Dean Sysman

An Israeli entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, and angel investor, co-founder of Axonius and venture advisor.

Angel Investor New York, United States
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Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

About

Dean Sysman is a renowned Israeli entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, and angel investor. He co-founded Axonius, a leading cybersecurity asset management company, where he served as CEO for nine years before becoming Executive Chair. An alumnus of the elite Unit 8200 of the Israeli Defense Forces, Sysman has made approximately 20 early-stage investments in companies, including unicorns like Ramp, Next Silicon, and Salt Security. He also serves as a Venture Advisor at Bessemer Venture Partners and AI Fund, focusing on cybersecurity strategy and scaling.

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Q&A

What is Dean Sysman's primary role in the venture ecosystem?
Dean Sysman is an Israeli entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, and angel investor. He also serves as a Venture Advisor at Bessemer Venture Partners and AI Fund.
Which sectors does Dean Sysman prefer for investments?
Dean Sysman prefers to invest in Cyber Security, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure, and AI Security.
What investment stages does Dean Sysman typically focus on?
Dean Sysman primarily focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A investment stages.
Can you name some notable companies Dean Sysman has invested in?
Dean Sysman has invested in companies such as Ramp and Salt Security.
What is Dean Sysman's background in the cybersecurity industry?
Dean Sysman co-founded Axonius, a cybersecurity asset management company, where he served as CEO for nine years before becoming Executive Chair. He is also an alumnus of Unit 8200 of the Israeli Defense Forces.
What is Dean Sysman's investment thesis?
Dean Sysman focuses on building category-defining cybersecurity companies and scaling them rapidly, advising founders on strategy, go-to-market, and hyper-growth.
Where is Dean Sysman's primary geographic focus for investments?
Dean Sysman's preferred geographies for investment are Israel and the US.