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YL Ventures

HQ · California
WebsiteLinkedInUpdate entry

YL Ventures is a venture capital firm that exclusively invests in cybersecurity, supporting Israeli tech entrepreneurs from seed to scale. It manages over $800 million and provides strategic advice and U.S.-based operational execution. The firm leverages a powerful network of Chief Information Security Officers and global industry leaders to accelerate portfolio company growth. YL Ventures has a track record of successful acquisitions by major corporations.

Stage focus
SeedSeries ASeries B
Lead / follow
Mostly Lead
Check size
$3m+
Ownership target
7–12%
Specialization
Cybersecurity
Generalist / Specialist

Specialist

Latest fund size

$400M Fund V; $800M total AUM

Latest fund vintage

2022

Investing team
  • Adi Greenwald, AssociateAdi GreenwaldAssociate
  • Kirk Manoogian, PartnerKirk ManoogianPartner
  • Maeve Juday, AssociateMaeve JudayAssociate
  • Ofer Schreiber, Senior PartnerOfer SchreiberSenior Partner
  • Or Salom, AnalystOr SalomAnalyst
  • Shelly Zohar, Vice PresidentShelly ZoharVice President
  • Yoav Andrew Leitersdorf, Managing PartnerYoav Andrew LeitersdorfManaging Partner
Notable investments

Axonius, Orca Security, Hunters, Cycode, Valence Security, Native, Miggo Security, MIND

Sources
ylventures.com ↗ylventures.com/team ↗ylventures.com/portfolio ↗ylventures.com/news-and-insights/blog/ylv-fund-v-at-400m-the-largest-seed-fund-ever-raised-for-cybersecurity ↗

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