U.S. Venture Partners

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP), founded in 1981 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. The firm focuses on transformative ideas within the information technology and healthcare sectors, emphasizing innovation that drives economic growth and job creation. USVP's investment areas include enterprise software, IT security, consumer internet, mobile applications, e-commerce, healthcare, and IT-enabled healthcare services. The team at USVP comprises former entrepreneurs, technologists, corporate executives, financial professionals, and industry experts, all dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in their journey to build impactful companies. The firm primarily targets businesses located on the West Coast of the United States, seeking opportunities in B2B, life sciences, oncology, cybersecurity, digital health, and cloud technology.

Dale Holladay

CPA / CFO

Steven Krausz

General Partner

Rick Lewis

General Partner

Jonathan Root

General Partner

Casey Tansey

General Partner

Dafina Toncheva

General Partner

Jacques Benkoski

General Partner

Past deals in Network Security

Stream Security

Series B in 2024
Stream Security provides real-time cloud threat and exposure detection solutions, helping SecOps teams manage security in cloud environments. The Stream Security platform empowers SecOps teams with unmatched visibility, enabling them to identify vulnerabilities and threats by comprehending the past, present, and future of their cloud infrastructure. The AI-powered platform assists in determining attack paths and blast radius across all cloud infrastructure components, helping to eliminate gaps, accelerate MTTR through streamlined investigations, reduce knowledge gaps, maximize team productivity, and mitigate burnout.

Sepio

Series B in 2024
Sepio has developed an innovative asset risk management platform focused on protecting organizations from hardware-based attacks. Unlike traditional methods that monitor asset activity, Sepio's solution uses physical layer asset DNA profiling to provide actionable visibility and control over hardware assets. This platform enables security teams to gain comprehensive insight into their infrastructure, regardless of whether it includes IT, OT, or IoT components. With trafficless monitoring, the solution reports the actual assets present within 24 hours, along with associated risk factors, allowing for effective policy enforcement and mitigation of rogue devices. By enabling administrators to define granular usage rules and continuously monitor their hardware assets, Sepio enhances cybersecurity posture and helps organizations manage their assets efficiently and securely.

Zero Networks

Series B in 2023
Zero Networks Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in cloud-based network security software. The company focuses on automating the development and enforcement of network access rules, allowing organizations to customize access for users and machines based on their communication patterns. Its technology eliminates the need for agents or manual policy configurations, providing a streamlined security solution. Additionally, Zero Networks includes a two-factor authentication mechanism that allows for secure connectivity even in unusual situations, ensuring that legitimate connections remain unaffected. By automating network access policies, Zero Networks aims to enhance security and prevent breaches, thereby safeguarding organizational operations.

Sepio

Series B in 2022
Sepio has developed an innovative asset risk management platform focused on protecting organizations from hardware-based attacks. Unlike traditional methods that monitor asset activity, Sepio's solution uses physical layer asset DNA profiling to provide actionable visibility and control over hardware assets. This platform enables security teams to gain comprehensive insight into their infrastructure, regardless of whether it includes IT, OT, or IoT components. With trafficless monitoring, the solution reports the actual assets present within 24 hours, along with associated risk factors, allowing for effective policy enforcement and mitigation of rogue devices. By enabling administrators to define granular usage rules and continuously monitor their hardware assets, Sepio enhances cybersecurity posture and helps organizations manage their assets efficiently and securely.

Hunters

Series C in 2022
Hunters SOC Platform empowers security teams to automatically identify and respond to incidents that matter, helping teams mitigate real threats faster and more reliably than SIEM.

Hunters

Series B in 2021
Hunters SOC Platform empowers security teams to automatically identify and respond to incidents that matter, helping teams mitigate real threats faster and more reliably than SIEM.

