About
Justin Somaini is a Partner at YL Ventures, a global cybersecurity venture capital firm with headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, and San Francisco, USA. He leverages his 30 years of experience as a cybersecurity leader, including former CISO roles at Unity, SAP, Yahoo!, and Symantec, to support YL Ventures' portfolio companies. His focus areas include sourcing repeat founders in the US cybersecurity industry, supporting existing portfolio companies by serving on their boards and assisting with product development and go-to-market strategies, and managing YL's network of advisors. He is actively involved in the firm's investment processes and helps founders build market-leading companies. Somaini joined YL Ventures as a full-time Partner in February 2024, after serving as an advisor to the firm for over a decade.
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Q&A
- What is Justin Somaini's primary investment focus?
- Justin Somaini primarily invests in the Cyber Security sector, with one notable investment in Cycode.
- Which company is a key part of Justin Somaini's portfolio?
- Cycode, a software supply chain security company founded in 2019, is a key company in Justin Somaini's portfolio.
- When did Justin Somaini make his most recent investment?
- Justin Somaini made an investment in September 2019, which is his most recent recorded activity.
- What stage of funding does Justin Somaini typically participate in?
- Justin Somaini has participated in Seed stage funding rounds, as seen with the investment in Cycode.
- What is the business model of Justin Somaini's portfolio company, Cycode?
- Cycode, a company in Justin Somaini's portfolio, operates with a B2B business model, focusing on software supply chain security.