Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in major cities across North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies with an alumni connection and supported by established institutional lead investors. Alumni Ventures aims to provide accredited investors, particularly alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, with access to diversified venture portfolios that span various sectors and geographic regions. The firm typically invests between $0.01 million and $3 million and does not require board or observer seats in its portfolio companies. Through its managed fund families, Alumni Ventures enables investors to participate in a collaborative investment approach, fostering connections among alumni while facilitating investment opportunities in innovative ventures.

Rob Adams

Managing Partner

Gail Ball

Venture Scout

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

David Beazley

Executive Partner

Ali Byrd

Investor Advisory Council Member

Matt Caspari

Managing Partner, Strawberry Creek and amp; Deep Tech

Matt Castellini

Senior Associate

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Cainon Coates

Managing Partner

Michael Collins

CEO

Thomas Edwards

Associate

Yev Gelfand

Investor

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer Ven

Jin Kim

Senior Vice President, Office of Investments

Lucas Kirshenbaum

VC Investor

Ron Levin

Managing Partner, AV Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund

Jess Liu-Brown

Principal

Michael Madden

Co-Founder and Investment Professionals

Jonathan Meltzer

Managing Partner

Tom Meyer

Managing Partner, Nassau Street

Keith Murphy

Director, Video Programs

David Muson

CFO

Aisha Robinson

Comms Team VP of Strategic Communications

Saad Shaheen

Investor Operations Manager

Stephen Stolzenberg

Senior Associate

Justin Strausbaugh

Managing Partner, Lakeshore

Brittney Wade

Senior Associate, Seed Fund

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Wesley Yiu

Partner

Henri Yuan

Investor

Michael Yuann

Director of Investment Operations

Past deals in Network Security

ThreatKey

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of a cybersecurity platform designed to reduce digital security risks. The company's platform provides tools that mitigate cybersecurity threats by automatically identifying and remediating security issues, enabling businesses to focus on their core activities and, value-adding work.

oak9

Series A in 2022
Developer of a cloud security platform designed to accelerate delivery and provide comprehensive security. The company's platform has the unique ability to analyze infrastructure-as-code and build security into cloud-native applications for security and compliant design, enabling businesses to simplify application security with pre-built building blocks that support any architecture on any cloud provider.

StackHawk

Series B in 2022
StackHawk, Inc. is a software company established in 2019, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, that focuses on application security within the development and operations (DevOps) pipeline. The company provides a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to help developers identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in their applications both during development and after deployment. StackHawk's application allows users to scan for a variety of security issues, including SQL injection, cross site scripting, and open redirects, among others. By automating the scanning process and integrating it into the build pipeline, StackHawk aims to enhance the security of web properties and APIs, thereby assisting developers in preventing bugs from affecting production environments.

Cylera

Convertible Note in 2022
Cylera, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, provides cybersecurity solutions specifically designed for healthcare organizations. The company focuses on protecting patients and healthcare providers from cyber threats, including malware. Its centralized cybersecurity software offers a comprehensive platform that identifies and assesses risks across various devices, such as medical equipment, operational technology, and enterprise IoT. By employing a patient-centric approach, Cylera enables healthcare institutions to detect threats and respond to them in real-time, ensuring the security and integrity of critical healthcare operations.

Lacework

Series D in 2022
Lacework, Inc. is a provider of a cloud security platform that ensures comprehensive security and compliance across various cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds. Founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers its flagship solution, Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions such as configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, threat detection, and incident investigation, offering continuous monitoring of all cloud components, including workloads, applications, and containers. This unified approach enables organizations to innovate rapidly while maintaining a secure and compliant cloud infrastructure.

Pixm

Seed Round in 2022
Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technologies aimed at preventing phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm employs visual recognition to identify zero-day phishing attacks, effectively scrutinizing every webpage for brand and login impersonations without relying on traditional whitelisting methods. The company's services encompass anti-phishing, email security, computer vision, and deep learning, providing comprehensive security solutions for businesses and organizations to enhance their website, network, and computer security.

Ockam

Series A in 2022
Ockam Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a serverless platform for secure Internet-of-Things (IoT) development. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ockam offers open-source tools that enable developers to create trustworthy IoT systems. Its platform facilitates the interconnection of hardware and software services, allowing for the secure exchange of information between connected devices and cloud services. Ockam's solutions include end-to-end encryption, key management, and mutual authentication, ensuring that data remains secure in transit across complex networks. By connecting application developers, system integrators, and hardware engineers, Ockam simplifies the development process and enhances the trustworthiness of data exchanged within IoT ecosystems.

SkySafe

Series B in 2021
SkySafe, Inc. is a San Diego-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in airspace security through the development of anti-drone devices. These systems utilize radio waves to take control of unauthorized drones, safely landing them while providing real-time notifications and detailed event history. By employing advanced radio technology and deep threat analysis, SkySafe enables clients to detect and manage malicious drone activity, thereby enhancing security for various environments. The team comprises experts from prestigious institutions including MIT and UC San Diego, as well as the Air Force Research Lab, all dedicated to creating safe airspaces amidst the growing landscape of drone innovation.

