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Cymmetria

AcquiredYC S15

Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL · Founded 2014 · 11 employees · 16 known investors

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Cymmetria develops deception-based security software that detects and responds to attackers operating inside networks. The company provides products for hunting intruders, identifying lateral movement within enterprise environments, and automating breach response, along with customizable deception services for different business needs.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIsraelMiddle East and North Africa

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S15)

Cymmetria was founded in 2014 by Gadi Evron and Dean Sysman.

GEGadi Evron
Gadi EvronFounder and CEO [Acquired]2014–2019Gadi Evron founded Cymmetria, a cyber deception security company, after spending years in security and incident response roles, including building PwC's Cyber Security Center of Excellence and leading threat intelligence initiatives across government and private sectors. He has authored research on botnets, nation-state attacks, and DDoS amplification techniques, and established industry groups including the World Economic Forum's RISCC and threat intelligence conferences.
DSDean Sysman
Dean SysmanCTO and Co-Founder2014–2017Dean Sysman is Director at Cymmetria, which develops deception-based security software for detecting and responding to attackers within enterprise networks. He previously served as co-founder and CEO of Axonius, a cybersecurity company that reached $2.6B valuation, and holds a B.Sc. in computer science from an accelerated program.
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Ran HarelCPO2015–2016

Investors · 16

ACME CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Capitoriareported

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Four CitiesreportedNewton

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Initial CapitalreportedLondon

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IP INVESTORSreportedPeachtree Corners

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SeedcampreportedLondon · $378K – $1.1M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$9.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$9.2MraisedNov 2015 · 36 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dean SysmanDirector
  • Gadi EvronExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$9.2M
Amount sold
$9.2M
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Cymmetria went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cymmetria do?
Cymmetria develops deception-based security software that detects and responds to attackers operating inside networks. The company provides products for hunting intruders, identifying lateral movement within enterprise environments, and automating breach response, along with customizable deception services for different business needs.
Who founded Cymmetria?
Cymmetria was founded by Gadi Evron, Dean Sysman in 2014.
Who are Cymmetria's investors?
Cymmetria's investors include 408 Ventures, Follow[the]Seed, Lumia Capital, Mission and Market, Rally Ventures Management, Llc, Y Combinator, ACME Capital, Capitoria and 8 more.
How much funding has Cymmetria raised?
Cymmetria has disclosed $9.2M raised across 1 round.
Where is Cymmetria headquartered?
Cymmetria is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL.