YL Ventures

YL Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to cybersecurity. For nearly two decades, the firm has partnered with top Israeli founders from inception, helping build category-leading companies that define the market.

YL Ventures says it respects website users’ privacy and is committed to protecting their information. It describes its practices for information collected and used when users visit its site.

MIND raises $72 million in a Series B round, tripling its valuation to $300 million. The headline quotes the company saying its next milestone is a billion-dollar valuation.

Sep 2026 · CTechNews article

Mind Security raises $72 million in a Series B to expand into large enterprises through hiring and channel partnerships. Its DLP software finds and classifies sensitive files across SaaS apps, endpoints and email, then blocks risky actions or warns users; AI agents build classifiers, draft policies and investigate incidents. Mind reports 17-fold revenue growth and eightfold customer growth over the past year. Crosspoint Capital Partners leads the round, joined by returning investors YL Ventures and Paladin Capital Group.

Sep 2026 · SiliconAngleNews article

Tel Aviv-based Aim Security raises a $10 million seed round to build a platform that secures generative AI use in businesses. YL Ventures leads the round, with participation from Cyber Club London and angel investors, including the founders of WIZ. The platform monitors which GenAI tools employees use and what data they share, and aims to prevent sensitive information from leaking through employee use and custom applications.

Jan 2024 · TechCrunchNews article

YL Ventures reports that 45% of surveyed Fortune 1000 cybersecurity budgets remain unchanged or increase, while a third are cut and 21.2% are frozen. Its survey finds that 75.8% of cybersecurity leaders remain willing to meet new vendors, though some prioritize urgent security needs or smaller startups. The findings point to opportunities for vendors offering targeted solutions, advantageous licensing, design partnerships, or free trials.

Aug 2023 · TechCrunchNews article