General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm established in 2000 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth equity investments across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, fintech, cryptocurrency, and health assurance. By fostering an environment conducive to growth, General Catalyst aims to accelerate the development of innovative ideas and companies. The firm provides mentorship and connects clients with experienced professionals to enhance their potential for success. As a Registered Investment Adviser, General Catalyst has managed a total of eight venture capital funds, accumulating approximately $3.75 billion in capital commitments.

Adrian Abeijon

Investor

Mark Allen

CFO

Neeraj Arora

Managing Director, Investment Team

Juliet Bailin

Principal

Marc Bhargava

Managing Director

Larry Bohn

Managing Director

Niko Bonatsos

Managing Director

Teresa Carlson

President, General Catalyst Institute

Kenneth Chenault

Chairman and Managing Director

Mark Crane

Partner

Joel Cutler

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Christopher Davis

Partner

Kyle Doherty

Managing Director

Nick van Eck

Partner

David Fialkow

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Bill Fitzgerald

Managing Director and COO

Diana Hong

Investor

Mina Hsiang

Associate

Nmachi Jidenma

Partner

Christopher Kauffman

Principal

Zak Kukoff

Principal

Paul Kwan

Managing Director

Karanveer Mohan

Managing Director, Investment Team

Priya Mohan

Partner, Investment Team

Deep Nishar

Managing Director

Dipchand Nishar

Managing Director

Reva Nohria

Investor

Trevor Oelschig

Managing Director

Tyler Olkowski

Investor

David Orfao

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Pranay Orugunta

Healthcare Investor

Mo Punjwani

Associate, Investments

Candace Richardson

Principal

Max Rimpel

Partner

Sam Rosen

Growth Investor

Pranav Singhvi

Partner

Bill Skarinka

Associate

Hemant Taneja

CEO and Managing Director

Alex Tran

Managing Director

Catherine Tu

Partner, Investment Team

Adam Valkin

Managing Director

Elena Viboch

Partner

Andrea Wang

Principal, Early Stage Investment

Nathaniel Levy-Westhead

Partner, Investment Team

Deep Nishar

Managing Director and Member of the Management Committee

Roy Mabrey

Partner, Investment Team

Past deals in Cyber Security

Aura

Series G in 2025
Aura is an information technology company dedicated to creating a safer internet for everyone. People are doing more online than ever, but as our lives get more connected, it's hard to know what’s safe. Aura believes people should be able to live their digital lives with peace of mind. Its mission is to create a safer internet by making comprehensive digital security simple to understand and easy to use so everyone can stay safe online.

Armis Security

Series D in 2024
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.

Arrcus

Venture Round in 2024
Arrcus, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, including switches and routers. Founded in 2016, Arrcus offers a suite of products designed to facilitate scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Key offerings include ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform providing real-time insights for network management and troubleshooting. The company also features Arrcus VDR, an advanced routing platform, alongside solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Through its software, Arrcus aims to enhance connectivity among people, machines, and data, simplifying operations and management across complex network infrastructures.

Blackwell Security

Seed Round in 2024
Blackwell Security offers managed security operations for healthcare organizations to deliver complete protection and rapid response. The company aids in enhancing an organization’s cybersecurity maturity by providing specialized guidance to streamline and bolster its security practices, address gaps in its cyber compliance posture, and proactively facilitate improvements across its program.

Bugcrowd

Series E in 2024
Bugcrowd Inc. is a crowdsourced cybersecurity company that connects organizations with trusted security researchers to enhance their application security. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Bugcrowd offers a web-based platform that provides a range of security testing solutions, including penetration testing, bug bounty programs, and vulnerability disclosure management tailored to the specific needs of various sectors such as financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology. The company utilizes an AI-powered platform that leverages a vast repository of vulnerabilities and hacker profiles, ensuring that clients can access the most suitable hacker talent for their unique security challenges. Bugcrowd aims to empower organizations to proactively defend against sophisticated threats by facilitating customized security testing programs that help identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. The company also has a presence in London and Surry Hills, Australia, and maintains strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.

