BUSINESS

Maty Siman

Entrepreneur

In March 2020, the Israeli application security company Checkmarx secured a $1.2 billion acquisition from private-equity firm Hellman and Friedman – a key milestone in the evolution of an enterprise that began 14 years ago when Maty Siman, a former soldier in the IDF’s Mamram computer and networks unit, joined forces with tech entrepreneur Emmanuel Benzaquen. In an interview over the summer, Siman – now the company’s Chief Technology Officer – expressed joy that he and Benzaquen remained at the helm of Checkmarx in the wake of the company’s purchase. “We remain totally independent,” Siman stated. “This gives us the opportunity to build the company while staying true to our vision.” (Photo: Tauvod / Screenshot)