SpecterOps
Series B in 2025
SpecterOps is a cybersecurity company focused on helping enterprises defend against advanced attacks through a range of products, services, and training solutions. The company specializes in developing cybersecurity software that protects operational data and assists organizations in shutting down attack vectors. SpecterOps offers comprehensive program development, assessment services, and operational support, ensuring transparency and instilling confidence in the safety of critical assets and data. Additionally, the company provides advanced training on adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, contributing to the overall improvement of security operations programs. SpecterOps is also involved in various industry initiatives aimed at enhancing cybersecurity practices.
Edera is a cybersecurity company that specializes in robust workload isolation solutions for Kubernetes and AI environments. Its core technology, a cloud-native Type 1 hypervisor, ensures each container operates within its own isolated kernel, preventing lateral movement and eliminating container escapes. This approach enhances security without compromising performance. Edera's platform is designed for seamless integration, requiring minimal configuration to secure workloads across various infrastructures. Additionally, the company supports open-source initiatives, such as 'Am I Isolated,' a Rust-based container runtime scanner that detects gaps in container isolation.
Zenity
Venture Round in 2024
Zenity is a developer of a security governance platform specifically designed for low-code and no-code applications. As these development methods have become mainstream in large enterprises, they enable business users to create applications independently of IT resources. However, this shift raises security concerns, as many business users lack the technical knowledge necessary for secure application development. Zenity addresses these challenges by providing a platform that enhances visibility, risk assessment, and governance in the development process. The platform helps organizations protect against security threats, ensures compliance, and establishes security guardrails. It also generates prioritized lists of vulnerabilities and facilitates their accurate identification and remediation, thereby supporting application security professionals in securing the development of applications across major SaaS platforms.
Bolster AI
Series B in 2024
Bolster Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning to combat online fraud and protect brands from scams and account takeovers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Bolster offers a range of products, including Online Customer Protection, which features detection, automated takedown, continuous monitoring, and threat intelligence. Its Online Fraud Prevention platform identifies both victims and scammers, providing tools to address phishing kits and fraudulent sites. Additionally, the company provides a Real-time Detection API that covers various types of scams, such as phishing and counterfeit activities. Bolster serves multiple sectors, including finance, technology, and retail, and promotes proactive brand protection through tools like checkphish.ai, a free, open-source resource for detecting fraudulent websites and phishing scams. The team at Bolster has extensive experience in cybersecurity, contributing to its innovative approach to fraud prevention.
PAXAFE, Inc. specializes in developing innovative hardware and software solutions for packaging, focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enhance the security and traceability of high-value shipments. Founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company offers a risk management platform that utilizes telematics and data integration to monitor shipments of items such as jewelry, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and luxury goods. PAXAFE's solutions aim to prevent theft and ensure chain-of-custody integrity while improving operational efficiency for shippers and carriers. By providing insights into potential supply chain disruptions and facilitating intelligent cargo insurance, PAXAFE enhances decision-making processes and helps businesses mitigate losses associated with adverse shipping events.
HiddenLayer
Series A in 2023
HiddenLayer specializes in cybersecurity solutions tailored for machine learning algorithms and models. The company provides a range of services, including threat modeling, machine learning risk assessment training, and red team assessments, as well as AI and ML model scanning. Their platform leverages machine learning to analyze interactions within models, allowing for the detection of malicious activity without needing access to the user's artificial intelligence model or sensitive training data. This enables businesses to effectively identify and defend against potential threats to their machine learning systems.
NsKnox Technologies is a Boston-based fintech security company founded in 2016 by Alon Cohen. It specializes in Cooperative Cyber Security (CCS), offering innovative solutions to protect corporate payment systems from various threats, including insider attacks, external fraud, and data manipulation. The company’s advanced technology detects fraud, social engineering, and other malicious activities in real-time, allowing businesses to enhance payment security across their systems. By ensuring that payments reach the intended beneficiaries without complications, NsKnox aims to revolutionize the way organizations safeguard their financial transactions.
