FinSec Innovation Lab

Incubator Active Be'er Sheva, Israel Est. 2020
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
6
in our dataset
Rounds participated
6
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$8.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed

About

Powered by Mastercard, a world-leading technology, multinational in the field of payments. Finsec Innovation Lab have partnered with the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), and the Israel Ministry of Finance (IMOF) to create a unique environment to assist early-stage startups and scale their solutions in global markets. The FinSec Innovation Lab helps startups accelerate their journey to success by working in commercial and technology areas. On the commercial side, FinSec provides access to Mastercard’s global subject matter experts and a wide network of alliance partners in government, financial institutions, technology, & venture capitals. They offer access to an IIA grant. On the technology side, FinSec provides access to infrastructure, solution architecture, and completion of a PoC. Each project is specifically tailor-made to the startup’s needs.

Portfolio · 6

Kima Network
Seamlessly Connecting Traditional and Web3 Financial Ecosystems
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2023-07
Nominis
Platform for Collaborative Web3 Risk Management and Mitigation
1 round Latest: 2023-06
LayerX Security
User-first Browser Security Platform
1 round $7.5M committed Latest: 2022-10
Kipp
Connecting Issuers and Merchants to Approve More Payments
1 round Latest: 2021-11
Connected Insurance
Insurance Operating System for the Digital Economy
1 round Latest: 2021-11
Rescana
Autonomous Third Party Risk Managment
1 round Latest: 2021-11

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Fintech & Insurtech3
Cyber Security3

Q&A

What is FinSec Innovation Lab's primary focus as an incubator?
FinSec Innovation Lab is powered by Mastercard and partners with the Israel Innovation Authority, the Israel National Cyber Directorate, and the Israel Ministry of Finance. It focuses on assisting early-stage startups in scaling their solutions in global markets, particularly in commercial and technology areas.
What investment stages does FinSec Innovation Lab target?
FinSec Innovation Lab primarily targets Pre-Seed and Seed stage investments.
Which notable exit has FinSec Innovation Lab had?
FinSec Innovation Lab had an exit in May 2026 with the acquisition of LayerX Security by Akamai Technologies for $205M.
Can you name some of FinSec Innovation Lab's portfolio companies?
FinSec Innovation Lab's portfolio includes companies such as Connected Insurance, which raised $2.5M, and Kipp, which raised $12.5M.
What are the key sectors FinSec Innovation Lab invests in?
FinSec Innovation Lab shows a concentration in Fintech & Insurtech and Cyber Security, with 3 portfolio companies in each sector.
Who leads FinSec Innovation Lab?
Sidney Gottesman serves as the CEO of FinSec Innovation Lab.
When was FinSec Innovation Lab founded?
FinSec Innovation Lab was founded in 2020.
Where is FinSec Innovation Lab headquartered?
FinSec Innovation Lab is headquartered in Be'er Sheva, Israel.
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