Last updated 2026-07-20
- Raised Seed round led by Cylon, Feb 2017
Total raised
—
Last: Undisclosed Round 2017-03
Stage
Seed
Founded
2016
Headcount
5
HQ
Holon, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security
About
Deceptive Bytes is an Israeli cybersecurity startup that offers a patented malware prevention platform called Active Endpoint Deception. The platform dynamically responds to evolving threats by creating deceptive information at various stages of the Endpoint Kill Chain, aiming to prevent unknown and sophisticated cyberattacks. It focuses on preemptive and proactive defense, making malware believe it's in an unattractive or hostile environment, and deceiving ransomware into thinking it has succeeded while safeguarding files. The solution is lightweight, operates in user-mode, and integrates with existing security infrastructure like EDR, EPP, and XDR systems. Deceptive Bytes targets SMEs/SMBs, enterprises, and MSSPs.
Funding history · 1 round · — total
2017-02
Seed
Undisclosed
★ Cylon
Headcount over time
From 3 (2019-02) to 7 (2025-12) · +4 (+133%) · 8 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Deceptive Bytes' primary business?
- Deceptive Bytes specializes in cybersecurity, offering an innovative approach to endpoint security by using preemptive and proactive defenses to distort ransomware perception of the environment, break ransomware logic, and prevent attacks.
- When was Deceptive Bytes founded?
- Deceptive Bytes was founded in May 2016.
- Where is Deceptive Bytes headquartered?
- Deceptive Bytes is headquartered in Holon, Center District, Israel.
- How many employees does Deceptive Bytes have?
- Deceptive Bytes has 1-10 employees.
- What is the total amount of funding Deceptive Bytes has raised?
- Deceptive Bytes has raised a total of $18,000 USD.
- Which investor participated in Deceptive Bytes' funding round in March 2017?
- Cylon participated in Deceptive Bytes' funding round in March 2017.
- What is Deceptive Bytes' current funding stage?
- Deceptive Bytes is currently in the Seed funding stage.
- Has Deceptive Bytes been recognized by industry analysts?
- Yes, Deceptive Bytes has been recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor in Security Operations and Threat Intelligence.
Team · 3
Avi Lamay
Founder · CTO and Cybersecurity Expert
Sagi Lamay
Founder · CEO and Sales & Project Manager
Hen Lamay
Founder · Co-Founder and COO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityEndpoint Security
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target customers
Government & CityEnterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprises
Business model
B2GB2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
enterprise-solutionsdata-protectionenterprise-securitygovernmentsecurityenterprisescyber-securityendpoint-securitybehavior-analyticsransomwarethreat-detection
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | deceptivebytes.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/9190620 | |
| facebook.com/DeceptiveBytes | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/deceptivebytes |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2016-9 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 5 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 1 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | deceptivebytes.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 30 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515453470 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2016-05-18 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2024 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 0 |
| Registered address | קראוזה 45 חולון |