National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.

James Donlon

Program Director

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Cyber Security

Orbital Services Corporation (OSCorp)

Grant in 2024
OSCorp is an in-space services company that safeguards the space domain and builds a thriving in-space economy. OSCorp develops cutting-edge technologies at the nexus of GN and C, AI/ML, LiDAR sensors, space robotics, and lasercom terminals. The company aims to revolutionize space operations by delivering strategic capabilities for the U.S. government and commercial space operators. It also aims to provide government operators with unparalleled situational awareness and enable them to execute tactically responsive space operations to protect strategic government and commercial space assets, and the services they provide, from denial, disruption, destruction, or degradation.

Rapid7

Grant in 2023
Rapid7, established in 2000, is a cybersecurity company that offers a range of solutions to help organizations proactively manage their security. Initially focusing on vulnerability management, the company has since expanded its portfolio to include detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 empowers businesses with visibility and insights to make informed security decisions, create action plans, and monitor progress. The company, based in Boston, is committed to helping organizations enhance their security posture and is actively involved in the cybersecurity community.

Cybereum

Grant in 2023
Cybereum is a technology company specializing in project governance software for complex capital projects. Utilizing fifth-generation blockchain technology, the company's platform creates self-regulating project networks, enabling real-time collaboration, automated contract execution, and proactive risk management. By integrating AI and predictive analytics, Cybereum helps stakeholders optimize planning, reduce cost overruns, and maximize project success.

NCShare

Grant in 2022
NCShare allows access to networking, scientific, and statistical computing services to smaller and mid-sized institutions. They create cyberinfrastructure for scientific computing.

Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium

Grant in 2022
The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) envisions a transformational partnership to promote advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) capabilities on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).

CyberSpara

Grant in 2022
CyberSpara is a cybersecurity company focused on educating individuals and enterprises about online privacy and security vulnerabilities. Through a simulation-based educational model that incorporates gamification principles, it aims to enhance awareness of common risks associated with social media platforms. The company's Digital-PASS is designed to empower users to effectively mitigate security threats encountered on the Internet. Additionally, CyberSpara provides a platform that assists organizations in identifying vulnerabilities, safeguarding sensitive data from cyberattacks, and facilitating the migration to secure cloud environments. By offering these services, CyberSpara enables both individuals and businesses to prevent cyber threats efficiently and enhance their overall security posture.

Pyte

Seed Round in 2022
Pyte is a provider of secure data collaboration solutions that enables enterprises to share and utilize data while preserving confidentiality throughout the data lifecycle. The company’s innovative technology allows for computations on encrypted data without the need for decryption, facilitating seamless data access across various cloud environments and jurisdictions. This capability ensures compliance with privacy regulations and reduces the risk of data breaches. Pyte's platform supports diverse applications, from co-marketing to drug discovery and fraud detection, empowering businesses to collaborate effectively while safeguarding sensitive information. Founded by experts in secure computation, Pyte's team includes individuals with extensive academic backgrounds and accolades in the field.

Anomalee

Grant in 2022
Anomalee is a technology company that specializes in safety and security applications through the use of advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence. The company has developed a platform that employs deep learning techniques, certified against Trojans, and utilizes cluster-based anomaly detection to address critical real-world challenges. Anomalee's technology is designed to safeguard artificial intelligence systems and networks across various industries, ensuring the security of data and systems for its clients. By focusing on innovative solutions, Anomalee aims to enhance the protection of vital digital infrastructure.

Pyte

Grant in 2022
Pyte is a provider of secure data collaboration solutions that enables enterprises to share and utilize data while preserving confidentiality throughout the data lifecycle. The company’s innovative technology allows for computations on encrypted data without the need for decryption, facilitating seamless data access across various cloud environments and jurisdictions. This capability ensures compliance with privacy regulations and reduces the risk of data breaches. Pyte's platform supports diverse applications, from co-marketing to drug discovery and fraud detection, empowering businesses to collaborate effectively while safeguarding sensitive information. Founded by experts in secure computation, Pyte's team includes individuals with extensive academic backgrounds and accolades in the field.

Distributed Spectrum

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2020, Distributed Spectrum is a defense technology company that specializes in signal processing, machine learning, and embedded systems. The company develops software and sensors designed to enhance understanding of critical radio signals for various missions. Its spectrum monitoring systems provide essential situational awareness and actionable alerts, offering capabilities such as passive signature detection and signal analysis. These products enable users to comprehend the radio spectrum in their vicinity and effectively identify and track signals across diverse environments.

Blocky

Grant in 2021
Blocky is a company focused on enhancing data integrity through its innovative blockchain solution, Zipperchain. This technology is capable of processing millions of transactions per second while maintaining low and predictable costs, making it the most environmentally sustainable option in the blockchain space. Blocky specializes in data lineage software that enables users to sign data files on a blockchain, generating verifiable signatures and certificates. This functionality allows clients and their partners to confirm the integrity of data files and the authenticity of timestamped signatures. By offering a straightforward approach to data trustworthiness, Blocky aims to attract early adopters interested in advancing the conversation around reliable data, distinguishing itself from the more sensational aspects of the blockchain industry, such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs.

Onclave Networks

Grant in 2021
Onclave Networks specializes in IoT security and consulting, focusing on the protection of Operational Technology devices via its Secure IoT platform. This solution integrates best practices with patented software on standard hardware to ensure effective isolation and containment of segmented devices. The company offers a range of information technology-managed services, including cyber threat identification and analysis, server management, and cloud customer relationship management. By addressing potential IT issues, Onclave Networks helps businesses optimize their information storage, analysis, and delivery processes, ultimately aiming to reduce costs, enhance revenue, and mitigate risks.