AirEye

Series A in 2021
AirEye specializes in wireless security solutions aimed at protecting organizational networks from airborne attacks that exploit wireless communications such as Wi-Fi, cellular, 5G, and Bluetooth. Its flagship product, AirEye Dome, provides comprehensive monitoring and real-time protection against unauthorized network access, data leaks, and other security threats. The platform detects and blocks violations automatically, integrating seamlessly with existing network security infrastructures without requiring major architectural changes. By offering complete visibility and control over wireless activity, including employee hotspots and dual-connected devices, AirEye enables organizations to safeguard their IT and operational technology assets effectively. The solution is utilized across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and aerospace, ensuring robust security against advanced persistent threats.

Cato Networks

Series D in 2020
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.

Cato Networks

Series C in 2019
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.

Prevoty

Series B in 2017
Prevoty, Inc. is a cloud-based security company specializing in web application security. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a suite of products designed to protect organizations' internal and external web applications from various security threats, including those identified by OWASP. Its flagship product, Integri, serves as a web security-as-a-service toolbox, providing performance optimization, multi-source content protection, and in-application security development. Additionally, Prevoty offers application security monitoring technology to safeguard critical business applications against potential threats. The company emphasizes integrating security into agile software development practices, enabling developers to create applications with enhanced security features while minimizing risks and facilitating collaboration between security and development teams. Prevoty operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc. and has established a strategic partnership with WhiteHat Security.

Imperva

Series B in 2017
Imperva, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Redwood Shores, California, that specializes in protecting critical business data and applications across cloud and on-premises environments. Founded in 2002, Imperva develops a range of security solutions, including its SecureSphere product line, which offers database, file, and web application security. The company’s services also include Incapsula, which provides cloud-based website security and distributed denial of service protection, as well as ThreatRadar for crowdsourced security intelligence. Additionally, CounterBreach safeguards enterprise data against loss from compromised users, and Imperva Camouflage Data Masking allows for the secure use of sensitive information in development and testing. Imperva serves various sectors, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, through a network of distributors and resellers, while also offering ongoing support and professional services.

Cato Networks

Series B in 2016
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.

Appthority

Series B in 2016
Appthority, Inc. specializes in mobile application security solutions, focusing on protecting enterprises from various mobile threats to data and employee privacy. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive Mobile Threat Protection (MTP) solution that provides threat detection, management, and intelligence. Appthority's software enables organizations to maintain visibility into mobile risks associated with devices, applications, and networks, thereby helping clients safeguard their private data. The company has gained the trust of numerous Fortune 1000 companies due to its effective mobile threat protection and the ability to enhance enterprise visibility and control over mobile security risks. As of November 2018, Appthority operates as a subsidiary of NortonLifeLock Inc.

Appthority

Series B in 2016
Appthority, Inc. specializes in mobile application security solutions, focusing on protecting enterprises from various mobile threats to data and employee privacy. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive Mobile Threat Protection (MTP) solution that provides threat detection, management, and intelligence. Appthority's software enables organizations to maintain visibility into mobile risks associated with devices, applications, and networks, thereby helping clients safeguard their private data. The company has gained the trust of numerous Fortune 1000 companies due to its effective mobile threat protection and the ability to enhance enterprise visibility and control over mobile security risks. As of November 2018, Appthority operates as a subsidiary of NortonLifeLock Inc.

Cato Networks

Series A in 2015
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.

Imperva

Series A in 2015
Imperva, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Redwood Shores, California, that specializes in protecting critical business data and applications across cloud and on-premises environments. Founded in 2002, Imperva develops a range of security solutions, including its SecureSphere product line, which offers database, file, and web application security. The company’s services also include Incapsula, which provides cloud-based website security and distributed denial of service protection, as well as ThreatRadar for crowdsourced security intelligence. Additionally, CounterBreach safeguards enterprise data against loss from compromised users, and Imperva Camouflage Data Masking allows for the secure use of sensitive information in development and testing. Imperva serves various sectors, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, through a network of distributors and resellers, while also offering ongoing support and professional services.

