CRV

CRV, founded in 1970 and based in San Francisco, California, is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm with a history of supporting technology companies for nearly 50 years. The firm has invested in approximately 400 startups, including well-known names such as Twitter, Zendesk, and Amgen. With a focus on sectors like life sciences, consumer products and services, and enterprise technologies, CRV employs a hands-on approach to nurture its portfolio companies. The firm has achieved significant success, with half of its backed companies either going public or being acquired. CRV is recognized as one of the nation's oldest and most successful venture capital firms, managing around $1.5 billion and consistently ranking among the industry’s top performers.

Izhar Armony

General Partner

Jon Auerbach

General Partner

Murat Bicer

General Partner

Reid Christian

General Partner

Chiraag Deora

Principal

Matthew Garratt

General Partner

Max Gazor

General Partner

Songe LaRon

Co-Founder

Matan Lamdan

Investor

Caitlin Bolnick Rellas

General Partner

Sachin Sood

CFO

Kristin Baker Spohn

General Partner

Brittany Walker

Principal

Devdutt Yellurkar

General Partner

Brian Zhan

Investor

Past deals in Network Security

Outtake

Series A in 2025
Outtake is a company specializing in AI-driven cyber defense solutions. It utilizes AI agents to automate responses, classify threats in real-time, and detect advanced security risks. The company's primary focus is on combating fraud and impersonation by leveraging open-source intelligence, implementing multi-surface anti-phishing strategies, and providing digital identity protection. Currently operating in stealth mode, Outtake is also developing an intelligence platform aimed at improving the creation, management, and optimization of content.

7AI

Seed Round in 2025
7AI is AI based agentic security platform that uses AI agents to improve security outcomes by reducing non-human work. It offers advanced computer and network security services, focusing on delivering security solutions with measurable results.

Trail Security

Series A in 2024
Trail Security is an intelligent data protection platform that builds solutions for data loss prevention. The company focuses on artificial intelligence-driven solutions for safeguarding sensitive data across various environments, including cloud, endpoint, and network systems. It utilizes real-time monitoring and automated classification to detect, block, and remediate potential data breaches, aiming to prevent unauthorized data sharing or accidental exposure. It also integrates machine learning models to identify user behavior anomalies, helping organizations to protect data at rest, in use, and transit, all while providing real-time insights into how data was accessed and shared. Trail Security operates in stealth mode.

GreyNoise Intelligence

Series A in 2022
GreyNoise Intelligence Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C. It specializes in collecting and analyzing data on Internet-wide scanners, providing valuable insights into omnidirectional Internet scan and attack activity. The company’s platform helps organizations distinguish between harmful threats and irrelevant noise, allowing security analysts to focus on genuine threats. In addition to its core services, GreyNoise offers GreyNoise Alerts, a free service that notifies organizations of suspicious activity detected on their networks. Trusted by Global 2000 enterprises, government agencies, and numerous threat researchers, GreyNoise plays a critical role in enhancing cybersecurity efforts by enabling businesses to streamline and prioritize their threat analysis.

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.

Fleet Device Management

Series A in 2022
Fleet is an open-source platform for IT and endpoint security teams with lots of computers (macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, OT, data centers). The company is dedicated to making IT more accessible with an open API for every endpoint, while maintaining privacy, transparency, and trust through open-source software. Organizations like Fastly and Gusto use Fleet for device management, device health ("zero trust"), posture assessment, endpoint operations, and more.

Resilience

Series C in 2021
Resilience is a cybersecurity company focused on enhancing the cyber resilience of middle and large organizations against cyber threats. It offers a unique integration of cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and cyber risk management, supported by advanced risk quantification models. The company provides comprehensive cyber insurance solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of businesses, ensuring contract certainty and effective risk management. Resilience employs a proactive approach by analyzing threats and vulnerabilities in real-time, allowing organizations to prioritize significant risks and minimize false positives. Additionally, it offers action plans that address governance, user education, compliance, and security posture reviews, enabling clients to efficiently navigate their cyber policies and better understand their risk exposure. Founded by experts from military and intelligence backgrounds, Resilience aims to create a safer cyber environment for its clients, backed by prominent technology investment firms.

