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YL Ventures Senior Partner, Ofer Schreiber, shares his cybersecurity market insights with Crunchbase: Despite broader market uncertainties, early stage #cybersecurity rounds continue at a frenetic pace. "We're witnessing competitive Series A and B rounds for companies demonstrating clear market traction," Ofer notes in this analysis of Q1 2025 cybersecurity funding trends. Read the full article to learn more about cybersecurity funding momentum and how "cybersecurity subsector saturation" is creating a more selective investment landscape: https://hubs.la/Q03hBjf_0 #VentureCapital #CyberInvesting #StartupFunding

Proud to see YL Ventures portfolio company Grip Security nominated among Israel's most promising startups in the prestigious Globes "Most Promising Startups 2025" list! Grip Security has been gaining significant momentum by helping organizations solve real SaaS security challenges with practical, effective solutions that security teams actually want to use. Join us in supporting Grip Security in the "People's Choice" category by voting through April 20th. Support them here (Hebrew): https://hubs.la/Q03hpcZs0 #Cybersecurity #StartupNation #GripSecurity #IsraeliTech

We're pretty sure this is the best giveaway at RSA this year. Definitely stopping by Minimus at Booth 360! https://hubs.la/Q03hb_y30 #cybersecurity #rsac2025 #rsa2025

The latest edition of our Talking Cyber newsletter is out! Catch up on YL Ventures' SC Magazine Award nominations, portfolio company achievements, and expert insights from our partners. Subscribe to stay informed on the cutting edge of cybersecurity innovation.

More exciting news today! For the second consecutive year, YL Ventures is a finalist for "Investor of the Year" at the 2025 SC Media Awards, with our partner Andy Ellis also named a finalist for "Security Executive of the Year"! These recognitions highlight our ongoing commitment to nurturing #cybersecurity startups throughout their growth journey and contributing to the advancement of the global security ecosystem. Thank you SC Media for acknowledging the vital connection between specialized #investment and security innovation. Congratulations to all finalists as today's announcement showcases the best in cybersecurity! https://hubs.la/Q03gqnQh0 https://hubs.la/Q03gqq0S0

Thrilled to share that YL Ventures portfolio company MIND has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist in the prestigious RSAC Conference #Innovation Sandbox 2025! Their AI-powered #DLP platform is addressing critical data security challenges at machine speed, providing the protection enterprises urgently need in today's landscape. Looking forward to cheering on this talented team at #RSAC2025 as they showcase their innovative solution! #cybersecurity #InnovationSandbox

Attending RSAC Conference this year? YL Ventures Partner, Andy Ellis, will be speaking at #RSAC2025 alongside Cisco's #Cybersecurity Advisor, Helen Patton! "A Unicorn Designed By A Committee: The Idealized CISO" This thought-provoking session will explore the diverse paths to CISO leadership and how expectations for this crucial role vary widely across organizations. Don't miss this opportunity to receive invaluable insights from two seasoned security leaders, on navigating these expectations and navigating the evolving #CISO landscape! More information here: https://hubs.la/Q03g5FTM0

Our CTO Nadav Lev has curated his top picks for RSA Conference 2025! From hundreds of sessions, Nadav has identified six that address today's most significant security challenges. The list features sessions from YL Ventures' own Justin Somaini and Andy Ellis, as well as portfolio companies Aim Security and Miggo Security. Get Nadav's recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/deY_hmq7

THE LEADERS' LOUNGE #Cybersecurity practitioners: This is the #RSA event for you! An exclusive evening of unfiltered conversations that matter. YL Ventures and leading global #VCs host this high-impact gathering where industry leaders connect, while RSAC 2025 unfolds. Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, 6:00 PM Novela, San Francisco Limited capacity. For security practitioners only. Apply to attend: https://hubs.la/Q03ftQ150

Congratulations to Ariel Kadyshevitch, former Co-founder and CTO of YL Ventures portfolio company Spera, now Okta ISPM, for being recognized in Forbes Israel's 30 Under 30 list! Ariel exemplifies the excellence and exceptional #leadership capabilities we seek in YL Ventures founders. Following Spera's successful acquisition by Okta, he now leads their development center in Israel, further cementing his place among the next generation of #cybersecurity leaders globally. We're proud to have supported Ariel's #entrepreneurial journey and excited to see his continued impact on the industry. Read more, here (Hebrew): https://hubs.la/Q03f5j6N0