Greylock Partners

Founded in 1965, Greylock Partners is a venture capital firm investing in consumer and enterprise software companies. It focuses on seed to growth-stage investments, with notable portfolio companies including Airbnb, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Palo Alto Networks.

Jacob Andreou

General Partner

Joseph Ansanelli

Partner

Aneel Bhusri

Partner

Asheem Chandna

Partner

Gerald Chen

Partner

Jerry Chen

Partner

Hadar Dor

Greylock Scout (inaugural cohort)

Mike Duboe

General Partner

Roger Evans

Partner

Maya Frai

Investor

Tom Frangione

COO

Lee Haney

Partner and Head of CXO Partnerships

Bill Helman

Partner

Bob Henderson

Special Limited Partner

Christine Kim

Investor

Josh Mcfarland

Partner

Saam Motamedi

General Partner

Sridhar Ramaswamy

Venture Partner

Corinne Riley

Investor

Jason Risch

Investor

Seth Rosenberg

Investor

James Slavet

Venture Partner

Dave Strohm

Partner

Mustafa Suleyman

Venture Partner

Don Sullivan

Partner

David Thacker

General Partner

Peter Thorne

Investor

David Wadhwani

Venture Partner

Past deals in Network Security

7AI

Seed Round in 2025
7AI is an innovative cybersecurity company that employs AI-powered agents to enhance security outcomes by minimizing non-human tasks. It specializes in advanced computer and network security services, focusing on delivering measurable results.

Censys

Series C in 2023
Founded in 2017, Censys offers an internet intelligence platform that provides real-time visibility into global networks and devices. Its solution enables businesses to discover unknown assets, monitor remote workforce, identify threat actors, and manage attack surfaces proactively.

Censys

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2017, Censys offers an internet intelligence platform that provides real-time visibility into global networks and devices. Its solution enables businesses to discover unknown assets, monitor remote workforce, identify threat actors, and manage attack surfaces proactively.

Cato Networks

Series F in 2021
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Cato Networks

Series E in 2020
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Censys

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Censys offers an internet intelligence platform that provides real-time visibility into global networks and devices. Its solution enables businesses to discover unknown assets, monitor remote workforce, identify threat actors, and manage attack surfaces proactively.

Arista NDR

Series C in 2020
Awake Security, Inc. specializes in network traffic analysis, providing a platform that autonomously identifies and assesses threats within various network environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers its Awake platform, which leverages machine learning, threat intelligence, and human expertise to analyze vast amounts of communication data. This platform profiles and classifies users, devices, and applications, enabling the detection of malicious intent from both insider and external threats. With capabilities for automated investigation and response, Awake enhances security team productivity by delivering actionable insights rather than mere alerts. Furthermore, the company offers security strategy and advisory solutions, ensuring comprehensive protection across traditional, IoT, and cloud networks. Awake Security operates as a subsidiary of Arista Networks, Inc. as of October 2020.

Cato Networks

Series D in 2020
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Cato Networks

Series C in 2019
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Censys

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Censys offers an internet intelligence platform that provides real-time visibility into global networks and devices. Its solution enables businesses to discover unknown assets, monitor remote workforce, identify threat actors, and manage attack surfaces proactively.

Arista NDR

Venture Round in 2017
Awake Security, Inc. specializes in network traffic analysis, providing a platform that autonomously identifies and assesses threats within various network environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers its Awake platform, which leverages machine learning, threat intelligence, and human expertise to analyze vast amounts of communication data. This platform profiles and classifies users, devices, and applications, enabling the detection of malicious intent from both insider and external threats. With capabilities for automated investigation and response, Awake enhances security team productivity by delivering actionable insights rather than mere alerts. Furthermore, the company offers security strategy and advisory solutions, ensuring comprehensive protection across traditional, IoT, and cloud networks. Awake Security operates as a subsidiary of Arista Networks, Inc. as of October 2020.

Synack

Series C in 2017
Synack offers a crowdsourced security platform that combines global ethical hacker talent with proprietary scanning technology. It provides continuous penetration testing, vulnerability management, and application security solutions to protect organizations' digital assets.

Cato Networks

Series B in 2016
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Synack

Series B in 2015
Synack offers a crowdsourced security platform that combines global ethical hacker talent with proprietary scanning technology. It provides continuous penetration testing, vulnerability management, and application security solutions to protect organizations' digital assets.

Synack

Series A in 2014
Synack offers a crowdsourced security platform that combines global ethical hacker talent with proprietary scanning technology. It provides continuous penetration testing, vulnerability management, and application security solutions to protect organizations' digital assets.

Synack

Seed Round in 2013
Synack offers a crowdsourced security platform that combines global ethical hacker talent with proprietary scanning technology. It provides continuous penetration testing, vulnerability management, and application security solutions to protect organizations' digital assets.

