Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a $4 billion venture capital firm founded in 1911 and based in California, specializing in investments across consumer, enterprise, and healthcare sectors globally, from seed stage to growth. The firm supports founders by providing guidance and resources, starting with seed and Series A investments and maintaining involvement throughout the development of their companies. Bessemer has a diverse portfolio, having funded early-stage companies such as Pinterest, Blue Apron, Skype, and Twitch, and has played a role in the successful initial public offerings of 117 companies, including Twilio, Yelp, and LinkedIn. The firm also operates several specialized funds targeting various sectors, including information technology, software, and digital health, with a presence in key markets such as India and Israel.

Rob Arditi

Partner

Kent Bennett

Partner

Mark S. Bercow

Operating Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Robert H. Buescher

Administrative Partner

Sara Byrne

Director, GP Accounting

Chris Chesney

Associate

J. Edmund Colloton

Managing Partner and COO

Ed Colloton

Partner

David Cowan

Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

Mike Droesch

Partner

David Erickson

Operating Partner

Alex Ferrara

Partner

Adam Fisher

Partner

Christopher Gabrieli

Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

Partner

Robert P. Goodman

Partner

Sandy Grippo

Chief Financial Officer and Partner

Vishal Gupta

Partner

Felda Hardymon

Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Amit Karp

Partner

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Ethan Kurzweil

Partner

Waikit Lau

Associate

Jeremy Levine

Partner

Emily Lu

Venture Capitalist

Bennett Mathews

Senior Associate

Robert O'Neil

Partner

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Dan Ramirez

Associate

Elliott Robinson

Partner & Co-Founder of the Growth Investment Practice

Rob Stavis

Partner

Ariel Sterman

vice_president

Nancy Straface

Vice president of investment accounting

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Connor Watumull

Senior Associate

David Wehrs

Partner

Augie Wilkinson

Director, Portfolio Monitoring and Analysis

Past deals in Network Security

Axonius

Series E in 2022
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

Netography

Series A in 2021
Netography, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers cloud-based network security solutions for organizations. Founded in 2018, the company operates a network security platform designed to detect and block malicious traffic, thereby safeguarding networks. By utilizing data generated by existing network devices, along with advanced cloud processing and algorithms, Netography's platform identifies early indicators of potential attacks. This proactive approach enables clients to respond automatically to threats, effectively preventing network attacks and enhancing overall security.

Axonius

Series D in 2021
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

DriveNets

Series B in 2021
DriveNets Ltd. develops software solutions for communications service provider networks. It offers Network Cloud, a software-centric routing infrastructure that provides a routing stack, data-path control, central management capabilities, and interfaces to third party tools through standard northbound interfaces. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Ra’anana, Israel with an additional office in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Illusive

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

Axonius

Series C in 2020
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

Illusive

Venture Round in 2019
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in cybersecurity solutions that utilize deception technology to protect organizations from advanced cyber threats. The company offers a range of services, including compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security solutions. Their product suite includes the Illusive Networks Management Platform for centralized cyber security management, the Attack Surface Manager for continuous network vulnerability discovery, and tools for attack detection and intelligence that provide actionable insights into cyber incidents. Illusive Networks serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Founded in 2014, the company operates from its headquarters in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, and has an additional office in New York, New York.

Kenna Security

Series D in 2019
Kenna Security, Inc. is a technology company specializing in vulnerability management and risk intelligence solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, the company offers the Kenna platform, which enables organizations to prioritize vulnerabilities, measure risk, and automate analysis. By utilizing Cyber Risk Context Technology, Kenna helps clients focus on critical cyber risks, thereby enhancing the efficiency of security teams. Its solutions cater to a diverse range of sectors, including media and entertainment, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, and more, both domestically and internationally. Kenna Security has established itself as a leader in predictive cyber risk management, serving numerous Fortune 100 companies across various industries.