Supranational

Grant in 2021
Supranational develops hardware and software solutions for verifiable and secure computing. The company was founded in 2019 with the goal of developing products at the intersection of cryptography and computer architecture.

Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium

Grant in 2021
The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) envisions a transformational partnership to promote advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) capabilities on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).

Curuvar

Grant in 2021
Curuvar specializes in information security, focusing on distributed systems and blockchain technologies. The company develops an intrusion-tolerant security infrastructure designed to help enterprises mitigate cyber risks and enhance their protection against digital threats. By leveraging distributed ledger technologies, Curuvar's platform safeguards critical infrastructure and information systems, providing organizations with a reliable method to defend themselves against malicious cyber adversaries. This approach aims to advance the security and reliability of essential information systems, ultimately enabling businesses to address cyber threats more effectively.

Lucata

Grant in 2021
Lucata Corporation specializes in developing advanced hardware and software technology to enhance memory utilization for various industries. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in South Bend, Indiana, and Palo Alto, Lucata produces motherboards, node cards, and memory servers designed for high-performance analytics. The company employs patented migrating thread technology to enable organizations to perform extensive multi-hop analytics and graph analysis on massive databases, facilitating insights from complex data structures with up to one trillion vertices. Lucata's solutions cater to sectors such as financial services, cybersecurity, healthcare, and telecommunications, allowing users to leverage existing graph database software for deeper analysis without the need for extensive software layers. The company's architecture is energy-efficient, supports linear performance scaling, and significantly reduces latency, making it a powerful option for organizations tackling big data challenges.

DeepBits

Grant in 2021
DeepBits is a technology company specializing in cybersecurity solutions. It organizes and indexes the world's binary code to swiftly identify vulnerabilities and malware in various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and IoT devices. Backed by extensive research funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense, DeepBits' AI-driven tools generate Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), detect vulnerabilities, and ensure software supply chain security compliance. The company's platform disassembles and analyzes binary files to accurately pinpoint threats, enabling businesses to mitigate risks and reduce cybersecurity expenditure.

Ossillate

Grant in 2021
Ossillate is a security testing platform focused on open-source software, founded in 2020 and based in Auburn, Alabama. The company's platform assists developers in evaluating and managing cybersecurity and operational risks associated with open-source dependencies in their software supply chain. By providing tools for identifying malicious, vulnerable, and unwanted code, Ossillate enables developers to safely adopt pre-vetted third-party code, thereby facilitating the creation of secure digital products and services.

Kapalya

Grant in 2021
Kapalya Inc. specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates secure access to corporate and cloud servers for both Apple iOS and Android devices. The Kapalya app enables users to navigate and transfer files between various platforms, including corporate SharePoint farms, Windows file shares, and cloud storage applications, utilizing fingerprint recognition for enhanced security. The company also provides real-time encryption key management, ensuring the protection of sensitive files both at-rest and in-transit across multiple endpoints and cloud platforms. Kapalya's services cater to chief information officers, chief information security officers, executives, and enterprise users, allowing them to securely manage and share encrypted files. Founded in 2015, Kapalya is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an additional office in Berkeley, California.

Corsha

Grant in 2021
Corsha is a provider of cloud-based streaming authentication software that focuses on securing application programming interfaces (APIs) to prevent data breaches. The company offers a Total Identity Provider solution for machines, enabling secure connections and data movement between devices from any location. Corsha's software safeguards all online accounts, whether accessed through smartphones, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, or containerized microservices in the cloud. This comprehensive approach allows enterprises to confidently shift workloads to public cloud environments while enhancing the return on investment for hybrid cloud infrastructures.

Semiotic AI

Grant in 2021
Semiotic AI is a company that specializes in encrypted computing services utilizing Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) to enhance data security and privacy in cloud environments. By allowing organizations to perform data analytics on sensitive information without compromising its integrity, Semiotic AI addresses critical concerns related to data protection. The company's technology also safeguards proprietary models by encrypting them prior to deployment. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Semiotic AI aims to play a significant role in the evolving landscape of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. In addition, the company develops automated decision-making tools that leverage AI and cryptography to facilitate decentralized markets on the blockchain, enhancing price efficiency and usability for businesses and consumers alike. The founders bring extensive experience in cryptography and AI, positioning Semiotic AI as a key player in the future of secure data management.

OnSystem Logic

Grant in 2021
OnSystem Logic specializes in security software that protects computer systems from malware and application vulnerabilities. Their flagship product, OnSystem Defender, delivers a non-bypassable application hardening solution designed to integrate seamlessly with existing software. This proactive approach provides businesses with a robust defense against cyberattacks and application flaws, ensuring comprehensive access control and safeguarding sensitive data. By focusing on preventative measures, OnSystem Logic aims to enhance the overall security posture of organizations and mitigate the risks associated with cyber threats.

Grid7

Grant in 2021
Grid7’s project, E-Blockchain: A Scalable Platform for Secure Energy Transactions and Control, aims to use blockchain technology to address power plant cybersecurity issues and explore how a decentralized approach can improve the reliability of energy networks.

Max Powers

Grant in 2021
Max Powers, founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, NY, specializes in IT and electronics products and services, focusing on advanced technologies such as blockchain, cryptography, artificial intelligence, and Big Data. The company develops and encrypts routers and other devices, enhancing security and enabling anonymous communications and data publishing. By leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, Max Powers provides tools that empower users to safeguard their data against censorship and unauthorized access.

