Battery Ventures

Battery Ventures is a technology-focused venture capital firm founded in 1983 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Israel. The firm specializes in investing in innovative and potentially transformative businesses across various sectors, including application software, IT infrastructure, consumer internet and mobile services, industrial technologies, and life science tools. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Battery Ventures aims to support companies that are defining new categories and driving advancements in their respective markets.

Roland Anderson

Principal

Dallin Bills

Principal

William Binch

Operating Partner

Mackenzie Chapman

Investor

Sudheendra Chilappagari

Investor

Danel Dayan

Principal

Morad Elhafed

General Partner

Zak Ewen

Partner

Zakary Ewen

Principal

Cornel J. Faucher

Partner

Jesse Feldman

General Partner

Russell Fleischer

General Partner

Brandon Gleklen

Principal

Luis-Luca de Haas

Analyst, Investments

Satoshi Harris-Koizumi

Principal

Margaret Hendren

Analyst

Olivia Henkoff

Venture Capital Investor

Dillon Joyce

Principal

Max-Julian Kaye

Principal

Ken Lawler

General Partner

Roger Lee

General Partner

Brian Lieber

Partner

Victoria Mayzlish

Analyst, Investments

Paul Morrissey

Vice President

Mason Parker

Investor

Matt Penney

Partner

Justin Rosner

Principal

Noah Sadhwani

Investor

Chris Schiavo

CFO

Collier Searle

Principal

Tate Searle

Analyst

Shiran Shalev

Partner

Zachary Smotherman

General Partner

Zack Smotherman

Partner and Private Equity Investor

Chelsea Stoner

General Partner

Dave Tabors

Private Equity Partner

Gavin Tasker

Associate, Investments

Scott Tobin

Managing Partner

Chandler Ward

Analyst

Jordan Welu

Principal

Enzo Wiener

Associate, Investments

Peter Winans

Associate

Past deals in Cyber Security

Bitwarden

Series B in 2022
Bitwarden is an open-source password management solutions for individuals, teams, and business organizations.

Normalyze

Series A in 2022
Normalyze is a provider of cloud data security solutions that focuses on protecting data, applications, identities, and infrastructure in public cloud environments. The company has developed an agentless scanning platform that prioritizes data security by enabling the discovery of sensitive data and its access routes across various cloud resources. This platform allows security teams to visualize their cloud data attack surface quickly and gain real-time insights into their security posture, including access controls, configurations, and sensitive data management. By offering these capabilities, Normalyze enhances the ability of organizations to analyze, prioritize, and respond to data threats, effectively preventing sensitive data leakage at scale across public clouds.

Ordr

Series C in 2022
Ordr is a technology company that specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions designed for hyper-connected enterprises. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, Ordr develops an AI-based systems control engine that maps the device flow genome at scale. The company's platform employs machine learning to continuously inspect, classify, and establish baseline behaviors for each device within an organization. This unique software architecture enables real-time processing of large data volumes, allowing for closed-loop security. By generating tailored security policies for various device classes, Ordr integrates these measures with existing multi-vendor network and security infrastructures, helping organizations effectively manage and protect their business-critical devices and systems.

Bionic

Series B in 2022
Bionic, Inc. is an application intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2019. The company provides a platform designed to help enterprises manage the complexities arising from the rapid deployment of new and updated applications. Bionic’s agentless platform enables organizations to efficiently handle application management, security, and compliance, offering tools such as comprehensive asset inventory, dependency and dataflow mapping, and continuous control. By streamlining these processes, Bionic allows teams to achieve results in minutes that previously took months, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness and security in application management.

CardinalOps

Series A in 2022
Developer of network security software designed to provide clients with continuous security improvements. The company's software offers security infrastructure, cybersecurity services and threat detection, enabling clients to stay ahead of constant change in the attack surface and threat landscape.

CHEQ

Series C in 2022
CHEQ AI Technologies Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in advertising security. Founded in 2014, CHEQ develops an online platform designed to prevent digital advertisements from appearing alongside negative content and to protect advertisers from various forms of ad fraud, including click fraud and malicious bot activity. The company utilizes machine learning algorithms to detect behavioral anomalies and offers solutions such as topical segmentation, sentiment analysis, and operating system analysis. With a strong global presence, including offices in New York, Sydney, and Tokyo, CHEQ serves numerous leading advertisers, ensuring their marketing campaigns remain secure and effective. The company has received multiple accolades, including being named Ad Fraud Solution of the Year by The Drum and recognized by CNBC as one of the 100 hottest startups worldwide.

Atmosec

Seed Round in 2021
Atmosec operates a security platform designed to provide continuous protection for hyperconnected SaaS ecosystems. The platform offers comprehensive security services that monitor the interactions of third-party SaaS applications, assessing their contextual security settings. By automating the identification and mitigation of actual and potential risks, Atmosec helps organizations safeguard their data against vulnerabilities that arise from the dynamic nature of their cloud environments. This proactive approach enables companies to effectively manage security risks as their digital ecosystems evolve.

Contrast Security

Series E in 2021
Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that empowers applications to defend themselves against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a suite of solutions designed to enhance application security. These include Contrast Assess, which identifies security flaws through vulnerability assessments, and Contrast Protect, a runtime self-protection solution that provides insights into attack behavior. The technology incorporates deep security instrumentation for continuous and accurate analysis of applications without the need for disruptive scanning or extensive security expertise. By integrating with development environments, Contrast Security enables development teams to create secure applications while maintaining productivity. Recognized as a leader in the field, Contrast Security has received accolades such as being named a "Visionary" by Gartner and winning the SC Awards 2017 Rookie Security Company of the Year.

Styra

Series B in 2021
Styra, Inc. develops a clod tool for security and compliance. It offers Styra Declarative Authorization Service, a solution that provides context-based admission control policy to mitigate risks, reduce human errors, and accelerate Kubernetes deployments. The company’s solution is also used for policy design and validation, policy distribution, policy monitoring and auditing, Compliance-as-Code, and shift security. Its solutions include applications, multi-cloud, micro services, containers, databases, and servers. Styra, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Redwood City, California.

Privacera

Series B in 2021
Privacera, Inc. specializes in helping enterprises discover, manage, and monitor sensitive data across various systems. The company's flagship solution integrates data-centric behavioral monitoring, collecting access history from multiple sources and utilizing machine learning to evaluate this data. This enables the generation of alerts for security and compliance teams. Privacera's tools include a dashboard that correlates access histories and a discovery tool that scans both big data environments and traditional databases to identify sensitive information. The company aims to facilitate secure data sharing across on-premises and cloud services while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, thus promoting data democratization without sacrificing individual privacy rights. Founded in 2016 and based in Fremont, California, Privacera was previously known as Global Tenet, Inc. before rebranding in October 2019.

CardinalOps

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of network security software designed to provide clients with continuous security improvements. The company's software offers security infrastructure, cybersecurity services and threat detection, enabling clients to stay ahead of constant change in the attack surface and threat landscape.

Cypress

Series B in 2020
Cypress.io develops a front-end automated testing application for running unit and integration tests in a browser. The company offers The Cypress Test Runner, a test engine that combines existing testing tools with a graphical user interface to monitor and debug tests. The company's dashboard service is an optional web-based companion that records test runs in continuous integration to understand failures and share results with the team, allowing a more powerful way of writing and running tests. Cypress.io was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bionic

Series A in 2020
Bionic, Inc. is an application intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2019. The company provides a platform designed to help enterprises manage the complexities arising from the rapid deployment of new and updated applications. Bionic’s agentless platform enables organizations to efficiently handle application management, security, and compliance, offering tools such as comprehensive asset inventory, dependency and dataflow mapping, and continuous control. By streamlining these processes, Bionic allows teams to achieve results in minutes that previously took months, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness and security in application management.

DomainTools

Acquisition in 2020
DomainTools, LLC offers an online platform that enables users to search for domain information using various identifiers such as names, email addresses, physical addresses, and phone numbers. The company specializes in domain name history, trademark protection, and brand management services. It provides tools for monitoring name server activity, tracking historical IP addresses, and identifying registrars, alongside advanced auction services for finding unrenewed domains. DomainTools also develops several cybersecurity tools, including the Iris Investigation tool for threat intelligence, the PhishEye tool for detecting phishing domains, and a comprehensive API for integrating domain data into various security solutions. Its offerings assist organizations in threat intelligence, incident response, phishing detection, brand protection, and fraud investigation. Established in 2009 and based in Seattle, Washington, DomainTools serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies, by helping them assess risks and mitigate online threats.

Mine

Series A in 2020
Mine enables people worldwide to discover, and control their personal data online. We believe that data ownership is a basic human right that must be accessible to everyone. Mine puts you in the driver's seat. With a simple and friendly app, and in less than 30 seconds, you can discover all the companies that hold your sensitive data such as personal, financial, identity, health, and more. Then, with a click of a button, we put you in control, to exercise your right-to-be-forgotten from any company, and we will make it happen for you.

RiskIQ

Series D in 2020
RiskIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm specializing in cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions designed to help organizations identify and mitigate online security threats, such as phishing, fraud, and malware. The company's key offerings include RiskIQ Illuminate, which automates the mapping and monitoring of an organization's digital attack surface; RiskIQ Digital Footprint, which visualizes and protects this surface; and RiskIQ PassiveTotal, which enhances investigation processes by linking internal activities to external threats. Additionally, RiskIQ provides RiskIQ External Threats for detecting targeted digital threats across various channels and RiskIQ Executive Guardian, which monitors online information about company executives to prevent leaks. The firm serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, retail, healthcare, and technology, and is recognized for its advanced threat management capabilities, which are powered by proprietary technology and a global proxy network. Established in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, RiskIQ also has offices in Kansas and London.

Expel

Series D in 2020
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.

Mine

Seed Round in 2020
Mine enables people worldwide to discover, and control their personal data online. We believe that data ownership is a basic human right that must be accessible to everyone. Mine puts you in the driver's seat. With a simple and friendly app, and in less than 30 seconds, you can discover all the companies that hold your sensitive data such as personal, financial, identity, health, and more. Then, with a click of a button, we put you in control, to exercise your right-to-be-forgotten from any company, and we will make it happen for you.