Axonius

Series B in 2019
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

Affirmed Networks

Venture Round in 2019
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

DriveNets

Series A in 2019
DriveNets Ltd. develops software solutions for communications service provider networks. It offers Network Cloud, a software-centric routing infrastructure that provides a routing stack, data-path control, central management capabilities, and interfaces to third party tools through standard northbound interfaces. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Ra’anana, Israel with an additional office in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Axonius

Series A in 2019
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that allows IT and security teams to gain visibility and control over a wide array of devices, including mobile, computing, and IoT devices. The platform integrates data from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a comprehensive environment for managing device security. Key features include a user-friendly adapter API for seamless integration of new device types and a framework for secure sharing of adapters and plugins. Axonius aims to facilitate safe device adoption and usage at scale, helping organizations effectively manage their cybersecurity landscape.

Kenna Security

Series C in 2018
Kenna Security, Inc. is a technology company specializing in vulnerability management and risk intelligence solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, the company offers the Kenna platform, which enables organizations to prioritize vulnerabilities, measure risk, and automate analysis. By utilizing Cyber Risk Context Technology, Kenna helps clients focus on critical cyber risks, thereby enhancing the efficiency of security teams. Its solutions cater to a diverse range of sectors, including media and entertainment, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, and more, both domestically and internationally. Kenna Security has established itself as a leader in predictive cyber risk management, serving numerous Fortune 100 companies across various industries.

Sedona Ltd.

Series B in 2016
Sedona Systems has created NetFusion, the first multi-layer application platform, focusing on optimization & control of the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of network operators. Enabling both optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, our applications double effective WAN capacity, boost agility, availability and flexibility – and save up to 80% of core network costs over 5 years. Based on a centralized open-source software tools, NetFusion connects to all major vendors’ equipment through SDN controllers or management systems. It then optimizes key tasks through dynamic, automatic management of both optical and IP resources.

Distil, Inc.

Series C in 2016
Distil, Inc. develops and provides cloud security software designed to protect websites from malicious bots and automated attacks. The company's solutions effectively block a wide range of threats, including web scraping, competitive data mining, form spam, click fraud, and account takeovers, ensuring that legitimate users are not affected. Distil's offerings include Bot Defense for API, which safeguards API servers that support public-facing websites and mobile applications, and the Distil Analyst Managed Service, which incorporates human intelligence into bot mitigation efforts. Serving enterprise customers globally, Distil aims to make the web more secure by enabling users to automatically block 99.9% of malicious traffic. Founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Virginia, Distil Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc. since 2019.

Illusive

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

ZenMate

Series B in 2016
ZenMate is a software solution that focuses on enhancing online security and privacy for its users. Launched in 2013 by ZenGuard, it provides an internet security platform that encrypts users' internet connections, ensuring their browsing activities remain private. ZenMate offers a device-agnostic interface that simplifies online security, making it accessible to a wide audience. The platform not only encrypts browser traffic but also conceals users' real locations and bypasses geographical restrictions. As a result, ZenMate enables individuals to enjoy a secure and unrestricted browsing experience while safeguarding their personal information.

Illusive

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

Distil, Inc.

Series B in 2015
Distil, Inc. develops and provides cloud security software designed to protect websites from malicious bots and automated attacks. The company's solutions effectively block a wide range of threats, including web scraping, competitive data mining, form spam, click fraud, and account takeovers, ensuring that legitimate users are not affected. Distil's offerings include Bot Defense for API, which safeguards API servers that support public-facing websites and mobile applications, and the Distil Analyst Managed Service, which incorporates human intelligence into bot mitigation efforts. Serving enterprise customers globally, Distil aims to make the web more secure by enabling users to automatically block 99.9% of malicious traffic. Founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Virginia, Distil Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc. since 2019.

Singularity Networks

Seed Round in 2015
Singularity Networks, Inc. provides real-time visibility and analytics for businesses to identify breaches in IT (information technology) security. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Lone Tree, Colorado. As of February 11, 2019, Singularity Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Endgame

Series C in 2014
Endgame is a leading endpoint security platform that transforms security operations teams and incident responders from crime scene investigators into hunters that prevent damage and loss, and dramatically reduces the time and cost associated with incident response and compromise assessment. Endgame’s platform uses machine learning and data science to prevent and detect unique attacks at the earliest and every stage of the attack lifecycle. Endgame’s integrated response stops attacks without disrupting normal business operations. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating in Arlington, Virginia.

Sedona Ltd.

