Telstra

Telstra, established in 1975 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is a leading telecommunications and information services company. It offers a comprehensive range of communications services, including voice, mobile, internet access, pay television, and other entertainment products. Telstra has built a fully integrated IP network and a reliable mobile network, serving both wholesale and enterprise customers. Through strategic investments and acquisitions, such as Pacnet, Telstra has expanded its global reach, now facilitating access to over 2,000 Points of Presence (PoPs) in 230 countries and territories. The company's international operations are based in Hong Kong, providing end-to-end solutions across data, voice, satellite, and managed network services. Telstra is also committed to digital inclusion, having partnered with the Fitzroy Academy to create Australia's first digital toolbox for the social impact sector. Additionally, Telstra Ventures, a venture capital firm founded in 2011, invests in promising companies across various technology sectors.

Marcus Bartram

General Partner

Albert Bielinko

Partner

Eugin Lee

Vice President

Yash Patel

General Partner

Roary Stasko

CEO

Past deals in Risk Management

BforeAI

Series B in 2024
BforeAI specializes in predictive attack intelligence and Digital Risk Protection Services (DRPS). Utilizing its innovative PreCrimeâ„¢ technology powered by behavioral AI, the company aims to shift cyber defense from a reactive to a proactive stance. BforeAI's offerings include automated threat intelligence, brand protection, adversary disruption, and domain takedowns. The firm provides AI-predicted lists of malicious domains, enabling organizations to predict, monitor, and mitigate cyber threats before they materialize. Recognized by Gartner in multiple reports and awarded accolades such as the FinTech Innovation Lab New York, BforeAI is committed to delivering rapid and precise automated defenses against online fraud, thereby enhancing the security posture of its clients.

Document Crunch

Series B in 2024
Document Crunch, Inc. is a technology company that focuses on the construction industry by offering an artificial intelligence platform designed to streamline the review of complex project documents. Their platform aids users in efficiently analyzing contracts, specifications, and insurance policies, particularly in the context of construction law and risk management. By quickly identifying critical risk provisions and providing actionable insights, Document Crunch enables construction teams to make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle. The company also addresses specific needs such as COVID-19 contractual provisions and compliance with project requirements. Established in 2019 and based in Coral Springs, Florida, Document Crunch aims to empower construction professionals to better understand and manage their contractual obligations.

Cranium

Series A in 2023
Cranium is an artificial intelligence security and trust platform that aims to enhance security and trust within AI environments. Its software allows organizations to map, monitor, and manage their AI and machine learning systems against adversarial risks without disrupting team workflows. The platform features minimal configurations and no-code analysis, enabling rapid implementation and value realization. It facilitates the quick gathering and sharing of information regarding the trustworthiness and compliance of AI models with third parties, clients, and regulators. By automating the monitoring of infrastructure and visualizing AI pipelines, Cranium helps organizations maintain secure operations in the evolving landscape of AI technologies.

Certn

Series B in 2023
Certn is a technology company based in Victoria, Canada, established in 2016. It specializes in applicant screening and risk management solutions for employers, landlords, and property management firms. The company's platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to evaluate customer credibility, promoting financial inclusion. Certn offers services such as criminal record checks, identity verification, employment and education verification, reference checks, and its proprietary Softcheck, which scans global databases for negative news and violations. The platform provides a 3-dimensional scoring approach, including social, behavioral, and financial profiling, to help clients make informed decisions about applicants.

SAFE Security

Series B in 2023
SAFE Security, also known as Lucideus Tech Private Limited, is a cyber risk management company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Founded in 2012, it specializes in providing comprehensive information technology risk assessment and digital security services to organizations globally. The company develops a cyber risk quantification and management platform that enables businesses to continuously monitor and respond to cyber threats in real time. SAFE Security's offerings include IT security maturity assessments, governance policy formation, application security, IT infrastructure security, and emergency response services. By establishing a common risk taxonomy, the platform facilitates better communication among stakeholders and shifts the focus of security discussions from tactical projects to strategic value, ultimately helping organizations mitigate cyber risks through prioritized actionable insights.

Certn

Series B in 2022
Certn is a technology company based in Victoria, Canada, established in 2016. It specializes in applicant screening and risk management solutions for employers, landlords, and property management firms. The company's platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to evaluate customer credibility, promoting financial inclusion. Certn offers services such as criminal record checks, identity verification, employment and education verification, reference checks, and its proprietary Softcheck, which scans global databases for negative news and violations. The platform provides a 3-dimensional scoring approach, including social, behavioral, and financial profiling, to help clients make informed decisions about applicants.

reThought Insurance

Series B in 2022
reThought Insurance Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Broomfield, Colorado, operates as a managing general agency specializing in commercial flood insurance. The company utilizes proprietary underwriting methodologies and advanced risk assessment technology to effectively visualize, assess, underwrite, and price flood-related risks for commercial enterprises. By forming strategic partnerships with insurers, reinsurers, and other capacity providers, reThought Insurance aims to deliver essential insurance services in a cost-effective manner, ensuring that businesses have access to critical coverage tailored to their specific needs.

reThought Insurance

Series A in 2021
reThought Insurance Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Broomfield, Colorado, operates as a managing general agency specializing in commercial flood insurance. The company utilizes proprietary underwriting methodologies and advanced risk assessment technology to effectively visualize, assess, underwrite, and price flood-related risks for commercial enterprises. By forming strategic partnerships with insurers, reinsurers, and other capacity providers, reThought Insurance aims to deliver essential insurance services in a cost-effective manner, ensuring that businesses have access to critical coverage tailored to their specific needs.

