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SYN Ventures backs early-stage security companies as a venture capital firm to lower technology risk. The firm focuses on cybersecurity, industrial security, privacy, regulatory compliance, and data governance. It leverages a team of former security executives with over 400 years of combined experience to support founders. Its network offers design partnerships, capital, and customer references to accelerate growth in a rapidly evolving market.
Primary stage
Lead / follow
B2B / B2C
Investment focus
Investment style
Specialist
Data last enriched
Aug 14, 2026
Investing team
- Jay LeekManaging Partner & Founder
- Art CovielloManaging Partner & IC Chairman, Flagship Funds
- Dan BurnsIC Chairman, Seed Funds
- Ryan PermehOperating Partner
- Glenn ChisholmOperating Partner
- Marcio LempertOperating Partner
- Amal KothariPrincipal
- Dylan PosnerSenior Associate
- John WattersVenture Partner
- Alex TosheffVenture Partner
- Tim McKnightVenture Partner
- Rob PotterVenture Partner
- Jessvin ThomasVenture Partner
- Robert RodriguezVenture Partner