Apple Core Holdings, founded in 1995, is a privately held company with investments across a range of verticals. They own and operate hotels and event spaces, and provide seed capital to hedge funds, venture capital funds, and private equity funds.  Apple Core Holdings also makes direct investments in early and mid-stage companies in a variety of fields, including Internet and mobile technologies and services, biotech, and entertainment.

Apple Core Holdings

Viola Ventures (formerly Carmel Ventures) is a venture capital firm that invests in Israeli-related early stage companies with significant ideas that can lead to transformational companies. Founded in 2000 by [Avi Zeevi](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/avi-zeevi) and [Shlomo Dovrat](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/shlomo-dovrat), Viola Ventures manages over $1.2B across six funds, and is the only Israel-based VC fund with seven investing partners solely dedicated to early-stage tech investments. This allows for unique depth and diversification that spans across a wide range of backgrounds and verticals. With over 20-year legacy in Israel’s vibrant technology ecosystem, Viola Ventures is known for repeatedly backing global tech companies and unicorns, such as ironSource, Payoneer, Lightricks, Redis Labs, and Outbrain. The fund holds a substantial share of Israel’s significant exits, including Actimize, RedBend, ECI, Samanage, Perfecto, Tapingo, and more. Viola Ventures invests in exceptional teams with a strong focus on AI technologies looking to transform traditional markets, the semiconductors and deeptech industries, and consumer facing products.

Viola Ventures

iAngels is a women-led venture capital firm and one of Israel's most active and recognized investors. Combining a deep, proprietary due-diligence process alongside best-in-class reporting, iAngels provides a window into Israel's extremely rich startup world and has a proven ability to generate and deliver superior VC returns. iAngels believes in going beyond and backs those who do, partnering with some of the highest-caliber entrepreneurs in the nation.

iAngels

Capri Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm focused on Enterprise Technology.  The firm invests globally with particular focus on Israel and select pockets in Europe where the team has deep relationships. The team is comprised of former software executives and leaders from Fortune 500 enterprises, bringing significant resources early in a company's lifecycle to help drive commercialization and market adoption.

Capri Ventures

Springtide Ventures is a venture capital company that helps to bring start-ups to life, materialize their visions, and global ambitions. It has a relentless drive for success, overcoming challenges and learning while, above all, preserving its integrity and sticking rigorously to ethical norms. Naturally, they value such qualities in entrepreneurs and teams we support as they take on the challenges of building their next enterprise. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

Springtide Ventures

Vintage is a global venture firm that invests in venture funds and startups via primary and secondary transactions. Through its secondary strategy, the firm acquires limited partnership interests in Israeli, European, and select U.S. venture capital funds as well as holdings in technology startups. It also invests directly into growth-stage startups across all 3 geographies, alongside partner VC funds.

Vintage Investment Partners

INCapital Ventures primarily seeks investment in early-stage technology companies. They are a team of experienced VCs and tech entrepreneurs that joined forces to connect North American investors with Israeli companies.

INCapital Ventures

Insight Partners is a global software investor that partners with growth-stage technology and software companies. Insight has a deep focus in Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, DevOps, and Healthcare sectors. Across their people and their portfolio, they encourage a culture around a core belief growth equals opportunity. As of December 31, 2022, the firm has over $75B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 750 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO.

Insight Partners

PlainID

PlainID offers an advanced Authorization Platform, a policy-based access control solution that simplifies authorization to one point of decision, one point of control, and one point of view across cloud, mobile, and legacy applications. This intuitive policy-based decision solution is quickly replacing traditional role-based and attribute-based authorization solutions. Companies that use PlainID benefit from a scalable, graph database authorization platform that meets the demands of enterprise growth without worry. Founded in 2015, it is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

<div>PlainID specializes in authorization management powered by Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC). Its flagship offering is the Authorization-as-a-Service Platform, launched in May 2022, to solve enterprise challenges associated with advanced access control. The platform allows organizations to create, manage, and enforce authorization policies across their digital landscape through a centralized management dashboard and distributed enforcement capabilities.</div>

Ensuring the right people access the right resources at the right time

Identity & Access Management

PlainID completes a successful 2023 and plans for product innovation in 2024

Microsoft

PlainID has launched its PlainID Authorizer for Microsoft's Power BI, available through the PlainID Authorization Platform.