Series A in 2014
Sedona Systems has created NetFusion, the first multi-layer application platform, focusing on optimization & control of the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of network operators. Enabling both optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, our applications double effective WAN capacity, boost agility, availability and flexibility – and save up to 80% of core network costs over 5 years. Based on a centralized open-source software tools, NetFusion connects to all major vendors’ equipment through SDN controllers or management systems. It then optimizes key tasks through dynamic, automatic management of both optical and IP resources.

CloudLock

Series C in 2014
CloudLock LLC develops a cloud cybersecurity platform that enables organizations to securely utilize cloud applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company delivers security solutions for various cloud services, including infrastructure, platform, and identity management. Its offerings include codeless security for custom applications, incident management, user behavior monitoring, and encryption management. CloudLock serves a wide range of industries, such as manufacturing, technology, financial services, healthcare, and education, providing actionable cybersecurity intelligence across their cloud infrastructures. As of August 2016, the company operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, expanding its influence and capabilities in the cybersecurity market.

Mojave Networks

Venture Round in 2013
Mojave Networks has pioneered a cloud-based approach to mobile security for enterprises that detects advanced threats and protects company data. This approach gives organizations unrivaled insight into application usage, data flow, network analytics, and malicious threats while helping them control costs and comply with regulations. Founded in San Mateo, CA in 2011, Mojave Networks is used by large and medium enterprises and government agencies. The company is funded by Bessemer Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital, and its team includes former executives from Symantec, McAfee, Palo Alto Networks, and Lookout.

ThreatTrack Security

Seed Round in 2013
ThreatTrack Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Clearwater, Florida, that develops antivirus protection software for both home users and businesses. Founded in 1994, the company focuses on providing comprehensive security solutions, including endpoint security, email security, and site management. Its primary goal is to help organizations identify and counter Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), targeted attacks, and advanced malware that can bypass conventional cyber defenses. ThreatTrack Security serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses, as well as individual consumers. The company operates as a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Defense.Net

Series A in 2013
Defense.Net specializes in providing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) mitigation services, designed to protect businesses and organizations from increasingly large and complex DDoS attacks. The company focuses on ensuring that clients can maintain high levels of Internet application performance while effectively defending against these cyber threats. By leveraging advanced technologies, Defense.Net aims to safeguard its clients' online presence, enabling them to operate securely in a challenging digital landscape.

Affirmed Networks

Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

Endgame

Series B in 2013
Endgame is a leading endpoint security platform that transforms security operations teams and incident responders from crime scene investigators into hunters that prevent damage and loss, and dramatically reduces the time and cost associated with incident response and compromise assessment. Endgame’s platform uses machine learning and data science to prevent and detect unique attacks at the earliest and every stage of the attack lifecycle. Endgame’s integrated response stops attacks without disrupting normal business operations. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating in Arlington, Virginia.

Endgame

Series A in 2010
Endgame is a leading endpoint security platform that transforms security operations teams and incident responders from crime scene investigators into hunters that prevent damage and loss, and dramatically reduces the time and cost associated with incident response and compromise assessment. Endgame’s platform uses machine learning and data science to prevent and detect unique attacks at the earliest and every stage of the attack lifecycle. Endgame’s integrated response stops attacks without disrupting normal business operations. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating in Arlington, Virginia.

BA Systems

Venture Round in 2009
Fast growing companies add and upgrade their mission critical software at two to three times the rate of conventional companies. Keeping up with the software advances usually means investing in new network hardware. BA Systems offers enterprises an efficient alternative to endless box buying with a one stop connectivity solution for complex networks. BA Systems has developed the industry's first cost effective network product designed for fast growing companies. Leveraging a combination of new packet processing software and embedded management utilities, BA's products empower IT managers to align network resources to applications thereby reduce significantly both CAPEX and OPEX for multi-site deployments.

Zensys

Venture Round in 2008
Zensys is a provider of wireless networking technology for control and status reading applications and the developer of Z-Wave, a low-cost, two-way, wireless mesh network communications technology that enables consumers to monitor and manage their lighting, security systems and other home controls easily, conveniently and securely from anywhere in the world.