Silicon Assurance

Grant in 2021
Silicon Assurance specializes in hardware security software aimed at enhancing security and trust in silicon chips through a zero trust model. Founded in 2021 and based in Gainesville, Florida, the company offers automated tools designed to streamline the security assessment of chip designs, thereby minimizing the risk of data leakage and protecting revenue for businesses. Silicon Assurance focuses on addressing challenges related to reverse engineering and identifying both intentional and unintentional design flaws in semiconductor components, including system-on-chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Their solutions are particularly relevant for the electronics supply chain, supporting the security needs of smart-connected devices such as self-driving cars, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and smart grid technologies.

Picolo Labs

Grant in 2021
Picolo Labs focuses on developing technology and infrastructure for end-to-end secure applications. The company utilizes advanced techniques such as fully homomorphic encryption and functional encryption to enhance security. Additionally, Picolo Labs is creating a networking platform aimed at supporting next-generation applications by implementing a people-to-people network. This open participation model allows any user to join or leave the network freely, which helps to minimize reliance on cloud services for synchronous multimedia sessions.

Guardion

Grant in 2020
Guardion specializes in advanced sensor technology aimed at enhancing safety and security through innovative detection systems. The company has developed the world's first radiation detector that leverages the unique quantum properties of nanomaterials, resulting in low-cost, sensitive, and energy-efficient devices suitable for widespread deployment. Guardion's products include analytical instruments and portable chemical and radiation detectors, designed for use in challenging environments across various sectors, including aerospace, medical, and national security. Recognized for its contributions to technology and innovation, Guardion received the MassChallenge 2017 Gold Prize and the Technology in Space Prize from the Center for Advancement in Science in Space and Boeing. In early 2018, the company was selected for the inaugural cohort of the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator, sponsored by the Air Force.

Qunnect

Grant in 2020
Qunnect, LLC specializes in developing modular light-based devices that facilitate the transmission, storage, and reception of encrypted information, aimed at creating large-area ultra-secure networks. Utilizing principles of quantum physics, these devices ensure that any attempt to observe the data alerts both the sender and recipient, thereby enhancing cybersecurity. Founded in 2017 and based in Stony Brook, New York, Qunnect emerged as a spin-off from the Quantum Information Technology group at Stony Brook University. The company's focus is on engineering advanced quantum memories and sources, which are crucial for future information networks and quantum computing. Additionally, Qunnect offers field-deployable hardware systems for optical and long-distance communication, along with an AI-enabled software suite that allows for real-time monitoring of network components. This innovative approach positions Qunnect at the forefront of evolving cyber-security markets by enabling sophisticated and scalable quantum-secure communication solutions.

Blue Cranium

Grant in 2020
Blue Cranium develops cutting-edge technology solutions for the commercial, medical, transportation, space, and defense industries. Comsat Architects has been established as a trade name by Blue Cranium LLC.

Grid7

Grant in 2020
Grid7’s project, E-Blockchain: A Scalable Platform for Secure Energy Transactions and Control, aims to use blockchain technology to address power plant cybersecurity issues and explore how a decentralized approach can improve the reliability of energy networks.

Unknot.id

Grant in 2019
Unknot.id is a developer of a pioneering contextual behavioral intelligence platform that leverages advanced AI algorithms to analyze diverse signals from mobile sensors and other data sources. The platform is designed to create a comprehensive and secure view of human contexts, addressing real-time situational awareness challenges across various sectors, including hospitality, property management, law enforcement, military and defense, and healthcare. By utilizing privacy-preserving machine learning and smartphone technology, Unknot.id offers solutions for fraud detection and effective tracking in environments with limited GPS capabilities, all without the need for infrastructure deployment. This technology ensures secure authorization and privacy preservation for its clients, enabling new capabilities in both digital and physical contexts.

Supranational

Grant in 2019
Supranational develops hardware and software solutions for verifiable and secure computing. The company was founded in 2019 with the goal of developing products at the intersection of cryptography and computer architecture.

USEncryption

Grant in 2019
USEncryption specializes in unlocking value from confidential data while prioritizing privacy and security. The company addresses the common challenges associated with protecting sensitive information, which is often isolated in silos, thus hindering access to potentially transformative insights. By utilizing its patented Privacy-Enhancing Technology, USEncryption enables the sharing of encrypted data, allowing untrusted parties to derive insights without accessing the original content. This innovative approach supports applications such as training machine learning models on encrypted datasets, facilitating the development of advanced AI models without jeopardizing the confidentiality of the data. Ultimately, USEncryption's solutions promote regulatory compliance and enhance the ability to extract meaningful insights from protected information.

Trusted CI

Grant in 2019
Trusted CI is to lead in the development of an NSF Cybersecurity Ecosystem with the workforce, knowledge, processes, and cyberinfrastructure that enables trustworthy science and NSF’s vision of a nation that is a global leader in research and innovation. Are you an NSF project in need of cybersecurity

PQSecure Technologies

Grant in 2019
PQSecure is a security solutions company that specializes in quantum-safe cryptographic technologies. It develops and provides post-quantum cryptographic solutions designed to protect current devices from potential threats posed by quantum-enabled attackers. The company offers a range of services that include classical cryptography, hybrid cryptography, and post-quantum cryptography, which are embedded in smart IoT devices and cloud environments. By focusing on enhancing crypto-agility, PQSecure aims to help clients effectively transition to more secure cryptographic methods as technology evolves.

Armaments Research Company

Grant in 2019
Armaments Research Company specializes in developing advanced firearm accessories and analytics tailored for professional security forces globally. The company offers a self-aware system that includes embedded IoT sensors integrated into firearm grips, which monitor usage in real-time. These intelligent sensors, powered by artificial intelligence, deliver critical analytics and insights through mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. By providing instant notifications, Armaments Research aims to enhance the safety of national defense, law enforcement, and private security personnel, ultimately contributing to the protection of lives in various security contexts.