Ordr

Series B in 2019
Ordr is a technology company that specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions designed for hyper-connected enterprises. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, Ordr develops an AI-based systems control engine that maps the device flow genome at scale. The company's platform employs machine learning to continuously inspect, classify, and establish baseline behaviors for each device within an organization. This unique software architecture enables real-time processing of large data volumes, allowing for closed-loop security. By generating tailored security policies for various device classes, Ordr integrates these measures with existing multi-vendor network and security infrastructures, helping organizations effectively manage and protect their business-critical devices and systems.

CHEQ

Series B in 2019
CHEQ AI Technologies Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in advertising security. Founded in 2014, CHEQ develops an online platform designed to prevent digital advertisements from appearing alongside negative content and to protect advertisers from various forms of ad fraud, including click fraud and malicious bot activity. The company utilizes machine learning algorithms to detect behavioral anomalies and offers solutions such as topical segmentation, sentiment analysis, and operating system analysis. With a strong global presence, including offices in New York, Sydney, and Tokyo, CHEQ serves numerous leading advertisers, ensuring their marketing campaigns remain secure and effective. The company has received multiple accolades, including being named Ad Fraud Solution of the Year by The Drum and recognized by CNBC as one of the 100 hottest startups worldwide.

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.

GuardiCore

Series C in 2019
GuardiCore Ltd. is a data center and cloud security company founded in 2013 and based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in providing solutions that enhance the protection of critical applications through improved visibility, micro-segmentation, and real-time threat detection and response. GuardiCore's technologies are designed to identify and mitigate advanced threats within data center networks, enabling enterprises to track and neutralize intruders effectively. By automating breach detection and implementing immediate mitigation measures, the company addresses security challenges in high-traffic virtual environments, ensuring organizations can respond swiftly to illicit activities within their data centers.

Contrast Security

Series D in 2019
Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that empowers applications to defend themselves against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a suite of solutions designed to enhance application security. These include Contrast Assess, which identifies security flaws through vulnerability assessments, and Contrast Protect, a runtime self-protection solution that provides insights into attack behavior. The technology incorporates deep security instrumentation for continuous and accurate analysis of applications without the need for disruptive scanning or extensive security expertise. By integrating with development environments, Contrast Security enables development teams to create secure applications while maintaining productivity. Recognized as a leader in the field, Contrast Security has received accolades such as being named a "Visionary" by Gartner and winning the SC Awards 2017 Rookie Security Company of the Year.

GuardSquare

Series A in 2019
GuardSquare NV, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, specializes in software solutions designed to protect mobile applications from reverse engineering and hacking. The company's products are utilized globally across various industries, including financial services, e-commerce, telecommunications, gaming, and new media. GuardSquare offers a range of services, such as threat monitoring, code obfuscation, security testing, and code hardening, all aimed at enhancing digital security for its clients. With a commitment to safeguarding mobile applications, GuardSquare has established itself as a leading provider in the field of mobile application protection.

Agari

Series E in 2018
Agari Data, Inc. specializes in email security solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence to provide a secure email cloud platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to detect, defend against, and deter advanced email threats, including phishing, spear phishing, account takeover, and business email compromise. Agari's services are tailored to various sectors, including financial institutions, government, and healthcare, focusing on reducing business risks and restoring trust in email communications. The platform utilizes applied data science and multiple signals to protect organizations from inbound attacks while also preventing the spoofing of outbound emails, thereby enhancing deliverability and safeguarding brand integrity. Founded in 2009 and based in Foster City, California, Agari was previously known as Authentication Metrics, Inc.

CHEQ

Series A in 2018
CHEQ AI Technologies Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in advertising security. Founded in 2014, CHEQ develops an online platform designed to prevent digital advertisements from appearing alongside negative content and to protect advertisers from various forms of ad fraud, including click fraud and malicious bot activity. The company utilizes machine learning algorithms to detect behavioral anomalies and offers solutions such as topical segmentation, sentiment analysis, and operating system analysis. With a strong global presence, including offices in New York, Sydney, and Tokyo, CHEQ serves numerous leading advertisers, ensuring their marketing campaigns remain secure and effective. The company has received multiple accolades, including being named Ad Fraud Solution of the Year by The Drum and recognized by CNBC as one of the 100 hottest startups worldwide.

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.

HackerRank

Series C in 2018
HackerRank is a skills-based tech hiring platform that assists businesses in attracting, evaluating, and hiring top technical talent globally. With over 2,000 clients across various industries, including a significant portion of the Fortune 100, HackerRank aims to enhance the hiring process. The platform specializes in automated skill assessments, allowing tech recruiters and hiring managers to objectively evaluate candidates at each stage of recruitment. More than 11 million developers utilize HackerRank to learn and practice coding skills, with developers completing assessments every eight seconds. The company's focus on skill-based evaluation positions it as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to improve their technical hiring processes.

Contrast Security

Series C in 2017
Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that empowers applications to defend themselves against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a suite of solutions designed to enhance application security. These include Contrast Assess, which identifies security flaws through vulnerability assessments, and Contrast Protect, a runtime self-protection solution that provides insights into attack behavior. The technology incorporates deep security instrumentation for continuous and accurate analysis of applications without the need for disruptive scanning or extensive security expertise. By integrating with development environments, Contrast Security enables development teams to create secure applications while maintaining productivity. Recognized as a leader in the field, Contrast Security has received accolades such as being named a "Visionary" by Gartner and winning the SC Awards 2017 Rookie Security Company of the Year.

