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Past deals in Cyber Security
Persona
Series D in 2025
Persona is a company that specializes in identity verification systems designed to enhance online security and trust. The platform provides businesses with a comprehensive suite of automated identity verification components that are configurable and customizable for various use cases, including age verification, fraud prevention, and account recovery. By facilitating the collection, verification, and management of sensitive personal information, Persona allows organizations to streamline customer identity verification processes, ensuring a secure online experience. This approach not only protects against identity theft and fraud but also helps businesses foster safer interactions with their customers.
Dazz
Venture Round in 2024
Dazz provides a unified remediation platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of security and development teams. This SaaS solution quickly identifies vulnerabilities and prioritizes issues, allowing organizations to manage cybersecurity challenges from a single platform. By streamlining the remediation process, Dazz significantly reduces the time required to address security risks, transforming weeks of remediation work into mere hours. This not only enables cybersecurity teams to adopt a more strategic approach to their security posture but also allows developers to focus on innovation rather than spending excessive time on fixing vulnerabilities. The platform is particularly effective in protecting cloud and development environments, replacing traditional manual processes with a more integrated and automated solution.
Footprint
Series A in 2024
Footprint is an onboarding platform that solves KYC, Security, Auth, and Fraud with five lines of code. By utilizing novel technologies such as nitro enclaves, passkeys, and app clips, Footprint has helped companies generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in customer LTV by boosting their conversion while also preventing fraud attacks through propriety deterministic signals.
Wiz
Series E in 2024
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing a platform that enables enterprises to identify and address security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Its innovative solution offers a comprehensive view of security risks across various environments, including clouds, containers, and workloads. By utilizing a cloud-native visibility approach, Wiz delivers detailed risk assessments and root cause analyses through an agentless system, allowing security teams to gain actionable insights and effectively manage their cloud security posture.
APEX
Seed Round in 2024
APEX is an AI security company that focuses on providing organizations with visibility into generative AI activity while ensuring a robust security platform. The company aims to empower users to leverage artificial intelligence safely and confidently, addressing the growing need for security solutions in an increasingly AI-driven landscape. By offering tools that enhance security and mitigate risks associated with AI technologies, APEX helps organizations harness the potential of AI without compromising their safety or privacy.
Wiz
Series D in 2023
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing a platform that enables enterprises to identify and address security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Its innovative solution offers a comprehensive view of security risks across various environments, including clouds, containers, and workloads. By utilizing a cloud-native visibility approach, Wiz delivers detailed risk assessments and root cause analyses through an agentless system, allowing security teams to gain actionable insights and effectively manage their cloud security posture.
Expel
Series E in 2022
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.
Footprint
Seed Round in 2022
Footprint is an onboarding platform that solves KYC, Security, Auth, and Fraud with five lines of code. By utilizing novel technologies such as nitro enclaves, passkeys, and app clips, Footprint has helped companies generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in customer LTV by boosting their conversion while also preventing fraud attacks through propriety deterministic signals.
Fireblocks
Series E in 2021
Fireblocks Inc. is a blockchain-based security service platform that provides a secure solution for managing digital asset operations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Fireblocks specializes in protecting the transmission of digital assets between exchanges, wallets, and counterparties. The platform is designed for financial institutions, including banks, fintech companies, exchanges, liquidity providers, over-the-counter brokers, and hedge funds, allowing them to securely manage their digital assets. Fireblocks employs advanced technologies such as patent-pending chip isolation security and multi-party computation (MPC) to ensure the safe transfer and availability of assets across various environments.
Expel
Series E in 2021
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.
Stytch
Series B in 2021
Stytch is a technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2020, that specializes in passwordless authentication solutions. Its platform is designed to enhance security and improve user experience by offering developers tools for seamless user onboarding and engagement. Stytch provides various authentication methods, including one-time passcodes, magic links, and PIN-based logins, allowing clients to implement secure and efficient user authentication processes. The company's focus on creating a developer-friendly infrastructure enables teams to build intuitive experiences that foster user trust and satisfaction.
Wiz
Series C in 2021
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing a platform that enables enterprises to identify and address security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Its innovative solution offers a comprehensive view of security risks across various environments, including clouds, containers, and workloads. By utilizing a cloud-native visibility approach, Wiz delivers detailed risk assessments and root cause analyses through an agentless system, allowing security teams to gain actionable insights and effectively manage their cloud security posture.