Appaegis

Seed Round in 2021
Appaegis simplifies enterprise data access while enforcing strong zero-trust security for remote access. Its patent-pending solution protects data access and gives administrators full control over how enterprise data is used. The company was founded by security veterans with successful security track records.

Clarity Security

Seed Round in 2021
Clarity Security offers a platform that provides tools to develop or enhance identity governance practices. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Strike Graph

Series A in 2021
Strike Graph, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in providing a compliance Security-as-a-Service solution. Its flagship product, the Strike Graph platform, simplifies the process of obtaining security certifications, such as SOC 2 Type I/II, which are essential for B2B companies seeking to enhance their revenue potential. The platform allows users to organize security programs, manage compliance controls, and prepare for audits efficiently. By automating the collection of evidence required for auditor review through API-driven integrations with common business systems, Strike Graph streamlines the audit process, enabling collaboration among key stakeholders such as Risk Managers, CTOs, CISOs, and Auditors. This innovative approach allows companies to establish trust and close enterprise deals more quickly and cost-effectively than traditional methods.

ThreatKey

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a cybersecurity platform designed to reduce digital security risks. The company's platform provides tools that mitigate cybersecurity threats by automatically identifying and remediating security issues, enabling businesses to focus on their core activities and, value-adding work.

Baffle

Series B in 2021
Baffle, Inc. specializes in data encryption software designed to secure sensitive information in cloud environments and throughout the analytics pipeline. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides a range of solutions, including advanced data protection, application tier security, and virtualized key management. Baffle's Data Protection Service enables organizations to de-identify data without altering applications, facilitating the secure transfer of data to the cloud for privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This capability allows businesses to enhance their data utilization while maintaining compliance and safeguarding user privacy.

ThreatWarrior

Series A in 2021
ThreatWarrior is a cloud-native network threat intelligence platform designed to address both known and unknown cyber threats in real time. The platform employs an agentless, deep learning architecture to analyze network traffic, effectively eliminating blind spots, identifying security vulnerabilities, and mitigating active threats across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. By integrating unsupervised neural networks, continuous deep packet inspection, behavior monitoring, network intelligence, and automated response, ThreatWarrior provides a comprehensive solution for organizations. This enables users to gain visibility into their network activities, understand the behavior of all communications within their enterprise, and respond promptly to threats that may be overlooked by other solutions.

HYPR

Series C in 2021
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.

Baffle

Convertible Note in 2021
Baffle, Inc. specializes in data encryption software designed to secure sensitive information in cloud environments and throughout the analytics pipeline. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides a range of solutions, including advanced data protection, application tier security, and virtualized key management. Baffle's Data Protection Service enables organizations to de-identify data without altering applications, facilitating the secure transfer of data to the cloud for privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This capability allows businesses to enhance their data utilization while maintaining compliance and safeguarding user privacy.

Strike Graph

Seed Round in 2020
Strike Graph, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in providing a compliance Security-as-a-Service solution. Its flagship product, the Strike Graph platform, simplifies the process of obtaining security certifications, such as SOC 2 Type I/II, which are essential for B2B companies seeking to enhance their revenue potential. The platform allows users to organize security programs, manage compliance controls, and prepare for audits efficiently. By automating the collection of evidence required for auditor review through API-driven integrations with common business systems, Strike Graph streamlines the audit process, enabling collaboration among key stakeholders such as Risk Managers, CTOs, CISOs, and Auditors. This innovative approach allows companies to establish trust and close enterprise deals more quickly and cost-effectively than traditional methods.

Eclypsium

Series B in 2020
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2017. It specializes in a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of enterprise infrastructure, which includes laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing for the implementation of essential security controls. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware within organizations. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium aims to enhance the overall security posture of enterprises and government agencies.

Eclypsium

Convertible Note in 2020
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2017. It specializes in a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of enterprise infrastructure, which includes laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing for the implementation of essential security controls. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware within organizations. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium aims to enhance the overall security posture of enterprises and government agencies.

Kangaroo

Venture Round in 2020
Kangaroo is an electronics company specializing in home security systems that are designed to be simple, affordable, and app-enabled. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to enhance safety by providing flexible security solutions that alert users to potential theft or external intrusions. Their self-contained alarm devices notify homeowners instantly of unwanted intrusions, ensuring that proper authorities can be informed if necessary. Additionally, Kangaroo prioritizes data security and privacy, taking extra measures to protect user information while striving to create a safer living environment.

Securrency

Series A in 2020
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Established in 2015 and based in Riva, Maryland, Securrency operates additional offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Abu Dhabi. The company’s platform integrates legacy financial services with modern distributed ledger technologies, allowing for efficient trading of illiquid asset classes. Its protocol supports various distributed ledgers, including Ethereum and Stellar, facilitating the seamless movement of tokens both on-chain and off-chain. By focusing on security and compliance, Securrency aims to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of financial services, connecting investors seeking returns with asset owners, startups, and fund managers in need of capital.

