Guardz, a Miami, FL-based cybersecurity startup, was funded $56 million, bringing its total capital to $84 million, in just over two years. The round was led by ClearSky, with participation from Phoenix Financial and existing investors, including SentinelOne, Glilot, Hanaco Ventures, and strategic angel investors from iAngels, GKFF Ventures, and Lumir, among others.
Founded in 2022 by Dor Eisner (ex-IntSights) and Alon Lavi (ex-Argus Cyber Security), Guardz emerged from stealth in early 2023 with a mission to safeguard small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) via
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