Squishy Robotics

Grant in 2019
Squishy Robotics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. These robots, characterized by their shape-shifting, tensegrity structures, are lightweight, cost-effective, and capable of traversing challenging terrains. They are equipped with a range of sensors, including visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS, enabling them to provide crucial situational awareness and sensor data to first responders in hazardous environments. The company's primary focus is on the HazMat and CBRNE response market, where their technology enhances safety and efficiency in emergency situations. Squishy Robotics envisions future applications for its customizable platform, which may extend to scientific monitoring, delivery services, smart home appliances, and educational tools for various audiences including students and hobbyists.

NXM LABS

Grant in 2019
NXM Labs Inc. specializes in the development of security and data integrity software that protects connected devices from cyber threats, including those posed by quantum computing. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on enabling seamless collaboration among devices to enhance security and safeguard personal privacy. NXM Labs serves a variety of sectors, including communications, semiconductors, automotive, and enterprise software. Its technology empowers clients to automatically manage security across their operations, from hardware to cloud, ensuring the integrity and versatility of their data. The company has been recognized for its innovative contributions to IoT security, receiving the Frost & Sullivan’s North American Visionary Innovation Leadership Award in 2019.

Agita Labs

Grant in 2019
Agita Labs, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a startup focused on developing advanced privacy-enhanced computing architectures. The company aims to create new data markets by safeguarding data intellectual property rights and respecting personal information. Its technology employs sequestered encryption to deliver robust cryptographic defenses against various threats, including data disclosures, integrity attacks, and side-channel attacks. Agita Labs' solutions enable secure data sharing and allow for complex computations on encrypted data, facilitating discovery while maintaining privacy.

Refined Imaging

Grant in 2019
Refined Imaging specializes in advanced imaging technologies that facilitate the authentication of additively manufactured parts and the identification of counterfeit items. The company's platform employs interferometry techniques, including microfabrication, X-ray, and neutron grating interferometry, to generate precise images based on the interaction of electromagnetic waves. This imaging process is repeatable, allowing for consistent data comparison with blockchain data files to verify authenticity. By providing a cyber-physical trust anchor, Refined Imaging enhances the reliability and security of manufacturing processes across various industries.

Blocky

Grant in 2019
Blocky is a company focused on enhancing data integrity through its innovative blockchain solution, Zipperchain. This technology is capable of processing millions of transactions per second while maintaining low and predictable costs, making it the most environmentally sustainable option in the blockchain space. Blocky specializes in data lineage software that enables users to sign data files on a blockchain, generating verifiable signatures and certificates. This functionality allows clients and their partners to confirm the integrity of data files and the authenticity of timestamped signatures. By offering a straightforward approach to data trustworthiness, Blocky aims to attract early adopters interested in advancing the conversation around reliable data, distinguishing itself from the more sensational aspects of the blockchain industry, such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs.

Guardion

Grant in 2019
Guardion specializes in advanced sensor technology aimed at enhancing safety and security through innovative detection systems. The company has developed the world's first radiation detector that leverages the unique quantum properties of nanomaterials, resulting in low-cost, sensitive, and energy-efficient devices suitable for widespread deployment. Guardion's products include analytical instruments and portable chemical and radiation detectors, designed for use in challenging environments across various sectors, including aerospace, medical, and national security. Recognized for its contributions to technology and innovation, Guardion received the MassChallenge 2017 Gold Prize and the Technology in Space Prize from the Center for Advancement in Science in Space and Boeing. In early 2018, the company was selected for the inaugural cohort of the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator, sponsored by the Air Force.

Armaments Research Company

Grant in 2018
Armaments Research Company specializes in developing advanced firearm accessories and analytics tailored for professional security forces globally. The company offers a self-aware system that includes embedded IoT sensors integrated into firearm grips, which monitor usage in real-time. These intelligent sensors, powered by artificial intelligence, deliver critical analytics and insights through mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. By providing instant notifications, Armaments Research aims to enhance the safety of national defense, law enforcement, and private security personnel, ultimately contributing to the protection of lives in various security contexts.

DataSecTech

Grant in 2018
DataSecTech provides offers big data technology for data privacy and security. They provide SecureCompute and SecureDL products that allow businesses to establish and maintain access control guidelines, proactively scan code for security flaws, and impose data governance across the industry.

QC Ware

Grant in 2018
QC Ware, Corp. is a developer of enterprise applications for quantum computers, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Paris, France. The company focuses on creating hardware-agnostic software solutions that address challenges in combinatorial optimization and machine learning, offering efficiency that surpasses traditional high-performance computing methods. QC Ware provides a graphical web application and software development kits (SDKs) that facilitate access to quantum computing capabilities for clients in various sectors, including finance, deep learning, and cybersecurity. By enabling organizations to integrate quantum computing power into existing applications, QC Ware aims to enhance performance and improve risk-adjusted returns.

Tamosi

Grant in 2018
At TAMOSI we have developed industry-leading technologies designed to change the way we think of computing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.

PQSecure Technologies

Grant in 2017
PQSecure is a security solutions company that specializes in quantum-safe cryptographic technologies. It develops and provides post-quantum cryptographic solutions designed to protect current devices from potential threats posed by quantum-enabled attackers. The company offers a range of services that include classical cryptography, hybrid cryptography, and post-quantum cryptography, which are embedded in smart IoT devices and cloud environments. By focusing on enhancing crypto-agility, PQSecure aims to help clients effectively transition to more secure cryptographic methods as technology evolves.

