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Merlin Ventures
Merlin Ventures is a venture capital firm for cybersecurity. It enables exceptional founders to build the next generation of cybersecurity solutions through...
Merlin Ventures
Merlin Ventures is a venture capital firm for cybersecurity. It enables exceptional founders to build the next generation of cybersecurity solutions through deep domain expertise, a network of hundreds of CISOs, and go-to-market muscle. The firm partners with forward-leaning, AI-native founders and operates as part of an integrated platform designed to support cybersecurity companies as they grow.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Israel
City
Mclean
Corporate office
Derech Menachem Begin 121, Azrieli Sarona Tower, 60th Floor, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6721919, Israel
Additional offices
McLean, VA, United States
Principals
Nina Vasquez
Director of Partnerships
David Bloom
Managing Director EMEA
Jason Cenamor
Chief Revenue Officer
Stephen McCarney
VP of Engineering
Ilan Dray
Chief Experience Officer
Lior Suchard
Head of Product
Karl Mattson
Chief Information Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Merlin Ventures source and support its portfolio beyond capital?
Merlin operates a dedicated US commercial office in McLean, Virginia, designed to help early-stage startups build enterprise and government sales pipelines. This direct operational support distinguishes it from venture firms that rely on external advisor networks.
What investment stages does Merlin Ventures typically target?
Merlin focuses on seed-stage investments, often positioning itself as a lead or co-lead. The firm's operational model is built around companies that have validated their product and need to scale go-to-market execution.
Which geographies does Merlin Ventures cover?
Merlin maintains offices in Tel Aviv, Israel and McLean, Virginia, and uses that transatlantic presence to connect portfolio companies with US customers. The firm does not publicly list additional regional mandates.
Is Merlin's fund size or AUM publicly available?
No. Merlin Ventures does not publicly disclose assets under management, fund sizes, or aggregate deployment figures.
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