Zip Security

Seed Round in 2023
Zip Security's goal is to make cybersecurity accessible and inexpensive for these companies, as well as the data of their clients. Zip Security facilitates the deployment, configuration, and management of essential security tools, such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), cross-platform device management (MDM), and others.

Arrcus

Series D in 2023
Arrcus, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, including switches and routers. Founded in 2016, Arrcus offers a suite of products designed to facilitate scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Key offerings include ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform providing real-time insights for network management and troubleshooting. The company also features Arrcus VDR, an advanced routing platform, alongside solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Through its software, Arrcus aims to enhance connectivity among people, machines, and data, simplifying operations and management across complex network infrastructures.

Arrcus

Series D in 2023
Arrcus, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, including switches and routers. Founded in 2016, Arrcus offers a suite of products designed to facilitate scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Key offerings include ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform providing real-time insights for network management and troubleshooting. The company also features Arrcus VDR, an advanced routing platform, alongside solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Through its software, Arrcus aims to enhance connectivity among people, machines, and data, simplifying operations and management across complex network infrastructures.

Apiiro

Series B in 2022
Apiiro LLC is a code security startup based in New York that specializes in identifying security vulnerabilities within applications. The company has developed a Code Risk Platform that utilizes code behavior analysis to help organizations detect issues such as weak encryption and vulnerabilities to malware injection, as well as to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. By providing security and development teams with comprehensive visibility and actionable insights, Apiiro enables them to proactively address risks before deployment. The platform is particularly valuable to large enterprises in sectors such as gaming, healthcare, software development, and banking, allowing them to accelerate their delivery processes while effectively managing product risk. Founded in 2019, Apiiro aims to enhance the security of the software supply chain through its innovative approach to risk remediation.

Securiti

Series C in 2022
Securiti Inc. specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity and data protection solutions. The company has developed PRIVACI.ai, a comprehensive PrivacyOps platform that automates privacy compliance functions, enabling organizations to manage data security, governance, and compliance effectively. Securiti offers a range of solutions, including automated fulfillment of data subject requests, personal data discovery, internal assessment tracking, and third-party privacy assessments. Additionally, the company provides tools for managing consent lifecycles across various online platforms and applications. Securiti's Data Command Center serves as a centralized platform for data intelligence and orchestration in hybrid multicloud environments, allowing large enterprises to ensure the safe use of data, particularly with emerging technologies like Generative AI. Incorporated in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, Securiti has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to data privacy and security.

Antimatter

Series A in 2022
Antimatter is a cryptographic infrastructure service enabling B2B SaaS companies to provably guarantee the security of their customers' data, fundamentally solving the challenges of data security and privacy requirements without requiring any changes to code. Antimatter was founded in 2021 and is based in Oakland, California.

Zorus

Series A in 2021
Zorus is the movement of cyber security from on-premise to the Cloud. Cloud based cyber security as a service has several advantages.

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.

Lacework

Series D in 2021
Lacework, Inc. is a cloud security company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2015. The company provides a comprehensive security platform that automates threat defense and intrusion detection for cloud workloads. Its flagship solution, Polygraph, secures customer accounts, workloads, and data by integrating with cloud providers' security measures. Lacework's platform continuously monitors all cloud components, including workloads, applications, processes, containers, and user accounts, offering features such as configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident investigation. This enables security teams to effectively protect data and maintain compliance while allowing businesses to innovate rapidly and safely in the cloud.

Contrast Security

Series E in 2021
Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

Aura

Series F in 2021
Aura is an information technology company dedicated to creating a safer internet for everyone. People are doing more online than ever, but as our lives get more connected, it's hard to know what’s safe. Aura believes people should be able to live their digital lives with peace of mind. Its mission is to create a safer internet by making comprehensive digital security simple to understand and easy to use so everyone can stay safe online.

