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Cognition

vc$170MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$170M

◆ Check Size

$6.0M→$15.0M

◆ Location

United States

◆ Activity

Statusraising

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◆ Investment Thesis

An early-stage cyber venture fund focused on AI-driven security companies, with a hands-on, no-shortcuts partnership model to help build the platforms of tomorrow.

◆ About Cognition

Cognition is a new venture fund founded by CrowdStrike CTO Eliya Zaytsev and partners, targeting $170 million to invest in AI-driven cybersecurity startups at seed and Series A stages.

◆ Sectors

Cybersecurity

◆ Stages

seedseries-a

◆ Geography Focus

North AmericaUnited States

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Elia ZaitsevCo-founder—
Gur TalpazCo-founder—
Tayler SipperlyCo-founder—

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Leads rounds

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◆ FAQ

What does Cognition invest in?

Cognition invests in Cybersecurity at the seed and series-a stages.

Which geographies does Cognition focus on?

Cognition focuses on North America and United States, and is headquartered in United States.

What is Cognition's typical check size?

Cognition typically writes checks of $6M to $15M.