.

Its investment approach is hands-on and begins before a product exists. The partnership works with founders to identify urgent industry problems, test ideas with customers, and shape solutions toward product-market fit. A feedback loop with CISOs is used to pressure-test ideas and provide real-world signals, supported by a network focused on cybersecurity that assists portfolio founders. The firm describes its culture as putting people before product plans, investing in the individual rather than a fixed product concept, and favouring open, candid conversations with founders.

Portfolio companies include Wiz, Island, Fireblocks, Cyera and Upwind. The stated ambition of the partnership is to help founders build enduring companies in the cybersecurity sector.