Bain Capital Ventures

Bain Capital Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing across all stages of a company’s growth, from seed funding to growth equity. Founded in 1984 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, and Palo Alto, the firm focuses on high-growth sectors such as fintech, enterprise software, and data-driven industries. It has a notable history of helping launch and commercialize over 200 companies, including recognizable names like LinkedIn and DocuSign. Bain Capital Ventures manages approximately $3 billion in assets, with investments typically ranging from $1 million to $100 million, and has a strong preference for technology-enabled businesses that disrupt traditional markets. The firm actively seeks opportunities in diverse areas including healthcare, e-commerce, and application software, positioning itself as a significant player in the venture capital landscape.

Ajay Agarwal

Partner

Steve Anastos

Principal

Allison Braley

Partner

Richie Chaikof

Associate

Zeeza Cole

Principal

Pascal Croak

Investor

Leslie Crowe

Partner

Scott Friend

Partner

Kristie Han

Principal

Aaref Hilaly

Partner

Sarah Hinkfuss

Partner

Merritt Hummer

Partner

Christina Kyriazi

Partner

Greg Mervine

Associate

Abby Meyers

Principal

Saanya Ojha

Partner

Enrique Salem

Partner

Slater Stich Ph.D

Partner

Kevin Zhang

Partner

Paul Zurlo

Partner and COO

Sarah Smith

Partner

Michael Krupka

Partner

Alysaa Co

Principal

Past deals in Cyber Security

Dream Security

Series B in 2025
Dream Security is a cybersecurity company that develops AI solutions to protect against cyber threats. The company provides various cybersecurity services, including AI-driven threat detection to monitor network activity for anomalies, incident response teams to manage and analyze cyber incidents, and vulnerability management through regular assessments and penetration testing. They also offer security awareness training, assist with compliance and risk management to meet regulatory requirements, and provide cloud security solutions for cloud infrastructures. Additionally, the company offers consulting services to help organizations develop and implement cybersecurity strategies.

Halcyon

Series B in 2023
Halcyon is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting enterprise clients from ransomware threats. It provides a platform that integrates layered ransomware protection, utilizing pre-execution detection, behavioral modeling, and deception techniques. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the resilience of its clients, facilitating recovery and isolation of affected nodes. Halcyon primarily serves mid-market and enterprise customers, ensuring they are equipped to mitigate the risks associated with ransomware attacks.

Andalusia Labs

Series A in 2023
Andalusia Labs is focused on developing essential digital infrastructure tailored for internet markets, particularly in the realm of digital assets. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a security solution and risk management infrastructure specifically designed for the blockchain sector. This platform facilitates the management of significant amounts of digital assets, providing innovative companies worldwide with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of risk associated with digital transactions. Through its offerings, Andalusia Labs aims to enhance the security and efficiency of the digital asset marketplace.

Elastio

Series A in 2023
Elastio has redefined modern data protection with its cloud-native platform for protecting cloud applications from risk caused by ransomware, application failures, deployment mistakes, data errors and security vulnerabilities. Powered by Elastio’s application-aware ScaleZ(™) storage with inline active ransomware intelligence, applications can be safely protected and recovered to a last known clean state with integrated tooling for fast application specific backups, automated scanning for ransomware and malware, fast application specific recoveries, flexible data movement and automation into your existing CI/CD pipelines. Purpose built for the cloud with both agentless and lightweight agent architectures, Elastio delivers easy and fast deployments, industry-leading application protection and recovery and immediate time-to-value.

Granica

Series A in 2023
Granica provides a data readiness platform designed to support enterprises in effectively leveraging artificial intelligence. The platform enables data engineers and leaders to prepare AI-ready data that enhances the efficiency and safety of AI, machine learning, and analytics initiatives. By optimizing data sets for training and inference, Granica reduces storage costs by up to 60% and improves query performance by up to 56%. The company focuses on ensuring data privacy and mitigating the risks of sensitive data leakage while enhancing the accuracy and fairness of AI models. Granica curates and refines training data sets, selecting impactful samples to boost model performance and instill greater trust in AI applications. Targeting industries such as financial services, retail, geo-spatial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles, Granica aims to make AI implementations more effective and beneficial for its clients.