Silversky

Venture Round in 2007
SilverSky is a provider of cloud-based security solutions designed to meet the complex security needs of information-intensive businesses. Operating from Milford, Connecticut, the company offers a range of on-demand cybersecurity services, including vulnerability defense, intrusion defense, managed firewall, network defense, virus protection, and email defense. By simplifying the security process, SilverSky helps clients focus on their business objectives without the burden of security concerns. The company has established itself as a trusted managed services provider, catering to large enterprises and highly regulated industries by leveraging proprietary security software to host, secure, and monitor critical information assets. With a commitment to compliance and cost-effectiveness, SilverSky delivers robust solutions that address the requirements of demanding regulators and auditors.

Silversky

Series B in 2007
SilverSky is a provider of cloud-based security solutions designed to meet the complex security needs of information-intensive businesses. Operating from Milford, Connecticut, the company offers a range of on-demand cybersecurity services, including vulnerability defense, intrusion defense, managed firewall, network defense, virus protection, and email defense. By simplifying the security process, SilverSky helps clients focus on their business objectives without the burden of security concerns. The company has established itself as a trusted managed services provider, catering to large enterprises and highly regulated industries by leveraging proprietary security software to host, secure, and monitor critical information assets. With a commitment to compliance and cost-effectiveness, SilverSky delivers robust solutions that address the requirements of demanding regulators and auditors.

BA Systems

Series B in 2007
Fast growing companies add and upgrade their mission critical software at two to three times the rate of conventional companies. Keeping up with the software advances usually means investing in new network hardware. BA Systems offers enterprises an efficient alternative to endless box buying with a one stop connectivity solution for complex networks. BA Systems has developed the industry's first cost effective network product designed for fast growing companies. Leveraging a combination of new packet processing software and embedded management utilities, BA's products empower IT managers to align network resources to applications thereby reduce significantly both CAPEX and OPEX for multi-site deployments.

BA Systems

Series B in 2007
Fast growing companies add and upgrade their mission critical software at two to three times the rate of conventional companies. Keeping up with the software advances usually means investing in new network hardware. BA Systems offers enterprises an efficient alternative to endless box buying with a one stop connectivity solution for complex networks. BA Systems has developed the industry's first cost effective network product designed for fast growing companies. Leveraging a combination of new packet processing software and embedded management utilities, BA's products empower IT managers to align network resources to applications thereby reduce significantly both CAPEX and OPEX for multi-site deployments.

Netli

Venture Round in 2006
Netli provides a number of corporate network and Internet services, including hosting, storage, and security services. Customers include Hewlett-Packard , Motorola, and Millipore. Netli has received equity financing from Reed Elsevier Ventures, Morgenthaler Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Alta Partners, among others. The company has offices in the US and Hong Kong. Netli was acquired by content and application acceleration specialist Akamai Technologies in 2007.

Elemental Cyber Security

Series C in 2005
Elemental Cyber Security, Inc. provides cyber security solutions to protect digital assets. The company offers Elemental Security Platform, a cyber security policy automation solution for cyber security, policy compliance, and risk management. Its maintenance and support services include product updates and upgrades, online support, training, and evaluating tools in use by the organization and making recommendations for added efficiency. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

BA Systems

Series A in 2005
Fast growing companies add and upgrade their mission critical software at two to three times the rate of conventional companies. Keeping up with the software advances usually means investing in new network hardware. BA Systems offers enterprises an efficient alternative to endless box buying with a one stop connectivity solution for complex networks. BA Systems has developed the industry's first cost effective network product designed for fast growing companies. Leveraging a combination of new packet processing software and embedded management utilities, BA's products empower IT managers to align network resources to applications thereby reduce significantly both CAPEX and OPEX for multi-site deployments.

Netli

Venture Round in 2004
Netli provides a number of corporate network and Internet services, including hosting, storage, and security services. Customers include Hewlett-Packard , Motorola, and Millipore. Netli has received equity financing from Reed Elsevier Ventures, Morgenthaler Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Alta Partners, among others. The company has offices in the US and Hong Kong. Netli was acquired by content and application acceleration specialist Akamai Technologies in 2007.