Valence Security
Series A in 2022
Valence Security operates a platform designed to enhance the security of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications and manage risks associated with third-party integrations. As the complexity of SaaS environments increases, Valence provides security teams with actionable insights into various risks, including configuration, identity, data, and integrations between different SaaS applications. The platform specializes in SaaS security posture management, risk remediation, and identity threat detection and response, employing zero trust principles to ensure robust security across interconnected applications. By offering capabilities such as visibility, continuous monitoring, and automated policy enforcement, Valence empowers organizations to proactively address vulnerabilities and securely adopt SaaS solutions. Its unique remediation options facilitate collaboration among security teams and business users, enabling efficient risk reduction for critical applications like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, GitHub, and Slack.
Ox Security
Seed Round in 2022
Ox Security is a company that provides a comprehensive security platform aimed at protecting the software supply chain from vulnerabilities. Its solution offers real-time, end-to-end visibility into various elements that influence software security throughout the development pipeline. This visibility enables DevOps teams to monitor the entire software supply chain attack surface, including source code, pipeline, artifacts, container images, runtime assets, and applications. By focusing on the complexities of modern software development, Ox Security seeks to prevent attacks and enhance the overall security of software systems.
Theom is an IT company founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, specializing in cloud and data security services. Theom's cloud-native security platform is designed to discover, track, and protect enterprise data in cloud environments. It provides immediate value by identifying risks associated with data loss and prioritizing corrective actions. This allows enterprises to concentrate on business growth while securely leveraging their data in the cloud.
Isovalent
Series B in 2022
Isovalent, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for enterprises to connect, monitor, and secure workloads in cloud-native environments. The company's flagship product, Cilium, leverages eBPF to enhance networking, security, and observability for Kubernetes deployments across both cloud and on-premises infrastructures. Isovalent offers Cilium Enterprise, which focuses on security automation, compliance, and integration with legacy systems, along with open-source tools that facilitate network connectivity, threat detection, and security compliance monitoring. Founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF, Isovalent serves a diverse clientele, including major organizations like Adobe, AWS, and Google. The company was established in 2016 and has its headquarters in Cupertino, California, with an additional office in Zurich, Switzerland.
Karlsgate
Seed Round in 2022
Karlsgate is a company that specializes in data collaboration software aimed at preserving the confidentiality of data subjects' identities. Founded in 2020 and based in Budd Lake, New Jersey, the company has developed a platform that utilizes patent-pending crypto identity technology and deterministic cascading match algorithms to facilitate anonymous data matching in real-time. This innovative approach allows brands, agencies, and data providers to exchange valuable consumer insights while ensuring robust identity protection, thereby addressing the growing need for privacy in data sharing.
Hunters is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for detecting and responding to cyber threats. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers its solution, Hunters.AI, which autonomously identifies cyberattacks that may evade traditional security measures across various IT environments, including cloud and network systems. Hunters.AI integrates diverse security telemetry and intelligence, enriching threat signals with detailed tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance detection capabilities. By utilizing machine learning and cloud-based analytics, the platform correlates threat patterns and generates high-fidelity attack narratives, enabling cybersecurity teams to respond swiftly and effectively to potential breaches.
Contrast Security
Series E in 2021
Contrast Security, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, specializes in developing security software that empowers applications to safeguard themselves against cyberattacks. Its patented deep security instrumentation embeds code analysis and attack prevention directly into software, providing comprehensive security observability and eliminating the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security experts. Contrast Security offers two primary solutions: Contrast Assess, which infuses software with vulnerability assessment capabilities; and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection solution that understands how attacks behave in real-time. The company's platform accelerates development cycles, improves efficiencies, and enables businesses to protect applications from known and unknown threats continuously throughout the software lifecycle.
Hunters is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for detecting and responding to cyber threats. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers its solution, Hunters.AI, which autonomously identifies cyberattacks that may evade traditional security measures across various IT environments, including cloud and network systems. Hunters.AI integrates diverse security telemetry and intelligence, enriching threat signals with detailed tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance detection capabilities. By utilizing machine learning and cloud-based analytics, the platform correlates threat patterns and generates high-fidelity attack narratives, enabling cybersecurity teams to respond swiftly and effectively to potential breaches.
At-Bay, Inc. is a cyber insurance provider based in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Cyberjack Inc., At-Bay offers tailored cyber insurance policies that cover a range of risks, including information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud. The company combines advanced technology with insurance services, focusing on proactive risk management and comprehensive risk assessment to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. At-Bay serves nearly 40,000 businesses in the United States, protecting up to $800 billion in collective revenue. In addition to its insurance offerings, At-Bay provides proprietary cybersecurity solutions, enabling clients to safeguard their digital operations against evolving threats.
