Last updated 2026-07-20
- Raised $15M Series A led by Binuy and shikun, Jul 2021
- Raised $4.5M Seed round led by Awz Ventures, Jun 2019
Total raised
$19.5M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2021-08
Stage
Seed
Founded
2017
Headcount
31
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security
About
Cervello is an Israeli cybersecurity company that develops real-time threat monitoring, vulnerability detection, and incident response solutions specifically designed for railway infrastructure, IT networks, and rolling stock. The company's platform offers continuous visibility of railway signaling systems and critical assets, alerts on cyber incidents, and helps prevent cyber-attacks. Cervello's technology can be deployed as a standalone solution or integrated during the manufacturing process. The company was founded by Israeli Defense Force veterans and has partnered with major rail operators, including Swiss Federal Railways and CAF for the Tel Aviv Light Rail's Purple Line.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $19.5M total
2021-07
A Round
$15.0M
★ Binuy and shikun
2019-06
Seed
$4.5M
★ Awz Ventures★ Nissim Bar-El★ North First Ventures
Headcount over time
From 5 (2019-02) to 15 (2025-12) · +10 (+200%) · 39 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Cervello's primary focus?
- Cervello specializes in providing cybersecurity solutions and services to protect railways against cyberattacks, offering nonintrusive, railway-specific technology.
- When was Cervello founded?
- Cervello was founded in September 2018.
- How much funding has Cervello raised in total?
- Cervello has raised a total of $19,500,000 across its funding rounds.
- When did Cervello complete its most recent funding round and who were the lead investors?
- Cervello completed a $15,000,000 funding round in August 2021, with Binuy and Shikun as the lead investor.
- What business models does Cervello operate under?
- Cervello operates under B2G (Business-to-Government) and B2B (Business-to-Business) models.
- What is Cervello's primary sector?
- Cervello's primary sector is Cyber Security.
Team · 3
Roie Onn
Founder · CEO
Shaked Kafzan
Founder · CTO
Nadav Avidan
Founder · COO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityNetwork & Infrastructure SecurityAutomotive & Mobility TechnologiesAutonomous & Connected
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesSoftwareCommunicationsIOT
Target customers
Transportation & LogisticsTransportation InfrastructureRoad & Rail
Business model
B2GB2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
smart-mobilityhomeland-securitypublic-transportationiotcyber-securitynetwork-securitythreat-detectionthreat-intelligencetrainsorchestrationfleet-managementrisk-assesments
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | cervello.security |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/18337877 | |
| facebook.com/cervellosec |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Cervello Ltd |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Employees (exact) | 31 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 676 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 10 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | cervello.security |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 6 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515814770 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2018-03-12 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2024 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 2 — people (1), name_change (1) |
| Name changes | 2026-01-01 |
| Registered address | אלון יגאל 82 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | עדכון בעלי תפקידים |
| 2026-01-01 | שינוי שם |