DeepBits

Grant in 2017
DeepBits is a technology company specializing in cybersecurity solutions. It organizes and indexes the world's binary code to swiftly identify vulnerabilities and malware in various devices, including computers, mobile phones, and IoT devices. Backed by extensive research funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense, DeepBits' AI-driven tools generate Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), detect vulnerabilities, and ensure software supply chain security compliance. The company's platform disassembles and analyzes binary files to accurately pinpoint threats, enabling businesses to mitigate risks and reduce cybersecurity expenditure.

Squishy Robotics

Grant in 2017
Squishy Robotics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. These robots, characterized by their shape-shifting, tensegrity structures, are lightweight, cost-effective, and capable of traversing challenging terrains. They are equipped with a range of sensors, including visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS, enabling them to provide crucial situational awareness and sensor data to first responders in hazardous environments. The company's primary focus is on the HazMat and CBRNE response market, where their technology enhances safety and efficiency in emergency situations. Squishy Robotics envisions future applications for its customizable platform, which may extend to scientific monitoring, delivery services, smart home appliances, and educational tools for various audiences including students and hobbyists.

Intentionet

Grant in 2017
Intentionet is a developer of management software that specializes in analyzing network configurations to identify and rectify errors. The company's software automates the testing of changes within both on-premises and cloud-based networks, proactively addressing potential issues that could lead to outages or security breaches. By providing clients with enhanced visibility into their network's security posture and connectivity, Intentionet facilitates rapid deployment and ongoing maintenance of network systems without the risk of service interruptions or compliance violations.

Stabilitas

Grant in 2017
Stabilitas is a pioneering company that offers Travel Assurance, specifically designed for corporations with a global workforce. As businesses increasingly send employees around the world, Stabilitas provides a platform that allows companies to monitor their employees' locations and assess the risks they encounter in real time. This ecosystem enables travelers to share vital security information, enhancing safety and allowing them to focus on their work with confidence. Initially targeting international business travelers and those in developing countries, Stabilitas aims to serve the over one billion people who travel internationally each year. The company operates at the crossroads of various markets, including government geo-intelligence, fleet management, travel welfare, and private security, identifying a substantial initial target market of approximately $2 billion. Through its event intelligence platform, Stabilitas utilizes machine-learning algorithms to analyze critical events, helping organizations manage risks and maintain productivity while ensuring the safety of their personnel.

Guardion

Grant in 2017
Guardion specializes in advanced sensor technology aimed at enhancing safety and security through innovative detection systems. The company has developed the world's first radiation detector that leverages the unique quantum properties of nanomaterials, resulting in low-cost, sensitive, and energy-efficient devices suitable for widespread deployment. Guardion's products include analytical instruments and portable chemical and radiation detectors, designed for use in challenging environments across various sectors, including aerospace, medical, and national security. Recognized for its contributions to technology and innovation, Guardion received the MassChallenge 2017 Gold Prize and the Technology in Space Prize from the Center for Advancement in Science in Space and Boeing. In early 2018, the company was selected for the inaugural cohort of the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator, sponsored by the Air Force.

Tala Security

Grant in 2017
Tala Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2016. It offers an enterprise website security platform designed to protect critical web assets from various threats, including formjacking and advanced attacks. Tala's solutions are built on powerful web standards like Content Security Policy (CSP) and are completely agent-less, allowing for quick deployment across diverse web technologies. The platform automates security processes, providing businesses with the ability to secure their websites and applications in a matter of minutes. Tala's software also analyzes applications to extract security-relevant behaviors and offers insights into the attack surface, helping organizations track their security posture and mitigate potential data breaches and fraud. The company is led by experienced professionals with backgrounds in cybersecurity and is supported by venture capitalists and the National Science Foundation.

Guardion

Grant in 2017
Guardion specializes in advanced sensor technology aimed at enhancing safety and security through innovative detection systems. The company has developed the world's first radiation detector that leverages the unique quantum properties of nanomaterials, resulting in low-cost, sensitive, and energy-efficient devices suitable for widespread deployment. Guardion's products include analytical instruments and portable chemical and radiation detectors, designed for use in challenging environments across various sectors, including aerospace, medical, and national security. Recognized for its contributions to technology and innovation, Guardion received the MassChallenge 2017 Gold Prize and the Technology in Space Prize from the Center for Advancement in Science in Space and Boeing. In early 2018, the company was selected for the inaugural cohort of the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator, sponsored by the Air Force.

QC Ware

Grant in 2016
QC Ware, Corp. is a developer of enterprise applications for quantum computers, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Paris, France. The company focuses on creating hardware-agnostic software solutions that address challenges in combinatorial optimization and machine learning, offering efficiency that surpasses traditional high-performance computing methods. QC Ware provides a graphical web application and software development kits (SDKs) that facilitate access to quantum computing capabilities for clients in various sectors, including finance, deep learning, and cybersecurity. By enabling organizations to integrate quantum computing power into existing applications, QC Ware aims to enhance performance and improve risk-adjusted returns.

Qubitekk

Grant in 2016
Qubitekk, Inc. is a California-based company founded in 2012 that focuses on developing quantum key distribution technologies and networking devices to enhance cybersecurity. The company specializes in creating components and systems for quantum sensing, quantum cryptography, and quantum computing markets. Qubitekk's innovative solutions are designed to facilitate tamper-free communications, particularly for electric grid automation equipment, addressing the increasing demand for secure communication. By utilizing entangled photon sources, the company's devices are engineered to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring the integrity of transmitted data. This enables organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity measures, protect sensitive information, maintain regulatory compliance, and mitigate risks associated with data breaches.

DataSecTech

Grant in 2016
DataSecTech provides offers big data technology for data privacy and security. They provide SecureCompute and SecureDL products that allow businesses to establish and maintain access control guidelines, proactively scan code for security flaws, and impose data governance across the industry.

