Straiker is a technology company that specializes in AI-native security solutions. It develops AI risk assessment software to enhance security through one-time or continuous testing. The company's technology simulates attacks against AI applications and agents, conducting a suite of security checks to identify and mitigate critical AI risks, providing protection beyond prompt-level threats and enabling automated threat blocking.
Namirial
Acquisition in 2025 
Namirial is a developer of digital transaction management software that facilitates the complete digital transformation of business processes for private sector companies and public administration organizations. The company's platform encompasses a range of services, including identity management, electronic signatures, certified communication, document management, electronic invoicing, and cybersecurity. By integrating these solutions, Namirial enables organizations to efficiently manage and execute both internal and external document-centric transactions in a fully digital environment, enhancing operational efficiency and security.
Dream Security
Series B in 2025 
Dream Security is a cybersecurity company that develops AI solutions to protect against cyber threats. The company provides various cybersecurity services, including AI-driven threat detection to monitor network activity for anomalies, incident response teams to manage and analyze cyber incidents, and vulnerability management through regular assessments and penetration testing. They also offer security awareness training, assist with compliance and risk management to meet regulatory requirements, and provide cloud security solutions for cloud infrastructures. Additionally, the company offers consulting services to help organizations develop and implement cybersecurity strategies.
Halcyon is a cybersecurity company specializing in ransomware protection for enterprise clients. Its platform combines pre-execution detection, behavioral modeling, and deception techniques to provide layered security, resiliency, recovery, and isolation capabilities.
VISO TRUST
Venture Round in 2024 
VISO Trust is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in vendor security due diligence. The company has developed a platform that provides comprehensive and actionable information regarding vendor security risks. This platform enables decision-makers to conduct informed risk assessments and make sound security choices by streamlining the vendor review process. By delivering reliable data, VISO Trust assists enterprises in managing third-party security risks effectively and transparently, ultimately enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture.
Pomerium is a developer of identity-aware proxy software that enhances security by providing controlled access to internal applications without the need for a virtual private network (VPN). The company's software offers a standardized interface that facilitates user authentication, authorization, and monitoring for any application, allowing enterprises to secure access to both internal and external applications. By streamlining access control processes, Pomerium enables developers to concentrate on their applications without the burden of reinventing access management solutions.
Prophet Security
Seed Round in 2024 
Prophet Security provides security operations by automating the triage, investigation, and response process.
Halcyon is a cybersecurity company specializing in ransomware protection for enterprise clients. Its platform combines pre-execution detection, behavioral modeling, and deception techniques to provide layered security, resiliency, recovery, and isolation capabilities.
Andalusia Labs
Series A in 2023 
Andalusia Labs develops blockchain infrastructure optimized for internet markets. Its blockchain-based cloud platform enables governments, financial institutions, and businesses worldwide to access global, on-demand services for blockchains, computing, storage, databases, networking, AI, ML, IoT, facilitating the management of billions in digital assets.
Elastio Software
Series A in 2023 
Elastio specializes in cloud-native data protection, safeguarding applications against risks such as ransomware, failures, and deployment errors. Its platform, powered by ScaleZ™ storage and inline active ransomware intelligence, offers application-specific backups, automated scanning for threats, fast recoveries, and flexible data movement. Purpose-built for the cloud, Elastio delivers easy deployments, robust protection, and immediate value.
Granica is a company that specializes in enhancing the efficiency and safety of artificial intelligence applications through its AI Data Readiness Platform. This platform assists data engineers and leaders in creating AI-ready data, which is crucial for optimizing machine learning models and analytics. By improving the efficiency of tabular and natural language processing training data, Granica significantly reduces storage costs and enhances query performance. The company focuses on mitigating risks associated with sensitive data leakage and harmful content, thereby ensuring privacy and safety in AI inputs and outputs. Granica curates and refines training datasets to select impactful samples, ultimately boosting the performance and reliability of AI models. Targeting enterprises in data-intensive sectors such as financial services, retail, geo-spatial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles, Granica enables clients to leverage AI more effectively, enhancing trust and improving business outcomes.
Oort is an identity threat detection and response platform focused on enhancing enterprise security. Recognizing that over 60% of security breaches involve the abuse of valid identity credentials, Oort positions identity as a critical aspect of cybersecurity. The company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that allows cybersecurity and IT professionals to efficiently manage their identity and access management (IAM) programs. With a quick deployment process and a focus on reducing identity vulnerabilities at scale, Oort provides organizations with enhanced visibility and control over their identity attack surface. It operates as a fully remote startup based in Boston, MA, and its innovative solutions help clients secure their digital supply chains. Oort is supported by prominent investors and aims to equip security teams with the tools needed to combat identity threats effectively.