Authomize (Now part of Delinea)
Series A in 2021
Authomize, based in Israel, specializes in identity and security management, providing a platform that automates the management of identities, access, and privileges across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Its intelligent Prescriptive Analytics engine helps IT and security teams streamline operations surrounding authorizations, effectively preventing permission sprawl and enhancing productivity. By acting as a bridge between IT operations and security teams, Authomize reduces the operational burden tied to authorization processes while improving security posture and compliance. The platform features an API connector that integrates seamlessly with various identity providers and a wide range of applications, both on-premises and SaaS. Authomize is supported by notable investors, including Blumberg Capital and M12, as well as advisors from prominent companies in the tech industry.
Arkose Labs
Series C in 2021
Arkose Labs, based in San Francisco, California, develops a cybersecurity platform aimed at preventing online fraud and abuse for various industries, including online marketplaces, travel, banking, social media, ticketing, and gaming. Established in 2015, the company offers solutions to combat issues such as account takeover, fake account abuse, scraping, spam, and gift card fraud. Arkose Labs employs an AI-powered system that combines risk assessments with dynamic threat responses, effectively mitigating attacks while enhancing legitimate user experiences. The platform is recognized for its effectiveness, having received accolades for customer satisfaction and market presence. Additionally, it provides unique warranties against credential stuffing and SMS toll fraud, further demonstrating its commitment to protecting businesses from cybercrime. With a significant portion of its clientele being Fortune 500 companies, Arkose Labs operates offices in major locations, including Brisbane, Australia, and has established a strong reputation in the cybersecurity landscape.
Mend (previously known as WhiteSource) founded in 2011, Mend is the first application security platform that actually automates the process of fixing application vulnerabilities. Mend takes most of the burden off the developer, who doesn’t really need to become a security expert. That’s why our motto is: You code, we cure. Mend is used by more than 1000 customers worldwide, from all verticals and sizes, including 23% of Fortune 100 companies, as well as industry leaders such as Microsoft, IBM, Comcast, and many more. For more information, please visit www.mend.io
Aqua Security
Series E in 2021
Aqua Security Software Ltd. is a cybersecurity company specializing in securing container-based and cloud-native applications throughout their development and production lifecycles. The company's Aqua Cloud Native Security Platform delivers comprehensive security solutions, including prevention, detection, and response automation, applicable across various deployment environments such as on-premises and public clouds like AWS, Azure, and Google. Aqua Security also provides open-source tools like Kube-Bench for Kubernetes security compliance, Kube-hunter for identifying vulnerabilities in Kubernetes clusters, and Manifesto for managing container image metadata. The company's offerings encompass areas such as DevSecOps automation, security modernization, compliance, and hybrid and multi-cloud solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional operations in Burlington, Massachusetts, Aqua Security serves a diverse clientele, including major enterprises in sectors like financial services, media, and manufacturing.
HYAS Infosec Inc. is an information security company based in Nanaimo, Canada, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing advanced cybersecurity technology solutions for enterprise, small and medium-sized businesses, and consumer markets. The company's flagship product, Comox, is a security intelligence platform that connects specific attack instances and campaigns to historical indicators of compromise. It allows users to research malware samples and network traffic, providing valuable insights to enhance existing security information and event management (SIEM) efforts. Comox is utilized by a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, international law enforcement agencies, and major security firms. Additionally, HYAS is recognized as a leader in pre-zero-day cybersecurity risk, offering the industry’s first solution that seamlessly integrates with existing security frameworks to detect and mitigate cyber risks proactively while identifying potential adversaries.
Hunters is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for detecting and responding to cyber threats. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers its solution, Hunters.AI, which autonomously identifies cyberattacks that may evade traditional security measures across various IT environments, including cloud and network systems. Hunters.AI integrates diverse security telemetry and intelligence, enriching threat signals with detailed tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance detection capabilities. By utilizing machine learning and cloud-based analytics, the platform correlates threat patterns and generates high-fidelity attack narratives, enabling cybersecurity teams to respond swiftly and effectively to potential breaches.