Persona
Series C in 2021
Persona is a company that specializes in identity verification systems designed to enhance online security and trust. The platform provides businesses with a comprehensive suite of automated identity verification components that are configurable and customizable for various use cases, including age verification, fraud prevention, and account recovery. By facilitating the collection, verification, and management of sensitive personal information, Persona allows organizations to streamline customer identity verification processes, ensuring a secure online experience. This approach not only protects against identity theft and fraud but also helps businesses foster safer interactions with their customers.
Stytch
Series A in 2021
Stytch is a technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2020, that specializes in passwordless authentication solutions. Its platform is designed to enhance security and improve user experience by offering developers tools for seamless user onboarding and engagement. Stytch provides various authentication methods, including one-time passcodes, magic links, and PIN-based logins, allowing clients to implement secure and efficient user authentication processes. The company's focus on creating a developer-friendly infrastructure enables teams to build intuitive experiences that foster user trust and satisfaction.
AttackIQ
Series C in 2021
AttackIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing a Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) platform designed to help organizations assess the effectiveness of their security controls. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a platform that integrates with existing networks to deliver insights into security programs, identifying gaps in coverage and misconfigurations. By supporting the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix, AttackIQ enables organizations to simulate real-world attack scenarios, thereby allowing security teams to evaluate their defenses and prioritize remediation efforts effectively. The platform automates security assessments, empowering users to create custom scenarios or utilize a library of pre-defined attacks to continuously test their environments. This approach helps businesses to validate their security measures in a real-world context rather than relying solely on theoretical simulations. AttackIQ also has regional offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, extending its global reach in cybersecurity solutions.
Persona
Series B in 2021
Persona is a company that specializes in identity verification systems designed to enhance online security and trust. The platform provides businesses with a comprehensive suite of automated identity verification components that are configurable and customizable for various use cases, including age verification, fraud prevention, and account recovery. By facilitating the collection, verification, and management of sensitive personal information, Persona allows organizations to streamline customer identity verification processes, ensuring a secure online experience. This approach not only protects against identity theft and fraud but also helps businesses foster safer interactions with their customers.
Coalition
Series D in 2021
Coalition, Inc. specializes in providing insurance coverage and risk management tools aimed at mitigating cyber risk for a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, retail, technology, real estate, non-profits, and more. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, Coalition combines comprehensive insurance solutions with proactive cybersecurity tools. The company's Active Risk Platform offers features such as automated security alerts, threat intelligence, and expert guidance to enhance organizational resilience against cyber threats. Backed by prominent global insurers, Coalition operates in the United States and Canada, delivering its security products to businesses worldwide. By integrating risk assessment, security protection, and response strategies, Coalition helps organizations effectively manage and reduce their exposure to cyber-attacks.
Wiz
Series B in 2021
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing a platform that enables enterprises to identify and address security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Its innovative solution offers a comprehensive view of security risks across various environments, including clouds, containers, and workloads. By utilizing a cloud-native visibility approach, Wiz delivers detailed risk assessments and root cause analyses through an agentless system, allowing security teams to gain actionable insights and effectively manage their cloud security posture.
Cutover
Series B in 2021
Cutover is a work orchestration and observability platform that enhances organizational visibility into dynamic workflows. Established in 2013 in Shoreditch, Hackney by Craig Gregory, Ky Nichol, and Marcus Wildsmith, the platform is designed to help teams prepare for critical events that may challenge their infrastructure by facilitating rehearsals. It enables executives and managers to visualize performance data and identify issues in real-time. Additionally, Cutover supports seamless collaboration between human and machine processes, offering features for cyber recovery, cloud migration, IT disaster recovery, and release management. By integrating with various SaaS platforms, Cutover enhances communication and simplifies complex tasks for enterprises, ultimately reducing risk and costs.
Stytch
Seed Round in 2021
Stytch is a technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2020, that specializes in passwordless authentication solutions. Its platform is designed to enhance security and improve user experience by offering developers tools for seamless user onboarding and engagement. Stytch provides various authentication methods, including one-time passcodes, magic links, and PIN-based logins, allowing clients to implement secure and efficient user authentication processes. The company's focus on creating a developer-friendly infrastructure enables teams to build intuitive experiences that foster user trust and satisfaction.