Aviatrix

Series D in 2021
Aviatrix is a cloud networking expert that focuses on simplifying cloud connectivity for enterprises. The company provides a multi-cloud native networking software designed to enhance visibility, security, and control, enabling organizations to adapt quickly and maintain agility in their operations. Trusted by over 500 leading enterprises, Aviatrix delivers an enterprise-grade secure cloud network that supports mission-critical applications through a consistent networking architecture across multiple cloud service providers. In addition to its networking solutions, Aviatrix offers the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, which serves as a certification for professionals in multicloud networking and security, thereby empowering the cloud networking community to navigate digital transformation effectively.

GreyNoise Intelligence

Seed Round in 2020
GreyNoise Intelligence Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C. It specializes in collecting and analyzing data on Internet-wide scanners, providing valuable insights into omnidirectional Internet scan and attack activity. The company’s platform helps organizations distinguish between harmful threats and irrelevant noise, allowing security analysts to focus on genuine threats. In addition to its core services, GreyNoise offers GreyNoise Alerts, a free service that notifies organizations of suspicious activity detected on their networks. Trusted by Global 2000 enterprises, government agencies, and numerous threat researchers, GreyNoise plays a critical role in enhancing cybersecurity efforts by enabling businesses to streamline and prioritize their threat analysis.

Aviatrix

Series C in 2019
Aviatrix is a cloud networking expert that focuses on simplifying cloud connectivity for enterprises. The company provides a multi-cloud native networking software designed to enhance visibility, security, and control, enabling organizations to adapt quickly and maintain agility in their operations. Trusted by over 500 leading enterprises, Aviatrix delivers an enterprise-grade secure cloud network that supports mission-critical applications through a consistent networking architecture across multiple cloud service providers. In addition to its networking solutions, Aviatrix offers the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, which serves as a certification for professionals in multicloud networking and security, thereby empowering the cloud networking community to navigate digital transformation effectively.

Resilience

Venture Round in 2019
Resilience is a cybersecurity company focused on enhancing the cyber resilience of middle and large organizations against cyber threats. It offers a unique integration of cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and cyber risk management, supported by advanced risk quantification models. The company provides comprehensive cyber insurance solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of businesses, ensuring contract certainty and effective risk management. Resilience employs a proactive approach by analyzing threats and vulnerabilities in real-time, allowing organizations to prioritize significant risks and minimize false positives. Additionally, it offers action plans that address governance, user education, compliance, and security posture reviews, enabling clients to efficiently navigate their cyber policies and better understand their risk exposure. Founded by experts from military and intelligence backgrounds, Resilience aims to create a safer cyber environment for its clients, backed by prominent technology investment firms.

Aviatrix

Series B in 2017
Aviatrix is a cloud networking expert that focuses on simplifying cloud connectivity for enterprises. The company provides a multi-cloud native networking software designed to enhance visibility, security, and control, enabling organizations to adapt quickly and maintain agility in their operations. Trusted by over 500 leading enterprises, Aviatrix delivers an enterprise-grade secure cloud network that supports mission-critical applications through a consistent networking architecture across multiple cloud service providers. In addition to its networking solutions, Aviatrix offers the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, which serves as a certification for professionals in multicloud networking and security, thereby empowering the cloud networking community to navigate digital transformation effectively.

Disconnect

Seed Round in 2012
Disconnect, Inc. is a software company founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, focused on enhancing online privacy and security for Internet users. The company develops solutions that help users block ads and third-party tracking services that may compromise their privacy or introduce malware. Its key offerings include Disconnect Premium, a comprehensive application compatible with multiple operating systems; Disconnect Secure Wireless, a virtual private network that prevents eavesdropping on Wi-Fi and mobile networks; and Privacy Icons, which provides visual indicators for tracking on visited websites. Additionally, Disconnect offers private browsing and search services, encrypting users' Internet connections to safeguard against potential threats in public environments. The company's commitment to user privacy has led to the protection of hundreds of millions of individuals online.

