New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a global venture capital and private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1977. The firm specializes in investments across various stages of company development, from seed and startup to later-stage growth and public investments. With over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital, NEA focuses on technology and healthcare sectors, particularly in areas such as consumer internet, financial technology, software, healthcare services, life sciences, and energy technology. The firm also invests in semiconductor companies and alternative energy initiatives in India. NEA has a proven track record, with more than 210 portfolio company IPOs and over 360 acquisitions. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, targeting opportunities in North America, Asia, and South America, and typically involves investments ranging from $0.05 million to $20 million.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Peter Barris

Chairman

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ali Behbahani

General Partner

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner and Head of Asia

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Brandon Christie

Principal

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Managing Director, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Qiang Fu

Vice President

Robert Garland

Venture Partner

Jonathan Golden

Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

Ronald Kase

General Partner

Patrick Kerins

General Partner

Nick Kline

Partner, LP Relations

David Kramlich

Associate

Liza Landsman

General Partner

Danielle Lay

Principal

Tiffany Le

Senior Associate

Michael Li

Investor

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Mohamad Makhzoumi

General Partner

Ed Mathers

Partner and Board Member

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Robert J. McGovern

Venture Partner

Kemi Odusan

Investor

Jess Ou

Principal

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Luke Pappas

Partner

Michele Park

Partner

Arno Penzias

Venture Partner

Justine Potemkin

Investor

Scott Sandell

Managing General Partner

Tim Schaller

CFO

Andrew Schoen

Partner

Brooke Seawell

Venture Partner - Menlo Park

Alex Sharata

Associate

Peter Sonsini

General Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Edison Zhang

Associate

J.C. Lopez MD

Principal on NEA's Healthcare Team

Past deals in Network Security

Antimatter

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

ForAllSecure

Series B in 2022
ForAllSecure Inc. is a cybersecurity company focused on enhancing software security through advanced testing solutions. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in Palo Alto, California, and Crystal City, Virginia, the company leverages patented technology developed from research at Carnegie Mellon University. Its primary product, Mayhem, is a fuzz testing solution that automates the detection of software defects at scale and integrates seamlessly into continuous integration pipelines, thereby streamlining security processes for organizations. ForAllSecure partners with Fortune 1000 companies across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and high-tech to provide scalable security testing that keeps pace with rapid development cycles. The company has received recognition for its innovative contributions to cybersecurity, including winning DARPA's Cyber Grand Challenge and being listed among the 50 Smartest Companies by MIT Technology Review.

SafeBase

Series A in 2022
SafeBase, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in cloud-based security software designed to assist businesses in establishing effective security programs. Founded in 2020, SafeBase offers tools that streamline the security assessment process, enabling B2B SaaS companies to expedite enterprise deals. The primary product, SafeBase Inspected, provides a badge for websites that links to a customized security status page, enhancing customer trust and credibility. Additionally, the software includes features such as custom security checklists, continuous monitoring of security systems, and the ability to configure security policies, all aimed at giving sales teams a competitive advantage in presenting their security measures.

Beyond Identity

Series C in 2022
Beyond Identity's mission is to empower the next generation of secure digital business by replacing passwords with fundamentally secure X.509-based certificates. This patent-pending approach creates an extended Chain of Trust that includes user and device identity and a real-time snapshot of the device’s security posture for adaptive risk-based authentication and authorization. Beyond Identity’s cloud-native solution enables customers to increase business velocity, implement new business models, reduce operating costs, and achieve complete passwordless identity management.

HackerOne

Series E in 2022
HackerOne, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a hacker-powered security platform that connects businesses with penetration testers and cybersecurity researchers. The platform facilitates bug bounty solutions, enabling organizations to mitigate security risks through collaboration with a global community of ethical hackers. It promotes a coordinated approach to vulnerability disclosure and response, allowing companies to manage and address security vulnerabilities effectively. By partnering with the hacker community, HackerOne helps organizations identify and resolve relevant security issues before they can be exploited by malicious actors, ultimately enhancing consumer trust and protecting sensitive data. The company also has offices in London, New York City, Singapore, and the Netherlands.

Virtru

Series C in 2022
Virtru Corp., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializes in data security and privacy technologies. The company empowers organizations to effectively manage and protect their data throughout its entire lifecycle, from creation to sharing. Virtru is known for developing the Trusted Data Format (TDF), which serves as an open industry standard for persistent data protection. With a focus on flexibility and ease of use, Virtru's data protection platform enables over 20,000 organizations across various sectors to maintain control over their data while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

ThreatQuotient

Debt Financing in 2021
ThreatQuotient, Inc. operates a threat intelligence platform that helps organizations manage and respond to cyber threats effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company offers ThreatQ, which centralizes and correlates various external threat intelligence sources with internal security and analytics solutions. This platform provides contextual and operationalized intelligence, enabling security teams to identify, understand, and prioritize threats tailored to their specific infrastructure. ThreatQ features integrations with commercial and open-source intelligence feeds, as well as advanced threat solutions and security monitoring systems. This comprehensive approach enhances an organization's ability to respond to high-priority threats through automation and informed decision-making. Additionally, ThreatQuotient has operations in Germany and Australia, further extending its global reach in cybersecurity.

ThreatQuotient

Venture Round in 2021
ThreatQuotient, Inc. operates a threat intelligence platform that helps organizations manage and respond to cyber threats effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company offers ThreatQ, which centralizes and correlates various external threat intelligence sources with internal security and analytics solutions. This platform provides contextual and operationalized intelligence, enabling security teams to identify, understand, and prioritize threats tailored to their specific infrastructure. ThreatQ features integrations with commercial and open-source intelligence feeds, as well as advanced threat solutions and security monitoring systems. This comprehensive approach enhances an organization's ability to respond to high-priority threats through automation and informed decision-making. Additionally, ThreatQuotient has operations in Germany and Australia, further extending its global reach in cybersecurity.

Beyond Identity

Series B in 2020
Beyond Identity's mission is to empower the next generation of secure digital business by replacing passwords with fundamentally secure X.509-based certificates. This patent-pending approach creates an extended Chain of Trust that includes user and device identity and a real-time snapshot of the device’s security posture for adaptive risk-based authentication and authorization. Beyond Identity’s cloud-native solution enables customers to increase business velocity, implement new business models, reduce operating costs, and achieve complete passwordless identity management.