Oort is an identity threat detection and response platform focused on enhancing enterprise security. Recognizing that over 60% of security breaches involve the abuse of valid identity credentials, Oort positions identity as a critical aspect of cybersecurity. The company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that allows cybersecurity and IT professionals to efficiently manage their identity and access management (IAM) programs. With a quick deployment process and a focus on reducing identity vulnerabilities at scale, Oort provides organizations with enhanced visibility and control over their identity attack surface. It operates as a fully remote startup based in Boston, MA, and its innovative solutions help clients secure their digital supply chains. Oort is supported by prominent investors and aims to equip security teams with the tools needed to combat identity threats effectively.
JupiterOne
Series C in 2022 
JupiterOne, Inc. is a cloud-based cybersecurity asset management and automation software company headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, with additional offices in Charlotte, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. Founded in 2018, JupiterOne provides organizations with tools designed to enhance visibility and compliance in their cloud infrastructure. Its software assists chief information security officers, security operations teams, and compliance officers by automating asset discovery, managing cloud posture, conducting risk analysis, and facilitating compliance reporting. The platform also enables vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response. Additionally, the JupiterOne Insights application allows users to create customized reporting dashboards and visualizations, aiding in the identification of security issues within code repositories and development processes. By offering continuous data aggregation and relationship modeling across all assets, JupiterOne simplifies cloud security, making it more accessible and effective for organizations.
Smallstep
Series A in 2022 
Smallstep builds an identity authority and open-source toolkit for dev/sec/ops to secure connected applications across clouds, containers, serverless, and devices. Its platform provides infrastructure components and operational tools to implement zero-trust security, enabling access to financial data, code repositories, and other sensitive resources from company-managed devices and delivery pipelines, with the goal of reducing reliance on VPNs and firewalls while integrating security into software delivery.
Fidel API
Series B in 2022 
Fidel API is a financial infrastructure platform that allows developers to create programmable experiences during transaction events on payment cards. Established in 2018 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Lisbon and New York, Fidel API provides tools that enhance interactions between merchants and consumers by facilitating real-time, event-driven engagements. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with major payment networks, such as Visa and Mastercard, to deliver detailed transaction data, including amount, location, date, and merchant. This capability supports improved marketing strategies and customer engagement through tailored loyalty and rewards programs, as well as streamlined processes for reimbursements and expense management. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises, and has established partnerships with prominent firms across various sectors.
VISO TRUST
Series A in 2022 
VISO Trust is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in vendor security due diligence. The company has developed a platform that provides comprehensive and actionable information regarding vendor security risks. This platform enables decision-makers to conduct informed risk assessments and make sound security choices by streamlining the vendor review process. By delivering reliable data, VISO Trust assists enterprises in managing third-party security risks effectively and transparently, ultimately enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture.
Sysdig develops real-time cloud security platforms that instantly detect and mitigate risks without hindering business operations. Its platform combines runtime insights, AI architecture, and integrations to uncover hidden attack paths, enabling security teams to prioritize critical threats effectively.
Socure develops digital identity verification solutions using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its platform authenticates identities in real-time from various online/offline sources, automating customer identification program (CIP), know your customer (KYC), and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance initiatives.
Thoropass
Series B in 2021 
Thoropass is a compliance automation platform that helps businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements. The company offers a suite of services and tools designed to simplify the compliance process, enabling organizations to manage and store compliance programs effectively. Thoropass provides access to various infosec and privacy frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. By combining intelligent software with expert guidance and continuous monitoring, Thoropass prepares companies for successful audits each year. Its platform facilitates the design of stage-appropriate controls and offers a concierge service to assist clients throughout the certification process. Hundreds of growing companies rely on Thoropass to build scalable security practices and maintain compliance over the long term.
LeapYear
Venture Round in 2021 
LeapYear Technologies, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing a platform that enables enterprises to securely extract value from their most sensitive data. The platform employs differential privacy, a mathematically proven standard, to protect data while allowing it to be leveraged for machine learning purposes. This allows domain experts, data scientists, and partner organizations to create automated machine learning applications and APIs, monetizing previously inaccessible or restricted data sources. LeapYear has collaborated with major companies across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, to combine, analyze, and securely utilize previously siloed information.
JupiterOne
Series B in 2021 
JupiterOne, Inc. is a cloud-based cybersecurity asset management and automation software company headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, with additional offices in Charlotte, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. Founded in 2018, JupiterOne provides organizations with tools designed to enhance visibility and compliance in their cloud infrastructure. Its software assists chief information security officers, security operations teams, and compliance officers by automating asset discovery, managing cloud posture, conducting risk analysis, and facilitating compliance reporting. The platform also enables vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response. Additionally, the JupiterOne Insights application allows users to create customized reporting dashboards and visualizations, aiding in the identification of security issues within code repositories and development processes. By offering continuous data aggregation and relationship modeling across all assets, JupiterOne simplifies cloud security, making it more accessible and effective for organizations.