GuardiCore

Series B in 2017
GuardiCore Ltd. is a data center and cloud security company founded in 2013 and based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in providing solutions that enhance the protection of critical applications through improved visibility, micro-segmentation, and real-time threat detection and response. GuardiCore's technologies are designed to identify and mitigate advanced threats within data center networks, enabling enterprises to track and neutralize intruders effectively. By automating breach detection and implementing immediate mitigation measures, the company addresses security challenges in high-traffic virtual environments, ensuring organizations can respond swiftly to illicit activities within their data centers.

Jask

Series A in 2017
JASK is modernizing security operations by delivering an advanced SIEM platform that provides better visibility, better automation and a better architecture. Built on cloud-native technologies, the JASK ASOC platform streamlines security analyst workflows by automating many of the repetitive tasks that restrict productivity, freeing them for higher-value roles like threat hunting and vulnerability management, while addressing the escalating talent shortage.

Vera

Series B in 2017
Vera enables organizations to secure, track, and revoke access to confidential data, across any platform or device. Vera encrypts and protects critical enterprise data while still allowing collaborators to create, access, edit, store, and share data easily using the apps, web services (e.g. Box, Dropbox), and devices they prefer. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Cohesity

Series C in 2017
Cohesity, Inc. specializes in hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that help large organizations consolidate, protect, and manage non-mission-critical data. The company offers a web-scale platform known as DataPlatform, which eliminates secondary storage silos and streamlines data workflows. Its DataProtect solution integrates various data protection functions, including backup, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, Cohesity provides Cohesity Orion 5.0, a platform for end-to-end data protection and big data storage, alongside management tools like Cohesity Helios, which allows users to monitor and manage their secondary data efficiently. The company's offerings also encompass a range of services, including backup and recovery, long-term retention, and support for various data types and applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Cohesity operates globally, serving a diverse clientele that includes many Global 1000 companies.

RiskIQ

Series C in 2016
RiskIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm specializing in cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions designed to help organizations identify and mitigate online security threats, such as phishing, fraud, and malware. The company's key offerings include RiskIQ Illuminate, which automates the mapping and monitoring of an organization's digital attack surface; RiskIQ Digital Footprint, which visualizes and protects this surface; and RiskIQ PassiveTotal, which enhances investigation processes by linking internal activities to external threats. Additionally, RiskIQ provides RiskIQ External Threats for detecting targeted digital threats across various channels and RiskIQ Executive Guardian, which monitors online information about company executives to prevent leaks. The firm serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, retail, healthcare, and technology, and is recognized for its advanced threat management capabilities, which are powered by proprietary technology and a global proxy network. Established in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, RiskIQ also has offices in Kansas and London.

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.

HackerRank

Series B in 2016
HackerRank is a skills-based tech hiring platform that assists businesses in attracting, evaluating, and hiring top technical talent globally. With over 2,000 clients across various industries, including a significant portion of the Fortune 100, HackerRank aims to enhance the hiring process. The platform specializes in automated skill assessments, allowing tech recruiters and hiring managers to objectively evaluate candidates at each stage of recruitment. More than 11 million developers utilize HackerRank to learn and practice coding skills, with developers completing assessments every eight seconds. The company's focus on skill-based evaluation positions it as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to improve their technical hiring processes.

GuardiCore

Series B in 2016
GuardiCore Ltd. is a data center and cloud security company founded in 2013 and based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in providing solutions that enhance the protection of critical applications through improved visibility, micro-segmentation, and real-time threat detection and response. GuardiCore's technologies are designed to identify and mitigate advanced threats within data center networks, enabling enterprises to track and neutralize intruders effectively. By automating breach detection and implementing immediate mitigation measures, the company addresses security challenges in high-traffic virtual environments, ensuring organizations can respond swiftly to illicit activities within their data centers.

LightCyber

Series B in 2016
LightCyber Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in identifying and preventing cyber-attacks, including advanced persistent threats. Founded in 2011 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, LightCyber develops behavioral attack detection solutions that enhance security visibility, enabling organizations to monitor and respond to abnormal network behavior. Its flagship product, LightCyber Magna™, integrates user, network, and endpoint contexts to provide comprehensive insights into various attack activities. The company also offers an incident response management solution that automates workflows and a network behavior analysis tool that visualizes changes and anomalies in a user-friendly manner. LightCyber's solutions serve multiple sectors, including finance, legal, telecommunications, government, media, and technology, and have been successfully implemented by prominent clients worldwide. In 2017, LightCyber became a subsidiary of Palo Alto Networks.

Agari

Series D in 2016
Agari Data, Inc. specializes in email security solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence to provide a secure email cloud platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to detect, defend against, and deter advanced email threats, including phishing, spear phishing, account takeover, and business email compromise. Agari's services are tailored to various sectors, including financial institutions, government, and healthcare, focusing on reducing business risks and restoring trust in email communications. The platform utilizes applied data science and multiple signals to protect organizations from inbound attacks while also preventing the spoofing of outbound emails, thereby enhancing deliverability and safeguarding brand integrity. Founded in 2009 and based in Foster City, California, Agari was previously known as Authentication Metrics, Inc.