Illusive

Series B in 2020
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in cybersecurity solutions that utilize deception technology to protect organizations from advanced cyber threats. The company offers a range of services, including compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security solutions. Their product suite includes the Illusive Networks Management Platform for centralized cyber security management, the Attack Surface Manager for continuous network vulnerability discovery, and tools for attack detection and intelligence that provide actionable insights into cyber incidents. Illusive Networks serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Founded in 2014, the company operates from its headquarters in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, and has an additional office in New York, New York.

Beyond Identity

Series A in 2020
Beyond Identity's mission is to empower the next generation of secure digital business by replacing passwords with fundamentally secure X.509-based certificates. This patent-pending approach creates an extended Chain of Trust that includes user and device identity and a real-time snapshot of the device’s security posture for adaptive risk-based authentication and authorization. Beyond Identity’s cloud-native solution enables customers to increase business velocity, implement new business models, reduce operating costs, and achieve complete passwordless identity management.

ZeroFOX

Series D in 2020
ZeroFox is a cybersecurity company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in protecting organizations from threats arising from social networking and digital communication platforms. The company offers a range of solutions, including real-time social threat analytics, intelligence, and advanced security protection through its cloud-based platform. Its products, such as the ZeroFOX intelligence Livefeed and Protection Cloud, help organizations proactively defend against malware, targeted attacks, and various forms of social engineering, including impersonation and fraud. Additionally, ZeroFox provides services aimed at safeguarding high-value employees and political candidates from targeted threats. The company serves diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare, and technology, by continuously monitoring social media for cyber attacks and information loss. Founded in 2013, ZeroFox has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

HackerOne

Series D in 2019
HackerOne, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a hacker-powered security platform that connects businesses with penetration testers and cybersecurity researchers. The platform facilitates bug bounty solutions, enabling organizations to mitigate security risks through collaboration with a global community of ethical hackers. It promotes a coordinated approach to vulnerability disclosure and response, allowing companies to manage and address security vulnerabilities effectively. By partnering with the hacker community, HackerOne helps organizations identify and resolve relevant security issues before they can be exploited by malicious actors, ultimately enhancing consumer trust and protecting sensitive data. The company also has offices in London, New York City, Singapore, and the Netherlands.

Yubico

Venture Round in 2019
Yubico AB specializes in authentication solutions for enterprises and online services. The company's flagship product, the YubiKey, is a hardware authentication token that allows instant access to networks and services across various platforms and devices without the need for additional software. Yubico also offers YubiEnterprise Delivery, a cloud-based service that facilitates the shipping and fulfillment of YubiKeys for remote workforces. Additionally, the YubiKey Firmware enables secure usage in pre-boot environments, and the YubiKey 4C Nano provides multi-protocol authentication via USB-C. Serving a diverse clientele that includes individual developers, universities, and local governments, Yubico is recognized for its contributions to the FIDO Universal 2nd Factor open authentication standard. Established in 2007, Yubico operates globally with offices in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, delivering solutions that protect user accounts and sensitive data across more than 150 countries.

Expel

Series C in 2019
Expel, Inc. is a managed security software company that specializes in providing SOC-as-a-service, which includes security monitoring and response for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Herndon, Virginia, Expel leverages existing security signals from its customers to enhance the value of their current security investments. By connecting to customer technology remotely via APIs rather than agents, Expel can initiate monitoring within hours, allowing internal teams to concentrate on their unique security priorities. The company aims to streamline and improve the security operations of organizations, enabling them to respond effectively to emerging threats.

Expanse

Series C in 2019
Expanse, Inc., through its platform offers data marshalling services. The company was formerly known as Qadium, Inc. and changed its name to Expanse, Inc. in October 2018. Expanse, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Bitglass

Series D in 2019
Bitglass, Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in security solutions for enterprises transitioning to cloud and mobile environments. Founded in 2013 and based in Campbell, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that ensures real-time data protection across various interactions and devices. Its offerings include a cloud access security broker, an on-device secure web gateway, and zero-trust network access, which collectively enable effective monitoring and protection of sensitive data. Bitglass’s solutions automatically segment, track, and secure confidential information while maintaining employee privacy. Additionally, the platform alerts clients to potential policy violations and security threats, ensuring business continuity and compliance. The company also has regional offices in Toronto, Canada.

Tigera

Series B in 2018
Tigera, Inc. specializes in providing open policy-driven networking solutions tailored for cloud-native applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an engineering office in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers an integrated software solution known as Canal, which combines two existing networking technologies, Project Calico and Flannel. Tigera's offerings focus on Zero Trust network security and continuous compliance specifically for Kubernetes platforms, facilitating secure application connectivity across various environments, including on-premises, multi-cloud, and legacy systems. The company's technology supports major hosted Kubernetes services such as Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE, and IBM Container Service, as well as on-premises deployments. Tigera's solutions are built upon leading open-source projects and are utilized by large enterprises in sectors such as SaaS, financial services, gaming, and retail, where security and compliance are paramount.

Nginx

Series C in 2018
NGINX now part of F5 is the company behind the popular open-source project. It offers a suite of technologies for developing and delivering modern applications. Together with F5, our combined solution bridges the gap between NetOps and DevOps, with multi-cloud application services that span from code to customer. NGINX was incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Virtru

Series B in 2018
Virtru Corp., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializes in data security and privacy technologies. The company empowers organizations to effectively manage and protect their data throughout its entire lifecycle, from creation to sharing. Virtru is known for developing the Trusted Data Format (TDF), which serves as an open industry standard for persistent data protection. With a focus on flexibility and ease of use, Virtru's data protection platform enables over 20,000 organizations across various sectors to maintain control over their data while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Expel

Series B in 2018
Expel, Inc. is a managed security software company that specializes in providing SOC-as-a-service, which includes security monitoring and response for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Herndon, Virginia, Expel leverages existing security signals from its customers to enhance the value of their current security investments. By connecting to customer technology remotely via APIs rather than agents, Expel can initiate monitoring within hours, allowing internal teams to concentrate on their unique security priorities. The company aims to streamline and improve the security operations of organizations, enabling them to respond effectively to emerging threats.

Tigera

Series A in 2018
Tigera, Inc. specializes in providing open policy-driven networking solutions tailored for cloud-native applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an engineering office in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers an integrated software solution known as Canal, which combines two existing networking technologies, Project Calico and Flannel. Tigera's offerings focus on Zero Trust network security and continuous compliance specifically for Kubernetes platforms, facilitating secure application connectivity across various environments, including on-premises, multi-cloud, and legacy systems. The company's technology supports major hosted Kubernetes services such as Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE, and IBM Container Service, as well as on-premises deployments. Tigera's solutions are built upon leading open-source projects and are utilized by large enterprises in sectors such as SaaS, financial services, gaming, and retail, where security and compliance are paramount.

