MassMutual Ventures

MassMutual Ventures, established in 2014, is the venture capital arm of MassMutual Financial Group, a Fortune 500 insurance company founded in 1851. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm invests in enterprise software-as-a-service, cybersecurity, health technology, financial technology, and climate technology sectors. MassMutual Ventures provides capital, connections, and advice to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies, with a focus on enterprise software, cybersecurity, and fintech.

Yara Alenazi Ph.D

Senior Associate

Weijian Chen

Associate

Timothy Krysiek

Managing Partner

Tim Krysiek

Managing Partner

Carlos Jo Loo

Principal

Alix Brunet Nazir

Principal

Kim Nguyen

Investor

Darrell Oliveira JD

Vice President

Eric Partlan

Chief Investment Officer

George W. Rice

Co-Founder

Douglas Russell

Managing Director and Head of MassMutual Ventures

Sam Stone

Senior Associate

Cheryl Teo

Senior Associate

Past deals in Risk Management

Bitwise

Venture Round in 2025
Bitwise is a specialized asset manager focused on cryptocurrency investments for individuals, investment managers, and institutions. The company provides a diverse range of investment solutions, including index funds, yield and alpha strategies, multi-strategy offerings, and separately managed accounts. Bitwise emphasizes the importance of security and liquidity, implementing modern protective measures for assets. Its platform is designed to facilitate rules-based exposure to the cryptocurrency market, helping clients navigate the complexities of digital assets while aligning with their investment objectives.

Dune Security

Seed Round in 2025
AI fighting AI. CISOs face an impossible risk landscape today. 80% of cybersecurity breaches start because of employee error. The problem is exacerbating with generative AI, as a single hacker can specifically target thousands of employees in the same amount of time that they used to specifically target tens of employees with social engineering. CISOs lack tools to deal with employee risk and are held accountable when a breach inevitably happens. By leveraging AI at each step, Dune Security empowers organizations to quantify individual risk through analyzing user behavior, context, learning patterns, and third party data. This allows the automation of tailored cybersecurity measures to each individual, transforming vulnerabilities into strengths. Dune is the central engine of all employee risk data, which is a solution that is not just timely for organizations but necessary in navigating the present cybersecurity landscape. This gives the CISO the capability to understand who are the high risk employees, to what extent, and why - as well as automatically remediate and restrict access to keep their organization safe. Today, Dune Security uniquely replaces legacy and ineffective security awareness training by pinpointing the crucial 8% of employees responsible for 80% of the risk, ensuring all employees receive personalized, machine learning-driven training tailored to their risk profile. CISOs also have easy access to quantifiable data via robust reporting and API-out capability, enabling them to both report to compliance auditors, regulators, and insurance underwriters, as well as restrict access to high-risk employees through other security systems.

Gradient AI

Series C in 2024
Gradient AI is a provider of AI solutions specifically tailored for the insurance industry, utilizing extensive industry data to deliver accurate predictions. The company's predictive analytics platform enhances key processes such as underwriting and claims management by integrating advanced machine learning models. Through automated workflows and seamless API integration, Gradient AI enables insurance companies to streamline their operations, improve decision-making, and enhance customer service. Their technology aims to minimize claims and boost profitability, ultimately leading to better risk assessment and more efficient business practices within the insurance sector.

HarfangLab

Series A in 2023
HarfangLab specializes in developing advanced software for threat detection and response, aimed at enhancing the security of corporate endpoints against cyberattacks. Their platform integrates with existing third-party cybersecurity solutions to provide improved visibility and control over systems. The company's expertise is bolstered by a team experienced in both defensive and offensive cyber operations, having previously collaborated with the French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems, the French Ministry of Defense, and leading cybersecurity firms. By streamlining the processes of detection, investigation, and neutralization of threats, HarfangLab enables organizations to efficiently manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks.

Tier1 Financial Solutions

Venture Round in 2022
Tier1 Financial Solutions specializes in providing cloud-based customer relationship management software tailored for the financial industry, particularly for capital markets. The company offers a suite of solutions that includes client relationship management, compliance with know-your-customer (KYC) regulations, anti-money laundering measures, and fraud prevention. Its software enhances productivity, reduces relationship risks, and improves customer return on investment. By augmenting the Salesforce platform with a robust security engine and tailored workflows, Tier1 addresses the specific needs of professionals in research, sales and trading, corporate and investment banking, and investment management. Trusted by over 19,000 users globally, Tier1’s scalable solutions foster collaboration, transparency, and communication within the institutional financial ecosystem, helping organizations optimize engagement and achieve operational efficiency.

SecZetta

Series B in 2021
SecZetta, Inc. specializes in identity lifecycle management and identity and access management software and services. Founded in 2006 and based in Newport, Rhode Island, with an additional office in Bellingham, Massachusetts, the company offers solutions such as NE Profile for managing third-party relationships, NE Access for controlling access to applications, and ID Proxy for handling third-party master data. SecZetta's platform also includes a non-employee identity repository, workflow modification capabilities, and risk modeling features. The firm provides consulting and implementation services focused on governance, risk management, and security audits, serving sectors including retail, healthcare, finance, and education. Through its comprehensive suite of identity management tools, SecZetta aims to protect organizations against third-party security threats.