Vera

Series B in 2016
Vera enables organizations to secure, track, and revoke access to confidential data, across any platform or device. Vera encrypts and protects critical enterprise data while still allowing collaborators to create, access, edit, store, and share data easily using the apps, web services (e.g. Box, Dropbox), and devices they prefer. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Jask

Seed Round in 2016
JASK is modernizing security operations by delivering an advanced SIEM platform that provides better visibility, better automation and a better architecture. Built on cloud-native technologies, the JASK ASOC platform streamlines security analyst workflows by automating many of the repetitive tasks that restrict productivity, freeing them for higher-value roles like threat hunting and vulnerability management, while addressing the escalating talent shortage.

Fastly

Series D in 2015
Fastly operates an edge cloud platform that processes, serves, and secures applications for its customers. This platform is designed to enhance the delivery of digital experiences by enabling developers to build and manage applications closer to end-users, thereby improving speed and reliability. Fastly's approach differs from traditional content delivery networks (CDNs) by focusing on fewer, strategically located servers in network-dense data centers, allowing for dynamic content delivery and edge computing capabilities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Fastly serves a diverse range of industries, including digital publishing, media and entertainment, technology, online retail, travel, and financial services. The company is committed to helping businesses meet customer expectations through fast, secure, and scalable online experiences.

Cohesity

Series B in 2015
Cohesity, Inc. specializes in hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that help large organizations consolidate, protect, and manage non-mission-critical data. The company offers a web-scale platform known as DataPlatform, which eliminates secondary storage silos and streamlines data workflows. Its DataProtect solution integrates various data protection functions, including backup, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, Cohesity provides Cohesity Orion 5.0, a platform for end-to-end data protection and big data storage, alongside management tools like Cohesity Helios, which allows users to monitor and manage their secondary data efficiently. The company's offerings also encompass a range of services, including backup and recovery, long-term retention, and support for various data types and applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Cohesity operates globally, serving a diverse clientele that includes many Global 1000 companies.

Vera

Series A in 2014
Vera enables organizations to secure, track, and revoke access to confidential data, across any platform or device. Vera encrypts and protects critical enterprise data while still allowing collaborators to create, access, edit, store, and share data easily using the apps, web services (e.g. Box, Dropbox), and devices they prefer. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Agari

Series C in 2014
Agari Data, Inc. specializes in email security solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence to provide a secure email cloud platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to detect, defend against, and deter advanced email threats, including phishing, spear phishing, account takeover, and business email compromise. Agari's services are tailored to various sectors, including financial institutions, government, and healthcare, focusing on reducing business risks and restoring trust in email communications. The platform utilizes applied data science and multiple signals to protect organizations from inbound attacks while also preventing the spoofing of outbound emails, thereby enhancing deliverability and safeguarding brand integrity. Founded in 2009 and based in Foster City, California, Agari was previously known as Authentication Metrics, Inc.

Fastly

Series C in 2014
Fastly operates an edge cloud platform that processes, serves, and secures applications for its customers. This platform is designed to enhance the delivery of digital experiences by enabling developers to build and manage applications closer to end-users, thereby improving speed and reliability. Fastly's approach differs from traditional content delivery networks (CDNs) by focusing on fewer, strategically located servers in network-dense data centers, allowing for dynamic content delivery and edge computing capabilities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Fastly serves a diverse range of industries, including digital publishing, media and entertainment, technology, online retail, travel, and financial services. The company is committed to helping businesses meet customer expectations through fast, secure, and scalable online experiences.

LightCyber

Series A in 2014
LightCyber Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in identifying and preventing cyber-attacks, including advanced persistent threats. Founded in 2011 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, LightCyber develops behavioral attack detection solutions that enhance security visibility, enabling organizations to monitor and respond to abnormal network behavior. Its flagship product, LightCyber Magna™, integrates user, network, and endpoint contexts to provide comprehensive insights into various attack activities. The company also offers an incident response management solution that automates workflows and a network behavior analysis tool that visualizes changes and anomalies in a user-friendly manner. LightCyber's solutions serve multiple sectors, including finance, legal, telecommunications, government, media, and technology, and have been successfully implemented by prominent clients worldwide. In 2017, LightCyber became a subsidiary of Palo Alto Networks.

GuardiCore

Series A in 2014
GuardiCore Ltd. is a data center and cloud security company founded in 2013 and based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in providing solutions that enhance the protection of critical applications through improved visibility, micro-segmentation, and real-time threat detection and response. GuardiCore's technologies are designed to identify and mitigate advanced threats within data center networks, enabling enterprises to track and neutralize intruders effectively. By automating breach detection and implementing immediate mitigation measures, the company addresses security challenges in high-traffic virtual environments, ensuring organizations can respond swiftly to illicit activities within their data centers.