ThreatQuotient

Series C in 2017
ThreatQuotient, Inc. operates a threat intelligence platform that helps organizations manage and respond to cyber threats effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company offers ThreatQ, which centralizes and correlates various external threat intelligence sources with internal security and analytics solutions. This platform provides contextual and operationalized intelligence, enabling security teams to identify, understand, and prioritize threats tailored to their specific infrastructure. ThreatQ features integrations with commercial and open-source intelligence feeds, as well as advanced threat solutions and security monitoring systems. This comprehensive approach enhances an organization's ability to respond to high-priority threats through automation and informed decision-making. Additionally, ThreatQuotient has operations in Germany and Australia, further extending its global reach in cybersecurity.

BrandShield

Venture Round in 2017
BrandShield is a digital risk protection company that specializes in online brand protection solutions. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and data analysis, BrandShield monitors, detects, and removes various online threats, including scams, counterfeit sales, trademark infringements, and phishing attacks. Its patented technology employs sophisticated algorithms to assess the risk level of potential threats across websites, marketplaces, and social media platforms. BrandShield's services encompass a comprehensive range of protections, such as anti-counterfeiting, anti-phishing, and executive impersonation measures. By automating the detection and enforcement processes, BrandShield significantly enhances how organizations manage and safeguard their digital brands, making effective brand protection accessible to businesses of all sizes, rather than just large corporations. This innovative approach allows companies to proactively monitor and address brand-related risks, ensuring a more secure online presence.

Expanse

Series B in 2017
Expanse, Inc., through its platform offers data marshalling services. The company was formerly known as Qadium, Inc. and changed its name to Expanse, Inc. in October 2018. Expanse, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Yubico

Venture Round in 2017
Yubico AB specializes in authentication solutions for enterprises and online services. The company's flagship product, the YubiKey, is a hardware authentication token that allows instant access to networks and services across various platforms and devices without the need for additional software. Yubico also offers YubiEnterprise Delivery, a cloud-based service that facilitates the shipping and fulfillment of YubiKeys for remote workforces. Additionally, the YubiKey Firmware enables secure usage in pre-boot environments, and the YubiKey 4C Nano provides multi-protocol authentication via USB-C. Serving a diverse clientele that includes individual developers, universities, and local governments, Yubico is recognized for its contributions to the FIDO Universal 2nd Factor open authentication standard. Established in 2007, Yubico operates globally with offices in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, delivering solutions that protect user accounts and sensitive data across more than 150 countries.

HackerOne

Series C in 2017
HackerOne, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a hacker-powered security platform that connects businesses with penetration testers and cybersecurity researchers. The platform facilitates bug bounty solutions, enabling organizations to mitigate security risks through collaboration with a global community of ethical hackers. It promotes a coordinated approach to vulnerability disclosure and response, allowing companies to manage and address security vulnerabilities effectively. By partnering with the hacker community, HackerOne helps organizations identify and resolve relevant security issues before they can be exploited by malicious actors, ultimately enhancing consumer trust and protecting sensitive data. The company also has offices in London, New York City, Singapore, and the Netherlands.

Barkly

Series A in 2017
Barkly is an endpoint protection platform focused on safeguarding users from contemporary cyber threats. The platform employs a patented method that integrates responsive machine learning with runtime behavior analysis to effectively block various types of attacks such as file-based, fileless, and exploit breaches. Barkly's technology offers deep CPU-level visibility and operates without compromising system performance, ensuring comprehensive protection against a wide range of cyber threats, including exploits, scripts, executables, and ransomware. The platform is designed to deliver robust security while minimizing false positives and simplifying management for users.

Bitglass

Series C in 2017
Bitglass, Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in security solutions for enterprises transitioning to cloud and mobile environments. Founded in 2013 and based in Campbell, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that ensures real-time data protection across various interactions and devices. Its offerings include a cloud access security broker, an on-device secure web gateway, and zero-trust network access, which collectively enable effective monitoring and protection of sensitive data. Bitglass’s solutions automatically segment, track, and secure confidential information while maintaining employee privacy. Additionally, the platform alerts clients to potential policy violations and security threats, ensuring business continuity and compliance. The company also has regional offices in Toronto, Canada.

Fugue

Series D in 2017
Fugue, Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud infrastructure automation and security software. Founded in 2012 and based in Frederick, Maryland, Fugue develops an operating system designed for managing cloud-based workloads. The company's solutions focus on ensuring continuous compliance with enterprise security policies by identifying and addressing security risks and compliance violations. Fugue's software features capabilities such as baseline drift detection, automated remediation, and powerful visualization and reporting tools, which help organizations demonstrate compliance with various frameworks, including HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST 800-53. It integrates with CI/CD pipelines to prevent unauthorized changes and automate compliance audits. Notable clients include Sparkpost, PBS, and SAP NS2, who rely on Fugue to mitigate cloud risks and enforce compliance effectively.

Nefeli Networks

Venture Round in 2017
Nefeli Networks, founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, develops a cloud networking platform aimed at managing and operating large-scale networks. The company's innovative platform virtualizes various types of network appliances, allowing them to be assembled into flexible and scalable building blocks. This approach facilitates the creation of robust and easily manageable network services, empowering clients to enhance connectivity across multiple cloud environments and enterprise locations.

Cyence

Series A in 2016
Cyence Inc. provides a platform for the economic modeling of cyber risk for the insurance industry globally. It offers Cyence, an analytics platform that quantifies the financial impact of cyber risk. The company’s Cyence is used by insurance industry professionals to prospect and select risks; assess and price risks; manage risk portfolios and accumulations; and provide new insurance products to the market. Cyence Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Mateo, California. As of November 1, 2017, Cyence Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Guidewire Software, Inc..

Expel

Series A in 2016
Expel, Inc. is a managed security software company that specializes in providing SOC-as-a-service, which includes security monitoring and response for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Herndon, Virginia, Expel leverages existing security signals from its customers to enhance the value of their current security investments. By connecting to customer technology remotely via APIs rather than agents, Expel can initiate monitoring within hours, allowing internal teams to concentrate on their unique security priorities. The company aims to streamline and improve the security operations of organizations, enabling them to respond effectively to emerging threats.

