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Vice President and Investor
Casey Aylward
Partner
Mahendran Balachandran
Partner, India
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Principal
Luca Bocchio
Partner
Andrei Brasoveanu
Partner
Katie Brown
Investor
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Partner
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Partner
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Partner
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Venture Partner
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Partner
Anand Daniel
Partner
Ben Dooley
CFO
Peter Doyle
Investor
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Partner
Martin Gibson
Technology Investor
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Investor
Sara Ittelson
Partner
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Partner
Shekhar Kirani
Partner, India
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Vice President
Gagan Kumar
General Partner
Daniel Levine
Partner
Ping Li
Partner
John Locke
Partner
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Partner
Arun Mathew
Partner
Jonathan Mendelson
Investor
Subrata Mitra
Founder
Gonzalo Mocorrea
Investor
Vasant Natarajan
Partner
Vas Natarajan
Partner
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Partner
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Partner
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Investor
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Early-Stage Investor
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Investor - Growth
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Vice President and Investment Team Member
Sarthak Singh
Investor
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Investor
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Investor
Jonathan Turner
Partner
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Vice President and Investor
Matt Weigand
Partner
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Venture Partner
Ivan Zhou
Partner
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Partner
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Barath Shankar Subramanian
Senior Analyst
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Investor
Past deals in Cyber Security
Aura
Series G in 2025
Aura is an information technology company dedicated to creating a safer internet for everyone. People are doing more online than ever, but as our lives get more connected, it's hard to know what’s safe. Aura believes people should be able to live their digital lives with peace of mind. Its mission is to create a safer internet by making comprehensive digital security simple to understand and easy to use so everyone can stay safe online.
Tines
Series C in 2025
Tines Security Services Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cyber security automation platform designed for security teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Tines offers a no-code workflow automation solution that allows users to build, run, and monitor workflows with ease. The platform includes a Story Library featuring pre-built templates and customizable workflows, enabling users to connect their existing technology stack without needing additional integrations or custom code. Tines provides both cloud-based and on-premise options, along with tools for API auto-completion, crowd-sourced responses, and streamlined remediation services. Additionally, the company offers a free Community Edition, allowing users to explore its features and capabilities.
Cyera
Series D in 2024
Cyera is a data security company focused on enhancing the protection of sensitive information within organizations. The company provides a platform that automatically discovers and classifies data, ensuring that businesses have a clear understanding of their data landscape and the associated risks. By applying continuous controls, Cyera enables organizations to manage exposure effectively and maintain compliance while fostering a resilient security posture. This data-centric approach empowers security teams to quickly identify vulnerabilities and take immediate action to remediate potential threats. With support from prominent investors, Cyera aims to redefine data security practices for businesses operating in the cloud, helping them achieve transformative outcomes through effective data management.
Corelight
Series E in 2024
Corelight, Inc. provides network visibility solutions tailored for information security professionals, focusing on network traffic analysis to combat cyber threats. The company offers a suite of products, including Corelight sensors and a fleet manager, built upon the open-source Bro framework, which delivers actionable, real-time data to enhance cybersecurity efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Corelight serves enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions, enabling them to gain deep insights into network traffic and effectively detect and respond to cyberattacks. The company also maintains additional offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio.
Tines
Series B in 2024
Tines Security Services Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cyber security automation platform designed for security teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Tines offers a no-code workflow automation solution that allows users to build, run, and monitor workflows with ease. The platform includes a Story Library featuring pre-built templates and customizable workflows, enabling users to connect their existing technology stack without needing additional integrations or custom code. Tines provides both cloud-based and on-premise options, along with tools for API auto-completion, crowd-sourced responses, and streamlined remediation services. Additionally, the company offers a free Community Edition, allowing users to explore its features and capabilities.
Vorlon
Series A in 2024
Vorlon enables continuous near real-time detection and identification of third-party apps consuming your data. Our agentless patent-pending solution facilitates risk profiling of apps, and provides AI-driven behavioral analytics with response recommendations.
Cyera
Series C in 2024
Cyera is a data security company focused on enhancing the protection of sensitive information within organizations. The company provides a platform that automatically discovers and classifies data, ensuring that businesses have a clear understanding of their data landscape and the associated risks. By applying continuous controls, Cyera enables organizations to manage exposure effectively and maintain compliance while fostering a resilient security posture. This data-centric approach empowers security teams to quickly identify vulnerabilities and take immediate action to remediate potential threats. With support from prominent investors, Cyera aims to redefine data security practices for businesses operating in the cloud, helping them achieve transformative outcomes through effective data management.
Sprinto
Series B in 2024
Sprinto is a security compliance automation platform that aims to make enterprise-grade security accessible to all organizations. It integrates with cloud infrastructures to streamline risk assessments, control mapping, and the collection of compliance evidence for various security standards. By providing visibility into compliance processes and policies, Sprinto helps companies navigate compliance checklists, facilitating enterprise deals and enabling them to pass vendor security assessments. This approach allows clients to remain agile while building trust and confidence with their customers and partners.
Axonius
Series E in 2024
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices in business environments. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Axonius provides a platform that allows enterprises to manage their mobile, compute, and IoT devices effectively. The platform offers features such as asset inventory, identification of security coverage gaps, and the ability to validate and enforce security policies. It integrates information from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a unified environment for visibility and control. Additionally, Axonius supports easy integration of new device types through a user-friendly adapter API and plug-in framework, which can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. This functionality enables IT and security operations teams to manage device adoption and usage securely and at scale.
Filigran
Series A in 2024
Filigran is a European cyber technology company dedicated to providing high-quality open-source software tailored for cybersecurity and crisis management teams. The company has developed an extended threat management (XTM) portfolio that includes solutions for cyber threat intelligence, adversary simulation, and crisis response. This comprehensive approach allows organizations, both private and public, to enhance their cybersecurity measures while leveraging open-source platforms. Filigran's commitment to supporting global organizations positions it as a key player in the field of cybersecurity and crisis management.
Cyera
Series B in 2023
Cyera is a data security company focused on enhancing the protection of sensitive information within organizations. The company provides a platform that automatically discovers and classifies data, ensuring that businesses have a clear understanding of their data landscape and the associated risks. By applying continuous controls, Cyera enables organizations to manage exposure effectively and maintain compliance while fostering a resilient security posture. This data-centric approach empowers security teams to quickly identify vulnerabilities and take immediate action to remediate potential threats. With support from prominent investors, Cyera aims to redefine data security practices for businesses operating in the cloud, helping them achieve transformative outcomes through effective data management.