Cognito

Seed Round in 2014
Cognito offers intelligent identity verification solutions that assist businesses in compliance and risk management. The company provides APIs that verify customer information, including name, date of birth, address, and identification numbers, to ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and combat fraud. Its services extend to various industries, including crowdfunding, virtual currency, healthcare, and on-demand sectors. Cognito’s technology enables real-time verification, allowing businesses to authenticate customer data, check against watchlists, and utilize knowledge-based authentication. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, Cognito was originally known as BlockScore, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

RiskIQ

Series B in 2014
RiskIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm specializing in cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions designed to help organizations identify and mitigate online security threats, such as phishing, fraud, and malware. The company's key offerings include RiskIQ Illuminate, which automates the mapping and monitoring of an organization's digital attack surface; RiskIQ Digital Footprint, which visualizes and protects this surface; and RiskIQ PassiveTotal, which enhances investigation processes by linking internal activities to external threats. Additionally, RiskIQ provides RiskIQ External Threats for detecting targeted digital threats across various channels and RiskIQ Executive Guardian, which monitors online information about company executives to prevent leaks. The firm serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, retail, healthcare, and technology, and is recognized for its advanced threat management capabilities, which are powered by proprietary technology and a global proxy network. Established in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, RiskIQ also has offices in Kansas and London.

Cyvera

Series B in 2013
Cyvera specializes in cyber-defense products aimed at protecting Microsoft-based servers and endpoints from remote attacks. The company shifts the security paradigm from identifying malicious activities to preventing exploit techniques, offering a unique approach that addresses vulnerabilities not covered by traditional security suites and next-generation firewalls. Cyvera's solutions empower organizations to safeguard against various cyber-attack campaigns, including mass and targeted attacks, as well as Zero-Day threats and risks associated with unpatched systems. Through its innovative technology, Cyvera provides comprehensive protection, enhancing the overall security posture of its clients.

Fastly

Series A in 2012
Fastly operates an edge cloud platform that processes, serves, and secures applications for its customers. This platform is designed to enhance the delivery of digital experiences by enabling developers to build and manage applications closer to end-users, thereby improving speed and reliability. Fastly's approach differs from traditional content delivery networks (CDNs) by focusing on fewer, strategically located servers in network-dense data centers, allowing for dynamic content delivery and edge computing capabilities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Fastly serves a diverse range of industries, including digital publishing, media and entertainment, technology, online retail, travel, and financial services. The company is committed to helping businesses meet customer expectations through fast, secure, and scalable online experiences.

Agari

Series A in 2011
Agari Data, Inc. specializes in email security solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence to provide a secure email cloud platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to detect, defend against, and deter advanced email threats, including phishing, spear phishing, account takeover, and business email compromise. Agari's services are tailored to various sectors, including financial institutions, government, and healthcare, focusing on reducing business risks and restoring trust in email communications. The platform utilizes applied data science and multiple signals to protect organizations from inbound attacks while also preventing the spoofing of outbound emails, thereby enhancing deliverability and safeguarding brand integrity. Founded in 2009 and based in Foster City, California, Agari was previously known as Authentication Metrics, Inc.

SafetyWeb

Series A in 2010
SafetyWeb is a company that specializes in cloud-based personal security products aimed at protecting privacy, identity, reputation, and safety. Founded in 2009, it offers a subscription service designed to assist parents in monitoring their children's activities on social networking sites. The company's tools empower parents to discuss safe online interactions with their children. By monitoring the web, SafetyWeb provides reports and immediate alerts regarding any irregularities or potential dangers associated with kids' and teens' online behavior.

cVidya

Series D in 2010
cVidya is a leading supplier of Big Data Analytics solutions for communications and digital service ‎providers. cVidya provides operators with a complete solution, encompassing a Big Data technology ‎platform and analytical applications designed to optimize profits and support operational and strategic ‎decisions.‎ cVidya’s Business Protection offering, which includes Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management ‎solutions, enables operators to quickly identify risks and prevent revenue loss. cVidya’s Business ‎Growth offering, which encompasses Marketing Analytics and Data Monetization solutions, enables ‎operators to optimize their base management activities and leverage new opportunities to monetize ‎data through 3rd parties.‎

SafetyWeb

Seed Round in 2009
SafetyWeb is a company that specializes in cloud-based personal security products aimed at protecting privacy, identity, reputation, and safety. Founded in 2009, it offers a subscription service designed to assist parents in monitoring their children's activities on social networking sites. The company's tools empower parents to discuss safe online interactions with their children. By monitoring the web, SafetyWeb provides reports and immediate alerts regarding any irregularities or potential dangers associated with kids' and teens' online behavior.

Neocleus

Series B in 2008
Neocleus' solutions address IT's most pressing endpoint concerns. The solutions operate IT resources outside of a Windows environment while still offering complete access to all the capabilities offered by the underlying endpoint hardware. The approach Neocleus provides offers IT departments a virtual endpoint environment that is easy to control and gives users the flexibility to gain secure access to critical corporate assets from any endpoint regardless of its location or state of security. To achieve breakthrough results, Neocleus enhanced the Xen Open Source hypervisor and transformed it into an endpoint-oriented hypervisor. Neocleus contributes this platform to the open source community to facilitate the growth of an ecosystem of endpoint virtualization partners and collaborators. These open source contributions enable software developers to focus on building high-performance applications without worrying about the underlying architecture.