ThreatQuotient

Series B in 2016
ThreatQuotient, Inc. operates a threat intelligence platform that helps organizations manage and respond to cyber threats effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company offers ThreatQ, which centralizes and correlates various external threat intelligence sources with internal security and analytics solutions. This platform provides contextual and operationalized intelligence, enabling security teams to identify, understand, and prioritize threats tailored to their specific infrastructure. ThreatQ features integrations with commercial and open-source intelligence feeds, as well as advanced threat solutions and security monitoring systems. This comprehensive approach enhances an organization's ability to respond to high-priority threats through automation and informed decision-making. Additionally, ThreatQuotient has operations in Germany and Australia, further extending its global reach in cybersecurity.

Virtru

Series A in 2016
Virtru Corp., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializes in data security and privacy technologies. The company empowers organizations to effectively manage and protect their data throughout its entire lifecycle, from creation to sharing. Virtru is known for developing the Trusted Data Format (TDF), which serves as an open industry standard for persistent data protection. With a focus on flexibility and ease of use, Virtru's data protection platform enables over 20,000 organizations across various sectors to maintain control over their data while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Intrinsic

Seed Round in 2016
Intrinsic is a technology company that specializes in application runtime security for Node.js applications. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Intrinsic focuses on providing developers with solutions to secure their applications from bugs, exploits, and malicious code. The company offers a direct enforcement mechanism that ensures compliance with the specified security policies of developers, applying the principle of least privilege to enhance security. Intrinsic operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc., and is known for its commitment to helping developers create safer web applications.

Veriflow

Series A in 2016
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.

Tigera

Series A in 2016
Tigera, Inc. specializes in providing open policy-driven networking solutions tailored for cloud-native applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an engineering office in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers an integrated software solution known as Canal, which combines two existing networking technologies, Project Calico and Flannel. Tigera's offerings focus on Zero Trust network security and continuous compliance specifically for Kubernetes platforms, facilitating secure application connectivity across various environments, including on-premises, multi-cloud, and legacy systems. The company's technology supports major hosted Kubernetes services such as Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE, and IBM Container Service, as well as on-premises deployments. Tigera's solutions are built upon leading open-source projects and are utilized by large enterprises in sectors such as SaaS, financial services, gaming, and retail, where security and compliance are paramount.

Expanse

Series A in 2016
Expanse, Inc., through its platform offers data marshalling services. The company was formerly known as Qadium, Inc. and changed its name to Expanse, Inc. in October 2018. Expanse, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Illusive

Series B in 2016
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in cybersecurity solutions that utilize deception technology to protect organizations from advanced cyber threats. The company offers a range of services, including compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security solutions. Their product suite includes the Illusive Networks Management Platform for centralized cyber security management, the Attack Surface Manager for continuous network vulnerability discovery, and tools for attack detection and intelligence that provide actionable insights into cyber incidents. Illusive Networks serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Founded in 2014, the company operates from its headquarters in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, and has an additional office in New York, New York.

Nginx

Series B in 2016
NGINX now part of F5 is the company behind the popular open-source project. It offers a suite of technologies for developing and delivering modern applications. Together with F5, our combined solution bridges the gap between NetOps and DevOps, with multi-cloud application services that span from code to customer. NGINX was incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Fugue

Series C in 2016
Fugue, Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud infrastructure automation and security software. Founded in 2012 and based in Frederick, Maryland, Fugue develops an operating system designed for managing cloud-based workloads. The company's solutions focus on ensuring continuous compliance with enterprise security policies by identifying and addressing security risks and compliance violations. Fugue's software features capabilities such as baseline drift detection, automated remediation, and powerful visualization and reporting tools, which help organizations demonstrate compliance with various frameworks, including HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST 800-53. It integrates with CI/CD pipelines to prevent unauthorized changes and automate compliance audits. Notable clients include Sparkpost, PBS, and SAP NS2, who rely on Fugue to mitigate cloud risks and enforce compliance effectively.

ZeroFOX

Series B in 2015
ZeroFox is a cybersecurity company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in protecting organizations from threats arising from social networking and digital communication platforms. The company offers a range of solutions, including real-time social threat analytics, intelligence, and advanced security protection through its cloud-based platform. Its products, such as the ZeroFOX intelligence Livefeed and Protection Cloud, help organizations proactively defend against malware, targeted attacks, and various forms of social engineering, including impersonation and fraud. Additionally, ZeroFox provides services aimed at safeguarding high-value employees and political candidates from targeted threats. The company serves diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare, and technology, by continuously monitoring social media for cyber attacks and information loss. Founded in 2013, ZeroFox has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

ThreatQuotient

Series A in 2015
ThreatQuotient, Inc. operates a threat intelligence platform that helps organizations manage and respond to cyber threats effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company offers ThreatQ, which centralizes and correlates various external threat intelligence sources with internal security and analytics solutions. This platform provides contextual and operationalized intelligence, enabling security teams to identify, understand, and prioritize threats tailored to their specific infrastructure. ThreatQ features integrations with commercial and open-source intelligence feeds, as well as advanced threat solutions and security monitoring systems. This comprehensive approach enhances an organization's ability to respond to high-priority threats through automation and informed decision-making. Additionally, ThreatQuotient has operations in Germany and Australia, further extending its global reach in cybersecurity.

Illusive

Series B in 2015
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in cybersecurity solutions that utilize deception technology to protect organizations from advanced cyber threats. The company offers a range of services, including compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security solutions. Their product suite includes the Illusive Networks Management Platform for centralized cyber security management, the Attack Surface Manager for continuous network vulnerability discovery, and tools for attack detection and intelligence that provide actionable insights into cyber incidents. Illusive Networks serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Founded in 2014, the company operates from its headquarters in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, and has an additional office in New York, New York.

Code42

Series B in 2015
Code42 Software, Inc. is an enterprise SaaS provider specializing in cloud endpoint data protection and security solutions for the business and education sectors. The company's flagship product, Code42 CrashPlan, offers continuous backup of distributed end-user data, enabling organizations to maintain visibility and control over their information. Additionally, Code42 provides Internet2 NET+ CrashPlan, a tailored endpoint backup service for U.S. higher education institutions, and Code42 Next-Gen DLP, a data loss protection solution designed for resource-constrained IT and security teams. The SaaS solution Incydr focuses on safeguarding organizations' intellectual property and sensitive information. With a strategic partnership with Exabeam, Code42 has established itself as a trusted provider, serving over 50,000 organizations globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company is backed by prominent investors, including Accel Partners and NEA.

