Cyverse Capital

Cyverse Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in cybersecurity startups. The firm focuses on bridging Israeli cyber innovation with European enterprise demand, providing strategic capital and access to enterprise networks. Cyverse Capital operates in the DACH region, including Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia, leveraging its sister company, Cyverse AG, to connect Israeli entrepreneurs with over 100 multinational enterprises in these regions.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes agility, integrity, and a positive approach, aiming to empower entrepreneurs and foster value creation. Cyverse Capital's portfolio includes companies like Guardz, a cybersecurity firm for small and medium businesses, in which it invested $10 million in a seed round in January 2023. The firm is led by founder Shira Kaplan, who has a background in early-stage investing and a focus on cybersecurity.

Cyverse Capital's unique value proposition lies in its ability to connect Israeli cyber founders with European enterprises through proven channels and regulatory alignment with GDPR, NIS2, and DORA. This approach enables portfolio companies to scale effectively in the European market, benefiting from Cyverse Capital's extensive network and expertise in both regions.