Platforms that manage and control user access to systems, applications, and resources and govern the policies, processes, and controls necessary to ensure appropriate access levels, permissions, and entitlements are granted to users based on their roles, responsibilities, and organizational requirements

PricewaterhouseCoopers

The partnership enables PwC to complement its Identity and Access Management portfolio and expands PlainID's standing in the market.

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 PlainID specializes in authorization management powered by Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC). Its flagship offering is the Authorization-as-a-Service Platform, launched in May 2022, to solve enterprise challenges associated with advanced access control. The platform allows organizations to create, manage, and enforce authorization policies across their digital landscape through a centralized management dashboard and distributed enforcement capabilities.
 
 
 Its platform consists of pre-built, third-party &quot;PlainID Authorizers&quot; that provide access control for authorization enforcement patterns, including authorization for API gateways, microservices, and data lakes. Its technology connects identities with digital assets, allowing enterprises to control who can access what, when, and how, based on specified authority. This approach helps organizations meet the demands of secure access controls, frictionless user journeys, and data privacy requirements.
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 In October 2022, PlainID partnered with data integration provider Denodo to enable Denodo clients to centrally manage access to data using policy-based access control in complex enterprise environments.
 
 
 Additionally, PlainID partnered with iC Consult, positioning PlainID as a strategic reseller and systems integrator for its products.
 
 
 Funding and financials
 
 
 In December 2021, PlainID raised USD 75 million in Series C funding, led by Insight Partners, with participation from Itai Tsiddon, Viola Ventures, and other existing investors. The funds were to be used to expand its go-to-market strategies and accelerate product development.
 
 
 
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FortifID is a software company that puts individuals back in control of their identity and directly connects individuals to institutions. The company building a network to power secure, trusted &amp; robust consumer data for the digital world, also enabling individuals to seize control over the use of their personal data. They solve the needs ofbusinesses that use, buy or sell personal data, as well as the privacy needs of consumers for business using personal data, for business selling personal data, and for individuals. Their vision is a data solution for the digital age using blockchain and next-gen concepts from MIT. FortifID was founded in 2017 and is based in Mountain View, California, USA.

FortifID

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 Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management (IAM) solution developed by Red Hat. It provides robust user authentication, authorization, and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, allowing users to securely access multiple applications and services with a single set of credentials. Keycloak supports industry-standard protocols such as OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and SAML 2.0, ensuring interoperability and seamless integration with various applications and frameworks.
 
 
 One of Keycloak's key features is its ability to act as an identity provider (IdP), handling user authentication and attribute assertions. It can also function as a service provider (SP), relying on external IdPs for authentication and authorization. Keycloak offers a user-friendly administration console, where administrators can manage users, roles, and permissions, as well as configure authentication methods, federation settings, and authorization policies.
 
 
 Keycloak supports user federation, allowing it to integrate with existing user stores such as LDAP and Active Directory. It also enables identity brokering, empowering users to authenticate using their existing social media accounts or external identity providers. Additionally, Keycloak provides customizable login pages, password recovery mechanisms, and support for multi-factor authentication, enhancing security and user experience.
 
 
 As an open-source project, Keycloak benefits from community contributions, ensuring its continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving business needs. Organizations can leverage the extensive documentation, forums, and resources provided by the Keycloak community for support and guidance during implementation and customization.
 
 
 
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Keycloak

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 miniOrange provides Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions offering a range of products, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). Its solutions secure access to various applications and cloud services while enabling seamless user experiences.&nbsp;
 
 
 miniOrange's technology allows organizations to implement access control policies based on factors like IP addresses, locations, devices, and time restrictions, providing granular control over data access. Additionally, its solutions integrate with platforms such as Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Oracle EBS, and Zoom, enabling businesses to enhance security across their digital ecosystems. With a strong focus on compliance and data protection, miniOrange's IAM offerings help enterprises mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 miniOrange's client base spans various industries, including government entities, healthcare organizations, and enterprises across the US.&nbsp;
 
 
 miniOrange partners with companies like Oracle, Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Zoom, integrating their IAM solutions to secure access to these platforms seamlessly. Its extensive app integration library, comprising over 5,000 applications, allows organizations to optimize resources and costs while streamlining authentication and access management processes.
 
 
 
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miniOrange

One Identity solutions for Identity and Access Management Identity and access management for the real world. One Identity solutions eliminate the complexities and time-consuming processes often required to govern identities, manage privileged accounts and control access. Their solutions enhance business agility while addressing your IAMchallenges with on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments.

One Identity

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 SailPoint provides identity security solutions for enterprises. Its identity governance and administration (IGA) platform, IdentityIQ, allows organizations to manage and secure access to applications, data, and cloud resources across their entire IT infrastructure. IdentityIQ automates user provisioning, access requests, access certifications, and policy enforcement, ensuring that users have the appropriate level of access based on their roles and responsibilities.
 
 
 IdentityIQ integrates with various enterprise systems, including cloud, mobile, and on-premises applications, through connectors and APIs. This integration allows for synchronized user access management across the organization's technology landscape. The platform's key components include, 1)Identity Cube, a centralized repository for user identities and access rights, 2)Policies for enforcing organizational and regulatory standards, 3)Workflows for automating identity-related processes, and 4)Tasks, scheduled or event-driven processes for executing specific activities).
 
 
 SailPoint's identity governance solution helps organizations streamline audit and compliance processes, enhance security posture, and improve operational efficiency. It offers features such as role-based access control (RBAC), separation of duties (SoD) enforcement, password management, and compliance reporting. The platform leverages AI and machine learning (ML) capabilities to automate tasks, analyze identity data, and assist in determining appropriate access levels.
 
 
 In August 2022, SailPoint was acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at ~USD 6.9 billion. Subsequently, it was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 SailPoint has established partnerships with various technology companies and has a strong customer base spanning multiple industries. Some notable customers are General Electric, Vodafone, ADP, and Western Union. SailPoint has also formed a partnership with Circle Security, a decentralized threat prevention platform, to enhance the security offerings for its customers.
 
 
 SailPoint actively collaborates with industry leaders, such as Cisco and Rapid7, to expand its identity security solutions and integrate with their respective products and services. The company maintains a partner ecosystem, including managed security service providers (MSSPs) and resellers, to facilitate the deployment and adoption of its identity governance solutions across various market segments.
 
 
 
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SailPoint

Platforms that manage and maintain controls, policies, and systems that govern the entire lifecycle of an employee's access to company resources, systems, and data

Platforms that provide an additional layer of security beyond traditional username and password authentication, including controls such as one-time passwords (OTP), biometric data recognition (such as fingerprint, facial recognition), hardware tokens, or push notifications to mobile devices as a means to strengthen the authentication process

Platforms that manage and secure the digital identities and access rights of customers or users across various applications, services, and resources of an organization

Platforms that focus on managing user credentials, including passwords, to ensure secure access to systems, applications, data and resources

Platforms that enable users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple systems, applications, or services without the need to provide separate credentials for each system or resource access and usage

IAM solutions enable personalization by tailoring user rights, roles, and access to services based on individual profiles

IAM solutions enhance transparency and accountability by controlling user access, monitoring activity, facilitating audits, and preventing unauthorized access, ensuring business data integrity

AI/ML in IAM help automate risk analysis, anomaly detection, and adapt access controls, improving security.

Certain customer IAM providers also offer biometric authentication solutions

This is a key demand driver for IAM solutions as companies switch to a hybrid work environment, driving the increased need to manage user identity and access to organizational resources

Companies offering IAM solutions offer their solutions under a B2B SaaS model

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 PlainID, a firm with expertise in authorization management, recently announced the launch of the PlainID Authorizer for Zscaler. This innovative product is accessible through PlainID SaaS Authorization Management and serves the purpose of centralizing policy management for Zscaler along with several other SaaS applications and tools.
 This new platform by PlainID provides policy orchestration for Zscaler by enabling the users to explore native Zscaler access control policies. It also allows the visibility, manageability, and editability of these policies. The platform seamlessly integrates with Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), a cloud-based solution that offers secure remote access to internal applications, adhering to a zero-trust network access model.

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