TripleBlind

Series A in 2021
TripleBlind, Inc. is a Kansas City-based company incorporated in 2019 that provides an online platform enabling organizations to collaborate while safeguarding sensitive data and algorithms. The company specializes in privacy-enhancing computation, offering a software-only solution delivered through a simple API. TripleBlind focuses on sectors such as healthcare and financial services, utilizing innovations like federated learning and multi-party computation to enhance the scalability and efficiency of privacy-preserving technology. Its platform allows institutions to share and monetize regulated data without compromising privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR. By facilitating collaboration around sensitive data without decryption, TripleBlind enables clients to generate new revenue, derive deeper insights, and improve modeling and analysis. The company is supported by notable investors including Accenture, General Catalyst, and The Mayo Clinic, and it integrates seamlessly with major cloud platforms.

Corelight

Series D in 2021
Corelight, Inc. provides network visibility solutions tailored for information security professionals, focusing on network traffic analysis to combat cyber threats. The company offers a suite of products, including Corelight sensors and a fleet manager, built upon the open-source Bro framework, which delivers actionable, real-time data to enhance cybersecurity efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Corelight serves enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions, enabling them to gain deep insights into network traffic and effectively detect and respond to cyberattacks. The company also maintains additional offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio.

Arrcus

Venture Round in 2021
Arrcus, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, including switches and routers. Founded in 2016, Arrcus offers a suite of products designed to facilitate scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Key offerings include ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform providing real-time insights for network management and troubleshooting. The company also features Arrcus VDR, an advanced routing platform, alongside solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Through its software, Arrcus aims to enhance connectivity among people, machines, and data, simplifying operations and management across complex network infrastructures.

Armorblox

Series B in 2021
Armorblox is a venture-backed stealth cybersecurity startup that secures the human layer by using the latest techniques in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to protect organizations against identity-based attacks and data loss.

CRED

Series C in 2020
CRED is a members-only application that incentivizes users by offering exclusive rewards for timely credit card bill payments. The platform promotes financial responsibility by encouraging users to maintain good credit scores while rewarding them with various offers and discounts on shopping, health services, and other expenditures. CRED prioritizes the protection of user data through stringent security processes and compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring transparency and opt-in consent for data usage. By facilitating on-time credit card payments, CRED not only helps users manage their finances better but also enhances their overall spending experience with valuable rewards.

Menlo Security

Series E in 2020
Menlo Security provides a cloud-based isolation platform that protects organizations from cyberattacks by eliminating the threat of malware from websites, documents, and emails. Menlo Security is trusted by major global businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and financial services institutions, and backed by Vista Equity Partners, Neuberger Berman, General Catalyst, Sutter Hill Ventures, Engineering Capital, Osage University Partners, American Express Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, HSBC, and JP Morgan Chase. Menlo Security was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Securiti

Series B in 2020
Securiti Inc. specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity and data protection solutions. The company has developed PRIVACI.ai, a comprehensive PrivacyOps platform that automates privacy compliance functions, enabling organizations to manage data security, governance, and compliance effectively. Securiti offers a range of solutions, including automated fulfillment of data subject requests, personal data discovery, internal assessment tracking, and third-party privacy assessments. Additionally, the company provides tools for managing consent lifecycles across various online platforms and applications. Securiti's Data Command Center serves as a centralized platform for data intelligence and orchestration in hybrid multicloud environments, allowing large enterprises to ensure the safe use of data, particularly with emerging technologies like Generative AI. Incorporated in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, Securiti has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to data privacy and security.

Securiti

Series A in 2019
Securiti Inc. specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity and data protection solutions. The company has developed PRIVACI.ai, a comprehensive PrivacyOps platform that automates privacy compliance functions, enabling organizations to manage data security, governance, and compliance effectively. Securiti offers a range of solutions, including automated fulfillment of data subject requests, personal data discovery, internal assessment tracking, and third-party privacy assessments. Additionally, the company provides tools for managing consent lifecycles across various online platforms and applications. Securiti's Data Command Center serves as a centralized platform for data intelligence and orchestration in hybrid multicloud environments, allowing large enterprises to ensure the safe use of data, particularly with emerging technologies like Generative AI. Incorporated in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, Securiti has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to data privacy and security.

