1/ Today, Index portfolio company Wiz is announcing that the company has grown 100x to $100M in ARR in 18 months. That's the fastest growing software company ever. They've set a new standard.
Here's how: indexventures.com/perspectives/w…
Google has announced its intention to acquire @Wiz for $32bn, subject to regulatory approval. Huge congrats to @AssafRappaport, @amiluttwak, Roy Reznik, Yinon Costica and their team for building a once-in-a-generation company. A few thoughts on their extraordinary journey.
Today, @wiz_io continues to set the mold for a new kind of company with another $300M in funding and a robust US expansion plan. Congrats to @assaf_rappaport and the team who continue to take share of the cyber market with record-setting growth!
This week, @IndexVentures will convene during @NYCTechWeek and celebrate our new office in the city.
Our global team will be chatting w/ founders on the ground and there aren’t many better than @alwang, an early PM at @datadoghq, to share what makes the city so special 🧵⬇️
I’ve worked with @assaf_rappaport for 10+ years & backed him since day
1. He's truly exceptional. Witnessing @wiz_io blow past growth
expectations is a true privilege. Hear Assaf share his insights in
this must watch interview for any aspiring founder.
Verifying online identities is broken for businesses & consumers – @EliWachs & @AlexGrinman founded @footprint_hq to fix that. Thrilled to partner with them as they take a novel approach to this difficult problem.
Eli & I caught up in NYC on the news
1/ From the start - Signal Sciences’ co-founders @zanelackey, @NGalbreath & @AMPeters06 stood out from other app security teams.
I’m thrilled to share thoughts on their journey so far, as @signalsciences continue accelerating its impact with @fastly👇
1/ We developed a POV on Coalition over several years & recently were able to act on our conviction.
Here’s a “behind-the-scenes” view of what we focus on @ Index & why we are excited to support @joshuamotta & @SolveCyberRisk incl.a 1-page snapshot from internal documentation👇
The team @wiz_io is demonstrating incredible commitment in the fight against discrimination and in support of democracy in Israel. @IndexVentures stands with Wiz in upholding the right of equal opportunity for all.
As an investor you have a responsibility to weigh in on risk and capital allocation. This growth was unprecedented, and therefore, uncomfortable. In the absence of precedent, I leaned on the signals in front of me to get the confidence to encourage the team to press onward.
7] Congrats @assaf_rappaport, Yinon Costica, @ReznikRoy, @amiluttwak, Colin Jones, @ryantcarlson, Anthony Belfiore, @RaazHerzberg & the entire @wiz_io team. We can all learn from your combo of perspective on an enormous market + consistent, high-quality, unconventional decisions.
Today, we are announcing $3.1B in new funds to support the new wave of founders, across stages & locations.
Our world has changed profoundly over the last year, creating more openings for entrepreneurs. Their ideas are bold, driven by a desire to make a positive impact.