YL Ventures funds and supports brilliant Israeli tech entrepreneurs from seed to lead. Based in Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv, YL Ventures manages over $300 million and exclusively invests in cybersecurity. 

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YL Ventures

YL Ventures' headquarters in Mill Valley, CA, United States

Yoav Andrew Leitersdorf

David F.

Jay G.

Ryan Gurney

Shiloh Shaeffer

Amir Tetelbaum

Idan Levin

Dekel Braunstein

Lior Yaari

Leonid Belkind

Elwin Wong

Billy Rios

Ami Dotan

Andy H.

Brian L.

Kurt Lieber

Rob Geurtsen

Merav Ben Avi

Justin Somaini

Dave Reed

Ofer Schreiber

Kirk Manoogian

Gye Cohen

Melissa Bishop

Ernest Liu

Doug Graham

Paul Guerra

Frank Kim

Srinath Kuruvadi

Jason Lish

Jj Agha

Shaun Blackburn

Jadee Hanson

Jim Maloney

Steve Tran

Gerhard Eschelbeck

Shawn Harris

The Advisory Team at YL Ventures comprises experienced advisors and venture advisors who provide strategic guidance and industry expertise to Israeli tech entrepreneurs. Their role is to support companies funded by YL Ventures in scaling their cybersecurity solutions, leveraging their extensive networks and deep knowledge to drive growth and innovation.

Advisory Team

The Insider Relations team at YL Ventures focuses on leveraging deep industry connections to provide strategic guidance and market insights to the portfolio companies. This team cultivates relationships with key stakeholders, cybersecurity experts, and potential customers to aid in product development, market penetration, and overall growth.

Insider Relations

The Investment and Partnership Team at YL Ventures identifies promising Israeli cybersecurity startups, conducts thorough due diligence, and manages investment processes from seed stage to growth. They also nurture strategic partnerships within the tech ecosystem to drive portfolio companies' success and market adoption.

Investment and Partnership Team

The Leadership Team at YL Ventures steers the strategic direction of the firm, leveraging extensive expertise in cybersecurity and venture capital to guide investment decisions and support portfolio companies. Comprised of co-founders, managing partners, and vice presidents, the team cultivates relationships within the tech ecosystem to foster innovation and drive growth for Israeli entrepreneurs. They also oversee operational excellence and team development, ensuring alignment with the firm’s vision and commitment to nurturing emerging tech talent.

Leadership Team

The Marketing and Content Team at YL Ventures crafts and executes strategies to elevate brand awareness and engage target audiences within the cybersecurity sector. They produce high-quality content, manage demand generation campaigns, and collaborate with partners to amplify the visibility of YL Ventures and its portfolio companies.

Marketing and Content Team

The Operations Team at YL Ventures streamlines and manages the company's day-to-day functions, ensuring efficiency and facilitating smooth communication between the Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv offices. This includes handling administrative tasks, overseeing project management, and supporting the strategic initiatives laid out by the leadership.

Operations Team

YL Ventures

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YL Ventures

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Advisory Team

Insider Relations

Investment and Partnership Team

Leadership Team

Marketing and Content Team

Operations Team

Offices

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