CRED

Series B in 2019
CRED is a members-only application that incentivizes users by offering exclusive rewards for timely credit card bill payments. The platform promotes financial responsibility by encouraging users to maintain good credit scores while rewarding them with various offers and discounts on shopping, health services, and other expenditures. CRED prioritizes the protection of user data through stringent security processes and compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring transparency and opt-in consent for data usage. By facilitating on-time credit card payments, CRED not only helps users manage their finances better but also enhances their overall spending experience with valuable rewards.

Arrcus

Series B in 2019
Arrcus, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, including switches and routers. Founded in 2016, Arrcus offers a suite of products designed to facilitate scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Key offerings include ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform providing real-time insights for network management and troubleshooting. The company also features Arrcus VDR, an advanced routing platform, alongside solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Through its software, Arrcus aims to enhance connectivity among people, machines, and data, simplifying operations and management across complex network infrastructures.

Aura

Venture Round in 2019
Aura is an information technology company dedicated to creating a safer internet for everyone. People are doing more online than ever, but as our lives get more connected, it's hard to know what’s safe. Aura believes people should be able to live their digital lives with peace of mind. Its mission is to create a safer internet by making comprehensive digital security simple to understand and easy to use so everyone can stay safe online.

Menlo Security

Series D in 2019
Menlo Security provides a cloud-based isolation platform that protects organizations from cyberattacks by eliminating the threat of malware from websites, documents, and emails. Menlo Security is trusted by major global businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and financial services institutions, and backed by Vista Equity Partners, Neuberger Berman, General Catalyst, Sutter Hill Ventures, Engineering Capital, Osage University Partners, American Express Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, HSBC, and JP Morgan Chase. Menlo Security was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Vade Secure

Series A in 2019
Vade Secure is a leader in cybersecurity specializing in anti-phishing, spear phishing, malware, and ransomware protection through advanced heuristic filtering. The company's technology analyzes incoming emails, including links, attachments, and content, to identify and neutralize threats, even zero-day attacks and highly targeted scams. Vade Secure also addresses the issue of low-priority emails through its Graymail Management feature, which automatically sorts ads, social media notifications, and newsletters into a separate folder while providing a Safe Unsubscribe option to eliminate them permanently. With over 500 million mailboxes protected in 76 countries, Vade Secure's solutions are trusted by major ISPs, OEMs, and enterprises globally. The company operates in five countries—USA, Canada, France, Hong Kong, and Japan—and provides round-the-clock support to its clients.

Contrast Security

Series D in 2019
Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

Armorblox

Series A in 2019
Armorblox is a venture-backed stealth cybersecurity startup that secures the human layer by using the latest techniques in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to protect organizations against identity-based attacks and data loss.

Corelight

Series B in 2018
Corelight, Inc. provides network visibility solutions tailored for information security professionals, focusing on network traffic analysis to combat cyber threats. The company offers a suite of products, including Corelight sensors and a fleet manager, built upon the open-source Bro framework, which delivers actionable, real-time data to enhance cybersecurity efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Corelight serves enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions, enabling them to gain deep insights into network traffic and effectively detect and respond to cyberattacks. The company also maintains additional offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio.

RiskRecon

Series B in 2018
RiskRecon Inc. is a software company that specializes in third-party risk management by offering vendor security assessments. Founded in 2011 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, RiskRecon provides a cloud-based platform that delivers continuous monitoring and on-demand assessments of organizations' security practices. The platform analyzes third-party internet infrastructure and application presence, enabling users to objectively measure the quality of their security programs. By offering risk-prioritized action plans tailored to individual risk priorities, RiskRecon helps organizations effectively control third-party risks and improve accountability among stakeholders, ultimately leading to better risk management outcomes.

Arrcus

Series A in 2018
Arrcus, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, including switches and routers. Founded in 2016, Arrcus offers a suite of products designed to facilitate scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Key offerings include ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform providing real-time insights for network management and troubleshooting. The company also features Arrcus VDR, an advanced routing platform, alongside solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Through its software, Arrcus aims to enhance connectivity among people, machines, and data, simplifying operations and management across complex network infrastructures.