At-Bay, Inc. is a cyber insurance provider based in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Cyberjack Inc., At-Bay offers tailored cyber insurance policies that cover a range of risks, including information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud. The company combines advanced technology with insurance services, focusing on proactive risk management and comprehensive risk assessment to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. At-Bay serves nearly 40,000 businesses in the United States, protecting up to $800 billion in collective revenue. In addition to its insurance offerings, At-Bay provides proprietary cybersecurity solutions, enabling clients to safeguard their digital operations against evolving threats.
SpyCloud Inc., based in Austin, Texas, specializes in cybersecurity solutions that protect businesses from cyberattacks by utilizing recaptured data from the darknet. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of services, including early-warning breach detection, account takeover fraud prevention, active directory protection, and corporate exposure alerts. Its cybercrime analytics platform provides actionable insights to help organizations proactively prevent ransomware attacks, safeguard employee and consumer identities, and conduct fraud investigations. With a team of over 200 cybersecurity experts, SpyCloud serves a diverse clientele, including major global enterprises and government agencies, aiming to enhance internet safety through automated solutions that combat cybercrime effectively.
Hunters is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for detecting and responding to cyber threats. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers its solution, Hunters.AI, which autonomously identifies cyberattacks that may evade traditional security measures across various IT environments, including cloud and network systems. Hunters.AI integrates diverse security telemetry and intelligence, enriching threat signals with detailed tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance detection capabilities. By utilizing machine learning and cloud-based analytics, the platform correlates threat patterns and generates high-fidelity attack narratives, enabling cybersecurity teams to respond swiftly and effectively to potential breaches.
Authomize (Now part of Delinea)
Seed Round in 2020
Authomize, based in Israel, specializes in identity and security management, providing a platform that automates the management of identities, access, and privileges across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Its intelligent Prescriptive Analytics engine helps IT and security teams streamline operations surrounding authorizations, effectively preventing permission sprawl and enhancing productivity. By acting as a bridge between IT operations and security teams, Authomize reduces the operational burden tied to authorization processes while improving security posture and compliance. The platform features an API connector that integrates seamlessly with various identity providers and a wide range of applications, both on-premises and SaaS. Authomize is supported by notable investors, including Blumberg Capital and M12, as well as advisors from prominent companies in the tech industry.
Synack, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers a crowdsourced security platform focused on penetration testing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Synack connects organizations with a network of skilled ethical hackers who utilize proprietary scanning technology to assess security vulnerabilities. The platform provides a secure virtual testing environment where researchers can evaluate systems, helping to ensure data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality for clients. Synack's services encompass application security, cloud security, vulnerability management, and more, facilitating continuous testing of attack surfaces. By combining human intelligence from ethical hackers with artificial intelligence technology, Synack delivers scalable, efficient security assessments that yield actionable insights for organizations seeking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
Aqua Security
Series D in 2020
Aqua Security Software Ltd. is a cybersecurity company specializing in securing container-based and cloud-native applications throughout their development and production lifecycles. The company's Aqua Cloud Native Security Platform delivers comprehensive security solutions, including prevention, detection, and response automation, applicable across various deployment environments such as on-premises and public clouds like AWS, Azure, and Google. Aqua Security also provides open-source tools like Kube-Bench for Kubernetes security compliance, Kube-hunter for identifying vulnerabilities in Kubernetes clusters, and Manifesto for managing container image metadata. The company's offerings encompass areas such as DevSecOps automation, security modernization, compliance, and hybrid and multi-cloud solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional operations in Burlington, Massachusetts, Aqua Security serves a diverse clientele, including major enterprises in sectors like financial services, media, and manufacturing.
At-Bay, Inc. is a cyber insurance provider based in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Cyberjack Inc., At-Bay offers tailored cyber insurance policies that cover a range of risks, including information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud. The company combines advanced technology with insurance services, focusing on proactive risk management and comprehensive risk assessment to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. At-Bay serves nearly 40,000 businesses in the United States, protecting up to $800 billion in collective revenue. In addition to its insurance offerings, At-Bay provides proprietary cybersecurity solutions, enabling clients to safeguard their digital operations against evolving threats.