Blackpoint Cyber
Series C in 2023
Blackpoint Cyber is a technology that offers a nation-state-grade cybersecurity ecosystem. Blackpoint Cyber serves the MSP community using its own proprietary security operations and incident response platform, SNAP-Defence, available as a product or as a 24/7 true managed detection and response (MDR) service.
Stacklok
Series A in 2023
Stacklok develops software supply chain security solutions that focus on enhancing the security of open-source software for enterprises. The company provides a platform that offers end-to-end visibility into the software supply chain, allowing organizations to better secure their applications and tools. By making the benefits of open-source technology more accessible, Stacklok aims to empower developers to create software that is not only innovative but also secure.
Akto
Seed Round in 2023
Akto is a platform focused on securing application programming interfaces (APIs) by enabling businesses to discover, test, and protect both managed and unmanaged APIs from potential threats. The platform provides tools to identify vulnerabilities, detect misconfigurations, and automate security testing, ensuring real-time protection against malicious activities. By addressing weaknesses in business logic and assisting in the proactive management of API security, Akto helps organizations safeguard their digital assets and maintain robust security protocols.
Vorlon
Seed Round in 2023
Vorlon enables continuous near real-time detection and identification of third-party apps consuming your data. Our agentless patent-pending solution facilitates risk profiling of apps, and provides AI-driven behavioral analytics with response recommendations.
Cinder Technologies
Series A in 2022
Cinder is a unified intelligence and investigation platform offering decision-support software for fraud and risk applications. This platform helps technology companies track, investigate, and disrupt the most critical problems facing online communities. By integrating relevant data sources, centralizing decision-making, and offering customizable workflows, the company powers more effective decisions for investigative teams across an organization.
Akto
Seed Round in 2022
Akto is a platform focused on securing application programming interfaces (APIs) by enabling businesses to discover, test, and protect both managed and unmanaged APIs from potential threats. The platform provides tools to identify vulnerabilities, detect misconfigurations, and automate security testing, ensuring real-time protection against malicious activities. By addressing weaknesses in business logic and assisting in the proactive management of API security, Akto helps organizations safeguard their digital assets and maintain robust security protocols.
Stairwell
Series B in 2022
Stairwell, Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in cybersecurity solutions through its Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. The company focuses on Automated Threat Detection and Response, providing tools that enable security teams to identify and address potential threats efficiently. By treating all files as suspicious and preserving them as evidence, Stairwell accelerates threat analysis, allowing organizations to quickly assess their security status in response to emerging threats. Its technology incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver automated reports that indicate whether an organization has been compromised and, if so, outlines the details of the incident. This innovative approach enhances the capabilities of security personnel, streamlining the processes of threat evaluation and response. Stairwell has garnered recognition for its innovative contributions to the cybersecurity landscape, supported by prominent investors and partners.
Tines
Series B in 2022
Tines Security Services Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cyber security automation platform designed for security teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Tines offers a no-code workflow automation solution that allows users to build, run, and monitor workflows with ease. The platform includes a Story Library featuring pre-built templates and customizable workflows, enabling users to connect their existing technology stack without needing additional integrations or custom code. Tines provides both cloud-based and on-premise options, along with tools for API auto-completion, crowd-sourced responses, and streamlined remediation services. Additionally, the company offers a free Community Edition, allowing users to explore its features and capabilities.
ConductorOne
Series A in 2022
ConductorOne integrates permission management for the web and modern infrastructure. Alexander Bovee and Paul Querna co-founded ConductorOne in Portland, Oregon in 2020.
Tailscale
Series B in 2022
Tailscale Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops corporate virtual private network (VPN) software designed to enhance network security for teams of various sizes. Founded in 2019, Tailscale utilizes WireGuard technology to simplify the creation and management of private networks. By integrating with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365, Tailscale allows authorized devices to connect in a peer-to-peer mesh, which reduces setup complexity and minimizes latency. This approach not only improves the reliability of connections among servers, computers, and cloud instances but also eliminates the need for upfront costs and extensive configuration. Tailscale serves a diverse clientele, including hobbyists, network administrators, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and startups, aiming to streamline the operational challenges associated with network security.
Cinder Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
Cinder is a unified intelligence and investigation platform offering decision-support software for fraud and risk applications. This platform helps technology companies track, investigate, and disrupt the most critical problems facing online communities. By integrating relevant data sources, centralizing decision-making, and offering customizable workflows, the company powers more effective decisions for investigative teams across an organization.
Smallstep
Series A in 2022
Smallstep provides an identity authority designed for development, security, and operations teams, enabling them to integrate security into their delivery pipelines. By making code identity-aware, Smallstep enhances the security of connected applications across various environments, including cloud, containers, and serverless systems. The company offers an open-source toolkit that translates security best practices into actionable tools, allowing developers and operators to effectively protect their infrastructure. Additionally, Smallstep's comprehensive suite of operational tools facilitates the construction and maintenance of zero trust systems, securely connecting users and services across any platform globally. This approach reduces reliance on traditional security measures such as virtual private networks and firewalls, thereby streamlining security processes.
Securden
Series A in 2022
Securden, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Newark, Delaware, that specializes in developing a platform aimed at preventing identity theft, malware propagation, cyber attacks, and insider exploitation. Founded in 2018, Securden offers a suite of products including Windows privilege management, privileged account management, password vaults for enterprises, and secure remote access solutions. These tools are designed to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate security risks for organizations of all sizes. By leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, Securden focuses on providing affordable and user-friendly security solutions, challenging the traditional complexities and high costs often associated with IT security. The company is led by a team of experienced IT security professionals dedicated to delivering innovative products that help protect organizations from security breaches globally.
Cyera
Series A in 2022
Cyera is a data security company focused on enhancing the protection of sensitive information within organizations. The company provides a platform that automatically discovers and classifies data, ensuring that businesses have a clear understanding of their data landscape and the associated risks. By applying continuous controls, Cyera enables organizations to manage exposure effectively and maintain compliance while fostering a resilient security posture. This data-centric approach empowers security teams to quickly identify vulnerabilities and take immediate action to remediate potential threats. With support from prominent investors, Cyera aims to redefine data security practices for businesses operating in the cloud, helping them achieve transformative outcomes through effective data management.
