Pavel Berengoltz is a serial entrepreneur and technology leader in the blockchain and cybersecurity space. He is the co‑founder and Chief Technology Officer of Fireblocks, a digital asset custody, transfer, and settlement platform that has processed over $3 trillion in transactions.
Before Fireblocks, he co‑founded Lacoon Mobile Security, a mobile security startup that was acquired by Check Point Software Technologies in 2015 for $100 million. Following the acquisition, he served as Director of Mobile Solutions at Check Point until 2018, helping integrate mobile security capabilities into the company’s portfolio.
In 2018, Berengoltz co‑founded Fireblocks alongside Michael Shaulov and Idan Ofrat. The company has grown to become a leading infrastructure provider for digital asset operations, serving financial institutions, exchanges, and increasingly, gambling operators seeking faster blockchain‑based payouts. He oversees the company’s technical strategy and R&D, driving innovation in secure multi‑party computation and blockchain security.
Berengoltz holds a strong network of over 500 connections on LinkedIn and is based in Israel. His work has been featured in major publications including Forbes, The Jerusalem Post, and Calcalistech. He continues to shape the evolution of digital asset custody and transfer technology, with Fireblocks processing trillions in transaction volume.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fireblocks | Chief Technology Officer, Co‑Founder | – present |