Onfido Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in digital identity verification. The company offers a SaaS solution that uses AI-based technology to verify government-issued IDs and match them with facial biometrics, ensuring users' identities are genuine. Onfido's platform is employed in various sectors, including financial services, marketplaces, gaming, and e-commerce, for applications such as KYC, user onboarding, and fraud detection. The company operates globally with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Lisbon, Paris, New Delhi, and Singapore.
Arkose Labs
Series B in 2020
Arkose Labs, based in San Francisco, California, develops a cybersecurity platform aimed at preventing online fraud and abuse for various industries, including online marketplaces, travel, banking, social media, ticketing, and gaming. Established in 2015, the company offers solutions to combat issues such as account takeover, fake account abuse, scraping, spam, and gift card fraud. Arkose Labs employs an AI-powered system that combines risk assessments with dynamic threat responses, effectively mitigating attacks while enhancing legitimate user experiences. The platform is recognized for its effectiveness, having received accolades for customer satisfaction and market presence. Additionally, it provides unique warranties against credential stuffing and SMS toll fraud, further demonstrating its commitment to protecting businesses from cybercrime. With a significant portion of its clientele being Fortune 500 companies, Arkose Labs operates offices in major locations, including Brisbane, Australia, and has established a strong reputation in the cybersecurity landscape.
Trusona, Inc. is a technology company specializing in identity and authentication solutions designed to enhance security without relying on traditional passwords. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Trusona develops a software platform that offers passwordless and multi-factor authentication, making the login experience both secure and user-friendly. The company's innovative approach eliminates the need for users to create, remember, or manage passwords, thereby reducing the risk of identity theft and account compromise. Trusona's patented technology leverages the unique characteristics of each digital interaction to verify the authenticity of users. Their offerings cater to various sectors, providing tools for employees and consumers, as well as features like ID scanning and compliance with regulatory standards.
Illusive Networks
Venture Round in 2019
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in developing cybersecurity solutions focused on deception technology to prevent cyber attacks on enterprise systems. By creating a deceptive environment within existing networks, Illusive effectively identifies attackers, disrupts their activities, and provides actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security services, along with a comprehensive management platform that integrates various modular components for centralized cybersecurity management. Its Active Defense technology enhances security by removing vulnerable connections and replacing them with deceptive alternatives, allowing organizations to detect advanced persistent threats and prevent lateral movement by attackers. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive serves clients across several industries, including finance, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. The company, spun out from the venture group Team8, leverages expertise from veterans of Israel’s military intelligence to support its innovative approach to cybersecurity.
Aqua Security
Series C in 2019
Aqua Security Software Ltd. is a cybersecurity company specializing in securing container-based and cloud-native applications throughout their development and production lifecycles. The company's Aqua Cloud Native Security Platform delivers comprehensive security solutions, including prevention, detection, and response automation, applicable across various deployment environments such as on-premises and public clouds like AWS, Azure, and Google. Aqua Security also provides open-source tools like Kube-Bench for Kubernetes security compliance, Kube-hunter for identifying vulnerabilities in Kubernetes clusters, and Manifesto for managing container image metadata. The company's offerings encompass areas such as DevSecOps automation, security modernization, compliance, and hybrid and multi-cloud solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional operations in Burlington, Massachusetts, Aqua Security serves a diverse clientele, including major enterprises in sectors like financial services, media, and manufacturing.
Onfido Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in digital identity verification. The company offers a SaaS solution that uses AI-based technology to verify government-issued IDs and match them with facial biometrics, ensuring users' identities are genuine. Onfido's platform is employed in various sectors, including financial services, marketplaces, gaming, and e-commerce, for applications such as KYC, user onboarding, and fraud detection. The company operates globally with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Lisbon, Paris, New Delhi, and Singapore.
Contrast Security
Series D in 2019
Contrast Security, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, specializes in developing security software that empowers applications to safeguard themselves against cyberattacks. Its patented deep security instrumentation embeds code analysis and attack prevention directly into software, providing comprehensive security observability and eliminating the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security experts. Contrast Security offers two primary solutions: Contrast Assess, which infuses software with vulnerability assessment capabilities; and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection solution that understands how attacks behave in real-time. The company's platform accelerates development cycles, improves efficiencies, and enables businesses to protect applications from known and unknown threats continuously throughout the software lifecycle.