Preempt Security

Series B in 2018
Preempt Security, Inc. is a developer of enterprise security software that aims to protect organizations from insider threats and security breaches. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional research and development in Israel, Preempt's platform utilizes conditional access technology to enhance security visibility and control for both on-premises and cloud identities. By analyzing identity, behavior, and risk, the software allows for real-time threat detection and response, effectively addressing the challenge posed by compromised credentials, which account for a significant portion of security breaches. With a customer base of over 400 enterprises and more than 4 million workforce identities secured, Preempt facilitates the acceleration of digital transformation and supports initiatives such as Zero Trust and Conditional Access.

Anomali

Series D in 2018
Anomali, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in threat intelligence solutions. The company has developed a platform that enhances the detection and identification of cyber adversaries within an organization's network by correlating threat indicators with real-time network activity and extensive forensic log data. Anomali offers various services including Anomali Reports for data breach detection tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, and Anomali Enterprise Breach Analytics, which provides personalized, up-to-date threat intelligence. Their ThreatStream platform delivers machine-readable threat information that integrates with existing security solutions, while the ThreatStream Integrator connects to various threat intelligence servers. Anomali also facilitates the sharing of threat intelligence among organizations, promoting collaboration within trusted communities. The company serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as healthcare, energy, government, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Anomali was previously known as Threatstream, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Menlo Security

Series C in 2017
Menlo Security provides a cloud-based isolation platform that protects organizations from cyberattacks by eliminating the threat of malware from websites, documents, and emails. Menlo Security is trusted by major global businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and financial services institutions, and backed by Vista Equity Partners, Neuberger Berman, General Catalyst, Sutter Hill Ventures, Engineering Capital, Osage University Partners, American Express Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, HSBC, and JP Morgan Chase. Menlo Security was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Contrast Security

Series C in 2017
Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

Illumio

Series D in 2017
Illumio, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in cloud-based security solutions designed to protect organizations from cyber threats and enhance operational resilience. The company's core offering is the Adaptive Security Platform, which includes tools for data center and cloud traffic security. Key components of this platform are the Illumination application traffic mapping tool, the Enforcement application nano-segmentation solution, and SecureConnect for data protection. Illumio's approach centers on Zero Trust principles, helping organizations visualize traffic flows and implement segmentation policies that limit lateral movement within multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures. This capability is essential for safeguarding critical resources and preventing the spread of cyber attacks. Illumio serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Plantronics, Yahoo, Creative Artists Agency, and NTT Innovation Institute, Inc.

RiskRecon

Series A in 2017
RiskRecon Inc. is a software company that specializes in third-party risk management by offering vendor security assessments. Founded in 2011 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, RiskRecon provides a cloud-based platform that delivers continuous monitoring and on-demand assessments of organizations' security practices. The platform analyzes third-party internet infrastructure and application presence, enabling users to objectively measure the quality of their security programs. By offering risk-prioritized action plans tailored to individual risk priorities, RiskRecon helps organizations effectively control third-party risks and improve accountability among stakeholders, ultimately leading to better risk management outcomes.

Contrast Security

Series B in 2016
Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

Anomali

Series C in 2016
Anomali, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in threat intelligence solutions. The company has developed a platform that enhances the detection and identification of cyber adversaries within an organization's network by correlating threat indicators with real-time network activity and extensive forensic log data. Anomali offers various services including Anomali Reports for data breach detection tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, and Anomali Enterprise Breach Analytics, which provides personalized, up-to-date threat intelligence. Their ThreatStream platform delivers machine-readable threat information that integrates with existing security solutions, while the ThreatStream Integrator connects to various threat intelligence servers. Anomali also facilitates the sharing of threat intelligence among organizations, promoting collaboration within trusted communities. The company serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as healthcare, energy, government, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Anomali was previously known as Threatstream, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Preempt Security

Series A in 2016
Preempt Security, Inc. is a developer of enterprise security software that aims to protect organizations from insider threats and security breaches. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional research and development in Israel, Preempt's platform utilizes conditional access technology to enhance security visibility and control for both on-premises and cloud identities. By analyzing identity, behavior, and risk, the software allows for real-time threat detection and response, effectively addressing the challenge posed by compromised credentials, which account for a significant portion of security breaches. With a customer base of over 400 enterprises and more than 4 million workforce identities secured, Preempt facilitates the acceleration of digital transformation and supports initiatives such as Zero Trust and Conditional Access.