Wiz
Series A in 2020
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing a platform that enables enterprises to identify and address security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Its innovative solution offers a comprehensive view of security risks across various environments, including clouds, containers, and workloads. By utilizing a cloud-native visibility approach, Wiz delivers detailed risk assessments and root cause analyses through an agentless system, allowing security teams to gain actionable insights and effectively manage their cloud security posture.
ComplyAdvantage
Series C in 2020
ComplyAdvantage specializes in AI-driven financial crime risk data and detection technology, focusing on mitigating risks associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and corruption. The company provides a unique global, real-time database that assists over 500 enterprises across 75 countries in evaluating the risks of their business relationships. By identifying tens of thousands of risk events daily from millions of structured and unstructured data points, ComplyAdvantage enables organizations to gain timely insights into potential financial crimes, thereby enhancing their ability to manage and control risk effectively.
Evervault
Series A in 2020
Evervault Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in developing privacy-preserving cloud infrastructure. The company provides encryption infrastructure designed to make data privacy straightforward and accessible for software developers. Its platform offers user-friendly tools that allow developers to deploy applications within hardware-secured environments, ensuring that data remains encrypted throughout its lifecycle. By focusing on simplifying security measures, Evervault enables developers to concentrate on building their products without the burden of managing complex security concerns.
Expel
Series D in 2020
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.
Tines
Series A in 2019
Tines Security Services Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cyber security automation platform designed for security teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Tines offers a no-code workflow automation solution that allows users to build, run, and monitor workflows with ease. The platform includes a Story Library featuring pre-built templates and customizable workflows, enabling users to connect their existing technology stack without needing additional integrations or custom code. Tines provides both cloud-based and on-premise options, along with tools for API auto-completion, crowd-sourced responses, and streamlined remediation services. Additionally, the company offers a free Community Edition, allowing users to explore its features and capabilities.
Cutover
Series A in 2019
Cutover is a work orchestration and observability platform that enhances organizational visibility into dynamic workflows. Established in 2013 in Shoreditch, Hackney by Craig Gregory, Ky Nichol, and Marcus Wildsmith, the platform is designed to help teams prepare for critical events that may challenge their infrastructure by facilitating rehearsals. It enables executives and managers to visualize performance data and identify issues in real-time. Additionally, Cutover supports seamless collaboration between human and machine processes, offering features for cyber recovery, cloud migration, IT disaster recovery, and release management. By integrating with various SaaS platforms, Cutover enhances communication and simplifies complex tasks for enterprises, ultimately reducing risk and costs.
Expel
Series C in 2019
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.
AttackIQ
Series B in 2019
AttackIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing a Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) platform designed to help organizations assess the effectiveness of their security controls. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a platform that integrates with existing networks to deliver insights into security programs, identifying gaps in coverage and misconfigurations. By supporting the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix, AttackIQ enables organizations to simulate real-world attack scenarios, thereby allowing security teams to evaluate their defenses and prioritize remediation efforts effectively. The platform automates security assessments, empowering users to create custom scenarios or utilize a library of pre-defined attacks to continuously test their environments. This approach helps businesses to validate their security measures in a real-world context rather than relying solely on theoretical simulations. AttackIQ also has regional offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, extending its global reach in cybersecurity solutions.
Castle
Series A in 2019
Castle enables online businesses of all sizes to detect and prevent user account fraud, a technology previously only available to banks and large financial institutions. Whether you’re building a bitcoin service, e-commerce store, mobile app, or any other customer-facing application, Castle's API's lets you add account hijack protection. Castle tracks fraudsters based on device fingerprint, keystrokes, site browsing history, and hundreds of other signals. Whenever something suspicious occurs, both the administrator and account owner are alerted and can immediately take appropriate action.
Signal Sciences
Series C in 2019
Signal Sciences Corporation, founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, specializes in web application security through its software as a service platform. The company offers a next-generation Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) solution, protecting over 40,000 applications and managing more than a trillion production requests each month. Its patented architecture enhances security visibility and threat protection for organizations operating in modern development environments. Signal Sciences serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, retail, healthcare, and government, with notable clients such as Under Armour and Aflac. The company has received multiple accolades for its innovative solutions, including being named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice Award winner for WAF and recognized as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls. In October 2020, Signal Sciences became a subsidiary of Fastly, Inc.
ComplyAdvantage
Series B in 2019
ComplyAdvantage specializes in AI-driven financial crime risk data and detection technology, focusing on mitigating risks associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and corruption. The company provides a unique global, real-time database that assists over 500 enterprises across 75 countries in evaluating the risks of their business relationships. By identifying tens of thousands of risk events daily from millions of structured and unstructured data points, ComplyAdvantage enables organizations to gain timely insights into potential financial crimes, thereby enhancing their ability to manage and control risk effectively.