Stormpath

Series B in 2015
Stormpath is a developer-focused company that provides an Identity API and SDKs designed for implementing authentication, authorization, and user management in web and mobile applications. By offering a comprehensive user management and authentication service, Stormpath enables developers to integrate essential features such as custom user registration, password authentication, complex authorization schemes, and custom user data storage. Additionally, it supports multi-tenant SaaS applications and advanced functionalities like single sign-on and token authentication. This allows developers to streamline their workflow, focus on core application development, and accelerate their time to market.

Cloudflare

Series D in 2015
Cloudflare is a computer service provider and network security company that protects and accelerates the Internet application development.

HackerOne

Series B in 2015
HackerOne, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a hacker-powered security platform that connects businesses with penetration testers and cybersecurity researchers. The platform facilitates bug bounty solutions, enabling organizations to mitigate security risks through collaboration with a global community of ethical hackers. It promotes a coordinated approach to vulnerability disclosure and response, allowing companies to manage and address security vulnerabilities effectively. By partnering with the hacker community, HackerOne helps organizations identify and resolve relevant security issues before they can be exploited by malicious actors, ultimately enhancing consumer trust and protecting sensitive data. The company also has offices in London, New York City, Singapore, and the Netherlands.

Barkly

Series A in 2015
Barkly is an endpoint protection platform focused on safeguarding users from contemporary cyber threats. The platform employs a patented method that integrates responsive machine learning with runtime behavior analysis to effectively block various types of attacks such as file-based, fileless, and exploit breaches. Barkly's technology offers deep CPU-level visibility and operates without compromising system performance, ensuring comprehensive protection against a wide range of cyber threats, including exploits, scripts, executables, and ransomware. The platform is designed to deliver robust security while minimizing false positives and simplifying management for users.

Niara

Series B in 2015
Niara, Inc. provides security analytics for attack detection and incident response. Its security analytics solution automates the detection of attacks on the inside of an organization by applying advanced machine learning to data from the network and security infrastructure; and discovers compromised users and malicious insiders, performs advanced threat hunting, and conducts incident investigations. The company’s security analytics solution is available as an on-premise or cloud deployment. Niara, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. As of February 1, 2017, Niara, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of HPE Aruba.

Pluribus Networks

Series D in 2015
Pluribus Networks, Inc. focuses on network virtualization for both private and public cloud data centers. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a range of products, including the Linux-based Netvisor OS, which is a distributed network operating system designed for programmability and simplified networking. Its Adaptive Cloud Fabric provides a controllerless software-defined networking architecture that enhances operational efficiency and security across multi-site and distributed cloud environments. Pluribus Networks also supplies various hardware solutions, such as the E28Q and F64 network computing appliances, and collaborates with industry partners to leverage open networking hardware. Additionally, the company is involved in Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVi) and contributes to initiatives like the Linux Foundation's LF Edge. Through its innovative solutions, Pluribus Networks aims to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of modern network infrastructures.

BlockCypher

Seed Round in 2015
BlockCypher, Inc. is a company that provides a cloud-optimized platform for developing blockchain applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, BlockCypher's infrastructure simplifies the creation and management of applications that can operate on various blockchains. Its APIs facilitate interactions with blockchain technology, enabling solutions for payments, identity management, cybersecurity, payroll, and fraud prevention, among others. The platform supports both business-to-business and consumer transactions, allowing developers to focus on building application layers and cryptocurrency wallets without the need to reconstruct them from the ground up. By offering a reliable and scalable service, BlockCypher aims to reduce the complexity associated with blockchain application development.

BlockCypher

Seed Round in 2015
BlockCypher, Inc. is a company that provides a cloud-optimized platform for developing blockchain applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, BlockCypher's infrastructure simplifies the creation and management of applications that can operate on various blockchains. Its APIs facilitate interactions with blockchain technology, enabling solutions for payments, identity management, cybersecurity, payroll, and fraud prevention, among others. The platform supports both business-to-business and consumer transactions, allowing developers to focus on building application layers and cryptocurrency wallets without the need to reconstruct them from the ground up. By offering a reliable and scalable service, BlockCypher aims to reduce the complexity associated with blockchain application development.

Nginx

Series B in 2014
NGINX now part of F5 is the company behind the popular open-source project. It offers a suite of technologies for developing and delivering modern applications. Together with F5, our combined solution bridges the gap between NetOps and DevOps, with multi-cloud application services that span from code to customer. NGINX was incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Veriflow

Seed Round 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.

Fugue

Series B in 2014
Fugue, Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud infrastructure automation and security software. Founded in 2012 and based in Frederick, Maryland, Fugue develops an operating system designed for managing cloud-based workloads. The company's solutions focus on ensuring continuous compliance with enterprise security policies by identifying and addressing security risks and compliance violations. Fugue's software features capabilities such as baseline drift detection, automated remediation, and powerful visualization and reporting tools, which help organizations demonstrate compliance with various frameworks, including HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST 800-53. It integrates with CI/CD pipelines to prevent unauthorized changes and automate compliance audits. Notable clients include Sparkpost, PBS, and SAP NS2, who rely on Fugue to mitigate cloud risks and enforce compliance effectively.

Bitglass

Series B in 2014
Bitglass, Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in security solutions for enterprises transitioning to cloud and mobile environments. Founded in 2013 and based in Campbell, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that ensures real-time data protection across various interactions and devices. Its offerings include a cloud access security broker, an on-device secure web gateway, and zero-trust network access, which collectively enable effective monitoring and protection of sensitive data. Bitglass’s solutions automatically segment, track, and secure confidential information while maintaining employee privacy. Additionally, the platform alerts clients to potential policy violations and security threats, ensuring business continuity and compliance. The company also has regional offices in Toronto, Canada.

ZeroFOX

Series A in 2014
ZeroFox is a cybersecurity company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in protecting organizations from threats arising from social networking and digital communication platforms. The company offers a range of solutions, including real-time social threat analytics, intelligence, and advanced security protection through its cloud-based platform. Its products, such as the ZeroFOX intelligence Livefeed and Protection Cloud, help organizations proactively defend against malware, targeted attacks, and various forms of social engineering, including impersonation and fraud. Additionally, ZeroFox provides services aimed at safeguarding high-value employees and political candidates from targeted threats. The company serves diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare, and technology, by continuously monitoring social media for cyber attacks and information loss. Founded in 2013, ZeroFox has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

Embrane

Series C in 2014
Embrane is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2009. It specializes in designing and developing solutions for the delivery and management of network services within data centers. Embrane's offerings include application-centric network services such as firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), load balancers, and SSL offload engines. The company's solutions aim to simplify the adoption of virtualization and cloud computing for both service providers and enterprise customers.

