
SYN Ventures
Description
SYN Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in West Palm Beach, United States, with a specialized focus on the cybersecurity and national security sectors. The firm is dedicated to identifying and investing in disruptive, transformational solutions designed to mitigate technology risks. Their investment thesis centers on early-stage companies, typically participating in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds, providing capital and strategic support to nascent and growing enterprises within their niche.
SYN Ventures has demonstrated significant fundraising success, reflecting strong investor confidence in its specialized approach. In September 2021, the firm successfully closed its inaugural fund, SYN Ventures Fund I, securing $150 million in capital commitments. Building on this momentum, they announced the closing of SYN Ventures Fund II in October 2023, which raised an impressive $300 million. This brings their total assets under management to $450 million, providing substantial capacity for their investment activities.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a targeted approach to high-growth potential companies within its core sectors. SYN Ventures typically deploys first checks ranging from $1 million to $10 million, aligning with the capital needs of early-stage startups. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes providing operational expertise and strategic guidance, leveraging the deep industry experience of its partners and advisors to help portfolio companies navigate market challenges and accelerate growth in the critical areas of cybersecurity and national security.
Investor Profile
SYN Ventures has backed more than 42 startups, with 13 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 30 rounds, about 71% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Serbia.
- Strong thematic focus on Cyber Security, Software, Information Technology.
- Led 9 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (50%)
- Seed (24%)
- Series B (17%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Series C (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (81%)
- Israel (12%)
- Serbia (2%)
- France (2%)
Industry Focus
- Cyber Security
- Software
- Information Technology
- Network Security
- Security
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Enterprise Software
- Cloud Security
- Analytics
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