Shlomo Kramer

An Israeli serial entrepreneur and investor, co-founder of Check Point Software, Imperva, and Cato Networks.

Angel Investor Active Tel Aviv, Israel Est. 1966
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
11
in our dataset
Rounds participated
21
Rounds led
5
Rounds' value
$855.1M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round

About

Shlomo Kramer is a prominent Israeli information technology entrepreneur and investor, often referred to as the "godfather of Israeli cybersecurity." He has co-founded three significant cybersecurity companies: Check Point Software Technologies, Imperva, and Cato Networks. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Kramer is an active angel investor and venture capitalist, focusing on early-stage enterprise software tech startups, particularly in cybersecurity, enterprise software, and cloud infrastructure sectors in Israel. He served in the Israel Defense Forces' Unit 8200, an elite cybersecurity and intelligence team.

Portfolio · 11

Huskeys
Huskeys modernizes web application security with an AI-powered Network Edge Security Management (NESM) platform.
1 round $27.0M committed Latest: 2026-09
Optinetix Inc.
Plesk is a web server, website and web apps management tool.
1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2025-11
Aryon Security
Aryon Security is a Cloud Security Enforcement Platform that prevents cloud risks before deployment.
Led ★ 1 round $9.0M committed Latest: 2025-03
Oligo Security
Oligo Security provides runtime security for applications, cloud environments, and artificial intelligence systems, combining runtime monitoring with real-time protection.
Led ★ 3 rounds $86.0M committed Latest: 2025-01
SilkIt Ltd.
Revolutionizing regenerative and aesthetic biomedicine by optimizing silk purification, making high-quality silk more effective, affordable, and customizable to all.
Led ★ 1 round $12.5M committed Latest: 2023-08
Fireblocks
Fireblocks is the world's most trusted digital asset infrastructure company, empowering organizations to build, manage, and grow their business on the blockchain.
3 rounds $330.0M committed Latest: 2021-07
At-Bay
At-Bay is an InsurSec provider that combines cyber insurance with cybersecurity technology to offer end-to-end protection for the digital age.
Led ★ 4 rounds $238.0M committed Latest: 2021-07
Flow
Provider of AI-enabled smart cart solution for offline retailers.
1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2021-06
Fundbox
Fundbox is an AI-powered financial platform that provides small businesses with fast and easy access to financial tools and resources.
Led ★ 4 rounds $108.7M committed Latest: 2015-09
Forescout Technologies
Forescout delivers automated cybersecurity across the digital terrain, providing complete asset visibility and control for IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT devices.
1 round $9.9M committed Latest: 2002-08
SupplyScience Inc.
Develops Internet-based inventory management systems.
1 round $9.0M committed Latest: 2001

Investment activity

12 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security21
Business Software7
Retail Platforms1
Education & Knowledge Technologies1
Fintech & Insurtech1

Q&A

What is Shlomo Kramer's primary investment focus?
Shlomo Kramer primarily focuses on the Cyber Security sector, with 21 portfolio companies in this area, followed by Business Software with 7 companies.
What are some of Shlomo Kramer's most recent investments?
Shlomo Kramer has recently invested in Aryon Security, a cloud security platform, in April 2024, and Opti, an AI-native identity security company, in March 2023.
Which stages of investment does Shlomo Kramer typically engage in?
Shlomo Kramer primarily invests in Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round stages. According to startupim data, he has made 19 Seed investments and 7 A Round investments as a first investor.
Has Shlomo Kramer had any notable exits recently?
Yes, Coho AI, a product revenue optimization platform, was acquired by Yotpo in April 2025. Additionally, Excelero Storage was acquired by Nvidia for $35M in March 2022.
What is Shlomo Kramer's role at Cato Networks?
Shlomo Kramer is a Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member at Cato Networks, a cloud-based secure enterprise networks company that has raised $1.06B.
Can you name other significant companies Shlomo Kramer co-founded?
Beyond Cato Networks, Shlomo Kramer is known for co-founding Check Point Software Technologies and Imperva.
What is the range of investment amounts Shlomo Kramer typically makes?
Shlomo Kramer's investment range is between $1.4M and $185M.
Which of Shlomo Kramer's portfolio companies have reached a mature funding stage?
Alicanto, Exabeam, Gong.io, and Splacer are among Shlomo Kramer's portfolio companies that have reached a mature funding stage.
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