Oort

Series A in 2022
Oort is an identity threat detection and response platform that focuses on enhancing enterprise security. Given that over 60% of security breaches involve the misuse of valid identity credentials, Oort recognizes identity as a critical perimeter that cannot be solely defended by personnel. The platform empowers cybersecurity and IT professionals to effectively manage their identity and access management (IAM) programs, providing full visibility and control over their identity attack surface. Oort's SaaS solution is designed for rapid deployment, allowing organizations to quickly reduce identity vulnerabilities at scale. Additionally, it offers network solutions through a network of globally distributed data centers, ensuring robust security for the digital supply chain. Based in Boston, MA, Oort operates as a fully remote startup and is supported by prominent investors such as Bain Capital Ventures, 645 Ventures, and First Star Ventures.

JupiterOne

Series C in 2022
JupiterOne, Inc. develops cloud-based cybersecurity asset management and automation software aimed at enhancing security and compliance for organizations. The company's flagship product provides chief information security officers, security operations teams, and compliance officers with tools to automate the discovery, visibility, and management of cyber assets across cloud environments. This includes functionalities for risk analysis, compliance reporting, vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response. Additionally, the JupiterOne Insights application allows users to create customized reporting dashboards and visualizations for monitoring code activities and security postures. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, JupiterOne operates additional offices in Charlotte, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. The company is a subsidiary of LifeOmic Security, LLC and is focused on simplifying cloud security management for organizations, replacing guesswork with comprehensive data about assets and configurations.

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.

Fidel API

Series B in 2022
Fidel API is a financial infrastructure platform that empowers developers to create programmable experiences in real-time during payment card transactions. By integrating directly with major payment networks like Visa and Mastercard, the platform provides granular transaction data, including amount, location, date, and merchant details. This enables businesses to enhance customer engagement and marketing efforts through real-time, event-driven interactions. Fidel API's technology facilitates the development of advanced loyalty and rewards programs, as well as streamlining processes such as reimbursements and expense management. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Fidel API serves a diverse clientele ranging from startups to large enterprises, including notable organizations like Google and British Airways. The company is supported by significant investors and has a global presence with offices in Lisbon and New York, along with remote employees.

VISO TRUST

Series A in 2022
VISO Trust is a SaaS third-party cyber risk management for the modern enterprise. VISO Trust puts reliable, comprehensive, actionable vendor security information directly in the hands of decision-makers who need to make informed risk assessments.

Sysdig

Series G 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.

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.

Thoropass

Series B in 2021
Thoropass is a compliance automation platform that helps businesses navigate various infosec and privacy frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. The platform offers tools for storing, sharing, and managing compliance programs, as well as designing controls tailored to different stages of development. With a focus on continuous monitoring and expert guidance, Thoropass enables companies to prepare for audits effectively, ensuring they meet compliance requirements year after year. The service is utilized by numerous growing businesses that seek to establish scalable security practices and achieve necessary certifications. Through its combination of intelligent software and expert support, Thoropass simplifies the compliance process, allowing companies to concentrate on their core operations.

LeapYear

Venture Round in 2021
LeapYear specializes in developing technology that allows enterprises to harness the value of sensitive data while ensuring its security. The company's platform employs differential privacy, a proven mathematical standard, to facilitate the use of data for machine learning without risking exposure or exploitation. By integrating advanced techniques in machine learning and cryptography, LeapYear enables organizations to analyze and monetize previously restricted data sources. It has established partnerships with major companies across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, to support the secure combination and analysis of siloed information.

JupiterOne

Series B in 2021
JupiterOne, Inc. develops cloud-based cybersecurity asset management and automation software aimed at enhancing security and compliance for organizations. The company's flagship product provides chief information security officers, security operations teams, and compliance officers with tools to automate the discovery, visibility, and management of cyber assets across cloud environments. This includes functionalities for risk analysis, compliance reporting, vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response. Additionally, the JupiterOne Insights application allows users to create customized reporting dashboards and visualizations for monitoring code activities and security postures. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, JupiterOne operates additional offices in Charlotte, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. The company is a subsidiary of LifeOmic Security, LLC and is focused on simplifying cloud security management for organizations, replacing guesswork with comprehensive data about assets and configurations.

Andalusia Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Andalusia Labs is focused on developing essential digital infrastructure tailored for internet markets, particularly in the realm of digital assets. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a security solution and risk management infrastructure specifically designed for the blockchain sector. This platform facilitates the management of significant amounts of digital assets, providing innovative companies worldwide with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of risk associated with digital transactions. Through its offerings, Andalusia Labs aims to enhance the security and efficiency of the digital asset marketplace.

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.