FinTell

Series B in 2021
FinTell is a financial service provider based in Beijing that leverages big data and artificial intelligence to offer a range of services, including credit and anti-fraud risk controls, risk pricing, and asset valuation. The company specializes in delivering intelligent risk control solutions and systematic approaches tailored for banks and other licensed financial institutions. By integrating advanced technologies with professional risk management expertise, FinTell aims to enhance decision-making processes and improve overall financial security for its clients.

Corvus Insurance

Series C in 2021
Corvus Insurance Agency, LLC, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in providing innovative insurance solutions informed by data-driven underwriting. The company offers its proprietary platform, CrowBar, which enables brokers and policyholders to access policy information, report claims, and receive insights on loss prevention and business intelligence. Corvus emphasizes dynamic loss prevention by delivering tailored recommendations aimed at reducing the total cost of risk for clients. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta, positioning itself as a partner that equips brokers and insurance buyers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate complex risks effectively.

vArmour

Venture Round in 2021
vArmour Networks, Inc., established in 2011, specializes in software-defined security solutions for virtualized data centers. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in Calgary, Canada, and the UK, the company provides network-based security enforcement for cloud computing environments and a multi-cloud security architecture. vArmour's solutions separate the security control plane from the enforcement plane, offering vendor-agnostic security for hybrid cloud infrastructure. They cater to service providers, enterprises, and government cloud operators, with a strategic partnership with Tufin.

Certn

Series A in 2020
Certn is a technology company based in Victoria, Canada, established in 2016. It specializes in applicant screening and risk management solutions for employers, landlords, and property management firms. The company's platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to evaluate customer credibility, promoting financial inclusion. Certn offers services such as criminal record checks, identity verification, employment and education verification, reference checks, and its proprietary Softcheck, which scans global databases for negative news and violations. The platform provides a 3-dimensional scoring approach, including social, behavioral, and financial profiling, to help clients make informed decisions about applicants.

XTransfer

Series C in 2020
XTransfer Limited operates a foreign trade-payment collection platform designed to streamline cross-border financial transactions for small and medium-sized exporters. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, with additional offices in the region, XTransfer offers a range of services including overseas account opening, foreign exchange price locking, and settlement. The company leverages technology to connect SMEs with large financial institutions, ensuring that these businesses can access comprehensive financial services comparable to those available to multinational corporations. XTransfer's platform provides features such as a multi-currency settlement network and automated risk management tools, which enhance the convenience and security of international payments while mitigating financial risks for its users.

CloudKnox Security

Series A in 2020
CloudKnox Security Inc. is a cloud security software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in a multi-cloud permissions management platform that offers comprehensive visibility and automated management of permissions for cloud infrastructure resources and identities. The platform utilizes patented Activity-Based Authorization technology to continuously monitor and assess risks associated with user activities. It detects and remediates over-permissioned identities, whether human or machine, ensuring that only necessary permissions are granted. Additionally, the software provides insights for tracking risks and allows for the restriction of activities by suspicious users, as well as the creation and editing of reports.

FinTell

Series B in 2020
FinTell is a financial service provider based in Beijing that leverages big data and artificial intelligence to offer a range of services, including credit and anti-fraud risk controls, risk pricing, and asset valuation. The company specializes in delivering intelligent risk control solutions and systematic approaches tailored for banks and other licensed financial institutions. By integrating advanced technologies with professional risk management expertise, FinTell aims to enhance decision-making processes and improve overall financial security for its clients.

Corvus Insurance

Series B in 2020
Corvus Insurance Agency, LLC, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in providing innovative insurance solutions informed by data-driven underwriting. The company offers its proprietary platform, CrowBar, which enables brokers and policyholders to access policy information, report claims, and receive insights on loss prevention and business intelligence. Corvus emphasizes dynamic loss prevention by delivering tailored recommendations aimed at reducing the total cost of risk for clients. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta, positioning itself as a partner that equips brokers and insurance buyers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate complex risks effectively.

CyberGRX

Venture Round in 2019
CyberGRX is a cybersecurity company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in third-party cyber risk management. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to help organizations identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor their cyber risk exposure across their entire partner ecosystem. By leveraging automation and advanced analytics, CyberGRX enables enterprises to effectively manage and monitor risks associated with their vendors, partners, and customers. The platform provides a cost-effective and scalable solution, allowing organizations to gain complete visibility into their risk portfolio while facilitating real-time decision-making and predictive capabilities.

Caxe

Series C in 2018
Caxe Technologies specializes in providing technology solutions for financial services, primarily targeting blue-chip B2B clients. The company has developed a data and AI-based platform that offers a range of services, including digital banking software, credit decision-making tools, analytics, risk management, and regulatory reporting. By integrating these capabilities, Caxe enables clients to enhance their operational efficiency and make informed financial decisions through improved digital sales and distribution strategies.

Cofense

Venture Round in 2018
Cofense specializes in anti-phishing threat management solutions, protecting businesses from phishing, malware, and drive-by attacks. Its key offerings include Cofense Triage for real-time attack insights, Cofense Reporter for employee reporting of suspicious emails, and Cofense Vision for comprehensive attack understanding. Additionally, Cofense provides intelligence services, a learning management system for cybersecurity awareness, and professional services such as consulting. Serving a wide range of industries, Cofense's platform leverages a global network of trained employees to report suspected threats, enhancing detection and response capabilities that complement existing email gateway technologies.

vArmour

Series D in 2016
vArmour Networks, Inc., established in 2011, specializes in software-defined security solutions for virtualized data centers. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in Calgary, Canada, and the UK, the company provides network-based security enforcement for cloud computing environments and a multi-cloud security architecture. vArmour's solutions separate the security control plane from the enforcement plane, offering vendor-agnostic security for hybrid cloud infrastructure. They cater to service providers, enterprises, and government cloud operators, with a strategic partnership with Tufin.
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