TLDR:
- Alon Kantor appointed as Partner at VC firm 10D
- Kantor will lead investments in early-stage Israeli startups with a focus on cyber and defense sectors
Alon Kantor, former VP of Business Development at Check Point, has been appointed as a Partner at venture capital firm 10D. He will lead investments in early-stage Israeli startups across various sectors, with a particular focus on the cyber and defense sectors. Kantor brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously co-founded Toka, a startup providing cyber solutions to governments and intelligence agencies. His appointment comes as 10D manages over $350 million across three funds and has invested in over 20 startups, including well-known unicorns like Weka, DriveNets, and Augury.
10D’s other partners, including Yahal Zilka, Rotem Eldar, Itay Rand, and Adi Dangot Zukovsky, have also made successful investments in companies like Waze, WalkMe, and Moovit. Kantor expressed his excitement about joining 10D and aligning with the fund’s values and vision to invest in companies in new or transforming markets. He looks forward to working closely with the 10D team to support entrepreneurs and achieve significant company goals.