Morta Security

Seed Round in 2013
Morta Security is a stealth-mode start-up focused on developing innovative solutions to counter advanced cyber threats faced by large enterprises. The company aims to address the limitations of traditional layered network defense systems, which have become inadequate against sophisticated attackers. Led by a team of experienced executives and engineers from the National Security Agency, Morta combines start-up innovation with military-grade technology to tackle some of the most challenging issues in network security. By creating a unique cybersecurity platform, Morta Security is positioned to transform the landscape of cyber defense and enhance protection against advanced malware. The company is actively seeking top talent to join its mission of revolutionizing cybersecurity.

Impermium

Seed Round in 2011
Impermium is a cybersecurity technology startup that specializes in protecting online platforms from cybercrime. The company offers a risk-evaluation platform designed to monitor the web in real-time, effectively addressing issues such as user-generated spam, account hacking, and fraudulent interactions. With a focus on enhancing account management, Impermium successfully identifies fraudulent registrations, compromised logins, and risky transactions. Its advanced technology employs a combination of machine learning, statistical anomaly detection, and a proprietary database of known malicious actors, enabling it to stop fraudulent user account registrations in real-time. Over its three-year history, Impermium has protected more than 1.5 million websites and processed over 8 billion transactions, serving many of the largest consumer Internet companies.

Palo Alto Networks

Series C in 2008
Palo Alto Networks is a California-based cybersecurity company that provides a comprehensive range of security solutions for organizations. The firm specializes in network security, cloud security, and security operations, making it a platform-based vendor in the cybersecurity space. With over 80,000 enterprise customers globally, Palo Alto Networks serves a significant portion of the Global 2000, demonstrating its prominent position in the industry. The company's offerings are designed to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats, ensuring robust security across various digital environments.

Mazu Networks

Series D in 2008
Mazu Networks, Inc. is a developer of network infrastructure software that specializes in solutions designed to manage, secure, and optimize the availability and performance of business services. The company's flagship product, Mazu Profiler, provides network behavior analysis through features such as behavioral analytics, user identification, and application fingerprinting. This system supports various IT initiatives, including application performance management, WAN management, and security compliance. Additionally, Mazu Profiler Discovery assists in identifying configuration items across networks for effective inventory and dependency management. Mazu Networks serves a diverse clientele, including IT senior management, network engineering, and security professionals across sectors such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, and media. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mazu Networks has established partnerships with major technology firms and operates additional offices in key U.S. cities. As of early 2009, Mazu Networks functions as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Imperva

Series D in 2008
Imperva, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Redwood Shores, California, that specializes in protecting critical business data and applications across cloud and on-premises environments. Founded in 2002, Imperva develops a range of security solutions, including its SecureSphere product line, which offers database, file, and web application security. The company’s services also include Incapsula, which provides cloud-based website security and distributed denial of service protection, as well as ThreatRadar for crowdsourced security intelligence. Additionally, CounterBreach safeguards enterprise data against loss from compromised users, and Imperva Camouflage Data Masking allows for the secure use of sensitive information in development and testing. Imperva serves various sectors, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, through a network of distributors and resellers, while also offering ongoing support and professional services.

Silver Peak Systems

Series D in 2008
Silver Peak Systems, Inc. specializes in broadband and hybrid WAN solutions that enable enterprises and service providers to effectively connect users to applications. The company offers Unity EdgeConnect, a software-defined WAN solution that allows customers to transition to a broadband WAN at their own pace, incorporating both MPLS and broadband Internet connectivity. Their product range includes WAN optimization solutions for branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments, featuring virtual and physical appliances designed to enhance application performance over distance. Additionally, Silver Peak provides replication acceleration solutions to optimize offsite data replication and offers support services to its clients. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Silver Peak became a subsidiary of Aruba Networks in September 2020 following its acquisition.

Palo Alto Networks

Series B in 2007
Palo Alto Networks is a California-based cybersecurity company that provides a comprehensive range of security solutions for organizations. The firm specializes in network security, cloud security, and security operations, making it a platform-based vendor in the cybersecurity space. With over 80,000 enterprise customers globally, Palo Alto Networks serves a significant portion of the Global 2000, demonstrating its prominent position in the industry. The company's offerings are designed to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats, ensuring robust security across various digital environments.