Axonius
Series E in 2022
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices in business environments. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Axonius provides a platform that allows enterprises to manage their mobile, compute, and IoT devices effectively. The platform offers features such as asset inventory, identification of security coverage gaps, and the ability to validate and enforce security policies. It integrates information from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a unified environment for visibility and control. Additionally, Axonius supports easy integration of new device types through a user-friendly adapter API and plug-in framework, which can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. This functionality enables IT and security operations teams to manage device adoption and usage securely and at scale.
Sprinto
Series A in 2022
Sprinto is a security compliance automation platform that aims to make enterprise-grade security accessible to all organizations. It integrates with cloud infrastructures to streamline risk assessments, control mapping, and the collection of compliance evidence for various security standards. By providing visibility into compliance processes and policies, Sprinto helps companies navigate compliance checklists, facilitating enterprise deals and enabling them to pass vendor security assessments. This approach allows clients to remain agile while building trust and confidence with their customers and partners.
BizCarta India
Venture Round in 2022
BizCarta India provides cyber security consulting services. They also provide identity and access management, enterprise risk and compliance management, application security, network security, and endpoint security services.
Ermetic - a Tenable company
Series B in 2021
Tenable is a cloud-native application protection platform company that helps prevent breaches by analyzing permissions, configurations, and behavior across the full stack of identities. The company's CNAPP delivers in-depth contextual analysis in simple terms and reveals toxic combinations, such as privileged access to publicly exposed, vulnerable workloads.
Socure
Series E in 2021
Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. Its flagship platform, Socure ID+, integrates data from various online and offline sources, including email, phone numbers, and social media, to streamline customer identification processes and ensure compliance with regulations such as know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML). In addition to Socure ID+, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for real-time identity validation; Docv, a document verification solution; and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which targets synthetic identity fraud. Serving a diverse clientele that includes software and financial firms, as well as integration partners and sponsor banks, Socure aims to eliminate identity fraud and enhance security for online transactions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure has established strategic partnerships to expand its reach and effectiveness in the identity verification landscape.
Aura
Series F in 2021
Aura is an information technology company dedicated to creating a safer internet for everyone. People are doing more online than ever, but as our lives get more connected, it's hard to know what’s safe. Aura believes people should be able to live their digital lives with peace of mind. Its mission is to create a safer internet by making comprehensive digital security simple to understand and easy to use so everyone can stay safe online.
Stairwell
Series A in 2021
Stairwell, Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in cybersecurity solutions through its Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. The company focuses on Automated Threat Detection and Response, providing tools that enable security teams to identify and address potential threats efficiently. By treating all files as suspicious and preserving them as evidence, Stairwell accelerates threat analysis, allowing organizations to quickly assess their security status in response to emerging threats. Its technology incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver automated reports that indicate whether an organization has been compromised and, if so, outlines the details of the incident. This innovative approach enhances the capabilities of security personnel, streamlining the processes of threat evaluation and response. Stairwell has garnered recognition for its innovative contributions to the cybersecurity landscape, supported by prominent investors and partners.
Netskope
Venture Round in 2021
Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform aimed at securing data and users across various environments. Its primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, provides visibility and real-time protection against threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. The platform employs a unique approach that allows for granular control of cloud application usage, enabling organizations to monitor user activities and secure sensitive information without the need for traditional restrictive measures. Additionally, Netskope operates NewEdge, a global security private cloud network that enhances security without compromising performance. The company also provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud application use, along with a cloud-based web security solution designed to prevent malware and detect advanced threats. Serving a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, Netskope focuses on promoting good digital citizenship while supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope has data centers across multiple countries to meet global security needs.
Tessian
Series C in 2021
Tessian’s mission is to secure the human layer. Using machine learning technology, Tessian automatically stops data breaches and security threats caused by human error - like data exfiltration, accidental data loss, business email compromise, and phishing attacks - with minimal disruption to employees' workflow. As a result, employees are empowered to do their best work, without security getting in their way. Founded in 2013, Tessian is backed by renowned investors like Sequoia, Accel, March Capital, and Balderton, and has offices in San Francisco and London.
Styra
Series B in 2021
Styra, Inc. is a technology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a cloud-native authorization platform that enables organizations to enforce and monitor authorization policies across their applications and infrastructure. The Styra platform utilizes an Open Policy Agent to provide a comprehensive solution for managing security and compliance risks. Its features include context-based admission control, policy design and validation, policy distribution, and monitoring and auditing capabilities. By implementing authorization policy-as-code, Styra allows businesses to pre-validate policy changes, thereby mitigating risks before deployment. The platform also supports a range of environments, including multi-cloud, microservices, containers, and databases, ensuring that security policies can be defined and enforced consistently across various namespaces and clusters.
Vectra AI
Series F in 2021
Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise environments. The company's Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by utilizing AI to collect and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time identification of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which delivers security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating enriched metadata related to threats; and Cognito Detect, which leverages AI to identify and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vectra AI also maintains research and development centers in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge. The company aims to empower enterprises to detect advanced attacks early, thereby preventing potential breaches.
Sysdig
Series F in 2021
Sysdig, Inc. is a provider of cloud-native security and monitoring software, focusing on the needs of development and operations teams as well as security professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sysdig offers a platform that includes a runtime threat detection engine and a variety of tools for monitoring containerized applications. The company's solutions enable real-time visibility and risk detection across cloud workloads, helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential threats. With a combination of open-source and commercial offerings, along with a dedicated team of threat researchers, Sysdig empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern cloud-native infrastructures while ensuring application performance, security, and compliance.
Tines
Series B in 2021
Tines Security Services Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cyber security automation platform designed for security teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Tines offers a no-code workflow automation solution that allows users to build, run, and monitor workflows with ease. The platform includes a Story Library featuring pre-built templates and customizable workflows, enabling users to connect their existing technology stack without needing additional integrations or custom code. Tines provides both cloud-based and on-premise options, along with tools for API auto-completion, crowd-sourced responses, and streamlined remediation services. Additionally, the company offers a free Community Edition, allowing users to explore its features and capabilities.
Socure
Series D in 2021
Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. Its flagship platform, Socure ID+, integrates data from various online and offline sources, including email, phone numbers, and social media, to streamline customer identification processes and ensure compliance with regulations such as know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML). In addition to Socure ID+, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for real-time identity validation; Docv, a document verification solution; and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which targets synthetic identity fraud. Serving a diverse clientele that includes software and financial firms, as well as integration partners and sponsor banks, Socure aims to eliminate identity fraud and enhance security for online transactions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure has established strategic partnerships to expand its reach and effectiveness in the identity verification landscape.
