What a night! The Leaders’ Lounge was everything we hoped it would be, and more. Over 500 of #cybersecurity’s most influential minds joined us for an unforgettable evening of real conversations, meaningful connections and sharp insight into where our industry is heading. Huge thanks to our incredible co-hosts: Menlo Ventures, Mayfield, USVP, Canaan, Third Point...
500+ security leaders. One unforgettable night. The Leaders’ Lounge set a new standard at #RSAC2025—thank you to our partners and the global cybersecurity community for showing up strong. A new tradition is born. #Cybersecurity #YLVentures
What a night! The Leaders’ Lounge was everything we hoped it would be, and more. Over 500 of #cybersecurity’s most influential minds joined us for an unforgettable evening of real conversations, meaningful connections and sharp insight into where our industry is heading. Huge thanks to our incredible co-hosts: Menlo Ventures, Mayfield, USVP, Canaan, Third Point...
We hit the ground running at #RSAC2025! Today proved again that cybersecurity isn’t about noise, it’s about the right people in the right rooms. 💡 Justin Somaini hosted a focused CISO-founder breakfast on today’s toughest gaps: cloud security, AI security, and the real-world needs driving tomorrow’s solutions. 💡 Andy Ellis challenged outdated Zero Trust models...
#RSAC2025 Day 1: CISO-founder roundtable w/ Justin Somaini, Zero Trust session w/ Andy Ellis, Mind crushed it at Innovation Sandbox, Minimus launched from stealth, Private reconnection lunch w/ YLV advisors, Curated cocktail w/ Acrew Capital. Tomorrow: The Leaders’ Lounge!
We hit the ground running at #RSAC2025! Today proved again that cybersecurity isn’t about noise, it’s about the right people in the right rooms. 💡 Justin Somaini hosted a focused CISO-founder breakfast on today’s toughest gaps: cloud security, AI security, and the real-world needs driving tomorrow’s solutions. 💡 Andy Ellis challenged outdated Zero Trust models...
Introducing – Minimus! Minimus eliminates over 95% of vulnerabilities from software supply chains—moving beyond detection and patching to prevention at the source. Ben Bernstein, Dima Stopel and John Morello, the team who pioneered container security at Twistlock, are now solving one of #cybersecurity’s biggest challenges: enabling secure innovation without slowing down development. With a bold...
Today we proudly launch Minimus: the new standard for application security. Eliminate 95% of vulnerabilities Escape the patching treadmill Build securely from the start $51M seed round led by YL Ventures + Mayfield. https://hubs.la/Q03j-_NF0 See them at #RSAC2025 Booth 360!
Introducing – Minimus! Minimus eliminates over 95% of vulnerabilities from software supply chains—moving beyond detection and patching to prevention at the source. Ben Bernstein, Dima Stopel and John Morello, who pioneered container security at Twistlock, are now solving one of #cybersecurity’s biggest challenges: enabling secure innovation without slowing down development. With a bold vision, real...
Miggo Security just raised $17M Series A, co-led by SYN Ventures and YL Ventures! Application security is overdue for reinvention—and Miggo Security is leading the charge. They’re tackling one of the most urgent challenges in cybersecurity today: how to protect live applications while they run, not after the fact. Exploit timelines have collapsed from days...
Miggo raises $17M Series A to secure live apps in real time! Co-led by SYN Ventures + @YLventures. Built for the speed of software—and the pace of modern threats. https://hubs.la/Q03jjQqd0 #Cybersecurity #ADR #YLVentures
Miggo Security just raised $17M Series A, co-led by SYN Ventures and YL Ventures! Application security is overdue for reinvention—and Miggo Security is leading the charge. They’re tackling one of the most urgent challenges in cybersecurity today: how to protect live applications while they run, not after the fact. Exploit timelines have collapsed from days...
What drives #CISOs to adopt early-stage innovation—and how can startups earn their trust? YL Ventures Partner, Justin Somaini, will speak on the Cyber Innovation and Security Early Adopters (SEA) panel at RSAC 2025, alongside security leaders from Elastic, Kemper and Gemini. This panel will dive into what drives CISOs to engage with early-stage startups, how...
YL Ventures Partner, Justin Somaini, will speak on the Cyber Innovation and Security Early Adopters (SEA) panel at RSAC 2025, alongside security leaders from Elastic, Kemper and Gemini. April 29 | 9:40–10:30 AM PDT Moscone South 203 https://hubs.la/Q03jjhK40
What drives #CISOs to adopt early-stage innovation—and how can startups earn their trust? YL Ventures Partner, Justin Somaini, will speak on the Cyber Innovation and Security Early Adopters (SEA) panel at RSAC 2025, alongside security leaders from Elastic, Kemper and Gemini. This panel will dive into what drives CISOs to engage with early-stage startups, how...
We’re thrilled to present YL Ventures' 2024 "State of the Cyber Nation" report - an annual initiative highlighting the past year’s trends, funding rounds, and exits in the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem!
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Catch Managing Partner Yoav Leitersdorf in an exclusive sit-down interview with Trinity Chavez of NYSE TV as they dive into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of cybersecurity. In this dynamic conversation, Yoav reveals YL Ventures' powerful value-add approach, explores the game-changing impact of AI on security, and shines a spotlight on our portfolio companies: Gutsy and Aim Security. 🎥 Watch the full interview here >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KXLwSTNyE8
Sep. 5, 2024