Credit Benchmark
Series C in 2018
Credit Benchmark Limited is a financial data analytics company that specializes in aggregating and anonymizing credit risk estimates from banks and other market participants. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company provides essential insights into the credit risk associated with sovereigns, corporations, and various financial entities. Its platform offers data on the probability of default and loss given default, enabling clients to make informed decisions regarding risk management and capital allocation. By leveraging actual market data, Credit Benchmark delivers a unique source of credit risk information that helps financial institutions and businesses navigate emerging market trends and enhance their understanding of credit risk. The company's commitment to compliance with information security standards ensures a reliable environment for data transmission within the financial services sector.
Gremlin
Series A in 2017
Downtime is expensive and damages customer trust. Gremlin’s Failure as a Service finds weaknesses in your system before they cause problems. Gremlin provides you the framework to safely, securely, and easily simulate real outages with an ever-growing library of attacks. Turn failure into resilience.
Duo Security
Series D in 2017
Duo Security, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based access security and multi-factor authentication solutions aimed at protecting organizations from data breaches and unauthorized access. The company offers a suite of services, including multi-factor authentication, passwordless access, and single sign-on, which enable users to securely verify their identities before accessing corporate applications. Additionally, Duo Security provides tools for adaptive authentication, policy enforcement, and unified endpoint visibility, allowing organizations to track and manage user devices through a centralized dashboard. Its clientele spans various sectors, including education, government, healthcare, finance, retail, and technology. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Duo Security also has offices in California, Texas, and the United Kingdom, operating as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
CoverWallet
Series B in 2017
CoverWallet is an online platform that offers insurance management services to its clients. CoverWallet’s range of insurance include general liability, workers’ compensation, commercial property, BOP, professional liability, E&O, medical malpractice, umbrella insurance, D&O, cyber liability, inland marine, EPLI, commercial auto, disability, health, and product and pollution liability. Its services are provided to firms in the administrative, agricultural, construction, consulting, contractor, education, finance, food, healthcare, management, manufacturing, mining, non-profit, scientific, and real estate industries. CoverWallet was launched in 2015 by Inaki Berenguer and Rashmi Melgiri and is based in New York.
Signal Sciences
Series B in 2017
Signal Sciences Corporation, founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, specializes in web application security through its software as a service platform. The company offers a next-generation Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) solution, protecting over 40,000 applications and managing more than a trillion production requests each month. Its patented architecture enhances security visibility and threat protection for organizations operating in modern development environments. Signal Sciences serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, retail, healthcare, and government, with notable clients such as Under Armour and Aflac. The company has received multiple accolades for its innovative solutions, including being named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice Award winner for WAF and recognized as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls. In October 2020, Signal Sciences became a subsidiary of Fastly, Inc.
AttackIQ
Series A in 2016
AttackIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing a Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) platform designed to help organizations assess the effectiveness of their security controls. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a platform that integrates with existing networks to deliver insights into security programs, identifying gaps in coverage and misconfigurations. By supporting the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix, AttackIQ enables organizations to simulate real-world attack scenarios, thereby allowing security teams to evaluate their defenses and prioritize remediation efforts effectively. The platform automates security assessments, empowering users to create custom scenarios or utilize a library of pre-defined attacks to continuously test their environments. This approach helps businesses to validate their security measures in a real-world context rather than relying solely on theoretical simulations. AttackIQ also has regional offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, extending its global reach in cybersecurity solutions.
Skyport Systems
Series C in 2016
Skyport Systems specializes in developing Hyper-Secured Infrastructure (HSI) designed to protect mission-critical IT and corporate assets. Their flagship product, the SkySecure System, integrates hardware, software, and services into a cohesive turn-key solution. This system provides robust security and integrity verification for application workloads, ensuring continuous protection. Skyport's enterprise IT software offers a secured, hyperconverged platform that combines compute, virtualization, networking, and storage, facilitating a simplified IT infrastructure. By automating operations and streamlining processes, it empowers IT organizations to save time and resources, allowing application owners to manage their infrastructure effectively without compromising security or performance.