Axion Technologies

Grant in 2016
Axion Technologies LLC, established in 2016 and located in Tallahassee, Florida, specializes in developing advanced computer security solutions. The company focuses on creating innovative encryption technologies and two-factor authentication systems to enhance cybersecurity measures. With a commitment to addressing the evolving challenges in the cyber landscape, Axion Technologies aims to provide effective tools that safeguard sensitive information and protect users from potential threats.

Stabilitas

Grant in 2016
Stabilitas is a pioneering company that offers Travel Assurance, specifically designed for corporations with a global workforce. As businesses increasingly send employees around the world, Stabilitas provides a platform that allows companies to monitor their employees' locations and assess the risks they encounter in real time. This ecosystem enables travelers to share vital security information, enhancing safety and allowing them to focus on their work with confidence. Initially targeting international business travelers and those in developing countries, Stabilitas aims to serve the over one billion people who travel internationally each year. The company operates at the crossroads of various markets, including government geo-intelligence, fleet management, travel welfare, and private security, identifying a substantial initial target market of approximately $2 billion. Through its event intelligence platform, Stabilitas utilizes machine-learning algorithms to analyze critical events, helping organizations manage risks and maintain productivity while ensuring the safety of their personnel.

OpenRefactory

Grant in 2016
OpenRefactory offers a solution to fix security, safety, reliability, and compliance problems in software. OpenRefactory employs AI to ensure that digital systems are free of critical bugs and vulnerabilities that expose businesses to significant financial and reputational risk. The goal of OpenRefactory is to shed light on the dangerous issues hidden in complex software systems, automatically fixing bugs and vulnerabilities to speed up the creation of trustworthy digital systems at scale.

Intentionet

Grant in 2016
Intentionet is a developer of management software that specializes in analyzing network configurations to identify and rectify errors. The company's software automates the testing of changes within both on-premises and cloud-based networks, proactively addressing potential issues that could lead to outages or security breaches. By providing clients with enhanced visibility into their network's security posture and connectivity, Intentionet facilitates rapid deployment and ongoing maintenance of network systems without the risk of service interruptions or compliance violations.

Virta Laboratories

Seed Round in 2016
Virta Laboratories, Inc. specializes in developing monitoring and anti-malware solutions, focusing on IT asset management and cybersecurity. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers a centralized platform called BlueFlow, which consolidates cloud, network, and endpoint data for streamlined querying and analysis. This platform enables users to aggregate inventories, vulnerabilities, and risks through built-in connectors, RESTful APIs, and customizable dashboards. In addition to BlueFlow, Virta Laboratories provides various cybersecurity tools, including Tapirx passive network collectors and Pulse vulnerability plug-ins, which enhance enterprise security data management. Through its innovative solutions, Virta Laboratories aims to help businesses effectively manage their IT assets, bolster their cybersecurity measures, and optimize operational efficiency.

Corelight

Grant in 2015
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.

Sensor Hound

Grant in 2015
SensorHound Innovations LLC, founded in 2012 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software products and services aimed at minimizing development and operational costs. The company has developed a proactive and automated operations monitoring platform that addresses the critical issues of reliability and security in IoT applications. By providing continuous monitoring, the platform detects failures, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues in real time, delivering immediate alerts and detailed diagnostic information to facilitate rapid root cause analysis. This innovative solution, built on over a decade of research by leading IoT experts, significantly enhances the efficiency of monitoring operations, ultimately reducing maintenance costs associated with IoT deployments.

Network Perception

Grant in 2015
Network Perception, Inc. specializes in network device configuration analysis software designed to help organizations visualize and manage their network effectively. Established in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers solutions that simplify firewall auditing and provide continuous monitoring capabilities. Its platform conducts automated, comprehensive analyses of network device configuration files, enabling organizations to assess firewalls and identify cyber vulnerabilities. By doing so, Network Perception assists corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers in ensuring that network configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. The company initially launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

SecondWrite

Grant in 2015
SecondWrite LLC specializes in developing automated malware analysis solutions aimed at detecting advanced persistent threats (APTs), targeted attacks, and zero-day evasions. Founded in 2010 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company offers the SecondWrite Sandbox, which effectively identifies evasive malware and captures indicators of compromise (IOCs) from various file types. Utilizing university-developed, patent-pending technology, SecondWrite’s platform executes malware to achieve comprehensive code coverage, thereby enabling accurate detection of sophisticated threats. Its clientele includes network and endpoint security firms, security operations centers (SOCs), managed security service providers, incident response teams, and threat intelligence vendors. The company's innovative approach combines deep code inspection with machine learning, resulting in a reliable detection system that minimizes false alerts while uncovering concealed malware features.

Immunant

Grant in 2015
Immunant is a systems software consultancy company that specializes in system security, compilers, and operating systems. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Virta Laboratories

Grant in 2014
Virta Laboratories, Inc. specializes in developing monitoring and anti-malware solutions, focusing on IT asset management and cybersecurity. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers a centralized platform called BlueFlow, which consolidates cloud, network, and endpoint data for streamlined querying and analysis. This platform enables users to aggregate inventories, vulnerabilities, and risks through built-in connectors, RESTful APIs, and customizable dashboards. In addition to BlueFlow, Virta Laboratories provides various cybersecurity tools, including Tapirx passive network collectors and Pulse vulnerability plug-ins, which enhance enterprise security data management. Through its innovative solutions, Virta Laboratories aims to help businesses effectively manage their IT assets, bolster their cybersecurity measures, and optimize operational efficiency.