IgniteTech

Series E in 2008
Addamark Technologies is a software security company based in Villaverde, Madrid.

cVidya

Series C in 2008
cVidya is a leading supplier of Big Data Analytics solutions for communications and digital service ‎providers. cVidya provides operators with a complete solution, encompassing a Big Data technology ‎platform and analytical applications designed to optimize profits and support operational and strategic ‎decisions.‎ cVidya’s Business Protection offering, which includes Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management ‎solutions, enables operators to quickly identify risks and prevent revenue loss. cVidya’s Business ‎Growth offering, which encompasses Marketing Analytics and Data Monetization solutions, enables ‎operators to optimize their base management activities and leverage new opportunities to monetize ‎data through 3rd parties.‎

IgniteTech

Series D in 2007
Addamark Technologies is a software security company based in Villaverde, Madrid.

Neocleus

Series A in 2007
Neocleus' solutions address IT's most pressing endpoint concerns. The solutions operate IT resources outside of a Windows environment while still offering complete access to all the capabilities offered by the underlying endpoint hardware. The approach Neocleus provides offers IT departments a virtual endpoint environment that is easy to control and gives users the flexibility to gain secure access to critical corporate assets from any endpoint regardless of its location or state of security. To achieve breakthrough results, Neocleus enhanced the Xen Open Source hypervisor and transformed it into an endpoint-oriented hypervisor. Neocleus contributes this platform to the open source community to facilitate the growth of an ecosystem of endpoint virtualization partners and collaborators. These open source contributions enable software developers to focus on building high-performance applications without worrying about the underlying architecture.

SenSage

Series D in 2007
SenSage offers patented event data warehouse solutions that provide actionable results from massive amounts of log and event data. More than 400 customers have deployed SenSage solutions to reduce security, fraud and compliance risks at a fraction of the cost of traditional data warehouses and log management solutions.

SenSage

Series C in 2005
SenSage offers patented event data warehouse solutions that provide actionable results from massive amounts of log and event data. More than 400 customers have deployed SenSage solutions to reduce security, fraud and compliance risks at a fraction of the cost of traditional data warehouses and log management solutions.

IgniteTech

Series C in 2005
Addamark Technologies is a software security company based in Villaverde, Madrid.

CipherTrust

Series B in 2004
CipherTrust, Inc. specializes in messaging security solutions designed to protect organizations from both inbound and outbound messaging threats. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company delivers layered security to corporate messaging systems, effectively combating issues such as spam, viruses, intrusions, spyware, and phishing. Additionally, CipherTrust addresses compliance violations related to outbound messaging. Its solutions cover a range of messaging protocols, including email, instant messaging, webmail, and file transfers, ensuring comprehensive protection across various platforms. The company serves a diverse clientele, consisting of blue-chip customers, including government organizations and small to medium-sized businesses. CipherTrust also offers consulting and education services to enhance its security offerings. Following its acquisition by Secure Computing Corp. in 2006, CipherTrust has maintained a global presence with offices across multiple countries, including the United States, Hong Kong, France, and Australia.

IgniteTech

Series B in 2003
Addamark Technologies is a software security company based in Villaverde, Madrid.

IgniteTech

Series A in 2003
Addamark Technologies is a software security company based in Villaverde, Madrid.

SenSage

Series B in 2003
SenSage offers patented event data warehouse solutions that provide actionable results from massive amounts of log and event data. More than 400 customers have deployed SenSage solutions to reduce security, fraud and compliance risks at a fraction of the cost of traditional data warehouses and log management solutions.

Inkra Networks

Series B in 2002
Inkra Networks develops carrier systems that deliver streamlined and enhanced services to internet data centers. Its virtual service architecture (VSA) offers network security, business continuity, and performance solutions. The company’s VSA virtualizes and integrates the functionality and management of multiple firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, load balancers, and other security and business continuity appliances on a single system. It develops and builds data communications equipment to support IP services deployment for internet service providers. The company’s solutions are commercially deployed in service provider, enterprise, and government networks worldwide. Inkra Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Fremont, California.

Arbor Networks

Series B in 2002
Arbor Networks specializes in providing advanced DDoS and threat protection solutions for both enterprise and service provider networks. The company offers a suite of products that enables customers to gain a detailed understanding of their network security, supported by the ATLAS threat intelligence infrastructure, which aggregates global Internet traffic and threats. With contributions from over 330 service providers, Arbor's threat intelligence capabilities enhance their Security Engineering & Response Team's ability to develop effective defenses against DDoS attacks and malware campaigns. Their product portfolio includes flexible deployment options, such as virtual solutions and network-embedded offerings, allowing organizations to tailor their security measures. Arbor Cloud combines on-premises and cloud-based DDoS mitigation for comprehensive protection. Additionally, Arbor's Advanced Threat Solutions utilize integrated technologies for network-wide visibility, enhancing threat detection and incident response through real-time insights and forensics. This positions Arbor Networks as a key player in securing critical infrastructure against sophisticated cyber threats.

Corrent Corp.

Series C in 2002
Corrent Corporation offers virtual private networks, firewall, intrusion prevention/ detection, and appliances/servers that protect network communications and e-commerce transactions.