Niara

Series A in 2014
Niara, Inc. provides security analytics for attack detection and incident response. Its security analytics solution automates the detection of attacks on the inside of an organization by applying advanced machine learning to data from the network and security infrastructure; and discovers compromised users and malicious insiders, performs advanced threat hunting, and conducts incident investigations. The company’s security analytics solution is available as an on-premise or cloud deployment. Niara, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. As of February 1, 2017, Niara, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of HPE Aruba.

Cloudflare

Series C in 2013
Cloudflare is a computer service provider and network security company that protects and accelerates the Internet application development.

Nginx

Series B in 2013
NGINX now part of F5 is the company behind the popular open-source project. It offers a suite of technologies for developing and delivering modern applications. Together with F5, our combined solution bridges the gap between NetOps and DevOps, with multi-cloud application services that span from code to customer. NGINX was incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Bitglass

Series A in 2013
Bitglass, Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in security solutions for enterprises transitioning to cloud and mobile environments. Founded in 2013 and based in Campbell, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that ensures real-time data protection across various interactions and devices. Its offerings include a cloud access security broker, an on-device secure web gateway, and zero-trust network access, which collectively enable effective monitoring and protection of sensitive data. Bitglass’s solutions automatically segment, track, and secure confidential information while maintaining employee privacy. Additionally, the platform alerts clients to potential policy violations and security threats, ensuring business continuity and compliance. The company also has regional offices in Toronto, Canada.

Stormpath

Series A in 2013
Stormpath is a developer-focused company that provides an Identity API and SDKs designed for implementing authentication, authorization, and user management in web and mobile applications. By offering a comprehensive user management and authentication service, Stormpath enables developers to integrate essential features such as custom user registration, password authentication, complex authorization schemes, and custom user data storage. Additionally, it supports multi-tenant SaaS applications and advanced functionalities like single sign-on and token authentication. This allows developers to streamline their workflow, focus on core application development, and accelerate their time to market.

Pluribus Networks

Series C in 2012
Pluribus Networks, Inc. focuses on network virtualization for both private and public cloud data centers. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a range of products, including the Linux-based Netvisor OS, which is a distributed network operating system designed for programmability and simplified networking. Its Adaptive Cloud Fabric provides a controllerless software-defined networking architecture that enhances operational efficiency and security across multi-site and distributed cloud environments. Pluribus Networks also supplies various hardware solutions, such as the E28Q and F64 network computing appliances, and collaborates with industry partners to leverage open networking hardware. Additionally, the company is involved in Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVi) and contributes to initiatives like the Linux Foundation's LF Edge. Through its innovative solutions, Pluribus Networks aims to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of modern network infrastructures.

Sonatype

Series C in 2012
Sonatype, Inc. is a provider of software supply chain automation solutions aimed at enhancing software innovation, quality, and security. Established in 2008 and based in Fulton, Maryland, with additional offices in McLean, Virginia; London, United Kingdom; and Sydney, Australia, the company offers a range of products including Nexus Lifecycle, which manages the flow of software components, and Nexus Firewall, designed to prevent risky components from entering the supply chain. Its Nexus Auditor continuously monitors applications in production, while Nexus Repository organizes, stores, and distributes software components. Sonatype also supports the open-source community, having been a core contributor to Apache Maven and facilitating access to the largest repository of open source components. The company serves various industries, including finance, government, technology, insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing, and maintains strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.

Stormpath

Seed Round in 2012
Stormpath is a developer-focused company that provides an Identity API and SDKs designed for implementing authentication, authorization, and user management in web and mobile applications. By offering a comprehensive user management and authentication service, Stormpath enables developers to integrate essential features such as custom user registration, password authentication, complex authorization schemes, and custom user data storage. Additionally, it supports multi-tenant SaaS applications and advanced functionalities like single sign-on and token authentication. This allows developers to streamline their workflow, focus on core application development, and accelerate their time to market.

Embrane

Series B in 2011
Embrane is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2009. It specializes in designing and developing solutions for the delivery and management of network services within data centers. Embrane's offerings include application-centric network services such as firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), load balancers, and SSL offload engines. The company's solutions aim to simplify the adoption of virtualization and cloud computing for both service providers and enterprise customers.

Cloudflare

Series B in 2011
Cloudflare is a computer service provider and network security company that protects and accelerates the Internet application development.

Pluribus Networks

Series B in 2011
Pluribus Networks, Inc. focuses on network virtualization for both private and public cloud data centers. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a range of products, including the Linux-based Netvisor OS, which is a distributed network operating system designed for programmability and simplified networking. Its Adaptive Cloud Fabric provides a controllerless software-defined networking architecture that enhances operational efficiency and security across multi-site and distributed cloud environments. Pluribus Networks also supplies various hardware solutions, such as the E28Q and F64 network computing appliances, and collaborates with industry partners to leverage open networking hardware. Additionally, the company is involved in Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVi) and contributes to initiatives like the Linux Foundation's LF Edge. Through its innovative solutions, Pluribus Networks aims to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of modern network infrastructures.

Nicira Networks

Series C in 2011
Nicira Networks specializes in software solutions that facilitate the virtualization of networks, aimed at enhancing the transition to cloud infrastructure. Founded by leading researchers in networking from Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley, the company focuses on enabling elastic, scale-out data centers. Its primary product, the Network Hypervisor, transforms traditional data center networks by reproducing the network service model in a logical space, which allows for better control and management of logical networks. Led by experienced entrepreneurs in the fields of networking, security, and virtualization, Nicira Networks is at the forefront of innovation in cloud infrastructure.

NetCitadel

Venture Round in 2011
NetCitadel is a privately held company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in next-generation security solutions. It offers the ThreatOptics Threat Management Platform, which enhances existing security alerts with contextual data and threat analytics, enabling organizations to analyze, prioritize, and respond to threats without the need for coding. By integrating information from cloud and virtualization environments, NetCitadel's solutions help organizations reduce security risks while improving operational efficiency and response times. The platform is designed for data-driven organizations, facilitating a unified view of security events that allows security teams to address issues swiftly and effectively.

