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SYN Ventures

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SYN Ventures invests in disruptive, transformational solutions that reduce technology risk. We are two former CISOs of Fortune 500 companies, and have successfully invested in and exited some of the most prominent cybersecurity companies operating today. Our operational background gives us a unique understanding of the market, the tech, and the challenges that founders face.

Cyber has become a $10.5 trillion existential challenge. Every major trend in technology is contributing to this complex and evolving dilemma. At SYN Ventures, we have built our careers – and many groundbreaking companies – by working to solve this challenge.

We exist to empower founders to create transformational and disruptive solutions that significantly reduce technology risk.

PROVIDING RELATIONSHIPS, GUIDANCE, AND UNFAIR ADVANTAGE

Connecting with SYN is like hardwiring into the global security community. Beyond funding, SYN Ventures provides founders and their companies with unrivaled access to leaders across the security and business ecosystems. These relationships drive design partnerships, capital investments, customer references and more.

  • Deep insights through our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) networks
  • Opportunities to onboard design partners who drive early-stage revenue, and act as reference customers
  • Broad relationships with potential acquirers
  • Strong relationships across the venture community

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