Elastio

Seed Round in 2020
Elastio has redefined modern data protection with its cloud-native platform for protecting cloud applications from risk caused by ransomware, application failures, deployment mistakes, data errors and security vulnerabilities. Powered by Elastio’s application-aware ScaleZ(™) storage with inline active ransomware intelligence, applications can be safely protected and recovered to a last known clean state with integrated tooling for fast application specific backups, automated scanning for ransomware and malware, fast application specific recoveries, flexible data movement and automation into your existing CI/CD pipelines. Purpose built for the cloud with both agentless and lightweight agent architectures, Elastio delivers easy and fast deployments, industry-leading application protection and recovery and immediate time-to-value.

Thoropass

Series A in 2020
Thoropass is a compliance automation platform that helps businesses navigate various infosec and privacy frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. The platform offers tools for storing, sharing, and managing compliance programs, as well as designing controls tailored to different stages of development. With a focus on continuous monitoring and expert guidance, Thoropass enables companies to prepare for audits effectively, ensuring they meet compliance requirements year after year. The service is utilized by numerous growing businesses that seek to establish scalable security practices and achieve necessary certifications. Through its combination of intelligent software and expert support, Thoropass simplifies the compliance process, allowing companies to concentrate on their core operations.

Airside

Series B in 2020
Airside Mobile develops a digital identity platform that enables businesses and consumers to manage their personal information securely and privately. The platform allows users to store personal documents digitally and authenticate their identification efficiently, providing them with control over how and when their information is shared. With a focus on privacy-by-design and advanced security measures, Airside's technology is trusted by significant entities, including the US government and major airlines. This innovative approach enhances user trust by allowing for the reusability of digital identification, facilitating seamless interactions across various services and locations while safeguarding individual privacy.

Arista NDR

Series C in 2020
Arista NDR is the only advanced network traffic analysis company that delivers a privacy-aware solution capable of detecting and visualizing behavioral, mal-intent and compliance incidents with full forensics context. Powered by Ava, Arista NDR security expert system, the Arista NDR platform combines federated machine learning, threat intelligence and human expertise. The platform analyzes billions of communications to autonomously discover, profile and classify every device, user and application on any network. Through automated hunting and investigation, Arista NDR platform uncovers malicious intent from insiders and external attackers alike. The company was acquired by Arista Networks in 2019.

Pomerium

Venture Round in 2020
Pomerium is a developer of identity-aware proxy software that enables secure access to internal applications without the need for a virtual private network (VPN). The company's software offers a standardized interface for authenticating, authorizing, and monitoring user access to any application, regardless of whether the application has built-in access control features. This allows enterprises to streamline security processes and focus on application development without the complexities of reinventing access control mechanisms. Pomerium's solutions enhance security while facilitating the use of both internal and external applications efficiently.

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.

LeapYear

Series B in 2019
LeapYear specializes in developing technology that allows enterprises to harness the value of sensitive data while ensuring its security. The company's platform employs differential privacy, a proven mathematical standard, to facilitate the use of data for machine learning without risking exposure or exploitation. By integrating advanced techniques in machine learning and cryptography, LeapYear enables organizations to analyze and monetize previously restricted data sources. It has established partnerships with major companies across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, to support the secure combination and analysis of siloed information.

Armis Security

Series C in 2019
Armis offers an asset intelligence platform, designed to address the new threat landscape that connected devices create. It provides a cyber exposure management and security platform that protects the attack surface and manages the organization’s cyber risk exposure in real-time.

CoinDCX

Seed Round in 2019
CoinDCX is a prominent provider of cryptocurrency trading and financial services based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Established in 2018, the company aims to democratize finance by making investments accessible to a broader audience. CoinDCX's platform enables users to trade a variety of cryptocurrencies legally, with features that allow for secure transactions and seamless withdrawals to bank accounts. The company prioritizes user experience, offering industry-first products tailored to different types of traders based on their trading habits and risk tolerances. Additionally, CoinDCX Ventures focuses on investing in Web3 companies globally, with a significant portion of its portfolio expected to originate from India. The fund emphasizes investment in sectors such as DeFi and CeFi, infrastructure development, and Web3 applications, primarily targeting early-stage companies.