Silver Peak Systems

Series C in 2007
Silver Peak Systems, Inc. specializes in broadband and hybrid WAN solutions that enable enterprises and service providers to effectively connect users to applications. The company offers Unity EdgeConnect, a software-defined WAN solution that allows customers to transition to a broadband WAN at their own pace, incorporating both MPLS and broadband Internet connectivity. Their product range includes WAN optimization solutions for branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments, featuring virtual and physical appliances designed to enhance application performance over distance. Additionally, Silver Peak provides replication acceleration solutions to optimize offsite data replication and offers support services to its clients. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Silver Peak became a subsidiary of Aruba Networks in September 2020 following its acquisition.

Forcepoint

Post in 2006
Forcepoint LLC is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional center in Cork, Ireland. The company operates as a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. Forcepoint specializes in protecting users, data, and networks against both internal and external threats across various industries such as financial services, healthcare, government, and justice & public safety. Its comprehensive suite of solutions includes content security (TRITON APX Suite, TRITON AP-EMAIL, TRITON AP-WEB), insider threat protection (TRITON AP-DATA, TRITON AP-ENDPOINT), cloud security (TRITON AP-EMAIL Cloud, TRITON AP-WEB Cloud), Linux threat protection, advanced analytics (SureView Analytics), and network security solutions (Forcepoint Stonesoft NGFW). Additionally, Forcepoint offers services in data security consulting, cybersecurity intelligence, implementation packages, training, and certifications. The company aims to simplify security management by providing a unified, cloud-centric platform that enables organizations to safely embrace transformative technologies such as cloud, mobility, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Imperva

Series C in 2006
Imperva, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Redwood Shores, California, that specializes in protecting critical business data and applications across cloud and on-premises environments. Founded in 2002, Imperva develops a range of security solutions, including its SecureSphere product line, which offers database, file, and web application security. The company’s services also include Incapsula, which provides cloud-based website security and distributed denial of service protection, as well as ThreatRadar for crowdsourced security intelligence. Additionally, CounterBreach safeguards enterprise data against loss from compromised users, and Imperva Camouflage Data Masking allows for the secure use of sensitive information in development and testing. Imperva serves various sectors, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, through a network of distributors and resellers, while also offering ongoing support and professional services.

Mazu Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Mazu Networks, Inc. is a developer of network infrastructure software that specializes in solutions designed to manage, secure, and optimize the availability and performance of business services. The company's flagship product, Mazu Profiler, provides network behavior analysis through features such as behavioral analytics, user identification, and application fingerprinting. This system supports various IT initiatives, including application performance management, WAN management, and security compliance. Additionally, Mazu Profiler Discovery assists in identifying configuration items across networks for effective inventory and dependency management. Mazu Networks serves a diverse clientele, including IT senior management, network engineering, and security professionals across sectors such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, and media. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mazu Networks has established partnerships with major technology firms and operates additional offices in key U.S. cities. As of early 2009, Mazu Networks functions as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Silver Peak Systems

Series B in 2006
Silver Peak Systems, Inc. specializes in broadband and hybrid WAN solutions that enable enterprises and service providers to effectively connect users to applications. The company offers Unity EdgeConnect, a software-defined WAN solution that allows customers to transition to a broadband WAN at their own pace, incorporating both MPLS and broadband Internet connectivity. Their product range includes WAN optimization solutions for branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments, featuring virtual and physical appliances designed to enhance application performance over distance. Additionally, Silver Peak provides replication acceleration solutions to optimize offsite data replication and offers support services to its clients. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Silver Peak became a subsidiary of Aruba Networks in September 2020 following its acquisition.

Palo Alto Networks

Series A in 2006
Palo Alto Networks is a California-based cybersecurity company that provides a comprehensive range of security solutions for organizations. The firm specializes in network security, cloud security, and security operations, making it a platform-based vendor in the cybersecurity space. With over 80,000 enterprise customers globally, Palo Alto Networks serves a significant portion of the Global 2000, demonstrating its prominent position in the industry. The company's offerings are designed to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats, ensuring robust security across various digital environments.

Silver Peak Systems

Series A in 2005
Silver Peak Systems, Inc. specializes in broadband and hybrid WAN solutions that enable enterprises and service providers to effectively connect users to applications. The company offers Unity EdgeConnect, a software-defined WAN solution that allows customers to transition to a broadband WAN at their own pace, incorporating both MPLS and broadband Internet connectivity. Their product range includes WAN optimization solutions for branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments, featuring virtual and physical appliances designed to enhance application performance over distance. Additionally, Silver Peak provides replication acceleration solutions to optimize offsite data replication and offers support services to its clients. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Silver Peak became a subsidiary of Aruba Networks in September 2020 following its acquisition.

Palo Alto Networks

Series A in 2005
Palo Alto Networks is a California-based cybersecurity company that provides a comprehensive range of security solutions for organizations. The firm specializes in network security, cloud security, and security operations, making it a platform-based vendor in the cybersecurity space. With over 80,000 enterprise customers globally, Palo Alto Networks serves a significant portion of the Global 2000, demonstrating its prominent position in the industry. The company's offerings are designed to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats, ensuring robust security across various digital environments.