Cyneta Networks

Series B in 2001
Cyneta Networks will be recognized as the global leader in providing intelligent data networking solutions for next generation wireless networks. Cyneta Networks was established to develop and deploy the Intelligent Packet Control Node™, an innovative new network element that optimizes IP communications, significantly reducing costs and generating new revenues for wireless carriers. Founded with a vision to provide a new form of visibility and control to wireless packet data networks, Cyneta Networks has developed the first "intelligent" monitoring system that provides wireless carriers with deep visibility into the performance of their data services for particular users and user classes. To provide intelligent monitoring, Cyneta Networks has taken an innovative architectural approach to wireless data monitoring. Cyneta’s solution is designed around a centrally located packet-processing platform that provides a comprehensive view of the operator’s services, looking at every packet traversing the mobile core network. Cyneta has incorporated this technology into an advanced network and service monitoring solution that extracts key information about the performance of the network and the applications and services that run on it. This unique approach offers several advantages for end-to-end fault, performance, and service management. It provides operators with the most complete set of network, subscriber, and services information, allowing for the visibility of not just service quality but how that quality relates to the subscriber or classes of subscribers. The result is increased operational efficiencies, improved user experience, enhanced revenue opportunities, and a greater acceptance of wireless data in the business and consumer markets. Headquartered in Richardson, Texas with additional sales and development offices in the Netherlands and India, Cyneta Networks is partnered with leading Operational Support System (OSS), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and System Integrator (SI) companies to provide intelligent monitoring solutions to wireless network operators around the world.

Corrent Corp.

Series A in 2000
Corrent Corporation offers virtual private networks, firewall, intrusion prevention/ detection, and appliances/servers that protect network communications and e-commerce transactions.

Inkra Networks

Series A in 2000
Inkra Networks develops carrier systems that deliver streamlined and enhanced services to internet data centers. Its virtual service architecture (VSA) offers network security, business continuity, and performance solutions. The company’s VSA virtualizes and integrates the functionality and management of multiple firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, load balancers, and other security and business continuity appliances on a single system. It develops and builds data communications equipment to support IP services deployment for internet service providers. The company’s solutions are commercially deployed in service provider, enterprise, and government networks worldwide. Inkra Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Fremont, California.

Empowered Networks

Series C in 2000
Empowered Networks is a provider of information technology consulting and network monitoring solutions tailored for large enterprises. The company specializes in optimizing network management, security, and compliance, enabling organizations to enhance the agility, visibility, and reliability of their applications and services. Additionally, Empowered Networks is recognized for its innovative Voice-over-IP (VoIP) switching systems, which are designed for carriers and communication service providers. Its flagship product, the USX1000, seamlessly integrates with existing Intelligent Network services, facilitating the migration of voice traffic to IP infrastructure. By leveraging advanced technologies, Empowered Networks aims to drive positive business outcomes that significantly impact the bottom line for its clients.

@Stake

Venture Round in 2000
@Stake, Inc. was a computer security professional services firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. The company specialized in providing digital security consulting services aimed at assessing and managing risks within enterprise environments. A significant milestone in its history occurred in January 2000 when @Stake acquired L0pht Heavy Industries, a company known for its hacker talent, which enhanced its research and development capabilities. The founding team included notable figures such as Dan Geer, who served as Chief Technical Officer. In 2004, @Stake was acquired by Symantec, further solidifying its position in the cybersecurity landscape.

Empowered Networks

Series B in 1999
Empowered Networks is a provider of information technology consulting and network monitoring solutions tailored for large enterprises. The company specializes in optimizing network management, security, and compliance, enabling organizations to enhance the agility, visibility, and reliability of their applications and services. Additionally, Empowered Networks is recognized for its innovative Voice-over-IP (VoIP) switching systems, which are designed for carriers and communication service providers. Its flagship product, the USX1000, seamlessly integrates with existing Intelligent Network services, facilitating the migration of voice traffic to IP infrastructure. By leveraging advanced technologies, Empowered Networks aims to drive positive business outcomes that significantly impact the bottom line for its clients.

Akamai Technologies

Series B in 1999
Akamai Technologies is a provider of cloud services that enables enterprises to deliver secure and high-performing user experiences across various devices and locations. The company's extensive content delivery network consists of over 325,000 servers located in more than 4,100 points of presence across over 1,000 cities worldwide. This infrastructure allows customers to access their content quickly and securely, improving the quality of their online interactions. In addition to content delivery, Akamai offers security and cloud computing solutions, which have become increasingly significant compared to its traditional content delivery services. By simplifying complex technologies, Akamai empowers businesses to innovate and capitalize on trends such as mobile and cloud computing while addressing security challenges and expanding their global reach.

Empowered Networks

Series A in 1999
Empowered Networks is a provider of information technology consulting and network monitoring solutions tailored for large enterprises. The company specializes in optimizing network management, security, and compliance, enabling organizations to enhance the agility, visibility, and reliability of their applications and services. Additionally, Empowered Networks is recognized for its innovative Voice-over-IP (VoIP) switching systems, which are designed for carriers and communication service providers. Its flagship product, the USX1000, seamlessly integrates with existing Intelligent Network services, facilitating the migration of voice traffic to IP infrastructure. By leveraging advanced technologies, Empowered Networks aims to drive positive business outcomes that significantly impact the bottom line for its clients.
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