Signal Sciences
Series A in 2016
Signal Sciences Corporation, founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, specializes in web application security through its software as a service platform. The company offers a next-generation Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) solution, protecting over 40,000 applications and managing more than a trillion production requests each month. Its patented architecture enhances security visibility and threat protection for organizations operating in modern development environments. Signal Sciences serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, retail, healthcare, and government, with notable clients such as Under Armour and Aflac. The company has received multiple accolades for its innovative solutions, including being named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice Award winner for WAF and recognized as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls. In October 2020, Signal Sciences became a subsidiary of Fastly, Inc.
SourceClear
Series A in 2015
SourceClear, Inc. develops security tools aimed at helping software developers create secure applications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Singapore, the company offers a range of services including an online portal for analyzing security issues, a database of open-source libraries that details vulnerabilities, and various scanning agents such as command line interfaces and plugins for build managers. Utilizing data science and machine learning, SourceClear enables developers to safely incorporate open-source components into their projects by providing real-time insights into library vulnerabilities and update recommendations within the continuous integration and delivery pipeline. The platform is designed to support DevSecOps by enhancing visibility into open-source code risks and helping organizations enforce security policies. SourceClear operates as a subsidiary of Veracode, Inc. and serves a diverse clientele across multiple industries, including technology, finance, and gaming.
Skyport Systems
Series B in 2015
Skyport Systems specializes in developing Hyper-Secured Infrastructure (HSI) designed to protect mission-critical IT and corporate assets. Their flagship product, the SkySecure System, integrates hardware, software, and services into a cohesive turn-key solution. This system provides robust security and integrity verification for application workloads, ensuring continuous protection. Skyport's enterprise IT software offers a secured, hyperconverged platform that combines compute, virtualization, networking, and storage, facilitating a simplified IT infrastructure. By automating operations and streamlining processes, it empowers IT organizations to save time and resources, allowing application owners to manage their infrastructure effectively without compromising security or performance.
Adallom
Series C in 2015
Adallom, Inc. is a cloud application security company that specializes in providing cloud access security brokerage services. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, with a research and development facility in Tel Aviv, Israel, Adallom offers a range of solutions designed to enhance the security and governance of cloud applications. Its platform delivers visibility and protection for various Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Google Apps, Box, Dropbox for Business, Ariba, and Jive. The company's technology is built on SmartEngine™, which employs advanced heuristics to safeguard data in the cloud, making it easy for organizations to manage and secure their information. Adallom's services are adaptable, available as either a SaaS-based or on-premises solution, catering to businesses looking to improve their cloud security posture. As of 2015, Adallom operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.
Niara
Series B in 2015
Niara, Inc. specializes in security analytics focused on detecting internal attacks and enhancing incident response for organizations. By leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms, its platform automates the identification of compromised users and malicious insiders, significantly reducing the time and expertise required for security investigations. The solution integrates data from various network and security sources to deliver contextually relevant insights, facilitating advanced threat hunting and incident investigations. Niara offers its security analytics solution as both an on-premise and cloud-based deployment option. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Niara operates as a subsidiary of HPE Aruba and is supported by prominent investors including NEA, Index Ventures, and Venrock.
Lookout
Series F in 2014
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. It offers personal security applications for both Android and iOS devices, focusing on mobile threat protection and theft prevention. Lookout's product suite also includes the Mobile Intelligence Center, which facilitates real-time access to mobile threat data, and an App Vetting API that secures enterprise and commercial app stores. The company aims to empower organizations to implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lookout has expanded its presence with offices in several global locations, including Boston, London, and Tokyo. It serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, by providing solutions that safeguard sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds.
Credit Benchmark
Series A in 2014
Credit Benchmark Limited is a financial data analytics company that specializes in aggregating and anonymizing credit risk estimates from banks and other market participants. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company provides essential insights into the credit risk associated with sovereigns, corporations, and various financial entities. Its platform offers data on the probability of default and loss given default, enabling clients to make informed decisions regarding risk management and capital allocation. By leveraging actual market data, Credit Benchmark delivers a unique source of credit risk information that helps financial institutions and businesses navigate emerging market trends and enhance their understanding of credit risk. The company's commitment to compliance with information security standards ensures a reliable environment for data transmission within the financial services sector.
