Who founded Verdict Machine?

Verdict Machine was founded by Dan Danay, Isaac Grossman, Liran Kogan in 2026.

Who are Verdict Machine's investors?

Verdict Machine's investors include Y Combinator.

Where is Verdict Machine headquartered?

Verdict Machine is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL.

Verdict Machine

Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL · Founded 2026 · 4 employees · 1 known investors

Verdict Machine builds an AI-based cybersecurity platform that maps a financial institution's on-chain environment, evaluates proposed transactions against its policies before execution, and provides cyber risk assessment, wallet screening, and security posture monitoring. It serves banks, asset managers, and digital-asset infrastructure providers.

Also known as TxAI

AI & Machine Learning Crypto & Web3 Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Crypto / Web3 Security AIIsraelMiddle East and North Africa

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

Verdict Machine was founded in 2026 by Dan Danay, Isaac Grossman, and Liran Kogan.

Dan DanayinFounderHe previously served as Head of Blockchain Security at Check Point, where he launched its digital assets division, and founded keyTango, an MPC-based crypto clearing house, and Airmada, an automated drone station company. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and served as a captain in the Israeli Navy, commanding a missile ship and the naval electronics school.

Isaac GrossmaninFounderHe previously served as VP of Engineering at Fhenix, leading development of an FHE-enabled L2, and at SCRT Labs, where he worked on scaling Secret Network, and he co-founded keyTango, an MPC-powered crypto clearing house.

Liran KoganinCPO, FounderHe previously led blockchain-security products at Check Point and payments and FX products at Payoneer, and studied at NYU and INSEAD.

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

Verdict Machine: AI cybersecurity for financial institutions’ digital assetsycombinator.com · Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Verdict Machine do?: Verdict Machine builds an AI-based cybersecurity platform that maps a financial institution's on-chain environment, evaluates proposed transactions against its policies before execution, and provides cyber risk assessment, wallet screening, and security posture monitoring. It serves banks, asset managers, and digital-asset infrastructure providers.
Who founded Verdict Machine?: Verdict Machine was founded by Dan Danay, Isaac Grossman, Liran Kogan in 2026.
Who are Verdict Machine's investors?: Verdict Machine's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Verdict Machine headquartered?: Verdict Machine is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL.