About us
Where technology meets opportunity
Our mission is to bridge the gap between complexity and efficiency, ensuring every organization can thrive in a digital-first world securely.
Our mission
Reducing Enterprise Identity Risk for everyone
Cygrid was founded in Berlin by experienced technology and cybersecurity leaders who have built, scaled, and secured complex enterprise systems. With backgrounds spanning security architecture, risk management, and data-driven platforms, the team brings deep operational expertise - not just theory.
Cygrid was founded in Berlin by experienced technology and cybersecurity leaders who have built, scaled, and secured complex enterprise systems. With backgrounds spanning security architecture, risk management, and data-driven platforms, the team brings deep operational expertise - not just theory. We understand the identity sprawl, governance gaps, and execution friction enterprises face because we’ve operated inside those environments. Cygrid is built from that firsthand experience: practical, measurable, and designed for real-world enforcement.
Our values
Our core values
We believe in forging strong relationships with our customers, partners, and employees, based on trust and mutual respect.
Collaboration
Working together to achieve shared goals and innovation.
Innovation
Continuously evolving to meet challenges and opportunities.
Excellence
Committing to the highest standards in our products.
Sustainability
Focusing on long-term impact and positive change.
Investors
Backed by the best
We’re proud to be supported by a network of world-class investors who share our vision for innovation and excellence.
Our founders
Meet the founders
Dmitry Kharchenko
Founder, CEO, CPTO
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Dmitry Kharchenko is Founder, CEO and CPTO of Cygrid, with over twenty years of experience across technology, fintech and cybersecurity. He has led companies and international teams as Founder, CEO and CTO, building and scaling innovative products and startups. Recognized by multiple awards as a top CEO and worldwide top CTO, he combines deep technical expertise with strong strategic and operational execution.
As the leader of Cygrid, Dmitry sets the company’s vision and strategy, building and guiding a high performance team at the intersection of identity technology, risk and AI. In addition to his executive roles, he actively mentors founders and speaks at industry events, contributing to the next generation of technology and business leaders. He builds resilient, intelligence driven organizations.
Dekel Paz
Co-Founder, Chief Security Architect
Dekel Paz is the co-founder of Cygrid and a cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience building and breaking enterprise security systems. Before founding Cygrid, he built and led security functions, designed and developed security products, and drove architecture initiatives focused on identity, lateral movement, and attack-path reduction across complex enterprise environments.
Dekel has spoken at leading global security conferences, developed open-source security tools, and published research used by security teams worldwide. At Cygrid, he is building the next generation of identity-centric security, enabling organizations not just to understand and prioritize identity risk, but to enforce precise controls across human and non-human identities spanning SaaS, cloud, and on-prem environments.
Careers
Join our team
Whether you’re a creative thinker, a tech enthusiast, or a strategic problem-solver, there’s a place for you here.
Our office
Our office is in top EU Startup Capital
Each office reflects our commitment to fostering a creative and inclusive environment where great ideas come to life.
Berlin
Berlin stands among Europe’s most dynamic startup ecosystems - a city where ambitious founders, experienced operators, and global investors come together to build category-defining companies.
With deep roots in fintech, AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, and enterprise software, Berlin has evolved from a creative startup hub into a serious technology powerhouse. The ecosystem combines strong technical universities, international engineering talent, and access to top-tier venture capital, enabling startups to scale from early traction to global expansion.
The city’s international DNA makes it uniquely positioned for cross-border growth. English is the operating language for many startups, and startups gain immediate exposure to European and global markets. Berlin also offers proximity to large enterprise customers across Germany and the EU — one of the world’s most important economic regions.
Beyond capital and talent, Berlin fosters a culture of bold thinking and execution. Operators with experience from scale-ups and exits actively mentor the next generation of startups. Communities around AI, cybersecurity, deep tech, and B2B SaaS collaborate closely, accelerating product development and market access.