Hortonworks
Series D in 2014
Hortonworks, Inc. is a provider of data management platforms and solutions that cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. The company specializes in the Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP), which is based on Apache Hadoop, allowing enterprises to store, manage, and analyze large datasets efficiently. In addition to HDP, Hortonworks offers Hortonworks DataFlow for real-time streaming analytics, Hortonworks DataPlane Service for data management across hybrid environments, and the Hortonworks Cybersecurity Platform for security analytics. The company also provides educational resources such as training, support services, and the Hortonworks Sandbox for testing and development. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hortonworks operates globally and focuses on enabling organizations to harness the power of big data through its open-source solutions. As of early 2019, Hortonworks operates as a subsidiary of Cloudera, Inc.
Niara
Series A in 2014
Niara, Inc. specializes in security analytics focused on detecting internal attacks and enhancing incident response for organizations. By leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms, its platform automates the identification of compromised users and malicious insiders, significantly reducing the time and expertise required for security investigations. The solution integrates data from various network and security sources to deliver contextually relevant insights, facilitating advanced threat hunting and incident investigations. Niara offers its security analytics solution as both an on-premise and cloud-based deployment option. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Niara operates as a subsidiary of HPE Aruba and is supported by prominent investors including NEA, Index Ventures, and Venrock.
Adallom
Series B in 2014
Adallom, Inc. is a cloud application security company that specializes in providing cloud access security brokerage services. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, with a research and development facility in Tel Aviv, Israel, Adallom offers a range of solutions designed to enhance the security and governance of cloud applications. Its platform delivers visibility and protection for various Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Google Apps, Box, Dropbox for Business, Ariba, and Jive. The company's technology is built on SmartEngine™, which employs advanced heuristics to safeguard data in the cloud, making it easy for organizations to manage and secure their information. Adallom's services are adaptable, available as either a SaaS-based or on-premises solution, catering to businesses looking to improve their cloud security posture. As of 2015, Adallom operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.
Lacoon Security
Series A in 2013
Lacoon Security specializes in mobile threat management, offering a platform designed to help enterprises address the risks associated with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies. The company focuses on safeguarding corporate assets from various mobile cyber threats, including malicious applications and targeted network attacks. Lacoon's centralized platform provides comprehensive security solutions for both iOS and Android devices, seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure to deliver real-time protection and intelligence. Utilizing its patented Behavioral Risk Engine, Lacoon identifies threats related to devices, applications, and network activity that may be overlooked by other solutions, quantifying the associated risks and vulnerabilities. Founded in 2011 by experts from the mobile cybersecurity and defense sectors, Lacoon emerged in response to the increasing use of mobile devices for accessing sensitive corporate information and the corresponding rise in cyber threats targeting these devices. The founders’ backgrounds in elite units of the Israeli Defense Forces contributed to their understanding of the complexities surrounding BYOD and the need for advanced security measures in corporate mobility.
Lookout
Series E in 2013
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. It offers personal security applications for both Android and iOS devices, focusing on mobile threat protection and theft prevention. Lookout's product suite also includes the Mobile Intelligence Center, which facilitates real-time access to mobile threat data, and an App Vetting API that secures enterprise and commercial app stores. The company aims to empower organizations to implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lookout has expanded its presence with offices in several global locations, including Boston, London, and Tokyo. It serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, by providing solutions that safeguard sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds.
Hortonworks
Series C in 2013
Hortonworks, Inc. is a provider of data management platforms and solutions that cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. The company specializes in the Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP), which is based on Apache Hadoop, allowing enterprises to store, manage, and analyze large datasets efficiently. In addition to HDP, Hortonworks offers Hortonworks DataFlow for real-time streaming analytics, Hortonworks DataPlane Service for data management across hybrid environments, and the Hortonworks Cybersecurity Platform for security analytics. The company also provides educational resources such as training, support services, and the Hortonworks Sandbox for testing and development. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hortonworks operates globally and focuses on enabling organizations to harness the power of big data through its open-source solutions. As of early 2019, Hortonworks operates as a subsidiary of Cloudera, Inc.
Wandera
Seed Round in 2012
Wandera, Inc. specializes in enterprise mobile security and data management solutions across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a range of services designed to protect organizations from mobile threats and manage data usage effectively. Its offerings include Enterprise Mobile Security, which encompasses mobile threat defense and content filtering to mitigate targeted attacks and data leaks. Wandera Private Access is a cloud-delivered service that enables secure remote access to applications, while Exten allows enterprises to customize policy controls and manage employee data plans. The company emphasizes a unified cloud security solution that supports a zero-trust model, ensuring data protection and policy enforcement through a single management console. Wandera is recognized as a leader in the mobile security field, having received multiple industry awards and featured research in prominent publications.