RiskRecon

Seed Round in 2016
RiskRecon Inc. is a software company that specializes in third-party risk management by offering vendor security assessments. Founded in 2011 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, RiskRecon provides a cloud-based platform that delivers continuous monitoring and on-demand assessments of organizations' security practices. The platform analyzes third-party internet infrastructure and application presence, enabling users to objectively measure the quality of their security programs. By offering risk-prioritized action plans tailored to individual risk priorities, RiskRecon helps organizations effectively control third-party risks and improve accountability among stakeholders, ultimately leading to better risk management outcomes.

Menlo Security

Series B in 2015
Menlo Security provides a cloud-based isolation platform that protects organizations from cyberattacks by eliminating the threat of malware from websites, documents, and emails. Menlo Security is trusted by major global businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and financial services institutions, and backed by Vista Equity Partners, Neuberger Berman, General Catalyst, Sutter Hill Ventures, Engineering Capital, Osage University Partners, American Express Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, HSBC, and JP Morgan Chase. Menlo Security was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Illumio

Series C in 2015
Illumio, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in cloud-based security solutions designed to protect organizations from cyber threats and enhance operational resilience. The company's core offering is the Adaptive Security Platform, which includes tools for data center and cloud traffic security. Key components of this platform are the Illumination application traffic mapping tool, the Enforcement application nano-segmentation solution, and SecureConnect for data protection. Illumio's approach centers on Zero Trust principles, helping organizations visualize traffic flows and implement segmentation policies that limit lateral movement within multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures. This capability is essential for safeguarding critical resources and preventing the spread of cyber attacks. Illumio serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Plantronics, Yahoo, Creative Artists Agency, and NTT Innovation Institute, Inc.

Anomali

Series B in 2014
Anomali, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in threat intelligence solutions. The company has developed a platform that enhances the detection and identification of cyber adversaries within an organization's network by correlating threat indicators with real-time network activity and extensive forensic log data. Anomali offers various services including Anomali Reports for data breach detection tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, and Anomali Enterprise Breach Analytics, which provides personalized, up-to-date threat intelligence. Their ThreatStream platform delivers machine-readable threat information that integrates with existing security solutions, while the ThreatStream Integrator connects to various threat intelligence servers. Anomali also facilitates the sharing of threat intelligence among organizations, promoting collaboration within trusted communities. The company serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as healthcare, energy, government, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Anomali was previously known as Threatstream, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Menlo Security

Series A in 2014
Menlo Security provides a cloud-based isolation platform that protects organizations from cyberattacks by eliminating the threat of malware from websites, documents, and emails. Menlo Security is trusted by major global businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and financial services institutions, and backed by Vista Equity Partners, Neuberger Berman, General Catalyst, Sutter Hill Ventures, Engineering Capital, Osage University Partners, American Express Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, HSBC, and JP Morgan Chase. Menlo Security was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

BlackDuck

Series F in 2014
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

OGSystems

Venture Round in 2014
OGSystems (OGS) specializes in Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and commercial systems development and integration. OGS is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia and has employees located throughout the country and overseas. OGS has a growth rate of over 100% year-over-year since inception and currently counts over 200 employees with a retention rate of 96%. OGS has product and service solutions for cyber, geospatial, and corporate management markets, and possesses over 20 prime contracts. Our goal is to provide recognizable and trustworthy services to the US Government and commercial businesses in our core service areas.

