SYN Ventures

What is SYN Ventures?

SYN Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on advancing the cybersecurity landscape. They have positioned themselves as specialists in the Web Security and Privacy sectors, leveraging their expertise to invest in and support companies that are innovating in this critical field.

With a robust fund of $300,000,000 in assets under management, SYN Ventures provides funding to early to mid-stage cybersecurity companies, with a particular interest in Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. They offer a broad range of investment sizes with a minimum investment of $100,000, a maximum of $5,000,000, and a sweet spot of $1,500,000 for their investments. The firm's leadership includes individuals with deep experience in the cybersecurity domain, including Managing Partner & Founder Jay Leek, who was formerly the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for The Blackstone Group L.P.

His history of helping to establish, build, and oversee global information risk and security programs at companies such as Equifax and Nokia, as well as his past roles in product management and as a consultant in information security, position SYN Ventures to offer valuable insight and guidance to their portfolio companies.

SYN Ventures has a track record that includes both current investments and notable exits in the cybersecurity industry, with previous investments like Cylance, Carbon Black, and RedOwl, among others, being acquired by major industry players. The firm aims to partner with cybersecurity innovators who are at the forefront of protecting digital assets and infrastructure, thus contributing to a safer and more secure digital future.