Sanaz Yashar, Founder of Zafran Security

About Sanaz Yashar

Sanaz Yashar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zafran Security, an AI-native threat exposure management platform founded in 2022. She is an Iranian-born immigrant to Israel who previously served as a cyber intelligence officer in Unit 8200. Her personal story inspired the Apple TV series "Tehran."

Sanaz Yashar at a glance

• Company: Zafran Security
• Total raised: $130M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts, 01 Advisors, Cerca Partners, Penny Jar Capital
• Location: Israel

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