Veriflow

Grant in 2014
Veriflow is a technology company that focuses on enhancing network security and reliability through formal verification of network infrastructure. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Veriflow employs continuous network verification technology to predict potential outages and vulnerabilities before they can impact business operations. This proactive approach allows IT teams to maintain secure and resilient networks by identifying and addressing issues quickly, often in just a few clicks. Supported by notable investors such as New Enterprise Associates, Menlo Ventures, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Defense, Veriflow is dedicated to ensuring that enterprises can effectively manage their network performance and security.

PFP Cybersecurity

Grant in 2014
PFP Cybersecurity is a developer of an advanced cyber intrusion detection platform that employs dynamic power behavior analysis to identify threats in hardware and firmware, as well as configuration vulnerabilities. The platform operates both in the cloud and on-premise, continuously monitoring the power behavior of devices and IoT systems across data centers and critical infrastructure. By analyzing power usage data, PFP's technology can detect both active and dormant attacks, providing real-time alerts and facilitating remediation processes, which can occur automatically or with human intervention. This 24/7 monitoring ensures that organizations can swiftly respond to any deviations from authorized operations, enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture.

SecondWrite

Grant in 2014
SecondWrite LLC specializes in developing automated malware analysis solutions aimed at detecting advanced persistent threats (APTs), targeted attacks, and zero-day evasions. Founded in 2010 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company offers the SecondWrite Sandbox, which effectively identifies evasive malware and captures indicators of compromise (IOCs) from various file types. Utilizing university-developed, patent-pending technology, SecondWrite’s platform executes malware to achieve comprehensive code coverage, thereby enabling accurate detection of sophisticated threats. Its clientele includes network and endpoint security firms, security operations centers (SOCs), managed security service providers, incident response teams, and threat intelligence vendors. The company's innovative approach combines deep code inspection with machine learning, resulting in a reliable detection system that minimizes false alerts while uncovering concealed malware features.

Network Perception

Grant in 2014
Network Perception, Inc. specializes in network device configuration analysis software designed to help organizations visualize and manage their network effectively. Established in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers solutions that simplify firewall auditing and provide continuous monitoring capabilities. Its platform conducts automated, comprehensive analyses of network device configuration files, enabling organizations to assess firewalls and identify cyber vulnerabilities. By doing so, Network Perception assists corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers in ensuring that network configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. The company initially launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

Vaporsens

Grant in 2014
Vaporsens develops advanced chemical sensors designed for law enforcement, military, and public safety applications. The company is focused on creating a detector that can effectively identify explosives and narcotics, utilizing a patent-pending sensor that boasts enhanced sensitivity and selectivity compared to existing technologies. Vaporsens is also pursuing several additional patents for next-generation sensors intended for various detection methods, including handheld, ambient, and checkpoint use. By prioritizing innovation in sensor technology, Vaporsens aims to improve the capabilities of safety officials in their efforts to combat threats.

Sensor Hound

Grant in 2013
SensorHound Innovations LLC, founded in 2012 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software products and services aimed at minimizing development and operational costs. The company has developed a proactive and automated operations monitoring platform that addresses the critical issues of reliability and security in IoT applications. By providing continuous monitoring, the platform detects failures, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues in real time, delivering immediate alerts and detailed diagnostic information to facilitate rapid root cause analysis. This innovative solution, built on over a decade of research by leading IoT experts, significantly enhances the efficiency of monitoring operations, ultimately reducing maintenance costs associated with IoT deployments.

PFP Cybersecurity

Grant in 2013
PFP Cybersecurity is a developer of an advanced cyber intrusion detection platform that employs dynamic power behavior analysis to identify threats in hardware and firmware, as well as configuration vulnerabilities. The platform operates both in the cloud and on-premise, continuously monitoring the power behavior of devices and IoT systems across data centers and critical infrastructure. By analyzing power usage data, PFP's technology can detect both active and dormant attacks, providing real-time alerts and facilitating remediation processes, which can occur automatically or with human intervention. This 24/7 monitoring ensures that organizations can swiftly respond to any deviations from authorized operations, enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture.

Private Machines

Grant in 2013
Private Machines was founded by world-renowned Computer Science PhDs and Professors doing research in Cyber Security and Cloud Computing for decades. We have PhDs write security proofs for our technology and certify it with NIST. They do not believe in pseudo-security or security by obscurity. They do not use “order preserving” encryption, “tokenization” or other marketing-driven approaches. Security is extremely difficult to get right and the devil always lies in the details.

Adrenaline Mobility

Grant in 2013
Adrenaline Mobility specializes in providing secure backend services for mobile applications, focusing on enhancing development processes while ensuring data protection. The company employs military-grade end-to-end encryption to safeguard users' information both at rest on mobile devices and in transit to cloud servers. Adrenaline offers a developer-friendly library that simplifies the integration of encrypted data storage in popular cloud platforms such as Amazon, Google, and Dropbox. This allows developers to bypass complex security challenges, including key management and encrypted query processing. Additionally, Adrenaline's cloud-based services include features like push notifications, distributed storage, a web-based console for user management, and messaging capabilities, facilitating the seamless incorporation of robust backend functionality into mobile applications, ultimately improving the user experience.

Veriflow

Grant in 2013
Veriflow is a technology company that focuses on enhancing network security and reliability through formal verification of network infrastructure. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Veriflow employs continuous network verification technology to predict potential outages and vulnerabilities before they can impact business operations. This proactive approach allows IT teams to maintain secure and resilient networks by identifying and addressing issues quickly, often in just a few clicks. Supported by notable investors such as New Enterprise Associates, Menlo Ventures, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Defense, Veriflow is dedicated to ensuring that enterprises can effectively manage their network performance and security.