Elemental Cyber Security

Series B in 2004
Elemental Cyber Security, Inc. provides cyber security solutions to protect digital assets. The company offers Elemental Security Platform, a cyber security policy automation solution for cyber security, policy compliance, and risk management. Its maintenance and support services include product updates and upgrades, online support, training, and evaluating tools in use by the organization and making recommendations for added efficiency. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Finjan Holdings

Venture Round in 2004
Finjan Holdings, Inc., a cybersecurity company, provides intellectual property licensing and enforcement services in the United States and internationally. The company owns a portfolio of patents related to software and hardware technologies that proactively detect malicious code and thereby protects end users from identity and data theft, spyware, malware, phishing, Trojans, and other web and network threats. Its patented technologies are used in specific cybersecurity technology areas, including endpoint/cloud software, web gateway/internet infrastructure, and networking equipment markets. The company’s technology scans and repels the latest and unknown threats to network, web, and endpoint devices on a real-time basis. It also develops mobile security applications; and invests in cybersecurity technologies and intellectual property. Finjan Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in East Palo Alto, California.

eEye Digital Security

Series D in 2004
eEye Digital Security, Inc. is a developer of endpoint security and vulnerability management software solutions, as well as a contributor to security research and education. eEye's software products provide a vulnerability management solution that addresses the full lifecycle of security threats: before, during and after attacks.

Postini

Series D in 2003
Postini focuses on two main issues: security and compliance. Postini states that it handles more than 1 billion messages everyday and protects more than 35,000 businesses worldwide. Postini offers solutions that protect your company from malicious internet attacks. The Postini Communications Suite eliminates unwanted content from email, instant messaging, and the web. Postini aims to increase business productivity. It will also automatically encrypt senstive messages between you and business partners. Postini currently holds two patents in the area of security and compliance. It was acquired by Google in 2007 and now operates as a subsidiary.

Tripwire

Series D in 2003
Tripwire is a leading provider of advanced threat, security and compliance solutions that enable enterprises, service providers and government agencies to confidently detect, prevent and respond to cybersecurity threats. Tripwire solutions are based on high-fidelity asset visibility and deep endpoint intelligence combined with business-context and enable security automation through enterprise integration. Tripwire’s portfolio of enterprise-class security solutions includes configuration and policy management, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability management and log intelligence. Learn more at www.tripwire.com, get security news, trends and insights at http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/ or follow us on Twitter @TripwireInc.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2003
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions that leverage deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to give broadband service providers the visibility and control necessary to optimize Internet services for their subscribers. The Ellacoya e30 and e100 hardware platforms and rich suite of software applications identify subscribers, classify and control applications on a per-subscriber basis, improve performance and customer satisfaction, and deliver revenue-generating IP services. Deployed in some of the world’s largest carrier IP networks, it is the only company that provides the scalability and functionality necessary to enable more compelling applications and competitive service offerings -- and to profit from them. Ellacoya Networks is privately held and based in Merrimack, New Hampshire with offices in London, Tokyo and Singapore.

Elemental Cyber Security

Series A in 2003
Elemental Cyber Security, Inc. provides cyber security solutions to protect digital assets. The company offers Elemental Security Platform, a cyber security policy automation solution for cyber security, policy compliance, and risk management. Its maintenance and support services include product updates and upgrades, online support, training, and evaluating tools in use by the organization and making recommendations for added efficiency. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Counterpane delivers Managed Security Monitoring to some of the best-known corporations in e-commerce, finance, healthcare, hosting, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and transportation.

Tripwire

Series C in 2002
Tripwire is a leading provider of advanced threat, security and compliance solutions that enable enterprises, service providers and government agencies to confidently detect, prevent and respond to cybersecurity threats. Tripwire solutions are based on high-fidelity asset visibility and deep endpoint intelligence combined with business-context and enable security automation through enterprise integration. Tripwire’s portfolio of enterprise-class security solutions includes configuration and policy management, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability management and log intelligence. Learn more at www.tripwire.com, get security news, trends and insights at http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/ or follow us on Twitter @TripwireInc.

Allegro Networks

Series B in 2002
Provider of network routing equipment

Ellacoya Networks

Series C in 2001
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions that leverage deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to give broadband service providers the visibility and control necessary to optimize Internet services for their subscribers. The Ellacoya e30 and e100 hardware platforms and rich suite of software applications identify subscribers, classify and control applications on a per-subscriber basis, improve performance and customer satisfaction, and deliver revenue-generating IP services. Deployed in some of the world’s largest carrier IP networks, it is the only company that provides the scalability and functionality necessary to enable more compelling applications and competitive service offerings -- and to profit from them. Ellacoya Networks is privately held and based in Merrimack, New Hampshire with offices in London, Tokyo and Singapore.

