EQT Private Equity Makes ~USD 100M Growth Investment in CYE
February 10, 2021
EQT Private Equity, via its EQT Mid Market Europe fund, has agreed to make an approximately USD 100 million growth investment in Israel-based cybersecurity firm CYE (CYESEC). The founder and CEO Reuven Aronashvili will retain a significant share and continue to lead the company as the investment supports go-to-market and product investments, geographic expansion and consolidation efforts in the fragmented cybersecurity market.
- Buyers
- EQT Private Equity (via EQT Mid Market Europe fund)
- Targets
- CYE (CYESEC)
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Israel
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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