Cloudflare

Grant in 2013
Cloudflare, Inc. is a San Francisco-based software company that specializes in web performance and security services for businesses globally. It operates a cloud platform that integrates various network services, including security solutions such as Cloud Firewall, Bot Management, and Distributed Denial of Service protection. The company enhances website performance through its Content Delivery Network (CDN) and intelligent routing, while also providing optimization tools for content and images. Furthermore, Cloudflare offers reliability solutions like Load Balancing and DNS services, alongside security features aimed at protecting internal resources through Zero Trust Security and Secure Web Gateway. Its consumer offerings include a DNS resolver and a virtual private network (VPN) designed to secure mobile traffic. Cloudflare serves diverse industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and government, and was founded in 2009.

SecondWrite

Grant in 2013
SecondWrite LLC specializes in developing automated malware analysis solutions aimed at detecting advanced persistent threats (APTs), targeted attacks, and zero-day evasions. Founded in 2010 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company offers the SecondWrite Sandbox, which effectively identifies evasive malware and captures indicators of compromise (IOCs) from various file types. Utilizing university-developed, patent-pending technology, SecondWrite’s platform executes malware to achieve comprehensive code coverage, thereby enabling accurate detection of sophisticated threats. Its clientele includes network and endpoint security firms, security operations centers (SOCs), managed security service providers, incident response teams, and threat intelligence vendors. The company's innovative approach combines deep code inspection with machine learning, resulting in a reliable detection system that minimizes false alerts while uncovering concealed malware features.

Pindrop

Grant in 2013
Pindrop is a developer of advanced phone fraud detection and call center authentication technology, focused on enhancing security, identity, and trust in voice interactions. The company offers solutions that authenticate phone devices through call audio analysis, enabling the detection of fraudulent calls and the verification of legitimate callers. By leveraging a comprehensive risk database, Pindrop's technology helps enterprise call centers and businesses streamline communication, reduce call handling time, and improve customer experience while minimizing fraud losses. With a commitment to unlocking the value of voice interactions, Pindrop is positioned to support both enterprises and consumers in navigating a voice-driven future.

Vaporsens

Grant in 2012
Vaporsens develops advanced chemical sensors designed for law enforcement, military, and public safety applications. The company is focused on creating a detector that can effectively identify explosives and narcotics, utilizing a patent-pending sensor that boasts enhanced sensitivity and selectivity compared to existing technologies. Vaporsens is also pursuing several additional patents for next-generation sensors intended for various detection methods, including handheld, ambient, and checkpoint use. By prioritizing innovation in sensor technology, Vaporsens aims to improve the capabilities of safety officials in their efforts to combat threats.

PFP Cybersecurity

Grant in 2012
PFP Cybersecurity is a developer of an advanced cyber intrusion detection platform that employs dynamic power behavior analysis to identify threats in hardware and firmware, as well as configuration vulnerabilities. The platform operates both in the cloud and on-premise, continuously monitoring the power behavior of devices and IoT systems across data centers and critical infrastructure. By analyzing power usage data, PFP's technology can detect both active and dormant attacks, providing real-time alerts and facilitating remediation processes, which can occur automatically or with human intervention. This 24/7 monitoring ensures that organizations can swiftly respond to any deviations from authorized operations, enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture.

Private Machines

Grant in 2012
Private Machines was founded by world-renowned Computer Science PhDs and Professors doing research in Cyber Security and Cloud Computing for decades. We have PhDs write security proofs for our technology and certify it with NIST. They do not believe in pseudo-security or security by obscurity. They do not use “order preserving” encryption, “tokenization” or other marketing-driven approaches. Security is extremely difficult to get right and the devil always lies in the details.

BitSight

Grant in 2012
BitSight, founded in 2011, is a cyber risk management company that offers a platform designed to help organizations assess and manage information security risk. By applying sophisticated algorithms, BitSight generates daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, enabling users to evaluate third-party risk, underwrite cyber insurance, benchmark security performance, and conduct due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including seven of the top ten cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and three of the top five investment banks, making its Security Ratings technology integral to risk management and business decision-making. With over 1,000 customers and a vast ecosystem of users, BitSight is recognized as the most widely used Security Ratings Service in the industry.

BitSight

Seed Round in 2011
BitSight, founded in 2011, is a cyber risk management company that offers a platform designed to help organizations assess and manage information security risk. By applying sophisticated algorithms, BitSight generates daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, enabling users to evaluate third-party risk, underwrite cyber insurance, benchmark security performance, and conduct due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including seven of the top ten cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and three of the top five investment banks, making its Security Ratings technology integral to risk management and business decision-making. With over 1,000 customers and a vast ecosystem of users, BitSight is recognized as the most widely used Security Ratings Service in the industry.

Whisper Communications

Grant in 2010
Whisper Communications is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in wireless networking services, utilizing innovative technologies derived from research at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The firm has developed a patent-pending encoding methodology that enhances data security by ensuring that signals transmitted beyond a designated area, referred to as the "cone of silence," are rendered useless to potential eavesdroppers. This approach focuses on physical layer security, where data security is directly linked to proximity to the data source. By enabling IT companies to monitor, track, and control devices at fixed locations, Whisper Communications aims to advance the field of data security in wireless communications.

Symantec

Grant in 1982
Symantec is a comprehensive security software suite developed by Broadcom Inc., offering anti-malware, anti-intrusion, and firewall features for both server and desktop computers. It functions as a website certification service provider, assisting organizations, governments, and individuals in safeguarding sensitive data from advanced threats across endpoints, cloud environments, and infrastructure. Symantec's solutions are designed to meet the evolving cybersecurity challenges of a complex digital landscape. Following the sale of its enterprise security business to Broadcom in 2019, NortonLifeLock, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, continues to play a vital role in enhancing online security for approximately 50 million consumers by securing devices, identities, and online privacy.
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