Chelsio Communications

Series F in 2009
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

Chelsio Communications

Series E in 2008
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

newScale

Series D in 2007
newScale is a provider of self-service, service catalog, and lifecycle management software tailored for enterprise IT and private or hybrid cloud computing environments. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company serves over two million users globally. newScale's solutions enable IT organizations and service providers to create a self-service storefront for delivering desktop and data center services across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms. In 2011, newScale was acquired by Cisco, further enhancing its capabilities within the IT service management sector.
PortAuthority Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing security software designed to manage the communication of sensitive information through outbound email, internal channels, and the web. The company focuses on information leak prevention and data recovery solutions, effectively monitoring enterprise communications to prevent the unauthorized dissemination of confidential data. In addition to its core software offerings, PortAuthority provides a range of services, including risk assessment, risk visibility, risk remediation, and installation support. Its solutions cater to various industries, including financial services, healthcare, government, and technology, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding sensitive information in today's digital landscape.

Forcepoint

Post in 2006
Forcepoint LLC is a cybersecurity company that provides software solutions to protect users, data, and networks from insider threats and external attacks across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, government, and public safety. The company's offerings include the TRITON APX Suite for integrated content security management, TRITON AP-EMAIL and TRITON AP-WEB for advanced threat protection, and TRITON AP-DATA and TRITON AP-ENDPOINT for insider threat monitoring and data security. Forcepoint also delivers cloud security solutions, such as TRITON AP-EMAIL Cloud and TRITON AP-WEB Cloud, to ensure safe communication and web access for users regardless of location. Additionally, the company provides network security through its Stonesoft NGFW and advanced analytics with SureView Analytics. Forcepoint's services extend to data security consulting, cybersecurity intelligence, and technical training. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, with a center in Cork, Ireland, Forcepoint operates as a subsidiary of Raytheon Company, having formerly been known as Raytheon|Websense.

Sourcefire

Venture Round in 2006
Sourcefire, Inc. specializes in enterprise threat management solutions for a variety of sectors, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, energy, education, retail, telecommunications, and government organizations. The company is known for its open source and commercial security products, most notably Snort, which is an open source intrusion prevention technology integral to the Sourcefire 3D System. This system offers a comprehensive approach to network defense, combining intrusion prevention, network behavior analysis, access control, and vulnerability assessment within a unified management framework. Additionally, Sourcefire provides ClamAV, an open source gateway anti-virus and anti-malware solution. The company offers various technical support and professional services, including deployment assistance, customer support, and education. Sourcefire markets its products and services through both direct sales and partnerships with resellers, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 2001, Sourcefire is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.

MailFrontier

Series C in 2006
MailFrontier, Inc. provides email and compliance solutions for individuals and organizations to protect email from spam, virus, phishing fraud, and other dangerous and costly email threats. It offers MailFrontier Gateway Server Enterprise Edition, which blocks spam and stops viruses, and separates phishing fraud while keeping organizations ahead of emerging email threats; MailFrontier Gateway Appliance that combines email security with the ease of the appliance—and scales to stay in front of company's needs; MailFrontier Gateway Server Small Business Edition that makes email threats easy for companies to detect; and MailFrontier Desktop 4.0, which is a personal email security that keeps users free of spam and phishing, free of hassle, and free of worry about emerging threats. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. As of February 8, 2006, MailFrontier, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SonicWALL, Inc.

NTT Global Networks

Series D in 2005
NTT Global Networks, through its Virtela division, offers an innovative alternative to traditional global carriers and equipment vendors for enterprise networking and virtualized IT services. The company utilizes its Virtualized Overlay Network and Virtela Enterprise Services Cloud platform to facilitate the transition of branch office networking and security services to the cloud. This approach allows enterprises to benefit from software-defined networking, resulting in significant cost savings, including up to 80% in initial capital expenditures and 30% in ongoing operational costs. NTT Global Networks provides a comprehensive suite of services, including global managed network, security, mobility, application acceleration, and IT infrastructure services, positioning itself as a flexible and efficient choice for modern enterprises.

Nevis Networks

Series B in 2005
Nevis Networks offers ASIC-based local area network (LAN) security systems to ensure data integrity, network availability, and regulatory compliance in corporate LANs. It provides LANenforcer, which integrates LAN security functions into security policy processing engine that provides inspection of every packet to ensure data integrity, threat containment, and user accountability. The company also offers Personal DMZ that provides a protective perimeter for each and every user, and policy-driven access control to the appropriate network resources and applications for each user; LANenforcer Secure Access Switch for locking down a LAN; LANenforcer appliance that sits in line aggregating traffic from multiple access switches and provides individualized access control and microsecond threat detection and response; and LANsight Security Manager that provides centralized security policy configuration, monitoring, event correlation, and reporting. In addition, it offers support services, consulting services, and training services, as well as onsite and customized training programs. The company serves financial services, high-tech, and healthcare industries, as well as educational institutions. Nevis Networks was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with research and development centers in Pune, India and Beijing, China.

Caspian Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Caspian Networks (formerly PacketCom) is an Internet infrastructure company designing a breakthrough new generation of equipment for the heart of the largest networks in the world – the service provider networks upon which the Internet is based. Company shut down.

Teros

Series D in 2005
Teros, Inc. provides security solutions for companies, government agencies, and large Web site operators. It develops Secure Application Gateway, Teros's FireLine Solution, Web Services, and SAFE modules that protect Web and Web services applications. The Secure Application Gateway is a hardened security appliance, which is deployed directly in the data path of application traffic and blocks attacks that are not detected by network-based firewalls and intrusion detection systems. The Teros's FireLine Solution blocks damaging Web-based attacks and prevents the disclosure of sensitive corporate and customer information. The Web Services allow developers to link business-critical applications to groups of users and applications. The SAFE modules provide defined object protection and deliver the capability of protecting user-defined data objects. The company was formerly known as Stratum8 Networks, Inc. and changed its name to Teros, Inc. in February 2003. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Santa Clara, California. As of November 15, 2005, Teros Inc. operates as a subsidiary Citrix Systems, Inc.

newScale

Series C in 2005
newScale is a provider of self-service, service catalog, and lifecycle management software tailored for enterprise IT and private or hybrid cloud computing environments. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company serves over two million users globally. newScale's solutions enable IT organizations and service providers to create a self-service storefront for delivering desktop and data center services across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms. In 2011, newScale was acquired by Cisco, further enhancing its capabilities within the IT service management sector.