Hortonworks
Series B in 2011
Hortonworks, Inc. is a provider of data management platforms and solutions that cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. The company specializes in the Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP), which is based on Apache Hadoop, allowing enterprises to store, manage, and analyze large datasets efficiently. In addition to HDP, Hortonworks offers Hortonworks DataFlow for real-time streaming analytics, Hortonworks DataPlane Service for data management across hybrid environments, and the Hortonworks Cybersecurity Platform for security analytics. The company also provides educational resources such as training, support services, and the Hortonworks Sandbox for testing and development. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hortonworks operates globally and focuses on enabling organizations to harness the power of big data through its open-source solutions. As of early 2019, Hortonworks operates as a subsidiary of Cloudera, Inc.
Lookout
Series D in 2011
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. It offers personal security applications for both Android and iOS devices, focusing on mobile threat protection and theft prevention. Lookout's product suite also includes the Mobile Intelligence Center, which facilitates real-time access to mobile threat data, and an App Vetting API that secures enterprise and commercial app stores. The company aims to empower organizations to implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lookout has expanded its presence with offices in several global locations, including Boston, London, and Tokyo. It serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, by providing solutions that safeguard sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds.
CipherCloud
Seed Round in 2011
CipherCloud is a cloud security company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2010 by Pravin Kothari. The company offers a platform designed to ensure data protection, compliance, and control for organizations adopting cloud applications. By addressing risks related to data privacy, residency, security, and regulatory compliance, CipherCloud enables secure cloud usage. Its platform features a range of advanced security controls, including AES 256-bit encryption, tokenization, data loss prevention, malware detection, and monitoring tools. Notably, CipherCloud's technology protects sensitive information in real-time before it is transmitted to the cloud, all while maintaining the usability and functionality of applications.
Centrify
Series D in 2011
Centrify Corporation specializes in unified identity management software tailored for cloud, mobile, and data center environments. The company operates the Centrify Identity Platform, which focuses on enhancing enterprise security by addressing cyberthreats and data breaches at their source. Its offerings include Identity-as-a-Service for cloud and mobile applications, privileged identity management solutions, multi-factor authentication, and a developer program. Centrify Identity Service enhances productivity and secures access to various applications through single sign-on and user provisioning. Additionally, the Centrify Privilege Service manages and audits access for internal users and third-party vendors, while the Centrify Server Suite consolidates identity and privilege management. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and federal agencies. Founded in 2004 and based in Santa Clara, California, Centrify merged with Thycotic in 2021 and rebranded as Delinea, Inc. in 2022, further solidifying its position as a leader in both Privileged Identity Management and Identity-as-a-Service.
Lookout
Series C in 2010
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. It offers personal security applications for both Android and iOS devices, focusing on mobile threat protection and theft prevention. Lookout's product suite also includes the Mobile Intelligence Center, which facilitates real-time access to mobile threat data, and an App Vetting API that secures enterprise and commercial app stores. The company aims to empower organizations to implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lookout has expanded its presence with offices in several global locations, including Boston, London, and Tokyo. It serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, by providing solutions that safeguard sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds.
Mimecast
Series B in 2010
Mimecast Limited is a cloud security and risk management company that specializes in protecting corporate information and email communications. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including email security that defends against malware, phishing, impersonation attacks, and data leaks. Additionally, Mimecast provides Cyber Resilience Extensions, such as enterprise information archiving for compliance and e-discovery, mailbox continuity to safeguard against downtime, and web security to block malicious online activities. The company's solutions are designed to simplify the protection of business communications by leveraging a proprietary cloud architecture. Mimecast also features tools like a Threat Intelligence Dashboard to help organizations identify cyber risks and mobile and desktop applications for user convenience. The company serves a global client base through direct sales and channel partnerships, ensuring robust protection in a rapidly evolving security landscape.
Securewave
Series B in 2005
SecureWave provides endpoint security software solutions. The company offers desktop security, data leakage prevention, malware protection, IT system health maintenance, and compliance solutions. It provides Sanctuary, an endpoint security solution to manage, monitor, and control applications and devices on the corporate network, as well as secures organizations from known and unknown data threats. The company serves financial, government, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and legal sectors. It offers its products through a network of reseller and service provider partners.
SCM Microsystems
Venture Round in 1996
SCM Microsystems offers conditional access security systems for encryption, payment, and data storage.
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