Impermium

Seed Round in 2011
Impermium is a cybersecurity technology startup that specializes in protecting online businesses from cybercrime. With a focus on real-time monitoring, the company has developed an advanced risk-evaluation platform that helps identify fraudulent registrations, compromised logins, and risky transactions. It serves over 1.5 million sites and has processed more than 8 billion transactions in its short history. By utilizing a combination of machine learning, statistical anomaly detection, and a proprietary database of malicious actors, Impermium effectively stops fraudulent user account registrations in real time. This technology is particularly beneficial for large consumer Internet companies, enabling them to eliminate fraud and web abuse while enhancing overall account management.

BroadSoft

Series D in 2007
BroadSoft, Inc. specializes in developing software and services that facilitate hosted cloud-based unified communications for telecommunications service providers. Its offerings include UC-One, a comprehensive communication and collaboration solution that integrates various business functions such as phone services, messaging, audio and video conferencing, and file sharing. Additionally, BroadSoft provides Team-One, a collaboration tool for project organization and file sharing; BroadSoft Hub, which integrates real-time communications with cloud applications; and CC-One, a contact center solution enabling multi-channel interactions with customers. The company serves over 500 telecommunications clients, including 18 of the largest carriers globally, and operates in more than 70 countries. BroadSoft also offers a range of professional support services, including installation, project management, and training. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft has been a subsidiary of Cisco Systems since February 2018.

Crossbeam Systems

Series F in 2007
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. provides next-generation security platforms for high-performance networks. It transforms the way enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its security platforms allow companies to consolidate racks of security appliances and network equipment, such as switches and load balancers; virtualizes the deployment and delivery of security applications; and simplify the delivery of security services. The company also integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anti-virus, URL filtering, and content scanning at various performance levels. In addition, it offers SecureShore NMS, a multi-element network management system for multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, application distribution, and event scheduling. The company offers firewall, content gateway, virtual security, and security virtualization and consolidation solutions; and professional, training and education, and online support services. Its customers include financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, universities, media organizations, manufacturers, and retailers. Crossbeam Systems, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific. The company also operates an authorized training center in Mexico City.

Crossbeam Systems

Series C in 2003
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. provides next-generation security platforms for high-performance networks. It transforms the way enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its security platforms allow companies to consolidate racks of security appliances and network equipment, such as switches and load balancers; virtualizes the deployment and delivery of security applications; and simplify the delivery of security services. The company also integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anti-virus, URL filtering, and content scanning at various performance levels. In addition, it offers SecureShore NMS, a multi-element network management system for multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, application distribution, and event scheduling. The company offers firewall, content gateway, virtual security, and security virtualization and consolidation solutions; and professional, training and education, and online support services. Its customers include financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, universities, media organizations, manufacturers, and retailers. Crossbeam Systems, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific. The company also operates an authorized training center in Mexico City.

BroadSoft

Series C in 2002
BroadSoft, Inc. specializes in developing software and services that facilitate hosted cloud-based unified communications for telecommunications service providers. Its offerings include UC-One, a comprehensive communication and collaboration solution that integrates various business functions such as phone services, messaging, audio and video conferencing, and file sharing. Additionally, BroadSoft provides Team-One, a collaboration tool for project organization and file sharing; BroadSoft Hub, which integrates real-time communications with cloud applications; and CC-One, a contact center solution enabling multi-channel interactions with customers. The company serves over 500 telecommunications clients, including 18 of the largest carriers globally, and operates in more than 70 countries. BroadSoft also offers a range of professional support services, including installation, project management, and training. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft has been a subsidiary of Cisco Systems since February 2018.

Guardent

Series C in 2001
Guardent is a provider of managed security services that specializes in computer network security in the United States. The company combines these managed services with vendor-independent consulting to enhance information security for organizations. By leveraging its expertise, Guardent aims to deliver effective security solutions at a lower operational cost compared to maintaining an internal security team.
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