Remedio, a cybersecurity startup founded by Tal Kollender in 2019, has secured $65 million in its initial funding round, achieving a valuation of $300 million. The company aims to revolutionize how businesses address security vulnerabilities by employing artificial intelligence to automatically identify and remedy issues without disrupting operations. Major clients include well-known brands such as Colgate-Palmolive and Kraft Heinz.
Kollender, who transitioned from a background in hacking video games to leading a cybersecurity firm, emphasizes the importance of adopting a hacker's mindset in defense strategies. Her early experiences included hacking online games and later serving in the Israeli Air Force's Cyber Security-Systems Division. This unique perspective informs her approach to cybersecurity, as she believes understanding hacker tactics is essential for effective defense.
Before founding Remedio, Kollender worked as a system security architect at Dell EMC. Alongside co-founders Gilad Raz and Yakov Kogan, she aims to change traditional methods of vulnerability management, promoting solutions that minimize business disruption.