Prevoty

Series A in 2015
Prevoty, Inc. is a cloud-based security company specializing in web application security. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a suite of products designed to protect organizations' internal and external web applications from various security threats, including those identified by OWASP. Its flagship product, Integri, serves as a web security-as-a-service toolbox, providing performance optimization, multi-source content protection, and in-application security development. Additionally, Prevoty offers application security monitoring technology to safeguard critical business applications against potential threats. The company emphasizes integrating security into agile software development practices, enabling developers to create applications with enhanced security features while minimizing risks and facilitating collaboration between security and development teams. Prevoty operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc. and has established a strategic partnership with WhiteHat Security.

Appthority

Venture Round in 2013
Appthority, Inc. specializes in mobile application security solutions, focusing on protecting enterprises from various mobile threats to data and employee privacy. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive Mobile Threat Protection (MTP) solution that provides threat detection, management, and intelligence. Appthority's software enables organizations to maintain visibility into mobile risks associated with devices, applications, and networks, thereby helping clients safeguard their private data. The company has gained the trust of numerous Fortune 1000 companies due to its effective mobile threat protection and the ability to enhance enterprise visibility and control over mobile security risks. As of November 2018, Appthority operates as a subsidiary of NortonLifeLock Inc.

Comilion

Venture Round in 2013
Comilion is a cyber defense startup focused on enhancing collaboration in the field of cybersecurity. The company addresses the widening gap between cyber attackers and defenders by developing advanced capabilities for cyber threat detection and research. Comilion's platform offers decentralized tools for threat analysis, allowing researchers to collaborate effectively and improve their response to cyber threats. By providing innovative solutions for cyber intelligence, Comilion aims to create a more secure cyberspace with faster and more efficient detection of potential threats.

Xirrus

Series F in 2013
Xirrus, Inc. manufactures and markets wireless networking products. The company offers indoor enclosures, snap-on covers, manufacturing rated enclosures, I-beam mounting kits, and outdoor enclosures; and products for improving security and minimizing the risk in deploying 802.11n wireless networks. It also provides Wi-Fi Array, a wireless networking device that integrates radios, high-gain directional antenna systems, multi-gigabit switches, controllers, firewalls, threat sensors, and embedded spectrum analyzers. In addition, the company offers power over gigabit Ethernet (PoGE) products; and a Management System, which offers a platform for the central management of a Wi-Fi Array network. It serves general enterprise, higher education, K-12 education, conference centers, hospitality, and manufacturing markets. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.

Xirrus

Series E in 2012
Xirrus, Inc. manufactures and markets wireless networking products. The company offers indoor enclosures, snap-on covers, manufacturing rated enclosures, I-beam mounting kits, and outdoor enclosures; and products for improving security and minimizing the risk in deploying 802.11n wireless networks. It also provides Wi-Fi Array, a wireless networking device that integrates radios, high-gain directional antenna systems, multi-gigabit switches, controllers, firewalls, threat sensors, and embedded spectrum analyzers. In addition, the company offers power over gigabit Ethernet (PoGE) products; and a Management System, which offers a platform for the central management of a Wi-Fi Array network. It serves general enterprise, higher education, K-12 education, conference centers, hospitality, and manufacturing markets. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.

Appthority

Series A in 2012
Appthority, Inc. specializes in mobile application security solutions, focusing on protecting enterprises from various mobile threats to data and employee privacy. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive Mobile Threat Protection (MTP) solution that provides threat detection, management, and intelligence. Appthority's software enables organizations to maintain visibility into mobile risks associated with devices, applications, and networks, thereby helping clients safeguard their private data. The company has gained the trust of numerous Fortune 1000 companies due to its effective mobile threat protection and the ability to enhance enterprise visibility and control over mobile security risks. As of November 2018, Appthority operates as a subsidiary of NortonLifeLock Inc.

Trusteer

Series B in 2008
Trusteer is a provider of security solutions aimed at protecting online banks, brokerages, and retailers from financial malware attacks and fraudulent websites. The company's offerings are designed to safeguard customers against identity theft and financial fraud, ensuring the security of login credentials and transactions across various platforms. Trusteer's clientele includes notable institutions such as ING DIRECT and other leading online financial entities, highlighting its role in enhancing consumer safety in digital transactions.

