DNX Ventures

DNX Ventures, established in 2011 and based in San Mateo, California, is a private equity firm specializing in Series A and B funding for early-stage B2B startups in the U.S. and Japan. The firm focuses on sectors such as SaaS/cloud, cybersecurity, deep tech, sustainability, hardware, retail, and finance. Its unique value proposition lies in facilitating partnerships between startups and Fortune 500 companies, having successfully created over 100 such collaborations since inception by leveraging its network of CXO executives in global conglomerates.

Mitch Kitamura

Founder, Managing Partner and COO

Yo Kurabayashi

Managing Partner

Hiro Rio Maeda

Managing Partner

Q Motiwala

Founder and Managing Director

Eva Nahari

Principal

Yuma Tanaka

Investment Vice President and Associate

Kris Harms

Principal

Past deals in Penetration Testing

Bright Security

Series A in 2022
Bright Security, formerly NeuraLegion, is a San Rafael, California-based company established in 2018. It specializes in an AI-powered Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) platform that integrates seamlessly into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The platform automates security testing, identifying vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs without generating false positives. It covers a wide range of security issues, from common vulnerabilities to business logic bugs, helping developers detect, prioritize, and remediate security issues early in the development process. This enhances DevSecOps, enabling organizations to ship secure applications and APIs more efficiently and at a lower cost.

SOC Prime

Series A in 2021
SOC Prime specializes in providing comprehensive information security solutions aimed at enhancing threat detection and response capabilities for organizations worldwide. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, the company operates a collaborative cyber defense platform that supports over 11,000 global clients, including Fortune-100 companies and government entities. Founded by security analysts in 2015, SOC Prime's platform facilitates the development of security information and event management (SIEM) use cases, vulnerability management, and compliance consulting, among other services. It features a vast library of over 500,000 context-enriched detections aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK® framework, continuously updated through contributions from a global cybersecurity community. By integrating with more than 44 SIEM, endpoint detection, and data lake platforms, SOC Prime enables organizations to enhance their existing security investments and streamline threat detection processes. The platform also addresses common cybersecurity challenges such as talent shortages and alert fatigue, empowering security teams to operate more efficiently.

Bright Security

Seed Round in 2020
Bright Security, formerly NeuraLegion, is a San Rafael, California-based company established in 2018. It specializes in an AI-powered Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) platform that integrates seamlessly into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The platform automates security testing, identifying vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs without generating false positives. It covers a wide range of security issues, from common vulnerabilities to business logic bugs, helping developers detect, prioritize, and remediate security issues early in the development process. This enhances DevSecOps, enabling organizations to ship secure applications and APIs more efficiently and at a lower cost.

SafeBreach

Series C in 2020
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation (BAS). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a platform that enables organizations to proactively assess their security posture. The platform utilizes a comprehensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes real-world breach methods, to simulate potential attacks across various network segments, cloud environments, and endpoints. By mimicking the tactics of virtual hackers, SafeBreach helps businesses identify vulnerabilities and improve their security controls before actual breaches occur. The platform integrates seamlessly with security information and event management systems, ticketing systems, and automation vendors, allowing for enhanced incident response and remediation. Funded by notable investors, SafeBreach continues to innovate in the field of cybersecurity, providing vital insights to strengthen enterprise defenses against evolving threats.

SafeBreach

Series B in 2018
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation (BAS). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a platform that enables organizations to proactively assess their security posture. The platform utilizes a comprehensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes real-world breach methods, to simulate potential attacks across various network segments, cloud environments, and endpoints. By mimicking the tactics of virtual hackers, SafeBreach helps businesses identify vulnerabilities and improve their security controls before actual breaches occur. The platform integrates seamlessly with security information and event management systems, ticketing systems, and automation vendors, allowing for enhanced incident response and remediation. Funded by notable investors, SafeBreach continues to innovate in the field of cybersecurity, providing vital insights to strengthen enterprise defenses against evolving threats.
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