Snyk
Series E in 2021
Snyk Ltd. is a software as a service company that provides a platform for identifying, fixing, and monitoring vulnerabilities in applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, Snyk offers a range of solutions tailored for developers and security teams. Its key products include Snyk Code, a developer-first static application security testing tool, and container vulnerability management for securing Docker images. The platform also supports application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security, ensuring that all components of modern applications are secure. Snyk’s Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into developers' workflows, promoting collaboration between development and security teams. The company serves over 1,200 customers globally, including notable organizations like Google and Salesforce, and has formed a strategic partnership with Rapid7. Snyk is recognized for its contributions to enhancing application security in an increasingly digital landscape.
Privacera
Series B in 2021
Privacera, Inc. is a SaaS platform that specializes in data security and governance, enabling enterprises to discover, manage, and monitor sensitive data across various systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Privacera provides a comprehensive solution that automates the discovery and classification of sensitive data, employing artificial intelligence to catalog information across both cloud and on-premises environments. Its platform integrates with multiple cloud services, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, allowing organizations in sectors like finance, insurance, and retail to maintain regulatory compliance while sharing data securely. The system offers features such as centralized access management, data de-identification, and a user-friendly dashboard for monitoring access history and generating alerts for security and compliance teams. Privacera was previously known as Global Tenet, Inc. and rebranded in 2019.
ConductorOne
Venture Round in 2020
ConductorOne integrates permission management for the web and modern infrastructure. Alexander Bovee and Paul Querna co-founded ConductorOne in Portland, Oregon in 2020.
Tailscale
Series A in 2020
Tailscale Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops corporate virtual private network (VPN) software designed to enhance network security for teams of various sizes. Founded in 2019, Tailscale utilizes WireGuard technology to simplify the creation and management of private networks. By integrating with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365, Tailscale allows authorized devices to connect in a peer-to-peer mesh, which reduces setup complexity and minimizes latency. This approach not only improves the reliability of connections among servers, computers, and cloud instances but also eliminates the need for upfront costs and extensive configuration. Tailscale serves a diverse clientele, including hobbyists, network administrators, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and startups, aiming to streamline the operational challenges associated with network security.
Ermetic - a Tenable company
Series A in 2020
Tenable is a cloud-native application protection platform company that helps prevent breaches by analyzing permissions, configurations, and behavior across the full stack of identities. The company's CNAPP delivers in-depth contextual analysis in simple terms and reveals toxic combinations, such as privileged access to publicly exposed, vulnerable workloads.
CyCognito
Series B in 2020
CyCognito, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in cyber security services with a focus on external cyber risk management. The company offers a cloud-based platform that conducts automated and continuous analysis of an organization's IT ecosystem, simulating the perspective of potential attackers. This approach enables organizations to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation efforts effectively. By leveraging advanced machine learning and natural language processing, CyCognito provides organizations with insights into their security weaknesses, helping them understand their true risks and allocate resources efficiently. The platform aims to bridge cyber risk remediation across departments, enhancing overall security posture and reducing the likelihood of data breaches.
Privacera
Series A in 2020
Privacera, Inc. is a SaaS platform that specializes in data security and governance, enabling enterprises to discover, manage, and monitor sensitive data across various systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Privacera provides a comprehensive solution that automates the discovery and classification of sensitive data, employing artificial intelligence to catalog information across both cloud and on-premises environments. Its platform integrates with multiple cloud services, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, allowing organizations in sectors like finance, insurance, and retail to maintain regulatory compliance while sharing data securely. The system offers features such as centralized access management, data de-identification, and a user-friendly dashboard for monitoring access history and generating alerts for security and compliance teams. Privacera was previously known as Global Tenet, Inc. and rebranded in 2019.
Securden
Seed Round in 2020
Securden, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Newark, Delaware, that specializes in developing a platform aimed at preventing identity theft, malware propagation, cyber attacks, and insider exploitation. Founded in 2018, Securden offers a suite of products including Windows privilege management, privileged account management, password vaults for enterprises, and secure remote access solutions. These tools are designed to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate security risks for organizations of all sizes. By leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, Securden focuses on providing affordable and user-friendly security solutions, challenging the traditional complexities and high costs often associated with IT security. The company is led by a team of experienced IT security professionals dedicated to delivering innovative products that help protect organizations from security breaches globally.
Privitar
Series C in 2020
Privitar Ltd. is an enterprise software company specializing in privacy-preserving data mining and sophisticated data anonymization. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and Paris, Privitar develops a suite of products designed to help organizations analyze sensitive data while maintaining privacy and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. Its offerings include Privitar Publisher, which supports auditing and user management; Privitar Lens, for creating privacy-preserving APIs; SecureLink, a data de-identification system; and the Privitar Data Privacy Platform, aimed at enhancing data utilization and safeguarding sensitive information. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and marketing, serving a diverse global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Privitar
Series C in 2020
Privitar Ltd. is an enterprise software company specializing in privacy-preserving data mining and sophisticated data anonymization. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and Paris, Privitar develops a suite of products designed to help organizations analyze sensitive data while maintaining privacy and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. Its offerings include Privitar Publisher, which supports auditing and user management; Privitar Lens, for creating privacy-preserving APIs; SecureLink, a data de-identification system; and the Privitar Data Privacy Platform, aimed at enhancing data utilization and safeguarding sensitive information. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and marketing, serving a diverse global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Strattic
Seed Round in 2020
Strattic converts CMS-based websites into serverless versions, making them faster, scalable, and virtually unhackable. It disconnects the dynamic WordPress site from the web and puts it on a different URL behind authentication so only site owners can access that site. Site owners can continue using their WordPress like they always have – marketing people can still add content, owners can still add plugins, and so on. Then, site owners can deploy their site with one click of a button and changes get deployed as a static site with HTML, CSS, and Javascript, essentially the front-end of the site without the underlying vulnerabilities.
Netskope
Series G in 2020
Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform aimed at securing data and users across various environments. Its primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, provides visibility and real-time protection against threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. The platform employs a unique approach that allows for granular control of cloud application usage, enabling organizations to monitor user activities and secure sensitive information without the need for traditional restrictive measures. Additionally, Netskope operates NewEdge, a global security private cloud network that enhances security without compromising performance. The company also provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud application use, along with a cloud-based web security solution designed to prevent malware and detect advanced threats. Serving a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, Netskope focuses on promoting good digital citizenship while supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope has data centers across multiple countries to meet global security needs.