Gradient AI

Series B in 2021
Gradient AI is a provider of AI solutions specifically tailored for the insurance industry, utilizing extensive industry data to deliver accurate predictions. The company's predictive analytics platform enhances key processes such as underwriting and claims management by integrating advanced machine learning models. Through automated workflows and seamless API integration, Gradient AI enables insurance companies to streamline their operations, improve decision-making, and enhance customer service. Their technology aims to minimize claims and boost profitability, ultimately leading to better risk assessment and more efficient business practices within the insurance sector.

CyberGRX

Series D in 2019
CyberGRX is a cybersecurity company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in third-party cyber risk management. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to help organizations identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor their cyber risk exposure across their entire partner ecosystem. By leveraging automation and advanced analytics, CyberGRX enables enterprises to effectively manage and monitor risks associated with their vendors, partners, and customers. The platform provides a cost-effective and scalable solution, allowing organizations to gain complete visibility into their risk portfolio while facilitating real-time decision-making and predictive capabilities.

Gradient AI

Series A in 2019
Gradient AI is a provider of AI solutions specifically tailored for the insurance industry, utilizing extensive industry data to deliver accurate predictions. The company's predictive analytics platform enhances key processes such as underwriting and claims management by integrating advanced machine learning models. Through automated workflows and seamless API integration, Gradient AI enables insurance companies to streamline their operations, improve decision-making, and enhance customer service. Their technology aims to minimize claims and boost profitability, ultimately leading to better risk assessment and more efficient business practices within the insurance sector.

RiskLens

Series B in 2019
RiskLens, Inc. specializes in cyber risk management software that enables organizations to quantify and manage cyber risk from a business perspective. The company's offerings include Cyber Risk Maturity, which assesses an organization's risk management capabilities and compliance with established frameworks; Cyber Risk Triage, a tool for prioritizing risk scenarios; and Cyber Risk Third-Party, which evaluates the risk management practices of external partners. Additionally, RiskLens provides Cyber Risk Quantification, a solution that estimates financial exposure to cyber events, as well as a standard value at risk model for both cyber and operational risks. The platform is designed for chief information risk officers and chief information security officers, assisting them in making informed decisions about cybersecurity investments and insurance policies. RiskLens serves a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, government, healthcare, education, and technology. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Spokane, Washington, the company was previously known as CXOWare, Inc.

CyberGRX

Series C in 2018
CyberGRX is a cybersecurity company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in third-party cyber risk management. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to help organizations identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor their cyber risk exposure across their entire partner ecosystem. By leveraging automation and advanced analytics, CyberGRX enables enterprises to effectively manage and monitor risks associated with their vendors, partners, and customers. The platform provides a cost-effective and scalable solution, allowing organizations to gain complete visibility into their risk portfolio while facilitating real-time decision-making and predictive capabilities.

Tier1 Financial Solutions

Venture Round in 2017
Tier1 Financial Solutions specializes in providing cloud-based customer relationship management software tailored for the financial industry, particularly for capital markets. The company offers a suite of solutions that includes client relationship management, compliance with know-your-customer (KYC) regulations, anti-money laundering measures, and fraud prevention. Its software enhances productivity, reduces relationship risks, and improves customer return on investment. By augmenting the Salesforce platform with a robust security engine and tailored workflows, Tier1 addresses the specific needs of professionals in research, sales and trading, corporate and investment banking, and investment management. Trusted by over 19,000 users globally, Tier1’s scalable solutions foster collaboration, transparency, and communication within the institutional financial ecosystem, helping organizations optimize engagement and achieve operational efficiency.

One

Venture Round in 2017
One, Inc. is a technology company based in Folsom, California, that specializes in cloud-based software solutions for the property and casualty insurance sector. Founded in 2012, it offers a comprehensive suite of products, including InsureOne, which encompasses policy management, payment processing, enterprise efficiency management, agency management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. The company's software is designed to meet the needs of various stakeholders in the insurance industry, including agencies, carriers, and managing general agents (MGAs). One, Inc. focuses on providing digital payment solutions that integrate inbound and outbound payment capabilities with industry-specific reporting and reconciliation, enhancing operational efficiency and data management for its clients.

CyberGRX

Series B in 2017
CyberGRX is a cybersecurity company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in third-party cyber risk management. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to help organizations identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor their cyber risk exposure across their entire partner ecosystem. By leveraging automation and advanced analytics, CyberGRX enables enterprises to effectively manage and monitor risks associated with their vendors, partners, and customers. The platform provides a cost-effective and scalable solution, allowing organizations to gain complete visibility into their risk portfolio while facilitating real-time decision-making and predictive capabilities.

One

Series B in 2016
One, Inc. is a technology company based in Folsom, California, that specializes in cloud-based software solutions for the property and casualty insurance sector. Founded in 2012, it offers a comprehensive suite of products, including InsureOne, which encompasses policy management, payment processing, enterprise efficiency management, agency management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. The company's software is designed to meet the needs of various stakeholders in the insurance industry, including agencies, carriers, and managing general agents (MGAs). One, Inc. focuses on providing digital payment solutions that integrate inbound and outbound payment capabilities with industry-specific reporting and reconciliation, enhancing operational efficiency and data management for its clients.

CyberGRX

Series A in 2016
CyberGRX is a cybersecurity company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in third-party cyber risk management. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to help organizations identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor their cyber risk exposure across their entire partner ecosystem. By leveraging automation and advanced analytics, CyberGRX enables enterprises to effectively manage and monitor risks associated with their vendors, partners, and customers. The platform provides a cost-effective and scalable solution, allowing organizations to gain complete visibility into their risk portfolio while facilitating real-time decision-making and predictive capabilities.
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