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Despite ongoing challenges, Israel's #cybersecurity sector secured an impressive $4B in funding last year, with early-stage cybersecurity startups reaching $400M across 50+ seed rounds in 2024 alone. At this morning's Cybertech Global Tel Aviv panel, YL Ventures Managing Partner, Yoav Leitersdorf, moderated a discussion on this remarkable resilience with industry leaders Karl Mattson (CISO, Endor Labs), Barak Schoster Goihman (Partner, Battery Ventures), and Sapir Harosh (Partner, Third Point Ventures). The panel explored what drives Israel's cybersecurity success: the unique ecosystem that enables continuous #innovation, the exceptional talent pipeline and the strategic focus on differentiation that helps Israel startups become category leaders on the global stage. Read more, here: https://hubs.la/Q03dt_ty0

Kicking off Cybertech week in style! Thank you to everyone who joined YL Ventures, Canaan and Cervin Ventures for our dinner in Tel Aviv last night. It was a privilege to connect with industry leaders alongside our partners Daniel Karp and Joydeep Bhattacharyya, and a special thank you to Karl Mattson and Josh Cohen for their contributions to making the evening a success! The cybersecurity ecosystem thrives when founders, investors, and CISOs come together - here's to more of these powerful connections! Photographs by the wonderful Bar Cohen - Photography Agency

#Cybersecurity investment reached new heights in 2024, and 2025 promises to be no different! Curious about what's driving this growth? Join YL Ventures Managing Partner, Yoav Leitersdorf, at #RSAC on Thursday, May 1, for an insightful conversation with industry leaders from Munich Re Ventures, NightDragon, Team8 and Ten Eleven Ventures. They'll discuss how #AI is reshaping investment strategies and share perspectives that complement findings from our 2024 State of the Cyber Nation report. Looking ahead to what's next? This is your opportunity to hear directly from those shaping the future. Thursday, May 1 | 9:40-10:30 AM PDT. More details here: https://hubs.la/Q03d6hrq0

??Last Call for Registration! ?? Cybersecurity founders, this is your chance to join the YL Ventures, Evolution Equity Partners& Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Cyber Brunch! ??On Wednesday, March 26 at 10 AM || Suramare, Tel Aviv Connect with fellow cybersecurity entrepreneurs, exchange insights, and expand your network over great food and even better conversations. Sign up here: https://hubs.la/Q03cvwCx0 See you there! #Cybersecurity #Entrepreneurship #Networking

Join us at #Cybertech 2025 for an insightful discussion on Israeli #cybersecurity's remarkable resilience and growth. YL Ventures Managing Partner, Yoav Leitersdorf, will moderate a panel exploring how Israel's cyber ecosystem doubled funding to $4B in 2024 despite regional challenges, and what this means for global security innovation. Beyond Resilience: Israeli Cyber's Extraordinary Growth in Times of Crisis Wednesday, March 26 10:00-10:35 AM Hall A, Cybertech 2025 The conversation will feature diverse perspectives from leading investors and security executives, on the forces driving unprecedented growth in Israeli cybersecurity, from investment strategies to category creation and enterprise adoption. Barak Schoster Goihman, Partner, Battery Ventures Sapir Harosh, Partner, Third Point Ventures Moni Givol, CISO, Unity Karl Mattson, CISO, Endor Labs Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the intersection of capital, security leadership and the future of innovation!

Join us at #Cybertech 2025 for an insightful discussion on Israeli #cybersecurity's remarkable resilience and growth. YL Ventures Managing Partner, Yoav Leitersdorf, will moderate a panel exploring how Israel's cyber ecosystem doubled funding to $4B in 2024 despite regional challenges, and what this means for global security innovation. Beyond Resilience: Israeli Cyber's Extraordinary Growth in Times of Crisis Wednesday, March 26 10:00-10:35 AM Hall A, Cybertech 2025 The conversation will feature diverse perspectives from leading investors and security executives, on the forces driving unprecedented growth in Israeli cybersecurity, from investment strategies to category creation and enterprise adoption. Barak Schoster Goihman, Partner, Battery Ventures Sapir Harosh, Partner, Third Point Ventures Moni Givol, CISO, Unity Karl Mattson, CISO, Endor Labs Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the intersection of capital, security leadership and the future of innovation!

New research from YL Ventures portfolio company, MIND, reveals a critical reality: traditional data protection is failing enterprises. Their report with Enterprise Strategy Group, released today, confirms what security leaders already know—more tools create more complexity, not better protection. This is precisely why forward-thinking organizations are turning to autonomous, AI-driven solutions like MIND's. #cybersecurity #dataprotection #DLP Read the full report: https://hubs.la/Q03chsR40

Excited to announce that our Partner, Andy Ellis will be speaking at the Cyber Entrepreneurship Summit organized by Tejas Cyber Network at RSA 2025! Andy will share his unique journey from being a renowned CISO to becoming a Partner at YL Ventures. As one of the defining voices in the #CISO profession, Andy brings exceptional insights on #leadership and excellence in cybersecurity. His experience and dedication to the craft make this a can't-miss opportunity for security leaders. Monday, April 28th at RSA 2025 Apply to attend here: https://hubs.la/Q03bGMSY0 #Cybersecurity #RSA2025

??Calling all cybersecurity entrepreneurs!?? Join us for the YL Ventures, Evolution Equity Partners & Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Cyber Brunch—a gathering designed exclusively for cyber founders to connect, share insights, and build meaningful relationships. Wednesday, March 26 at 10AM | Suramare, Tel Aviv Don't miss this opportunity to engage with top industry peers over great food and even better conversations. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q03bjM9c0 See you there! #Cybersecurity #Entrepreneurship #Networking

Transforming #vulnerability management from the ground up - that's what Opus Security has accomplished with today's launch of their revolutionary Autonomous Vulnerability Management Platform. Their pioneering use of #AI agents is changing how #security teams handle vulnerabilities, addressing fundamental challenges in the industry while maintaining complete control over the remediation process. Congratulations to Meny Har and the entire Opus Security team on this groundbreaking milestone! We're excited to continue supporting your vision. https://hubs.la/Q038ZRhM0