SpyCloud Inc., based in Austin, Texas, specializes in cybersecurity solutions that protect businesses from cyberattacks by utilizing recaptured data from the darknet. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of services, including early-warning breach detection, account takeover fraud prevention, active directory protection, and corporate exposure alerts. Its cybercrime analytics platform provides actionable insights to help organizations proactively prevent ransomware attacks, safeguard employee and consumer identities, and conduct fraud investigations. With a team of over 200 cybersecurity experts, SpyCloud serves a diverse clientele, including major global enterprises and government agencies, aiming to enhance internet safety through automated solutions that combat cybercrime effectively.
NsKnox Technologies is a Boston-based fintech security company founded in 2016 by Alon Cohen. It specializes in Cooperative Cyber Security (CCS), offering innovative solutions to protect corporate payment systems from various threats, including insider attacks, external fraud, and data manipulation. The company’s advanced technology detects fraud, social engineering, and other malicious activities in real-time, allowing businesses to enhance payment security across their systems. By ensuring that payments reach the intended beneficiaries without complications, NsKnox aims to revolutionize the way organizations safeguard their financial transactions.
Mend (previously known as WhiteSource) founded in 2011, Mend is the first application security platform that actually automates the process of fixing application vulnerabilities. Mend takes most of the burden off the developer, who doesn’t really need to become a security expert. That’s why our motto is: You code, we cure. Mend is used by more than 1000 customers worldwide, from all verticals and sizes, including 23% of Fortune 100 companies, as well as industry leaders such as Microsoft, IBM, Comcast, and many more. For more information, please visit www.mend.io
HYAS Infosec Inc. is an information security company based in Nanaimo, Canada, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing advanced cybersecurity technology solutions for enterprise, small and medium-sized businesses, and consumer markets. The company's flagship product, Comox, is a security intelligence platform that connects specific attack instances and campaigns to historical indicators of compromise. It allows users to research malware samples and network traffic, providing valuable insights to enhance existing security information and event management (SIEM) efforts. Comox is utilized by a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, international law enforcement agencies, and major security firms. Additionally, HYAS is recognized as a leader in pre-zero-day cybersecurity risk, offering the industry’s first solution that seamlessly integrates with existing security frameworks to detect and mitigate cyber risks proactively while identifying potential adversaries.
LoginRadius
Series A in 2018
LoginRadius Inc. operates a cloud-based customer identity and access management platform aimed at mid-to-large sized businesses globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in India and the United States, the platform offers a range of services including customer registration, social login, profile management, and user management. Its developer-friendly solution features comprehensive APIs for authentication, identity verification, and multi-factor authentication, as well as customizable login interfaces and integrations with over 150 third-party applications. LoginRadius serves over 3,000 organizations and reaches approximately 1.17 billion consumers monthly. The company has been recognized as a significant player in the Consumer Identity and Access Management sector by industry analysts and maintains a partnership with Microsoft to enhance its offerings.
Contrast Security
Series C in 2017
Contrast Security, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, specializes in developing security software that empowers applications to safeguard themselves against cyberattacks. Its patented deep security instrumentation embeds code analysis and attack prevention directly into software, providing comprehensive security observability and eliminating the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security experts. Contrast Security offers two primary solutions: Contrast Assess, which infuses software with vulnerability assessment capabilities; and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection solution that understands how attacks behave in real-time. The company's platform accelerates development cycles, improves efficiencies, and enables businesses to protect applications from known and unknown threats continuously throughout the software lifecycle.
Onfido Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in digital identity verification. The company offers a SaaS solution that uses AI-based technology to verify government-issued IDs and match them with facial biometrics, ensuring users' identities are genuine. Onfido's platform is employed in various sectors, including financial services, marketplaces, gaming, and e-commerce, for applications such as KYC, user onboarding, and fraud detection. The company operates globally with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Lisbon, Paris, New Delhi, and Singapore.
Aqua Security
Series B in 2017
Aqua Security Software Ltd. is a cybersecurity company specializing in securing container-based and cloud-native applications throughout their development and production lifecycles. The company's Aqua Cloud Native Security Platform delivers comprehensive security solutions, including prevention, detection, and response automation, applicable across various deployment environments such as on-premises and public clouds like AWS, Azure, and Google. Aqua Security also provides open-source tools like Kube-Bench for Kubernetes security compliance, Kube-hunter for identifying vulnerabilities in Kubernetes clusters, and Manifesto for managing container image metadata. The company's offerings encompass areas such as DevSecOps automation, security modernization, compliance, and hybrid and multi-cloud solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional operations in Burlington, Massachusetts, Aqua Security serves a diverse clientele, including major enterprises in sectors like financial services, media, and manufacturing.
