Zafran Security Overview
Zafran's new approach to Risk Mitigation mobilizes existing security controls to protect organizations during critical exploitation windows. The Risk & Mitigation platform determines vulnerability exploitability, correlating control configuration, runtime, internet exposure, and threat exploit analysis. Zafran's hybrid, agentless solution automates mitigations, enabling organizations to proactively reduce threat exposure at scale
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$5.0MJan 2023
$30.0MMar 2024
$70.0MSep 2024
Latest News
growth-positive
Zafran Security’s Sanaz Yashar, a Unit 8200 veteran born in Tehran, says Iran’s shifting tactics favor cyber operations that are fast, covert, and aimed at regime legitimacy.
Zafran Security, a cybersecurity startup co-founded by Sanaz Yashar, has emerged as a significant player in Israels cybersecurity sector. Amidst geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, Yashar highlights Irans strategic shift towards cyber operations as a means to project strength and achieve symbolic victories. Zafran Security has raised $70 million in two funding rounds within six months, backed by investors like Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts, and NBA star Steph Curry’s Penny Jar Capital. The company focuses on identifying truly exploitable vulnerabilities rather than detecting every potential threat. Despite economic uncertainties, cybersecurity remains a robust sector in Israel, with Zafran Security at the forefront of both national defense and capital markets.
Investment
growth-positive
Iranian-born Israeli cyber pioneer Sanaz Yashar nets $40M for Zafran Security | CTech
Zafran Security, an Israeli cyber startup, has raised $40 million in its latest funding round led by Sequoia Capitals growth fund, with participation from existing investors including 01 Advisors. This brings their total fundraising to over $70 million in the past six months. The company, founded in 2022, has developed a risk and mitigation platform to identify and mitigate exploitable threats in organizations. Zafran plans to expand its workforce, aiming to recruit 100 new employees in Israel and the U.S. by the end of the year. The company’s platform integrates with various security controls to provide comprehensive risk evaluations and automated mitigations.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
After fleeing Iran and an illustrious career in Israeli intelligence, Sanaz Yashar raises $30M for cyber startup | CTech
Cybersecurity startup Zafran has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Sequoia Capital and Cyberstarts, with participation from Cerca Partners and Penny Jar. Founded in 2022, Zafran develops a risk and mitigation platform to identify and mitigate exploitable threats in organizations by mobilizing existing security controls. The company was founded by Sanaz Yashar, Ben Seri, and Snir Havdala, all of whom have extensive experience in cybersecurity and intelligence. The funding will likely be used to further develop their platform and expand their team.
Investment
| Sector | Cyber Security |
Funding
| Total funding | $70M |
| Last funding | $40M |
| Stage | B |
| Rounds | 3 |
| Investors | 8 |
Team Members
6
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.zafran.io/ |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
HaArba'a St 30, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Zafran Security Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
Cyber SecurityGRC & VulnerabilityTarget Customer
Enterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprisesCore Technology
Platforms & InterfacesSoftwareTags (4)
risk-managementcyber-securityvulnerability-managementrisk-assesmentsZafran Security Financials
$70M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$40M
Last funding
B
Funding stage
3
Total rounds
8
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$5.0MJan 2023
$30.0MMar 2024
$70.0MSep 2024
Private Equity Funding
B Round
Sep 2024
$40M
Sequoia Capital (Lead)
,
CyberStarts, Penny Jar Capital, Cerca Partners, 01 Advisors
A Round
Mar 2024
$25M
Sequoia Capital (Lead)
,
Cerca Partners, Penny Jar Capital, CyberStarts
Seed
Jan 2023
$5M
CyberStarts, Assaf Rappaport, Asaf Ezra, Nadir Izrael
Zafran Security Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$5.0MJan 2023
$30.0MMar 2024
$70.0MSep 2024
All Events
B Round
Sep 2024
$40M
Sequoia Capital (Lead)
,
CyberStarts, Penny Jar Capital, Cerca Partners, 01 Advisors
A Round
Mar 2024
$25M
Sequoia Capital (Lead)
,
Cerca Partners, Penny Jar Capital, CyberStarts
Seed
Jan 2023
$5M
CyberStarts, Assaf Rappaport, Asaf Ezra, Nadir Izrael
Zafran Security News
3 articles
growth-positive
Zafran Security’s Sanaz Yashar, a Unit 8200 veteran born in Tehran, says Iran’s shifting tactics favor cyber operations that are fast, covert, and aimed at regime legitimacy.
Zafran Security, a cybersecurity startup co-founded by Sanaz Yashar, has emerged as a significant player in Israels cybersecurity sector. Amidst geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, Yashar highlights Irans strategic shift towards cyber operations as a means to project strength and achieve symbolic victories. Zafran Security has raised $70 million in two funding rounds within six months, backed by investors like Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts, and NBA star Steph Curry’s Penny Jar Capital. The company focuses on identifying truly exploitable vulnerabilities rather than detecting every potential threat. Despite economic uncertainties, cybersecurity remains a robust sector in Israel, with Zafran Security at the forefront of both national defense and capital markets.
Investment
growth-positive
Iranian-born Israeli cyber pioneer Sanaz Yashar nets $40M for Zafran Security | CTech
Zafran Security, an Israeli cyber startup, has raised $40 million in its latest funding round led by Sequoia Capitals growth fund, with participation from existing investors including 01 Advisors. This brings their total fundraising to over $70 million in the past six months. The company, founded in 2022, has developed a risk and mitigation platform to identify and mitigate exploitable threats in organizations. Zafran plans to expand its workforce, aiming to recruit 100 new employees in Israel and the U.S. by the end of the year. The company’s platform integrates with various security controls to provide comprehensive risk evaluations and automated mitigations.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
After fleeing Iran and an illustrious career in Israeli intelligence, Sanaz Yashar raises $30M for cyber startup | CTech
Cybersecurity startup Zafran has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Sequoia Capital and Cyberstarts, with participation from Cerca Partners and Penny Jar. Founded in 2022, Zafran develops a risk and mitigation platform to identify and mitigate exploitable threats in organizations by mobilizing existing security controls. The company was founded by Sanaz Yashar, Ben Seri, and Snir Havdala, all of whom have extensive experience in cybersecurity and intelligence. The funding will likely be used to further develop their platform and expand their team.
Investment
Zafran Security Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 51-200 |
| Exact count | 131 |
| Team members | 6 |
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| Confidence | 81/100 |
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| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 516691920 |
| Creator | Jenny Sotnik-Talisman |
| Creator email | jenny.sotnik@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-03-28T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2024-03-28T00:00:00.000Z |