BlackDuck

Series E in 2011
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Abine

Series A in 2011
Abine, Inc. is a Boston-based online privacy company that specializes in providing consumers with tools to manage their personal information online. Founded in 2008, Abine offers products such as Blur, which safeguards users' passwords, payment information, and privacy from cyber threats. Additionally, the company provides DeleteMe, a subscription service designed to remove personal information from people search databases and other data sites, helping users maintain their privacy. Abine's services empower individuals to control who has access to their private information, aiming to enhance online safety and privacy for all users.

BlackDuck

Series D in 2009
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Imprivata

Series C in 2008
Imprivata, Inc. is a provider of information technology security and identity solutions specifically designed for the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses security and compliance challenges faced by healthcare organizations. Key products include Imprivata OneSign, which integrates single sign-on and authentication management to streamline access to workstations and applications; Imprivata Cortext, a secure messaging platform that enables compliant communication among healthcare providers; and Imprivata Confirm ID, which simplifies identity proofing and enforces two-factor authentication for electronic health records. Additionally, Imprivata PatientSecure enhances patient safety by reducing duplicate medical records and identity-related fraud. The company's solutions are utilized in over 45 countries, supporting healthcare organizations in managing and securing digital identities effectively. Founded in 2001, Imprivata remains committed to improving the efficiency and security of healthcare workflows.

BlackDuck

Series C in 2007
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Imprivata

Series B in 2006
Imprivata, Inc. is a provider of information technology security and identity solutions specifically designed for the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses security and compliance challenges faced by healthcare organizations. Key products include Imprivata OneSign, which integrates single sign-on and authentication management to streamline access to workstations and applications; Imprivata Cortext, a secure messaging platform that enables compliant communication among healthcare providers; and Imprivata Confirm ID, which simplifies identity proofing and enforces two-factor authentication for electronic health records. Additionally, Imprivata PatientSecure enhances patient safety by reducing duplicate medical records and identity-related fraud. The company's solutions are utilized in over 45 countries, supporting healthcare organizations in managing and securing digital identities effectively. Founded in 2001, Imprivata remains committed to improving the efficiency and security of healthcare workflows.

BlackDuck

Series B in 2005
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Imprivata

Series A in 2005
Imprivata, Inc. is a provider of information technology security and identity solutions specifically designed for the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses security and compliance challenges faced by healthcare organizations. Key products include Imprivata OneSign, which integrates single sign-on and authentication management to streamline access to workstations and applications; Imprivata Cortext, a secure messaging platform that enables compliant communication among healthcare providers; and Imprivata Confirm ID, which simplifies identity proofing and enforces two-factor authentication for electronic health records. Additionally, Imprivata PatientSecure enhances patient safety by reducing duplicate medical records and identity-related fraud. The company's solutions are utilized in over 45 countries, supporting healthcare organizations in managing and securing digital identities effectively. Founded in 2001, Imprivata remains committed to improving the efficiency and security of healthcare workflows.

BlackDuck

Series A in 2004
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Raytheon BBN Technologies

Venture Round in 2004
Started in 1948 by MIT professors, BBN Technologies has churned out technologies ranging from packet switching (1969) to the first network email (1971) to the first router (1976). The legendary R&D organization changed hands several times, most recently being acquired by Raytheon on September 1, 2009, following a management-led buyout from Verizon five years earlier. With expertise spanning information security, speech and language processing, networking, distributed systems, and sensing and control systems, BBN scientists and engineers have amassed a substantial collection of innovations and patented solutions.

Imprivata

Series A in 2002
Imprivata, Inc. is a provider of information technology security and identity solutions specifically designed for the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses security and compliance challenges faced by healthcare organizations. Key products include Imprivata OneSign, which integrates single sign-on and authentication management to streamline access to workstations and applications; Imprivata Cortext, a secure messaging platform that enables compliant communication among healthcare providers; and Imprivata Confirm ID, which simplifies identity proofing and enforces two-factor authentication for electronic health records. Additionally, Imprivata PatientSecure enhances patient safety by reducing duplicate medical records and identity-related fraud. The company's solutions are utilized in over 45 countries, supporting healthcare organizations in managing and securing digital identities effectively. Founded in 2001, Imprivata remains committed to improving the efficiency and security of healthcare workflows.
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