Frame Security announced its public launch today alongside a successful $50 million funding round, with backing from Index Ventures, Team8, and Picture Capital. This Israeli-founded startup aims to combat AI-driven attacks targeting employees by introducing an AI-powered human security platform. The urgency for such solutions is underscored by the persistence of human factors in data breaches, even as cybersecurity training has become more prevalent. Additionally, the rise of generative AI has empowered attackers to create highly convincing social engineering campaigns, intensifying the need for innovative cybersecurity measures.

Team8: Team8 is an Israeli venture studio and investment firm specializing in cybersecurity and deep tech startups. It co-led the funding for Frame Security’s launch, drawing on its expertise in building next-generation security companies. Co-founder Sharon Shmueli previously served as CTO of Team8’s venture platform.
Elad Gil: Elad Gil is a technology investor who supports founders through angel investments and his fund Gil Capital. He initially backed Frame Security as an angel and doubled down via his fund in its recent round. Gil highlighted the platform’s role in preparing employees for sophisticated attacks.
Tal Shlomo: Tal Shlomo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Frame Security, with a background as an early employee at Wiz. Both he and Wiz alumni from Israel’s Unit 8200 identified human risk as a key cybersecurity gap. He launched Frame to empower workforces against AI-driven social engineering.
Shardul Shah: Shardul Shah is a Partner at Index Ventures investing in cybersecurity and enterprise software. He backed Frame Security, citing human risk as a core unsolved challenge. Shah praised the AI platform’s personalized, scalable approach amid rising AI-powered threats.
Frame Security: Frame Security is an Israeli cybersecurity startup building an AI-powered human security platform that automates awareness training with personalized attack simulations and behavioral analysis. The platform shifts organizations from static programs to dynamic defenses against social engineering, deepfakes, and AI threats targeting employees. It recently launched publicly with backing from leading investors to expand engineering, research, and go-to-market efforts.
Index Ventures: Index Ventures is a global venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage technology companies, with a focus on sectors like cybersecurity. It led Frame Security’s recent funding round, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to human risk amplified by AI. Partner Shardul Shah noted the platform’s scalable approach to strengthening employee defenses.
Sharon Shmueli: Sharon Shmueli is the Co-Founder of Frame Security and a serial cybersecurity entrepreneur from Israel’s Unit 8200. He previously served as CTO at Team8’s venture platform, evaluating emerging security technologies. His experience informs Frame’s focus on dynamic human defense systems.
Assaf Rappaport: Assaf Rappaport is the CEO of Wiz, a cloud security platform acquired by Google. He participated individually in the funding round for Frame Security. His investment reflects ongoing commitment to human-centric cybersecurity innovations.
Picture Capital: Picture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on Israeli technology founders and startups. It co-led Frame Security’s funding round supporting its public debut and expansion. The firm backs innovative companies addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges.

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