Mend (previously known as WhiteSource) founded in 2011, Mend is the first application security platform that actually automates the process of fixing application vulnerabilities. Mend takes most of the burden off the developer, who doesn’t really need to become a security expert. That’s why our motto is: You code, we cure. Mend is used by more than 1000 customers worldwide, from all verticals and sizes, including 23% of Fortune 100 companies, as well as industry leaders such as Microsoft, IBM, Comcast, and many more. For more information, please visit www.mend.io
Trusona, Inc. is a technology company specializing in identity and authentication solutions designed to enhance security without relying on traditional passwords. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Trusona develops a software platform that offers passwordless and multi-factor authentication, making the login experience both secure and user-friendly. The company's innovative approach eliminates the need for users to create, remember, or manage passwords, thereby reducing the risk of identity theft and account compromise. Trusona's patented technology leverages the unique characteristics of each digital interaction to verify the authenticity of users. Their offerings cater to various sectors, providing tools for employees and consumers, as well as features like ID scanning and compliance with regulatory standards.
Synack, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers a crowdsourced security platform focused on penetration testing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Synack connects organizations with a network of skilled ethical hackers who utilize proprietary scanning technology to assess security vulnerabilities. The platform provides a secure virtual testing environment where researchers can evaluate systems, helping to ensure data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality for clients. Synack's services encompass application security, cloud security, vulnerability management, and more, facilitating continuous testing of attack surfaces. By combining human intelligence from ethical hackers with artificial intelligence technology, Synack delivers scalable, efficient security assessments that yield actionable insights for organizations seeking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
Illusive Networks
Venture Round in 2017
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in developing cybersecurity solutions focused on deception technology to prevent cyber attacks on enterprise systems. By creating a deceptive environment within existing networks, Illusive effectively identifies attackers, disrupts their activities, and provides actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security services, along with a comprehensive management platform that integrates various modular components for centralized cybersecurity management. Its Active Defense technology enhances security by removing vulnerable connections and replacing them with deceptive alternatives, allowing organizations to detect advanced persistent threats and prevent lateral movement by attackers. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive serves clients across several industries, including finance, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. The company, spun out from the venture group Team8, leverages expertise from veterans of Israel’s military intelligence to support its innovative approach to cybersecurity.
Team8
Venture Round in 2017
Team8 is a global venture group established in 2014, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. It specializes in building and investing in companies focused on enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data science, AI, and fintech. Team8's unique "Foundry" model involves identifying significant challenges, brainstorming innovative solutions, and supporting startups to ensure their success. The company leverages an in-house, multidisciplinary team and a dedicated network of C-level executives and thought leaders. Team8's leadership comprises serial entrepreneurs and industry pioneers, including former members of Israel's elite tech and intelligence Unit 8200. Backed by global corporations such as Microsoft, Walmart, Cisco, Barclays, and Moody's, Team8 co-founds transformative fintech companies, enhances established fintech value propositions, and empowers non-financial companies to offer financial services. Additionally, Team8 invests in early-stage enterprise technology startups through its venture capital fund, Team8 Capital I, focusing on data, AI, cybersecurity, and fintech sectors.
Aqua Security
Series A in 2016
Aqua Security Software Ltd. is a cybersecurity company specializing in securing container-based and cloud-native applications throughout their development and production lifecycles. The company's Aqua Cloud Native Security Platform delivers comprehensive security solutions, including prevention, detection, and response automation, applicable across various deployment environments such as on-premises and public clouds like AWS, Azure, and Google. Aqua Security also provides open-source tools like Kube-Bench for Kubernetes security compliance, Kube-hunter for identifying vulnerabilities in Kubernetes clusters, and Manifesto for managing container image metadata. The company's offerings encompass areas such as DevSecOps automation, security modernization, compliance, and hybrid and multi-cloud solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional operations in Burlington, Massachusetts, Aqua Security serves a diverse clientele, including major enterprises in sectors like financial services, media, and manufacturing.