Sysdig
Series E in 2020
Sysdig, Inc. is a provider of cloud-native security and monitoring software, focusing on the needs of development and operations teams as well as security professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sysdig offers a platform that includes a runtime threat detection engine and a variety of tools for monitoring containerized applications. The company's solutions enable real-time visibility and risk detection across cloud workloads, helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential threats. With a combination of open-source and commercial offerings, along with a dedicated team of threat researchers, Sysdig empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern cloud-native infrastructures while ensuring application performance, security, and compliance.
Tines
Series A in 2019
Tines Security Services Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cyber security automation platform designed for security teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Tines offers a no-code workflow automation solution that allows users to build, run, and monitor workflows with ease. The platform includes a Story Library featuring pre-built templates and customizable workflows, enabling users to connect their existing technology stack without needing additional integrations or custom code. Tines provides both cloud-based and on-premise options, along with tools for API auto-completion, crowd-sourced responses, and streamlined remediation services. Additionally, the company offers a free Community Edition, allowing users to explore its features and capabilities.
Strattic
Seed Round in 2019
Strattic converts CMS-based websites into serverless versions, making them faster, scalable, and virtually unhackable. It disconnects the dynamic WordPress site from the web and puts it on a different URL behind authentication so only site owners can access that site. Site owners can continue using their WordPress like they always have – marketing people can still add content, owners can still add plugins, and so on. Then, site owners can deploy their site with one click of a button and changes get deployed as a static site with HTML, CSS, and Javascript, essentially the front-end of the site without the underlying vulnerabilities.
Luko
Series A in 2019
Luko is an insurance company that focuses on transforming the home insurance experience by emphasizing prevention rather than claims. It offers an artificial intelligence-based platform that enhances accessibility and transparency for customers seeking insurance for homes, property, and vehicles. Luko provides a unique device equipped with an AI-powered sensor that monitors home security and helps prevent accidents, ultimately aiming to reduce electricity bills as well. By leveraging proprietary technology, Luko seeks to empower customers to select insurance options tailored to their needs, prioritizing safety and user-friendliness in the process.
Styra
Series A in 2019
Styra, Inc. is a technology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a cloud-native authorization platform that enables organizations to enforce and monitor authorization policies across their applications and infrastructure. The Styra platform utilizes an Open Policy Agent to provide a comprehensive solution for managing security and compliance risks. Its features include context-based admission control, policy design and validation, policy distribution, and monitoring and auditing capabilities. By implementing authorization policy-as-code, Styra allows businesses to pre-validate policy changes, thereby mitigating risks before deployment. The platform also supports a range of environments, including multi-cloud, microservices, containers, and databases, ensuring that security policies can be defined and enforced consistently across various namespaces and clusters.
Corelight
Series C in 2019
Corelight, Inc. provides network visibility solutions tailored for information security professionals, focusing on network traffic analysis to combat cyber threats. The company offers a suite of products, including Corelight sensors and a fleet manager, built upon the open-source Bro framework, which delivers actionable, real-time data to enhance cybersecurity efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Corelight serves enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions, enabling them to gain deep insights into network traffic and effectively detect and respond to cyberattacks. The company also maintains additional offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio.
Snyk
Series B in 2019
Snyk Ltd. is a software as a service company that provides a platform for identifying, fixing, and monitoring vulnerabilities in applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, Snyk offers a range of solutions tailored for developers and security teams. Its key products include Snyk Code, a developer-first static application security testing tool, and container vulnerability management for securing Docker images. The platform also supports application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security, ensuring that all components of modern applications are secure. Snyk’s Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into developers' workflows, promoting collaboration between development and security teams. The company serves over 1,200 customers globally, including notable organizations like Google and Salesforce, and has formed a strategic partnership with Rapid7. Snyk is recognized for its contributions to enhancing application security in an increasingly digital landscape.
Trace Data
Seed Round in 2019
Trace Data, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Oakland, California, specializes in data observability and security. The company offers a platform that enables organizations to track and monitor the behaviors of individual dealers or groups of dealers. By integrating observability, privacy, and security, Trace Data provides a comprehensive solution for managing data across connected systems. This approach allows users to ensure both the security and integrity of their data while gaining insights into its usage and behavior.
Vectra AI
Series E in 2019
Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise environments. The company's Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by utilizing AI to collect and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time identification of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which delivers security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating enriched metadata related to threats; and Cognito Detect, which leverages AI to identify and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vectra AI also maintains research and development centers in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge. The company aims to empower enterprises to detect advanced attacks early, thereby preventing potential breaches.
Privitar
Series B in 2019
Privitar Ltd. is an enterprise software company specializing in privacy-preserving data mining and sophisticated data anonymization. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and Paris, Privitar develops a suite of products designed to help organizations analyze sensitive data while maintaining privacy and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. Its offerings include Privitar Publisher, which supports auditing and user management; Privitar Lens, for creating privacy-preserving APIs; SecureLink, a data de-identification system; and the Privitar Data Privacy Platform, aimed at enhancing data utilization and safeguarding sensitive information. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and marketing, serving a diverse global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Truora
Seed Round in 2019
Truora, Inc. operates an online platform specializing in background checks and identity theft detection, primarily serving clients in Latin America. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil, Truora offers advanced technologies including OCR for digital onboarding, face recognition for real-time user validation, and comprehensive identity management to streamline Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. Its diverse clientele includes national and international retailers, banks, human resource firms, startups, and marketplaces, all utilizing Truora's solutions to mitigate risk and authenticate relationships with users, customers, employees, and suppliers. The company's mission focuses on simplifying and automating digital interactions across various sectors.
Acalvio
Series C in 2019
Acalvio specializes in cyber deception technology, providing enterprises with tools to defend against advanced security threats. Its flagship product, the Acalvio ShadowPlex Cyber Deception Platform, leverages 25 patents in autonomous deception and advanced AI to enhance security measures. The platform offers solutions for Identity Threat Detection and Response, Advanced Threat Detection, Operational Technology Security, Zero Trust frameworks, Active Directory Protection, and Ransomware Protection. Based in Silicon Valley, Acalvio caters to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, with deployment options available on-premises, in the cloud, or through managed service providers. The technology is designed to reduce attacker dwell time by enabling early detection of threats and improving security operations center efficiency through enhanced investigation and threat-hunting capabilities. This approach helps organizations achieve better defense in depth, minimize false positives, and obtain actionable intelligence for effective remediation.