Imperva

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

Xirrus

Series C in 2008
Xirrus, Inc. manufactures and markets wireless networking products. The company offers indoor enclosures, snap-on covers, manufacturing rated enclosures, I-beam mounting kits, and outdoor enclosures; and products for improving security and minimizing the risk in deploying 802.11n wireless networks. It also provides Wi-Fi Array, a wireless networking device that integrates radios, high-gain directional antenna systems, multi-gigabit switches, controllers, firewalls, threat sensors, and embedded spectrum analyzers. In addition, the company offers power over gigabit Ethernet (PoGE) products; and a Management System, which offers a platform for the central management of a Wi-Fi Array network. It serves general enterprise, higher education, K-12 education, conference centers, hospitality, and manufacturing markets. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.

Imperva

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

Xirrus

Series B in 2006
Xirrus, Inc. manufactures and markets wireless networking products. The company offers indoor enclosures, snap-on covers, manufacturing rated enclosures, I-beam mounting kits, and outdoor enclosures; and products for improving security and minimizing the risk in deploying 802.11n wireless networks. It also provides Wi-Fi Array, a wireless networking device that integrates radios, high-gain directional antenna systems, multi-gigabit switches, controllers, firewalls, threat sensors, and embedded spectrum analyzers. In addition, the company offers power over gigabit Ethernet (PoGE) products; and a Management System, which offers a platform for the central management of a Wi-Fi Array network. It serves general enterprise, higher education, K-12 education, conference centers, hospitality, and manufacturing markets. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.

netZentry

Series A in 2005
netZentry, Inc. develops network security and distributed denial of service attack detection and mitigation solutions for enterprises and service providers. It provides CleanTraffic technology, which foils internal and external threats; FloodGuard operating system, a network anomaly detection and mitigation technology that is used to counteract harmful traffic; and appliances that protect networks against targeted flooding attacks. netZentry was founded in 2003 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Determina

Venture Round in 2004
Determina is a provider of security advisory services with advisories, updates, and configuration advice against emerging threats and attacks for VPS customers.

Imperva

Series B in 2003
Imperva, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Redwood Shores, California, that specializes in protecting critical business data and applications across cloud and on-premises environments. Founded in 2002, Imperva develops a range of security solutions, including its SecureSphere product line, which offers database, file, and web application security. The company’s services also include Incapsula, which provides cloud-based website security and distributed denial of service protection, as well as ThreatRadar for crowdsourced security intelligence. Additionally, CounterBreach safeguards enterprise data against loss from compromised users, and Imperva Camouflage Data Masking allows for the secure use of sensitive information in development and testing. Imperva serves various sectors, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, through a network of distributors and resellers, while also offering ongoing support and professional services.

Array Networks

Series B in 2002
Array Networks, Inc. is a network functions platform company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Milpitas, California. The company specializes in providing purpose-built systems for hosting virtual networking and security functions globally. Its offerings include application delivery controllers for server and link load balancing, secure access gateways for controlling access to various applications and networks, and wide area network (WAN) optimization controllers. Additionally, Array Networks provides SSL visibility solutions, web application firewalls, and monitoring systems that convert application traffic into actionable intelligence. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including cloud service providers, enterprises, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. With a workforce of over 250 employees and a strong presence in regions such as India, the United States, Japan, and China, Array Networks is recognized as a leader in application acceleration, secure access, and cloud service delivery.

Array Networks

Series A in 2001
Array Networks, Inc. is a network functions platform company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Milpitas, California. The company specializes in providing purpose-built systems for hosting virtual networking and security functions globally. Its offerings include application delivery controllers for server and link load balancing, secure access gateways for controlling access to various applications and networks, and wide area network (WAN) optimization controllers. Additionally, Array Networks provides SSL visibility solutions, web application firewalls, and monitoring systems that convert application traffic into actionable intelligence. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including cloud service providers, enterprises, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. With a workforce of over 250 employees and a strong presence in regions such as India, the United States, Japan, and China, Array Networks is recognized as a leader in application acceleration, secure access, and cloud service delivery.
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