About
Alon is an active angel investor, investing and advising founders in various sectors. Alon co-founded IntSights, a startup focused on providing intelligence about adversaries and preventing cyberattacks before they take place. It was sold in 2021 for $350M to Rapid7. During his time at IntSights, he took various leadership roles in strategy, product, business, and engineering. He is also involved in social impact, founding "Kanfey Kesef" a non-profit that promotes financial literacy, and lately "Step2Tech" which brings diversity to the high-tech industry. Alon is also a Member of Glilot Capital's exclusive network of entrepreneurs and key individuals in the Israeli startup ecosystem and an Insider at YL Ventures Insiders Network, an exclusive program for select, leading Israeli entrepreneurs and experts. In the program, members share their expertise to support YLV portfolio companies and generate opportunities within the Israeli ecosystem. Earlier in his career, Alon has founded and was the CEO of Cyber-School, a cyber-security training company. Alon has served as a cyber intelligence researcher in the IDF.
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Investment activity
2 portfolio exits on record.
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Q&A
- What is Alon Arvatz's primary investment focus?
- Alon Arvatz is an active angel investor, primarily focusing on Pre-Seed and Seed investments.
- What is Alon Arvatz's background in the startup ecosystem?
- Alon Arvatz co-founded IntSights, a cybersecurity startup acquired in 2021 for $350M. He also founded Cyber-School, a cybersecurity training company, and served as a cyber intelligence researcher in the IDF.
- Which notable exits has Alon Arvatz had in his portfolio?
- Alon Arvatz has seen two significant exits: LayerX Security was acquired by Akamai Technologies for $205M in May 2026, and Cider Security was acquired by Palo Alto Networks for $198.3M in November 2022.
- What sectors does Alon Arvatz primarily invest in?
- Alon Arvatz shows a concentration in Business Software and Cyber Security, with some investments in Fintech & Insurtech.
- Can you name some of Alon Arvatz's portfolio companies?
- Alon Arvatz's portfolio includes companies such as Alignment-Labs, which supports R&D leaders, and Homelend, a collaborative financing network for mortgage lenders.
- What is Alon Arvatz's involvement with other investor networks?
- Alon Arvatz is a Member of Glilot Capital's exclusive network of entrepreneurs and key individuals in the Israeli startup ecosystem, and an Insider at YL Ventures Insiders Network.
- What is Alon Arvatz's typical check size for investments?
- Alon Arvatz's investment range is typically between $40K and $300K.
- What kind of social impact initiatives is Alon Arvatz involved in?
- Alon Arvatz founded "Kanfey Kesef," a non-profit promoting financial literacy, and "Step2Tech," which aims to bring diversity to the high-tech industry.
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