SYN Ventures

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SYN Ventures invests in disruptive, transformational solutions that reduce technology risk. The firm is managed by two former CISOs of Fortune 500 companies, and have invested in and exited cybersecurity companies operating today. The SYN Ventures team is comprised of operators, each with 20-30+ years of security experience, anchoring the firm in a unique understanding of the market, the tech, and the challenges that founders face. SYN Ventures pursues opportunities in cybersecurity, industrial security, physical security, national defense, privacy, regulatory compliance and data governance.

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Apr 22, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com

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/PRNewswire/ -- Terra Security, an Agentic AI-native penetration testing service-as-software platform, raises $8M in a seed round led by SYN Ventures and FXP...

Terra Security, a company specializing in agentic AI-native penetration testing, has raised $8 million in a seed round led by SYN Ventures and FXP Ventures, with participation from Underscore VC and notable angel investors. The company plans to use the funds to enhance its platform, expand AI capabilities, and grow its customer base, which includes Fortune 500 companies. Terras platform combines AI and human expertise to conduct continuous, efficient, and accurate penetration testing. The company aims to redefine penetration testing by integrating AI technology with human oversight, making it more scalable and effective. Terra also plans to introduce an AI red teaming solution and expand its network security coverage.

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Oct 30, 2023 · www.calcalist.co.il

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קרן סייבר אמריקאית חדשה תתמקד בישראל: "גייסנו חלק מהכסף תוך כדי המלחמה" | כלכליסט

American venture capital firm SYN Ventures has launched a fund for seed investments in cybersecurity companies, raising over $75 million so far. The final closure of the fund is expected by the end of the year. This is the first seed fund from the partners who have previously invested heavily in local companies. SYN Ventures was established in 2021 by Jay Leek and Patrick Heim, later joined by Marcio Lempert as a local partner in Israel. The fund has previously raised two funds for investments in more advanced companies - the first for $200 million and the second for $300 million.

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Oct 11, 2023 · www.vcaonline.com

SYN Ventures Launches Largest Dedicated Cybersecurity Seed Fund in U.S. History

Aug 17, 2023 · www.geektime.co.il

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"אנחנו נזהרים מחברות שהן חברות פיצ'ר, ללא Roadmap להפוך לפלטפורמה" | גיקטיים

Syn Ventures, a venture capital firm, manages two funds totaling $500 million. The firm, which focuses on late-seed to Series A investments, has invested in four companies that have been sold for a total of $1.2 billion. These include Solebit, Demisto, Preempt, and Intsights. Other investments in Israel include Talon Cyber Security, RevealSecurity, Transmit Security, and Refine Intelligence. The firms investment strategy involves investing in early stages, but usually not being the first capital in a company. It prefers to invest in companies that have initial revenues and are looking to make a significant initial penetration in the US.

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Nov 21, 2022 · finance.walla.co.il

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מרסיו למפרט מונה לשותף ב-SYN Ventures - וואלה! כסף

Marcelo Lombardo has been appointed as a partner at SYN Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in cybersecurity startups in Israel. SYN Ventures manages two funds with a total of $500 million and has made over 50 investments in cybersecurity companies in the past five years. Ten of these companies, including Solebit, Demisto, Preempt, and Intsights, have already been sold for a total of approximately $1.2 billion. Lombardo, with his extensive experience as a manager, mentor, and investor, will contribute to the growth and success of Israeli startups in the cybersecurity sector.

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