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YL Ventures funds and supports brilliant Israeli tech entrepreneurs from seed to lead. Based in Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv, YL Ventures manages $270 million focused on deep-technology sectors and specializes in cybersecurity. YL Ventures accelerates the evolution of portfolio companies via strategic advice and U.S.-based operational execution, leveraging a powerful network of Chief Information Security Officers and global industry leaders. The firm's track record includes successful, high-profile portfolio company acquisitions by major corporations including Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, CA, and Proofpoint.
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FAQs about YL Ventures
Is YL Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
YL Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is YL Ventures located?
YL Ventures is located in Mill Valley, California, United States.
When was YL Ventures founded?
YL Ventures was founded in 2007.
What sectors and industries does YL Ventures invest in?
YL Ventures invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Security, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Quantum Computing.
What is YL Ventures geographical focus of investments?
YL Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does YL Ventures typically invest in?
YL Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of YL Ventures investment?
YL Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for YL Ventures?
YL Ventures has around $270m assets under management.
What are the contacts of YL Ventures?
YL Ventures can be reached through its website ylventures.com, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is [email protected]. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for YL Ventures — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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