Chainalysis
Series B in 2019
Chainalysis Inc. is a blockchain analysis company that specializes in developing anti-money laundering software for cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore, the company offers a range of products to enhance compliance and security in the cryptocurrency sector. Its primary tools include REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that helps identify offenders and visualize data, and an API that provides transaction-based risk scoring by tracking the source and destination of funds. Chainalysis also provides activity monitoring reports and due diligence tools that assist financial institutions in assessing risks, estimating potential criminal revenues, and identifying emerging threats. The company serves a diverse clientele, including government agencies, banks, exchanges, insurance firms, and various cryptocurrency businesses, facilitating safer interactions within the decentralized finance landscape.
Tessian
Series B in 2019
Tessian’s mission is to secure the human layer. Using machine learning technology, Tessian automatically stops data breaches and security threats caused by human error - like data exfiltration, accidental data loss, business email compromise, and phishing attacks - with minimal disruption to employees' workflow. As a result, employees are empowered to do their best work, without security getting in their way. Founded in 2013, Tessian is backed by renowned investors like Sequoia, Accel, March Capital, and Balderton, and has offices in San Francisco and London.
Snyk
Series B in 2018
Snyk Ltd. is a software as a service company that provides a platform for identifying, fixing, and monitoring vulnerabilities in applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, Snyk offers a range of solutions tailored for developers and security teams. Its key products include Snyk Code, a developer-first static application security testing tool, and container vulnerability management for securing Docker images. The platform also supports application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security, ensuring that all components of modern applications are secure. Snyk’s Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into developers' workflows, promoting collaboration between development and security teams. The company serves over 1,200 customers globally, including notable organizations like Google and Salesforce, and has formed a strategic partnership with Rapid7. Snyk is recognized for its contributions to enhancing application security in an increasingly digital landscape.
Sysdig
Series D in 2018
Sysdig, Inc. is a provider of cloud-native security and monitoring software, focusing on the needs of development and operations teams as well as security professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sysdig offers a platform that includes a runtime threat detection engine and a variety of tools for monitoring containerized applications. The company's solutions enable real-time visibility and risk detection across cloud workloads, helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential threats. With a combination of open-source and commercial offerings, along with a dedicated team of threat researchers, Sysdig empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern cloud-native infrastructures while ensuring application performance, security, and compliance.
Sonatype
Private Equity Round in 2018
Sonatype, Inc. specializes in software supply chain automation, providing solutions that enable organizations to effectively manage their development lifecycles, including third-party and first-party code, infrastructure as code, and containerized applications. The company's flagship products include Nexus Lifecycle, which governs the flow of software components and enforces policies; Nexus Firewall, which prevents risky components from entering the supply chain; Nexus Auditor, for continuous monitoring of applications in production; and Nexus Repository, which organizes and distributes software components. Sonatype serves diverse industries such as finance, government, technology, insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing, supporting a significant portion of Fortune 100 companies. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Fulton, Maryland, the company also has offices in McLean, Virginia; London, United Kingdom; and Sydney, Australia. Sonatype is recognized for its commitment to innovation and has received accolades for its workplace culture and growth.
Pango
Venture Round in 2018
Pango Inc. is a global privacy and security company that develops and provides internet security and privacy platforms for users, advertisers, and agencies. The company offers a comprehensive subscription suite designed to protect individuals, families, and businesses from various online threats. Its flagship product, Hotspot Shield, is recognized as a high-performance VPN that ensures secure and unrestricted internet access through advanced encryption technology. Additionally, Pango's offerings include 1Password for password management, Robo Shield and Hiya for blocking spam calls, and Identity Guard for identity protection against fraud. The company, formerly known as AnchorFree, Inc., was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. It operates as a subsidiary of Aura Company.
RiskRecon
Series B in 2018
RiskRecon Inc. is a software company that specializes in third-party risk management by offering vendor security assessments. Founded in 2011 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, RiskRecon provides a cloud-based platform that delivers continuous monitoring and on-demand assessments of organizations' security practices. The platform analyzes third-party internet infrastructure and application presence, enabling users to objectively measure the quality of their security programs. By offering risk-prioritized action plans tailored to individual risk priorities, RiskRecon helps organizations effectively control third-party risks and improve accountability among stakeholders, ultimately leading to better risk management outcomes.
CrowdStrike
Series E in 2018
CrowdStrike, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity company that specializes in providing advanced cloud-based security solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers its flagship platform, CrowdStrike Falcon, which integrates various cybersecurity functions including IT hygiene, antivirus, endpoint detection and response, managed threat hunting, and threat intelligence. This platform serves to protect critical areas of enterprise risk, including endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. In addition to its core offerings, CrowdStrike provides proactive services such as incident response and M&A cyber risk assessments, as well as professional training programs to enhance cybersecurity skills. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including public sector entities, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and large corporations across the globe, with operations extending to regions such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
Tessian
Series A in 2018
Tessian’s mission is to secure the human layer. Using machine learning technology, Tessian automatically stops data breaches and security threats caused by human error - like data exfiltration, accidental data loss, business email compromise, and phishing attacks - with minimal disruption to employees' workflow. As a result, employees are empowered to do their best work, without security getting in their way. Founded in 2013, Tessian is backed by renowned investors like Sequoia, Accel, March Capital, and Balderton, and has offices in San Francisco and London.
Vectra AI
Series D in 2018
Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise environments. The company's Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by utilizing AI to collect and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time identification of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which delivers security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating enriched metadata related to threats; and Cognito Detect, which leverages AI to identify and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vectra AI also maintains research and development centers in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge. The company aims to empower enterprises to detect advanced attacks early, thereby preventing potential breaches.
Sysdig
Series C in 2017
Sysdig, Inc. is a provider of cloud-native security and monitoring software, focusing on the needs of development and operations teams as well as security professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sysdig offers a platform that includes a runtime threat detection engine and a variety of tools for monitoring containerized applications. The company's solutions enable real-time visibility and risk detection across cloud workloads, helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential threats. With a combination of open-source and commercial offerings, along with a dedicated team of threat researchers, Sysdig empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern cloud-native infrastructures while ensuring application performance, security, and compliance.
Callsign
Series A in 2017
Callsign Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in developing an advanced online transaction platform focused on digital trust. The company employs proprietary technology to replicate human methods of identification, achieving a remarkable 99.999% accuracy in recognizing genuine users. This high-fidelity AI-driven authentication system aims to deliver privacy and security while minimizing user friction and effectively blocking malicious actors. Callsign's technology is particularly beneficial for financial institutions, governments, and various commercial entities, providing them with secure and adaptive authentication services that address data breaches and cyber threats. Additionally, Callsign offers a mobile app designed to enhance user security when accessing websites and protecting personal information.
