Cylus is a pioneer in protecting railway and metro systems from a growing number of cyber-threats. The company, founded in 2017 by veterans of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Intelligence Corps’ elite technological intelligence and security units, is comprised of a team of world-class cyber specialists and rail industry experts have tailored a military-grade solution to the industry’s unique requirements. Their robust technology enables rail companies to detect cyber-attacks in their operational network – including their signaling systems and trains – and block attackers before they can cause any damage. Cylus is based in the heart of Tel Aviv.
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv District, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $42M
Founded date: 2017
Investors 2
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Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 15.12.2021 | Series B | $30M | - |
| 06.06.2019 | Series A | $12M | - |
Mentions in press and media 10
| Date | Title | Description | Source |
| 02.11.2022 | Cylus, the Global Leader in Rail Cybersecurity, Appoints Rai... | Shao Fei Huang, Group CISO of SMRT Corporation Ltd, will support Cylus' product development and expa... | einpresswi... |
| 15.12.2021 | Cylus, the Global Leader in Rail Cybersecurity, Raises $30M ... | TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cylus, the global leader in rail cybersecurity, anno... | marketscre... |
| 15.12.2021 | Cylus raises $30M Series B to help protect trains and metros... | As rail systems undergo a digital revolution and become far more connected and advanced, railway ope... | techcrunch... |
| 15.12.2021 | Cylus, the Global Leader in Rail Cybersecurity, Raises $30M ... | TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cylus, the global leader in rail cybersecurity, anno... | salamancap... |
| 15.12.2021 | The top policy battles for 2022, explained | This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers. Sign ... | fortune.co... |
| 07.06.2019 | Cylus Raises $12M in Series A Funding | Cylus, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based rail and metro cybersecurity company, raised $12M in Series A fundin... | finsmes.co... |
| 06.06.2019 | Israeli rail cybersecurity startup Cylus raises $12 million | Tel Aviv-based railways cybersecurity company Cylus has secured $12 million from Cyient, Cerca Partn... | tech.eu/br... |
| 26.01.2018 | Vertex Ventures backs $4.7m seed investment in Israeli cyber... | Premium Vertex Ventures, part of Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings, has joined a $4.7-milli... | dealstreet... |
| 25.01.2018 | Cylus raises $4.7 million to secure rail networks from cyber... | Israeli cybersecurity startup Cylus has raised a seed round of $4.7 million for its security solutio... | tech.eu/br... |
| 25.01.2018 | Cylus Raises $4.7M in Seed Funding | Cylus, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based startup developing cybersecurity solutions for railways and metros, ... | finsmes.co... |