Zohar Alon
InvestorFounderMember at Cyberstarts · Investor at YL Ventures · Board director at Tamnoon · CEO and Founder at Index Ventures
Israel
Writes $5M – $20M checks · typically $12.5M
FoundedIndex Ventures
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Juriaan DuizendstraalunlockedZohar: together at Newcore (2025–2026)
×4Zohar: together at Tel Aviv University
×3Zohar: together at Check Point Software
×4Zohar: together at YL Ventures
About
Zohar Alon is CEO and Co-founder of NewCore. He previously founded Dome9 and spent time at Check Point. Alon invests in cybersecurity and cloud companies including Firefly, Adaptive Shield, Tamnoon, Laminar, Argon, Safe Base, and Descope, and mentors early-stage entrepreneurs.
Board director at Tamnoon
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Tamnoon's investors · 8
AlphaDriveTel AvivBright Pixel CapitalLisbon · since 2024Elron VenturesTel Aviv · $1M – $17M checks · since 2023Inner Loop CapitalBaltimore · since 2023Merlin VenturesMclean · $2M – $6M checks · since 2023Mindset VentureSan Francisco · $500K – $3M checksSecret Chord VenturesIsrael · since 2023toDay VenturesTel Aviv · $150K – $500K checks · since 2023
Co-founders at Tamnoon
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Marina SegalExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
CEO and Founder at Index Ventures
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Index Ventures's investors · 5
Co-founders at Index Ventures
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Joon Sung Park
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Chris
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Sam
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Amihai
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Erez
Experience
- NewCoreCEO and Co-foundercurrent2025 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
- Various StartupsAngel Investorcurrent2018 — present
- Cyberstarts - the founders powered VCMembercurrent2020 — present
- FireflyBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
- TamnoonBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- CybereasonPresident, Product and R&D2023 — 2024Tel Aviv, Israel
- Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.Head of Cloud Product Line2018 — 2021Tel Aviv Area, Israel
- Dome9 SecurityCEO & Co-Founder2010 — 2018Tel Aviv District, Israel
- BetUknowCEO and Founder2006 — 2010
- Check Point SoftwareProduct Group Manager2000 — 2002
- Check Point SoftwareProduct Manager1998 — 2000
- Check Point SoftwareTechnical Marketing Manager1996 — 1998
Skills & more
Endpoint SecurityNetwork Security29Cloud Computing96Security95Start-ups99Firewalls35Product Management49Product Strategy4Entrepreneurship21SaaS37Venture Capital15Computer Security11
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VirtualizationNetworkingProduct MarketingLeadershipCheckpointManagementSystem ArchitecturePre-salesPaaSGo-to-market StrategyMobile ApplicationsStrategic PartnershipsFrom Zohar's professional profile.
Colleagues at Cyberstarts
Adam Aarons
Operating Partner at Cyberstarts
Amichai Shulman
Venture Partner at YL Ventures
Dan Amiga
Investor at Cyberstarts
Dor Knafo
General Partner at Cyberstarts
Gili Raanan
Founder at Cyberstarts
Gonen Fink
Venture Partner at Viola Ventures
Hila Zigman
General Partner at Cyberstarts
Idan Levin
Principal at Collider Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Zohar Alon?
- Zohar Alon is CEO and Co-founder of NewCore. He previously founded Dome9 and spent time at Check Point. Alon invests in cybersecurity and cloud companies including Firefly, Adaptive Shield, Tamnoon, Laminar, Argon, Safe Base, and Descope, and mentors early-stage entrepreneurs.
- Where does Zohar Alon work?
- Zohar Alon is CEO and Founder of Index Ventures and Member at Cyberstarts and Board director at Tamnoon.
- What check size does Zohar Alon write?
- Zohar Alon typically writes checks of $5M – $20M.
- What companies did Zohar Alon found?
- Zohar Alon founded Index Ventures.
- Where did Zohar Alon go to school?
- Zohar Alon studied at Tel Aviv University (BA, Economics & Management).
Founder mafias
Tel Aviv University mafia287
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kristo KäärmannBachelor’s of scienceFounded TransferWise +2Aviv EyalB.CSFounded Skillful +2Shay HilelMBAFounded Biotax +2Nir ZoharBSc. EE.Founded Chakratec +2Eyal ShinarFounded Black Ore Technologies +1Irit YanivMBAFounded Digma Medical +1
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YL Ventures mafia18
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Amichai ShulmanVenture PartnerFounded Kanopy Security +2Andre McGregorInvestment AdvisorFounded Forcemetrics +1Dan AmigaInsiderFounded IslandGil GeronInsiderFounded Orca SecurityAvi ShuaInsiderFounded Orca SecurityRoy ErlichInsiderFounded Enso
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Check Point Software mafia11
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Laura YeciesVice President Marketing, General ManagerFounded Bonehealthtech +1Michael ShalytMalware Research Team LeaderFounded Aperio +1Mark KraynakStrategic Marketing ManagerFounded EarlyMichael ShaulovHead of Mobility Product ManagementFounded Fireblocks surveySam KeiruCheckpoint Certified Security AssociateFounded Simplifyd SystemsIdan ShaharMobile Threat Prevention Java Software EngineerFounded Wand Solar
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Cyberstarts mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Amichai ShulmanMemberFounded Kanopy Security +2Mickey BoodaeiMemberFounded Transmit Security +1Idan PlotnikMemberFounded Aorato +1Dan AmigaInvestorFounded IslandMichael ShaulovInvestorFounded Fireblocks surveyRonni ZehaviMemberFounded Hibob dba bob
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Same school
Also attended Tel Aviv University799
Arnon DinurPartner at 83NorthYoram SnirPartner at 83NorthRaz MaysharSenior Manager at Qualcomm VenturesDavid GoldschmidtManaging Director, Head of the Fund at Samsung Catalyst FundAmit ShofarSr. Investment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundRutie AdarInvestments & Innovation Sr. Director, Israel at Samsung Catalyst Fund
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Shared employers
Also worked at NewCore1
Also worked at Firefly1
Also worked at Cybereason8
Jessica DowdInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersDaniela LlobetDirector, Americas at SoftBank Vision FundMike VolpeInvestor at Impellent VenturesKristo KäärmannFounder & CEO at WiseLior DivCo-Founder & CEO at 7AIYonatan Striem AmitExecutive Officer, Director at 7AI
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Also worked at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.66
Mark KraynakInvestor at Aspect VenturesMichael B. MoradzadehVenture Partner at LegalTechJim RabuckVP, Business Development, National Security and Defense at NightDragonMike GilleyVenture Partner at Mighty CapitalYoni OsherovInvestor at Entree CapitalRavit AvidorFounding Partner at Lighthouse Ventures
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