Corelight
Series A in 2017
Corelight, Inc. provides network visibility solutions tailored for information security professionals, focusing on network traffic analysis to combat cyber threats. The company offers a suite of products, including Corelight sensors and a fleet manager, built upon the open-source Bro framework, which delivers actionable, real-time data to enhance cybersecurity efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Corelight serves enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions, enabling them to gain deep insights into network traffic and effectively detect and respond to cyberattacks. The company also maintains additional offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio.
Illumio
Series D in 2017
Illumio, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in cloud-based security solutions designed to protect organizations from cyber threats and enhance operational resilience. The company's core offering is the Adaptive Security Platform, which includes tools for data center and cloud traffic security. Key components of this platform are the Illumination application traffic mapping tool, the Enforcement application nano-segmentation solution, and SecureConnect for data protection. Illumio's approach centers on Zero Trust principles, helping organizations visualize traffic flows and implement segmentation policies that limit lateral movement within multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures. This capability is essential for safeguarding critical resources and preventing the spread of cyber attacks. Illumio serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Plantronics, Yahoo, Creative Artists Agency, and NTT Innovation Institute, Inc.
Netskope
Series E in 2017
Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform aimed at securing data and users across various environments. Its primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, provides visibility and real-time protection against threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. The platform employs a unique approach that allows for granular control of cloud application usage, enabling organizations to monitor user activities and secure sensitive information without the need for traditional restrictive measures. Additionally, Netskope operates NewEdge, a global security private cloud network that enhances security without compromising performance. The company also provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud application use, along with a cloud-based web security solution designed to prevent malware and detect advanced threats. Serving a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, Netskope focuses on promoting good digital citizenship while supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope has data centers across multiple countries to meet global security needs.
CrowdStrike
Series D in 2017
CrowdStrike, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity company that specializes in providing advanced cloud-based security solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers its flagship platform, CrowdStrike Falcon, which integrates various cybersecurity functions including IT hygiene, antivirus, endpoint detection and response, managed threat hunting, and threat intelligence. This platform serves to protect critical areas of enterprise risk, including endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. In addition to its core offerings, CrowdStrike provides proactive services such as incident response and M&A cyber risk assessments, as well as professional training programs to enhance cybersecurity skills. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including public sector entities, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and large corporations across the globe, with operations extending to regions such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
Tessian
Seed Round in 2017
Tessian’s mission is to secure the human layer. Using machine learning technology, Tessian automatically stops data breaches and security threats caused by human error - like data exfiltration, accidental data loss, business email compromise, and phishing attacks - with minimal disruption to employees' workflow. As a result, employees are empowered to do their best work, without security getting in their way. Founded in 2013, Tessian is backed by renowned investors like Sequoia, Accel, March Capital, and Balderton, and has offices in San Francisco and London.
Sourcepoint
Series B in 2017
Sourcepoint Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a content compensation platform aimed at helping publishers address monetization challenges while maintaining consumer privacy. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, Sourcepoint also has offices in Seattle and London. The platform provides publishers with technology to enhance options for consumers to support the content they enjoy, while also facilitating compliance with privacy laws. Sourcepoint's services include subscription-based consultative offerings that enable publishers and advertisers to obtain necessary consent from consumers regarding data usage. The company supports over 30 billion consumer touchpoints each month, helping digital publishers engage with users who use ad blockers and explore various compensation methods to generate revenue.
Smallstep
Seed Round in 2016
Smallstep provides an identity authority designed for development, security, and operations teams, enabling them to integrate security into their delivery pipelines. By making code identity-aware, Smallstep enhances the security of connected applications across various environments, including cloud, containers, and serverless systems. The company offers an open-source toolkit that translates security best practices into actionable tools, allowing developers and operators to effectively protect their infrastructure. Additionally, Smallstep's comprehensive suite of operational tools facilitates the construction and maintenance of zero trust systems, securely connecting users and services across any platform globally. This approach reduces reliance on traditional security measures such as virtual private networks and firewalls, thereby streamlining security processes.
CoreOS
Series B in 2016
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.
Sysdig
Series B in 2016
Sysdig, Inc. is a provider of cloud-native security and monitoring software, focusing on the needs of development and operations teams as well as security professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sysdig offers a platform that includes a runtime threat detection engine and a variety of tools for monitoring containerized applications. The company's solutions enable real-time visibility and risk detection across cloud workloads, helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential threats. With a combination of open-source and commercial offerings, along with a dedicated team of threat researchers, Sysdig empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern cloud-native infrastructures while ensuring application performance, security, and compliance.
Luma
Series A in 2016
Luma was created by Dr. Paul Judge and Mike Van Bruinisse. Paul and Mike have worked together for 15 years solving complex networking and security problems for the largest companies in the world. With the rise of the connected home, people are using more devices than ever. Home WiFi networks now need to be able to keep every one of them running and fully secure. Mike, Paul, and the team decided to use their expertise to create the perfect, personalized WiFi network for everyone. On that day, Luma was born. Since then, the mission has been the same: To create the fastest, simplest, most secure, and most reliable home network that’s equipped for the technology of today, and tomorrow.
Tenable is a cybersecurity company founded in 2002, headquartered in Maryland. Initially known for its vulnerability management solutions through the Nessus software, the company has since broadened its offerings to include an exposure management platform that addresses security gaps across IT, cloud, and operational technology environments. This platform enhances security visibility and insight, allowing organizations to effectively manage vulnerabilities and mitigate business risks. Tenable's solutions encompass cloud security and compliance, active directory management, operational technology security, and advanced vulnerability analytics. Additionally, Tenable Ventures provides financing to early-stage companies focused on developing exposure management solutions.
Code42
Series B in 2015
Code42 specializes in data loss protection, visibility, and recovery solutions designed to safeguard critical information from various threats, including insider breaches. Its platform offers a secure cloud service that continuously and automatically collects data via a lightweight agent installed on devices, ensuring comprehensive protection for files on laptops and desktops. The company's solutions enable security, IT, and compliance professionals to quickly detect threats, meet regulatory requirements, and accelerate incident response without complex policy management or hindering user collaboration. By focusing on ease of use and effective data management, Code42 helps organizations maintain a secure environment while fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
Vectra AI
Series C in 2015
Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise environments. The company's Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by utilizing AI to collect and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time identification of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which delivers security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating enriched metadata related to threats; and Cognito Detect, which leverages AI to identify and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vectra AI also maintains research and development centers in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge. The company aims to empower enterprises to detect advanced attacks early, thereby preventing potential breaches.
