Last updated 2026-07-20
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About
Holly Ventures is a $33 million, solo-led seed fund investing in cybersecurity startups from Day Zero. Founded by John Brennan, formerly a Senior Partner at YL Ventures, the firm focuses on providing founders with direct GP engagement, early-stage operating help, and a high-density network. Holly Ventures invests globally, with a particular emphasis on the United States and Israel, and aims to be a collaborative syndicate partner rather than a competing lead investor.
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- 1 — $30M Sep 2025
Q&A
- What is Holly Ventures' primary investment focus?
- Holly Ventures is a seed-stage investment fund that focuses on the "next generation" of Israeli cybersecurity startups.
- When was Holly Ventures founded and by whom?
- Holly Ventures was founded in 2023 by John Brennan, a former key partner at YL Ventures.
- What is the size of Holly Ventures' Fund 1?
- Holly Ventures raised $30M for its Fund 1 in September 2025.
- Which sectors does Holly Ventures primarily invest in?
- Holly Ventures primarily invests in the Cyber Security sector, with one recorded investment in this area.
- Can you name a notable portfolio company of Holly Ventures?
- One notable portfolio company is Venice, which raised a $33M Series A round in February 2026.
- What investment stage does Holly Ventures typically target?
- Holly Ventures primarily targets Seed stage investments, though it participated in a Series A round for Venice.
- What is John Brennan's role at Holly Ventures?
- John Brennan is the Founder of Holly Ventures.
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| Founded | 2024 |
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