CoinDCX

Seed Round in 2019
CoinDCX is a prominent provider of cryptocurrency trading and financial services based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Established in 2018, the company aims to democratize finance by making investments accessible to a broader audience. CoinDCX's platform enables users to trade a variety of cryptocurrencies legally, with features that allow for secure transactions and seamless withdrawals to bank accounts. The company prioritizes user experience, offering industry-first products tailored to different types of traders based on their trading habits and risk tolerances. Additionally, CoinDCX Ventures focuses on investing in Web3 companies globally, with a significant portion of its portfolio expected to originate from India. The fund emphasizes investment in sectors such as DeFi and CeFi, infrastructure development, and Web3 applications, primarily targeting early-stage companies.

Qwiet AI

Series B in 2019
Qwiet is an IT company that specializes in developing an AI-powered application security platform. This innovative platform enables rapid and precise detection of vulnerabilities, allowing development teams to produce more secure code without extending production timelines or increasing technical debt. Qwiet's technology focuses on protecting cloud applications and automatically mapping the flow of sensitive data. By tailoring its application to specific versions of software, Qwiet helps developers trace vulnerabilities to individual lines of code, ensuring that sensitive data is handled securely throughout its transit from applications to data sinks. The company, previously known as ShiftLeft, rebranded to Qwiet AI on July 26, 2023.

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.

ObserveIT

Series B in 2018
ObserveIT LTD. specializes in insider threat management software solutions aimed at helping organizations identify and mitigate insider threats. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes insider threat detection, investigation, and prevention tools. Its services encompass data loss detection, user activity monitoring, incident response, and compliance solutions. By offering full playback of security incidents, ObserveIT enables security teams to reduce investigation times significantly and enhance response efficiency. The company's solutions are utilized by over 1,600 global customers across various industries, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing, to secure remote workers and protect against data loss. ObserveIT operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.

ObserveIT

Series B in 2018
ObserveIT LTD. specializes in insider threat management software solutions aimed at helping organizations identify and mitigate insider threats. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes insider threat detection, investigation, and prevention tools. Its services encompass data loss detection, user activity monitoring, incident response, and compliance solutions. By offering full playback of security incidents, ObserveIT enables security teams to reduce investigation times significantly and enhance response efficiency. The company's solutions are utilized by over 1,600 global customers across various industries, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing, to secure remote workers and protect against data loss. ObserveIT operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.

Armis Security

Series B in 2018
Armis offers an asset intelligence platform, designed to address the new threat landscape that connected devices create. It provides a cyber exposure management and security platform that protects the attack surface and manages the organization’s cyber risk exposure in real-time.

ShieldX Networks, Inc.

Series B in 2017
ShieldX Networks, Inc. specializes in network and cloud security software, providing the ShieldX Elastic Security Platform designed to safeguard data centers, cloud infrastructure, applications, and data. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company was founded by a group of experienced investors and entrepreneurs from notable security firms. The firm emphasizes innovation by employing emerging technologies and cloud principles in its operations and product development. Recognizing the importance of its diverse workforce, ShieldX recruits individuals with unique expertise to enhance its technology and customer experience. The company's holistic approach aims to create a cohesive business environment where the collective efforts of the team contribute to greater success in addressing modern security challenges.

Attivo Networks

Series C in 2017
Attivo Networks, Inc. specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions designed to detect, analyze, and respond to various cyber threats, including insider, credential, and ransomware attacks. The company offers a comprehensive Deception and Response Platform, which enhances visibility across user networks, data centers, and specialized environments such as IoT and industrial control systems. Its Honeynet Technology creates high-interaction traps to mislead attackers, allowing for the capture and analysis of attack activities. This platform also features a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints and tracks lateral movement, providing evidence-based alerts and detailed forensic reports. Attivo Networks simplifies incident response through ThreatOps playbooks and integrations for automated attack mitigation. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company serves both corporate and government sectors globally.

Qwiet AI

Series A in 2017
Qwiet is an IT company that specializes in developing an AI-powered application security platform. This innovative platform enables rapid and precise detection of vulnerabilities, allowing development teams to produce more secure code without extending production timelines or increasing technical debt. Qwiet's technology focuses on protecting cloud applications and automatically mapping the flow of sensitive data. By tailoring its application to specific versions of software, Qwiet helps developers trace vulnerabilities to individual lines of code, ensuring that sensitive data is handled securely throughout its transit from applications to data sinks. The company, previously known as ShiftLeft, rebranded to Qwiet AI on July 26, 2023.