Netskope
Series D in 2015
Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform aimed at securing data and users across various environments. Its primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, provides visibility and real-time protection against threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. The platform employs a unique approach that allows for granular control of cloud application usage, enabling organizations to monitor user activities and secure sensitive information without the need for traditional restrictive measures. Additionally, Netskope operates NewEdge, a global security private cloud network that enhances security without compromising performance. The company also provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud application use, along with a cloud-based web security solution designed to prevent malware and detect advanced threats. Serving a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, Netskope focuses on promoting good digital citizenship while supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope has data centers across multiple countries to meet global security needs.
Acalvio
Series A in 2015
Acalvio specializes in cyber deception technology, providing enterprises with tools to defend against advanced security threats. Its flagship product, the Acalvio ShadowPlex Cyber Deception Platform, leverages 25 patents in autonomous deception and advanced AI to enhance security measures. The platform offers solutions for Identity Threat Detection and Response, Advanced Threat Detection, Operational Technology Security, Zero Trust frameworks, Active Directory Protection, and Ransomware Protection. Based in Silicon Valley, Acalvio caters to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, with deployment options available on-premises, in the cloud, or through managed service providers. The technology is designed to reduce attacker dwell time by enabling early detection of threats and improving security operations center efficiency through enhanced investigation and threat-hunting capabilities. This approach helps organizations achieve better defense in depth, minimize false positives, and obtain actionable intelligence for effective remediation.
Sysdig
Series A in 2015
Sysdig, Inc. is a provider of cloud-native security and monitoring software, focusing on the needs of development and operations teams as well as security professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sysdig offers a platform that includes a runtime threat detection engine and a variety of tools for monitoring containerized applications. The company's solutions enable real-time visibility and risk detection across cloud workloads, helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential threats. With a combination of open-source and commercial offerings, along with a dedicated team of threat researchers, Sysdig empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern cloud-native infrastructures while ensuring application performance, security, and compliance.
CrowdStrike
Series C in 2015
CrowdStrike, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity company that specializes in providing advanced cloud-based security solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers its flagship platform, CrowdStrike Falcon, which integrates various cybersecurity functions including IT hygiene, antivirus, endpoint detection and response, managed threat hunting, and threat intelligence. This platform serves to protect critical areas of enterprise risk, including endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. In addition to its core offerings, CrowdStrike provides proactive services such as incident response and M&A cyber risk assessments, as well as professional training programs to enhance cybersecurity skills. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including public sector entities, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and large corporations across the globe, with operations extending to regions such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
Sourcepoint
Series A in 2015
Sourcepoint Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a content compensation platform aimed at helping publishers address monetization challenges while maintaining consumer privacy. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, Sourcepoint also has offices in Seattle and London. The platform provides publishers with technology to enhance options for consumers to support the content they enjoy, while also facilitating compliance with privacy laws. Sourcepoint's services include subscription-based consultative offerings that enable publishers and advertisers to obtain necessary consent from consumers regarding data usage. The company supports over 30 billion consumer touchpoints each month, helping digital publishers engage with users who use ad blockers and explore various compensation methods to generate revenue.
CoreOS
Series A in 2015
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.
Lookout
Series F in 2014
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. It offers personal security applications for both Android and iOS devices, focusing on mobile threat protection and theft prevention. Lookout's product suite also includes the Mobile Intelligence Center, which facilitates real-time access to mobile threat data, and an App Vetting API that secures enterprise and commercial app stores. The company aims to empower organizations to implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lookout has expanded its presence with offices in several global locations, including Boston, London, and Tokyo. It serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, by providing solutions that safeguard sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds.
Vectra AI
Series B in 2014
Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise environments. The company's Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by utilizing AI to collect and enrich network metadata, enabling real-time identification of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which delivers security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating enriched metadata related to threats; and Cognito Detect, which leverages AI to identify and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vectra AI also maintains research and development centers in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge. The company aims to empower enterprises to detect advanced attacks early, thereby preventing potential breaches.
Hortonworks
Series D in 2014
Hortonworks, Inc. is a provider of data management platforms and solutions that cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. The company specializes in the Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP), which is based on Apache Hadoop, allowing enterprises to store, manage, and analyze large datasets efficiently. In addition to HDP, Hortonworks offers Hortonworks DataFlow for real-time streaming analytics, Hortonworks DataPlane Service for data management across hybrid environments, and the Hortonworks Cybersecurity Platform for security analytics. The company also provides educational resources such as training, support services, and the Hortonworks Sandbox for testing and development. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hortonworks operates globally and focuses on enabling organizations to harness the power of big data through its open-source solutions. As of early 2019, Hortonworks operates as a subsidiary of Cloudera, Inc.
Centrify
Series E in 2014
Centrify Corporation specializes in unified identity management software tailored for cloud, mobile, and data center environments. The company operates the Centrify Identity Platform, which focuses on enhancing enterprise security by addressing cyberthreats and data breaches at their source. Its offerings include Identity-as-a-Service for cloud and mobile applications, privileged identity management solutions, multi-factor authentication, and a developer program. Centrify Identity Service enhances productivity and secures access to various applications through single sign-on and user provisioning. Additionally, the Centrify Privilege Service manages and audits access for internal users and third-party vendors, while the Centrify Server Suite consolidates identity and privilege management. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and federal agencies. Founded in 2004 and based in Santa Clara, California, Centrify merged with Thycotic in 2021 and rebranded as Delinea, Inc. in 2022, further solidifying its position as a leader in both Privileged Identity Management and Identity-as-a-Service.
Netskope
Series C in 2014
Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform aimed at securing data and users across various environments. Its primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, provides visibility and real-time protection against threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. The platform employs a unique approach that allows for granular control of cloud application usage, enabling organizations to monitor user activities and secure sensitive information without the need for traditional restrictive measures. Additionally, Netskope operates NewEdge, a global security private cloud network that enhances security without compromising performance. The company also provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud application use, along with a cloud-based web security solution designed to prevent malware and detect advanced threats. Serving a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, Netskope focuses on promoting good digital citizenship while supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope has data centers across multiple countries to meet global security needs.
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