SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments

An angel investor syndicate of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) fueling the next generation of cybersecurity innovation.

Angel Group Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2019
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Seed, Pre-Seed, A Round

About

Silicon Valley CISO Investments (SVCI) is an angel investor syndicate comprised of over 60 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) from diverse industries and companies across the U.S.. Founded in 2019, SVCI's mission is to fuel the next generation of cybersecurity innovation by identifying promising early-stage startups, investing in them, and leveraging their unmatched industry expertise to help them thrive. SVCI members personally invest in the startups they choose, typically asking for at least $350K per investment, and they do not take board seats. The group provides feedback and advice on product strategy, roadmap, pricing, operations, and go-to-market strategies. While SVCI operates independently, it is powered by Notable Capital, a U.S.-based early-to-growth VC firm.

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Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security12

Q&A

What is SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments' primary investment focus?
SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments primarily focuses on early-stage startups in cybersecurity and enterprise software, leveraging the expertise of its CISO network.
Which investment stages does SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments target?
SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments targets Seed, Pre-Seed, and A Round investment stages.
Can you name a recent notable exit for SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments?
In March 2024, SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments saw the acquisition of its portfolio company Gem by Wiz for $350M.
Which portfolio companies has SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments invested in that are focused on cloud security?
SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments has invested in Orca Security, which provides a cloud visibility platform, and Echo Software, focused on secure cloud-native infrastructure.
Who is a key team member at SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments?
Oren Yunger is a Managing Partner and founder at SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments.
What is the most common sector for SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments' portfolio companies?
Cyber Security is the most common sector, with 12 portfolio companies in this area.
Has SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments had any other exits besides Gem?
Yes, SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments also had an exit in October 2020 with the acquisition of Polyrize Security by Varonis Systems.
What is SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments' investment activity like in 2024 and 2025?
SVCI - Silicon Valley CISO Investments has shown consistent investment activity, with new portfolio companies added in March 2024 and projected additions in March, June, July, September, and November 2025.
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