Arista NDR

Venture Round in 2017
Arista NDR is the only advanced network traffic analysis company that delivers a privacy-aware solution capable of detecting and visualizing behavioral, mal-intent and compliance incidents with full forensics context. Powered by Ava, Arista NDR security expert system, the Arista NDR platform combines federated machine learning, threat intelligence and human expertise. The platform analyzes billions of communications to autonomously discover, profile and classify every device, user and application on any network. Through automated hunting and investigation, Arista NDR platform uncovers malicious intent from insiders and external attackers alike. The company was acquired by Arista Networks in 2019.

ShieldX Networks, Inc.

Series A in 2017
ShieldX Networks, Inc. specializes in network and cloud security software, providing the ShieldX Elastic Security Platform designed to safeguard data centers, cloud infrastructure, applications, and data. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company was founded by a group of experienced investors and entrepreneurs from notable security firms. The firm emphasizes innovation by employing emerging technologies and cloud principles in its operations and product development. Recognizing the importance of its diverse workforce, ShieldX recruits individuals with unique expertise to enhance its technology and customer experience. The company's holistic approach aims to create a cohesive business environment where the collective efforts of the team contribute to greater success in addressing modern security challenges.

Attivo Networks

Series B in 2017
Attivo Networks, Inc. specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions designed to detect, analyze, and respond to various cyber threats, including insider, credential, and ransomware attacks. The company offers a comprehensive Deception and Response Platform, which enhances visibility across user networks, data centers, and specialized environments such as IoT and industrial control systems. Its Honeynet Technology creates high-interaction traps to mislead attackers, allowing for the capture and analysis of attack activities. This platform also features a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints and tracks lateral movement, providing evidence-based alerts and detailed forensic reports. Attivo Networks simplifies incident response through ThreatOps playbooks and integrations for automated attack mitigation. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company serves both corporate and government sectors globally.

LeapYear

Series A in 2016
LeapYear specializes in developing technology that allows enterprises to harness the value of sensitive data while ensuring its security. The company's platform employs differential privacy, a proven mathematical standard, to facilitate the use of data for machine learning without risking exposure or exploitation. By integrating advanced techniques in machine learning and cryptography, LeapYear enables organizations to analyze and monetize previously restricted data sources. It has established partnerships with major companies across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, to support the secure combination and analysis of siloed information.

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.

Trooly

Series A in 2016
Trooly, Inc. operates an online platform that enhances peer-to-peer social and business interactions through its Instant Trust™ services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Trooly serves major financial institutions, peer-to-peer marketplaces, marketers, and employers by providing real-time verification and predictive assessments of trustworthiness. Utilizing advanced machine learning technology, Trooly analyzes digital footprints to deliver insights that exceed traditional background checks and risk management tools. This service aims to bridge the "trust gap" in modern commerce, offering instant evaluations of potential risks and rewards with minimal data input, typically costing under $1 per query and producing results in approximately 30 seconds. Trooly operates as a consumer reporting agency, adhering to privacy and data protection laws while ensuring transparency and respect for individual privacy. As of June 2018, Trooly is a subsidiary of Airbnb, Inc.

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.

InAuth

Series A in 2016
InAuth, Inc. is a digital device intelligence company that specializes in providing data-driven authentication and fraud detection solutions tailored for a mobile-first environment. The company offers a range of advanced mobile security services, including persistent and dynamic device identifiers, deep location analysis, and malware detection. InAuth also provides browser security solutions aimed at fraud detection and user identification, as well as a risk and decision engine that assesses device data to manage fraud risk effectively. Additionally, the company focuses on mobile commerce solutions, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of financial transactions for institutions and their customers. Headquartered in Venice, California, InAuth was incorporated in 2013 and operates as a subsidiary of American Express Company. Its services enable banks, payment networks, merchants, and other organizations to enhance security, reduce fraud, and capitalize on new revenue opportunities in a digitally connected world.

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.

Attivo Networks

Series A in 2015
Attivo Networks, Inc. specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions designed to detect, analyze, and respond to various cyber threats, including insider, credential, and ransomware attacks. The company offers a comprehensive Deception and Response Platform, which enhances visibility across user networks, data centers, and specialized environments such as IoT and industrial control systems. Its Honeynet Technology creates high-interaction traps to mislead attackers, allowing for the capture and analysis of attack activities. This platform also features a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints and tracks lateral movement, providing evidence-based alerts and detailed forensic reports. Attivo Networks simplifies incident response through ThreatOps playbooks and integrations for automated attack mitigation. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company serves both corporate and government sectors globally.