Allegro Networks

Series B in 2001
Provider of network routing equipment

Pirus Networks

Series B in 2001
Pirus Networks offers a range of multi-protocol, multi-vendor intelligent storage networking for distributed open systems. The company is active in industry standard organizations, including membership in the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) IP Storage Working Groups, and the Fiber Channel Industry Association (FCIA). Pirus Networks was founded in December 1999 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

Ellacoya Networks

Series B in 2000
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions that leverage deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to give broadband service providers the visibility and control necessary to optimize Internet services for their subscribers. The Ellacoya e30 and e100 hardware platforms and rich suite of software applications identify subscribers, classify and control applications on a per-subscriber basis, improve performance and customer satisfaction, and deliver revenue-generating IP services. Deployed in some of the world’s largest carrier IP networks, it is the only company that provides the scalability and functionality necessary to enable more compelling applications and competitive service offerings -- and to profit from them. Ellacoya Networks is privately held and based in Merrimack, New Hampshire with offices in London, Tokyo and Singapore.

Allegro Networks

Series A in 2000
Provider of network routing equipment

Pirus Networks

Series A in 2000
Pirus Networks offers a range of multi-protocol, multi-vendor intelligent storage networking for distributed open systems. The company is active in industry standard organizations, including membership in the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) IP Storage Working Groups, and the Fiber Channel Industry Association (FCIA). Pirus Networks was founded in December 1999 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

Ellacoya Networks

Series A in 2000
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions that leverage deep packet inspection (DPI) technology to give broadband service providers the visibility and control necessary to optimize Internet services for their subscribers. The Ellacoya e30 and e100 hardware platforms and rich suite of software applications identify subscribers, classify and control applications on a per-subscriber basis, improve performance and customer satisfaction, and deliver revenue-generating IP services. Deployed in some of the world’s largest carrier IP networks, it is the only company that provides the scalability and functionality necessary to enable more compelling applications and competitive service offerings -- and to profit from them. Ellacoya Networks is privately held and based in Merrimack, New Hampshire with offices in London, Tokyo and Singapore.

Envoy Networks

Series A in 2000
Envoy Networks, Inc. designs and develops various networking products. The Company offers broadband wireless infrastructure technology.
Counterpane delivers Managed Security Monitoring to some of the best-known corporations in e-commerce, finance, healthcare, hosting, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and transportation.

Qualys

Venture Round in 2000
Security and compliance applications

Tripwire

Series B in 2000
Tripwire is a leading provider of advanced threat, security and compliance solutions that enable enterprises, service providers and government agencies to confidently detect, prevent and respond to cybersecurity threats. Tripwire solutions are based on high-fidelity asset visibility and deep endpoint intelligence combined with business-context and enable security automation through enterprise integration. Tripwire’s portfolio of enterprise-class security solutions includes configuration and policy management, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability management and log intelligence. Learn more at www.tripwire.com, get security news, trends and insights at http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/ or follow us on Twitter @TripwireInc.

VeriSign

Series B in 1996
Verisign operates the infrastructure for the .com, .net, .tv, .cc, .name, .jobs, .edu and .gov top-level domains, as well as two of the world’s 13 Internet root servers A and J, managing and protecting the DNS infrastructure for some 121 million domain names and processing more than 77 billion Internet queries daily. Verisign’s infrastructure assurance services, including Managed DNS, DDoS Protection and iDefense Security Intelligence, help to ensure online businesses are as available as the Web itself.

VeriSign

Series A in 1995
Verisign operates the infrastructure for the .com, .net, .tv, .cc, .name, .jobs, .edu and .gov top-level domains, as well as two of the world’s 13 Internet root servers A and J, managing and protecting the DNS infrastructure for some 121 million domain names and processing more than 77 billion Internet queries daily. Verisign’s infrastructure assurance services, including Managed DNS, DDoS Protection and iDefense Security Intelligence, help to ensure online businesses are as available as the Web itself.