Securrency

Venture Round in 2019
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Established in 2015 and based in Riva, Maryland, Securrency operates additional offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Abu Dhabi. The company’s platform integrates legacy financial services with modern distributed ledger technologies, allowing for efficient trading of illiquid asset classes. Its protocol supports various distributed ledgers, including Ethereum and Stellar, facilitating the seamless movement of tokens both on-chain and off-chain. By focusing on security and compliance, Securrency aims to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of financial services, connecting investors seeking returns with asset owners, startups, and fund managers in need of capital.

HYPR

Series B in 2019
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.

Lacework

Series C in 2019
Lacework, Inc. is a provider of a cloud security platform that ensures comprehensive security and compliance across various cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds. Founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers its flagship solution, Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions such as configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, threat detection, and incident investigation, offering continuous monitoring of all cloud components, including workloads, applications, and containers. This unified approach enables organizations to innovate rapidly while maintaining a secure and compliant cloud infrastructure.

Baffle

Venture Round in 2019
Baffle, Inc. specializes in data encryption software designed to secure sensitive information in cloud environments and throughout the analytics pipeline. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides a range of solutions, including advanced data protection, application tier security, and virtualized key management. Baffle's Data Protection Service enables organizations to de-identify data without altering applications, facilitating the secure transfer of data to the cloud for privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This capability allows businesses to enhance their data utilization while maintaining compliance and safeguarding user privacy.

TOP Network

Venture Round in 2018
Top Network Technology Pte. Ltd. owns and operates a decentralized open communication network that provides cloud communication services on the blockchain. The platform offers services, such as messaging, calling, video, virtual private network (VPN), content delivery network (CDN), Internet of things (IoT), and data sharing. The company also offers TOP tokens, Decentralized Messaging Applications, and Decentralized VPN Services. Top Network Technology Pte. Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in Singapore.

Xaptum

Seed Round in 2018
Xaptum, Inc. develops messaging platform for the internet. It enables IoT device authentication, authorization, and auto-configuration for messaging over a single TCP connection. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Lacework

Series B in 2018
Lacework, Inc. is a provider of a cloud security platform that ensures comprehensive security and compliance across various cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds. Founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers its flagship solution, Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions such as configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, threat detection, and incident investigation, offering continuous monitoring of all cloud components, including workloads, applications, and containers. This unified approach enables organizations to innovate rapidly while maintaining a secure and compliant cloud infrastructure.

SimpliSafe

Secondary Market in 2017
SimpliSafe, Inc. is a manufacturer of home protection products based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in designing and selling wireless security systems, which include sensors, cameras, and monitoring services for residential and commercial properties. SimpliSafe’s security solutions provide an affordable and easy-to-install alternative to traditional options, featuring 24/7 professional monitoring without long-term contracts. The systems offer various protective features such as cellular connections, SMS alerts, and smoke and fire detection. In 2018, SimpliSafe redesigned its security system to enhance performance, making it more compact and efficient. The product lineup includes entry sensors, motion detectors, glassbreak sensors, and smoke detectors, with plans to introduce additional features like a video doorbell and smart locks. SimpliSafe has received recognition for its innovation and service quality, including awards and high ratings from consumer advocacy organizations.

Sqrrl

Series C in 2017
Sqrrl Data, Inc. specializes in software solutions that empower security analysts to identify and investigate advanced cyber threats. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers Sqrrl Enterprise, a platform that integrates link analysis, user and entity behavior analytics, and scalability to support threat hunting. This platform helps organizations detect unusual activities and uncover hidden connections within large datasets, facilitating proactive threat detection and response. Sqrrl's technology leverages big data tools, including Hadoop and machine learning, to enhance cybersecurity efforts against complex attacks such as cyber-espionage and insider threats. The company's solutions are distributed through various channels, including managed security service providers and technology partners, serving customers worldwide. As of 2018, Sqrrl operates as a subsidiary of Amazon Web Services, Inc.

SimpliSafe

Venture Round in 2014
SimpliSafe, Inc. is a manufacturer of home protection products based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in designing and selling wireless security systems, which include sensors, cameras, and monitoring services for residential and commercial properties. SimpliSafe’s security solutions provide an affordable and easy-to-install alternative to traditional options, featuring 24/7 professional monitoring without long-term contracts. The systems offer various protective features such as cellular connections, SMS alerts, and smoke and fire detection. In 2018, SimpliSafe redesigned its security system to enhance performance, making it more compact and efficient. The product lineup includes entry sensors, motion detectors, glassbreak sensors, and smoke detectors, with plans to introduce additional features like a video doorbell and smart locks. SimpliSafe has received recognition for its innovation and service quality, including awards and high ratings from consumer advocacy organizations.
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