Chelsio Communications

Series C in 2005
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

ArcSight

Venture Round in 2005
ArcSight is a leading provider of security and compliance management solutions that intelligently identify and mitigate business risk for enterprises, MSSPs and government agencies. Designed with the needs of highly complex, geographically dispersed and heterogeneous business and technology infrastructures in mind, ArcSight provides the industry's only vendor-neutral solution for intelligent identification, prioritization and network response to external security attacks, insider threats and compliance breaches. Much like a "mission control center," ArcSight's award-winning ESM solution intelligently collects and distills millions of enterprise-wide events down to the most critical information necessary for organizations to make informed decisions to protect their businesses. It does this through an open platform which integrates hundreds of point/individual security and networking products to find risks that would otherwise go undetected, and inherently enhances the business value of point technology investments. The resulting real time and historic view across heterogeneous infrastructures, augmented by ArcSight's complementary solutions for high performance log management - ArcSight Logger, network configuration management - ArcSight NCM and threat response management - ArcSight TRM, offers the industry's only complete solution suite with a closed-loop process for addressing both security and compliance requirements.

IronPort Systems

Series D in 2004
IronPort Systems, now part of Cisco, specializes in the development of email and web security tools designed to protect organizations from spam, viruses, malware, and other internet threats. The company offers a range of security appliances that provide both preventive and reactive measures, ensuring robust performance and ease of deployment. Its product lineup includes anti-malware systems, security management appliances, and technologies focused on email and web threats, such as anti-spam solutions, email authentication, multi-layered virus prevention, and web reputation management. IronPort's award-winning solutions cater to organizations of all sizes, enhancing their security posture against evolving digital threats.

Tasman Networks

Venture Round in 2004
Tasman Networks is a manufacturer of Multi-service edge router.

WholeSecurity

Series B in 2004
WholeSecurity was a software company specializing in behavior-based security and anti-phishing technologies. Founded in 2000 and based in Austin, Texas, the company developed solutions to protect personal computers from various forms of crimeware, including worms, Trojan horses, malicious spyware, and phishing attacks. WholeSecurity offered on-demand endpoint security for organizations, enabling protection through SSL VPN, Citrix, or web mail technologies. Additionally, it provided always-on endpoint security to safeguard against threats on local area networks and IPSEC VPNs. The company's offerings aimed to prevent, mitigate, and detect malicious threats, addressing issues such as eavesdropping and electronic theft.

Sourcefire

Series C in 2004
Sourcefire, Inc. specializes in enterprise threat management solutions for a variety of sectors, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, energy, education, retail, telecommunications, and government organizations. The company is known for its open source and commercial security products, most notably Snort, which is an open source intrusion prevention technology integral to the Sourcefire 3D System. This system offers a comprehensive approach to network defense, combining intrusion prevention, network behavior analysis, access control, and vulnerability assessment within a unified management framework. Additionally, Sourcefire provides ClamAV, an open source gateway anti-virus and anti-malware solution. The company offers various technical support and professional services, including deployment assistance, customer support, and education. Sourcefire markets its products and services through both direct sales and partnerships with resellers, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 2001, Sourcefire is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.

Network Elements

Series C in 2003
Network Elements specializes in the design and development of high-speed optical networking modules, specifically 10Gb/s and 40Gb/s products. The company focuses on innovations in high-speed optics, electronics, and multi-protocol ASICs, catering to various markets including core, metropolitan area, edge, and server applications. Their products are engineered to deliver high performance and integration within a single module, facilitating the creation of advanced optical networking equipment. Additionally, Network Elements emphasizes flexible, scalable, and configurable architectures to meet the evolving demands of the industry.

Laurel Networks

Series C in 2003
Laurel Networks is focused on the development of IP service edge routers and management solutions. Laurel Networks was founded in 1999 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

MailFrontier

Series B in 2003
MailFrontier, Inc. provides email and compliance solutions for individuals and organizations to protect email from spam, virus, phishing fraud, and other dangerous and costly email threats. It offers MailFrontier Gateway Server Enterprise Edition, which blocks spam and stops viruses, and separates phishing fraud while keeping organizations ahead of emerging email threats; MailFrontier Gateway Appliance that combines email security with the ease of the appliance—and scales to stay in front of company's needs; MailFrontier Gateway Server Small Business Edition that makes email threats easy for companies to detect; and MailFrontier Desktop 4.0, which is a personal email security that keeps users free of spam and phishing, free of hassle, and free of worry about emerging threats. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. As of February 8, 2006, MailFrontier, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SonicWALL, Inc.

Corona Networks

Series D in 2003
Corona Networks is a developer of networking equipment, specifically carrier-class IP switches for CLECs, ILECs, IXCs, PTTs and ISPs. The company's products enable the delivery of differentiated IP services including multimedia content delivery, virtual private networks, firewalls and bandwidth management.

Rainfinity

Series E in 2003
As per the transaction announced on August 15, 2005, Rainfinity, Inc. was acquired by EMC Corp. Rainfinity, Inc. offers software, which provides security administrators with a platform for firewalls, Internet connection, and gateway security applications. Its products include RainWall High Availability Platform, which enables security administrators to cluster firewalls, content security servers, and to eliminate single points of failure and performance bottlenecks; RainConnect, a software traffic management solution for multi-homed networks; and RainStorage, which is a data movement solution that moves data between any Internet protocol-based storage device without any disruption to applications or end-users. The company sells its products directly, as well as through original equipment manufacturer partners. Rainfinity was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California.

Chelsio Communications

Series B in 2002
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

newScale

Series B in 2002
newScale is a provider of self-service, service catalog, and lifecycle management software tailored for enterprise IT and private or hybrid cloud computing environments. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company serves over two million users globally. newScale's solutions enable IT organizations and service providers to create a self-service storefront for delivering desktop and data center services across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms. In 2011, newScale was acquired by Cisco, further enhancing its capabilities within the IT service management sector.

Corona Networks

Series C in 2002
Corona Networks is a developer of networking equipment, specifically carrier-class IP switches for CLECs, ILECs, IXCs, PTTs and ISPs. The company's products enable the delivery of differentiated IP services including multimedia content delivery, virtual private networks, firewalls and bandwidth management.

MailFrontier

Series A in 2002
MailFrontier, Inc. provides email and compliance solutions for individuals and organizations to protect email from spam, virus, phishing fraud, and other dangerous and costly email threats. It offers MailFrontier Gateway Server Enterprise Edition, which blocks spam and stops viruses, and separates phishing fraud while keeping organizations ahead of emerging email threats; MailFrontier Gateway Appliance that combines email security with the ease of the appliance—and scales to stay in front of company's needs; MailFrontier Gateway Server Small Business Edition that makes email threats easy for companies to detect; and MailFrontier Desktop 4.0, which is a personal email security that keeps users free of spam and phishing, free of hassle, and free of worry about emerging threats. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. As of February 8, 2006, MailFrontier, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SonicWALL, Inc.
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