Rapid7

Series D in 2014
Rapid7 is a Boston-based cybersecurity company founded in 2000, specializing in security data and analytics solutions that empower organizations to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Originally focused on vulnerability management, the company has expanded its offerings to include extended detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 provides a range of services such as detection and response, vulnerability management, security advisory services, and IoT security testing, aiming to enhance organizations' security postures through innovative solutions and active engagement in the cybersecurity community.

Evident.IO

Series A in 2014
Evident.io, Inc. is a company focused on cloud security management, offering a software platform that enables continuous monitoring and remediation of risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance for public cloud environments. Founded in 2013 and based in Pleasanton, California, the company provides cloud security services that include resource visibility, vulnerability assessment, and alert notifications. Its flagship product, the Evident Security Platform (ESP), is an agentless and API-centric solution that helps organizations identify and address security misconfigurations and risks across their cloud infrastructure, particularly within Amazon Web Services (AWS). By delivering actionable intelligence in a user-friendly manner, Evident.io aims to facilitate a balance between agility and robust security, catering to a diverse range of industries and organizational sizes. In 2018, the company was acquired by Palo Alto Networks.

ObserveIT

Series A in 2013
ObserveIT LTD. specializes in insider threat management software solutions aimed at helping organizations identify and mitigate insider threats. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes insider threat detection, investigation, and prevention tools. Its services encompass data loss detection, user activity monitoring, incident response, and compliance solutions. By offering full playback of security incidents, ObserveIT enables security teams to reduce investigation times significantly and enhance response efficiency. The company's solutions are utilized by over 1,600 global customers across various industries, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing, to secure remote workers and protect against data loss. ObserveIT operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.

Sysdig

Seed Round in 2013
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.

Rapid7

Series C in 2011
Rapid7 is a Boston-based cybersecurity company founded in 2000, specializing in security data and analytics solutions that empower organizations to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Originally focused on vulnerability management, the company has expanded its offerings to include extended detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 provides a range of services such as detection and response, vulnerability management, security advisory services, and IoT security testing, aiming to enhance organizations' security postures through innovative solutions and active engagement in the cybersecurity community.

Rapid7

Series B in 2010
Rapid7 is a Boston-based cybersecurity company founded in 2000, specializing in security data and analytics solutions that empower organizations to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Originally focused on vulnerability management, the company has expanded its offerings to include extended detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 provides a range of services such as detection and response, vulnerability management, security advisory services, and IoT security testing, aiming to enhance organizations' security postures through innovative solutions and active engagement in the cybersecurity community.

Rapid7

Series A in 2008
Rapid7 is a Boston-based cybersecurity company founded in 2000, specializing in security data and analytics solutions that empower organizations to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Originally focused on vulnerability management, the company has expanded its offerings to include extended detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 provides a range of services such as detection and response, vulnerability management, security advisory services, and IoT security testing, aiming to enhance organizations' security postures through innovative solutions and active engagement in the cybersecurity community.

SolarWinds

Private Equity Round in 2007
SolarWinds Corporation is a provider of information technology infrastructure management software, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company focuses on developing products that assist IT professionals, managed service providers, and DevOps teams in monitoring and managing their IT environments, whether they are on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid settings. Its offerings include network management software that provides real-time visibility into network utilization and performance, as well as application performance management tools that enable monitoring of log data, cloud metrics, and applications. SolarWinds also delivers IT service management solutions to support outsourcing of IT services and offers remote monitoring software for desktops, laptops, and servers across various platforms. Additionally, the company provides an email protection and archiving platform to safeguard against cyber threats. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, SolarWinds aims to simplify IT management challenges with purpose-built, value-driven products and tools.

SolarWinds

Private Equity Round in 2005
SolarWinds Corporation is a provider of information technology infrastructure management software, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company focuses on developing products that assist IT professionals, managed service providers, and DevOps teams in monitoring and managing their IT environments, whether they are on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid settings. Its offerings include network management software that provides real-time visibility into network utilization and performance, as well as application performance management tools that enable monitoring of log data, cloud metrics, and applications. SolarWinds also delivers IT service management solutions to support outsourcing of IT services and offers remote monitoring software for desktops, laptops, and servers across various platforms. Additionally, the company provides an email protection and archiving platform to safeguard against cyber threats. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, SolarWinds aims to simplify IT management challenges with purpose-built, value-driven products and tools.
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