Mazu Networks

Series C in 2004
Mazu Networks, Inc. is a developer of network infrastructure software that specializes in solutions designed to manage, secure, and optimize the availability and performance of business services. The company's flagship product, Mazu Profiler, provides network behavior analysis through features such as behavioral analytics, user identification, and application fingerprinting. This system supports various IT initiatives, including application performance management, WAN management, and security compliance. Additionally, Mazu Profiler Discovery assists in identifying configuration items across networks for effective inventory and dependency management. Mazu Networks serves a diverse clientele, including IT senior management, network engineering, and security professionals across sectors such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, and media. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mazu Networks has established partnerships with major technology firms and operates additional offices in key U.S. cities. As of early 2009, Mazu Networks functions as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Decru

Series B in 2002
Decru, Inc. specializes in providing storage security solutions tailored for enterprises and government organizations. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company addresses critical business needs such as privacy, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and internal controls. Its flagship product, the DataFort storage security appliance, enhances networked storage environments by safeguarding data against both internal and external threats. Decru's offerings also include a software recovery tool compatible with UNIX and Windows systems, facilitating various applications like storage consolidation, backup and disaster recovery, secure access controls, secure data hosting, secure email restores, and database security. The company serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, media, semiconductors, aerospace, manufacturing, and government. As of 2005, Decru operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.

NTRU Cryptosystems

Series B in 2001
NTRU Cryptosystems, Inc., established in 1996 by four Brown University mathematicians and cryptographers, is a leading provider of innovative security solutions. The company specializes in developing and implementing standard-based security architectures and protocols, with a particular focus on the NTRU algorithm suite. NTRU's offerings are designed to protect consumer devices, server infrastructures, and digital media delivery mechanisms from piracy. Their expertise lies in creating new security paradigms for wireless data communications and content protection markets, serving application vendors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and enterprises with robust platform security technology.

New Edge Networks

Series C in 2000
New Edge Networks is a national provider specializing in secure, multi-site managed data networks and dedicated internet access. The company primarily offers internet services through digital subscriber line (DSL) technology, catering to residences and businesses in small cities and semi-rural communities. In addition to DSL connections, New Edge Networks delivers services such as wide area networks, virtual private networks, and frame relay, ensuring reliable and efficient connectivity for its clients.

Mazu Networks

Series A in 2000
Mazu Networks, Inc. is a developer of network infrastructure software that specializes in solutions designed to manage, secure, and optimize the availability and performance of business services. The company's flagship product, Mazu Profiler, provides network behavior analysis through features such as behavioral analytics, user identification, and application fingerprinting. This system supports various IT initiatives, including application performance management, WAN management, and security compliance. Additionally, Mazu Profiler Discovery assists in identifying configuration items across networks for effective inventory and dependency management. Mazu Networks serves a diverse clientele, including IT senior management, network engineering, and security professionals across sectors such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, and media. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mazu Networks has established partnerships with major technology firms and operates additional offices in key U.S. cities. As of early 2009, Mazu Networks functions as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc.

NTRU Cryptosystems

Series A in 2000
NTRU Cryptosystems, Inc., established in 1996 by four Brown University mathematicians and cryptographers, is a leading provider of innovative security solutions. The company specializes in developing and implementing standard-based security architectures and protocols, with a particular focus on the NTRU algorithm suite. NTRU's offerings are designed to protect consumer devices, server infrastructures, and digital media delivery mechanisms from piracy. Their expertise lies in creating new security paradigms for wireless data communications and content protection markets, serving application vendors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and enterprises with robust platform security technology.

New Edge Networks

Series B in 2000
New Edge Networks is a national provider specializing in secure, multi-site managed data networks and dedicated internet access. The company primarily offers internet services through digital subscriber line (DSL) technology, catering to residences and businesses in small cities and semi-rural communities. In addition to DSL connections, New Edge Networks delivers services such as wide area networks, virtual private networks, and frame relay, ensuring reliable and efficient connectivity for its clients.

NetScout Systems

Series A in 1996
NetScout Systems Inc is a provider of service assurance and cybersecurity solutions tailored for enterprise and government networks. The company employs proprietary adaptive service intelligence technology to enable organizations to monitor network performance and identify security threats effectively. Its offerings include tools that deliver both real-time and historical insights, allowing customers to restore services and enhance user experience quality. NetScout's Visibility Without Borders® platform is utilized by major organizations worldwide, ensuring performance, security, and availability across data centers, cloud environments, and edge networks. The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of network management tools and security solutions, with significant revenue contributions from the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.
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