Gili Raanan

Israeli venture capitalist and entrepreneur, founder of Cyberstarts, an early-stage cybersecurity VC firm.

Angel Investor Active Mikhmoret, Israel Est. 2018
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Gili Raanan is an Israeli venture capitalist and entrepreneur, known for founding Cyberstarts, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on cybersecurity startups. He has a strong background in cybersecurity, including service in Unit 8200 and founding multiple software companies. Raanan is credited with inventing CAPTCHA and co-developing the first web application firewall. He was also a General Partner at Sequoia Capital before launching Cyberstarts.

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1 portfolio exit on record.

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Cyber Security1
Business Software1

Q&A

What is Gili Raanan's primary investment focus?
Gili Raanan is a seasoned cybersecurity investor and the founder of Cyberstarts, a venture capital fund established in 2018 to support early-stage cyber innovators. His portfolio includes companies like Wiz and Armis
What is Gili Raanan's background before founding Cyberstarts?
Gili Raanan began his career in Israel’s elite Unit 8200, served for a decade, and received the Israel Defense Presidential Prize. He later joined Sequoia Capital in 2009 as a General Partner, leading investments in cybersecurity and infrastructure for nearly a decade before launching Cyberstarts.
How much capital has Cyberstarts raised under Gili Raanan's leadership?
Under Gili Raanan's leadership, Cyberstarts has raised over $720 million across five funds.
Can you name a recent exit for Gili Raanan?
In December 2024, Aporia, a portfolio company, was acquired by Coralogix for $50 million.
What are Gili Raanan's typical investment stages?
Gili Raanan primarily focuses on Pre-Seed and Seed stage investments.
What is a notable recent investment by Gili Raanan?
Gili Raanan invested in Vega Security, a digital protection and security solutions company, which raised $185M in its Series B round and was founded in 2023.
How many portfolio companies does Gili Raanan currently sit on the boards of?
Gili Raanan remains actively involved in guiding founders and currently sits on the boards of 10 companies.
What is Gili Raanan's investment range?
Gili Raanan's investment range is typically between $5M and $45M.
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