| id |
1 |
| country_code |
IL |
| country_name |
Israel |
| industry |
Cybersecurity |
| industry_tags |
["intelligence tech", "network security", "endpoint security", "threat intelligence", "zero trust", "UAV", "autonomous systems"] |
| signal_strength |
elite |
| origin_mechanism |
Mandatory military service routes top STEM into Unit 8200 (signals intelligence) and IDF tech units. Real attacks, real consequences — op... |
| key_cohorts |
["Unit 8200", "Mossad Tech Division", "IDF Intelligence Corps", "Mamram", "Talpiot Program", "Technion", "Hebrew University"] |
| us_entry_pattern |
Incorporate Delaware C-Corp, maintain R&D in Tel Aviv/Beersheba, move CEO/sales to McLean VA or NYC. |
| reheadquarter_signal |
true |
| proof_companies |
["Check Point", "CyberArk", "SentinelOne", "Palo Alto Networks", "Wiz", "Armis", "Claroty", "Cato Networks", "Orca Security"] |
| proof_founders |
["Gil Shwed (Check Point)", "Assaf Rappaport (Wiz)", "Udi Mokady (CyberArk)", "Tomer Weingarten (SentinelOne)"] |
| osparna_relevance |
IQT and IC community have deep Israeli cybersecurity relationships. Several DMV companies have Israeli R&D origins. Unit 8200 alumni netw... |
| is_active |
true |
| created_at |
2026-05-15T15:26:12.925644+00:00 |