Andalusia Labs
Seed Round in 2021 
Andalusia Labs develops blockchain infrastructure optimized for internet markets. Its blockchain-based cloud platform enables governments, financial institutions, and businesses worldwide to access global, on-demand services for blockchains, computing, storage, databases, networking, AI, ML, IoT, facilitating the management of billions in digital assets.
Sysdig develops real-time cloud security platforms that instantly detect and mitigate risks without hindering business operations. Its platform combines runtime insights, AI architecture, and integrations to uncover hidden attack paths, enabling security teams to prioritize critical threats effectively.
Elastio Software
Seed Round in 2020 
Elastio specializes in cloud-native data protection, safeguarding applications against risks such as ransomware, failures, and deployment errors. Its platform, powered by ScaleZ™ storage and inline active ransomware intelligence, offers application-specific backups, automated scanning for threats, fast recoveries, and flexible data movement. Purpose-built for the cloud, Elastio delivers easy deployments, robust protection, and immediate value.
Thoropass
Series A in 2020 
Thoropass is a compliance automation platform that helps businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements. The company offers a suite of services and tools designed to simplify the compliance process, enabling organizations to manage and store compliance programs effectively. Thoropass provides access to various infosec and privacy frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. By combining intelligent software with expert guidance and continuous monitoring, Thoropass prepares companies for successful audits each year. Its platform facilitates the design of stage-appropriate controls and offers a concierge service to assist clients throughout the certification process. Hundreds of growing companies rely on Thoropass to build scalable security practices and maintain compliance over the long term.
JupiterOne
Series A in 2020 
JupiterOne, Inc. is a cloud-based cybersecurity asset management and automation software company headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, with additional offices in Charlotte, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. Founded in 2018, JupiterOne provides organizations with tools designed to enhance visibility and compliance in their cloud infrastructure. Its software assists chief information security officers, security operations teams, and compliance officers by automating asset discovery, managing cloud posture, conducting risk analysis, and facilitating compliance reporting. The platform also enables vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response. Additionally, the JupiterOne Insights application allows users to create customized reporting dashboards and visualizations, aiding in the identification of security issues within code repositories and development processes. By offering continuous data aggregation and relationship modeling across all assets, JupiterOne simplifies cloud security, making it more accessible and effective for organizations.
Airside Mobile is a developer of innovative digital identity products aimed at both businesses and consumers, focusing on privacy and security. The company's digital identity platform allows users to authenticate their identification once and securely manage their personal information throughout their interactions. By leveraging technology trusted by the US government and major airlines, Airside enables clients to store personal documents digitally while maintaining control over how, when, and with whom their information is shared. This approach not only enhances the security of digital identities but also fosters trust between users and the organizations they engage with.
Arista NDR
Series C in 2020 
Awake Security, Inc. specializes in network traffic analysis, providing a platform that autonomously identifies and assesses threats within various network environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers its Awake platform, which leverages machine learning, threat intelligence, and human expertise to analyze vast amounts of communication data. This platform profiles and classifies users, devices, and applications, enabling the detection of malicious intent from both insider and external threats. With capabilities for automated investigation and response, Awake enhances security team productivity by delivering actionable insights rather than mere alerts. Furthermore, the company offers security strategy and advisory solutions, ensuring comprehensive protection across traditional, IoT, and cloud networks. Awake Security operates as a subsidiary of Arista Networks, Inc. as of October 2020.
BioCatch is a pioneering company specializing in behavioral biometrics, which focuses on analyzing the digital behavior of online users to enhance fraud detection and prevention. By leveraging advanced cognitive science and machine learning, BioCatch provides insights that help financial institutions identify potential risks associated with user interactions while maintaining privacy. The company's technology is designed to combat increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics, including social engineering scams, and to streamline the digital banking experience from account creation to login and beyond. With over a decade of experience and a robust portfolio of patents, BioCatch is committed to driving innovation in the field of digital security, enabling clients to effectively combat fraud while fostering a trusted online environment.
Pomerium
Venture Round in 2020 
Pomerium is a developer of identity-aware proxy software that enhances security by providing controlled access to internal applications without the need for a virtual private network (VPN). The company's software offers a standardized interface that facilitates user authentication, authorization, and monitoring for any application, allowing enterprises to secure access to both internal and external applications. By streamlining access control processes, Pomerium enables developers to concentrate on their applications without the burden of reinventing access management solutions.
Sysdig develops real-time cloud security platforms that instantly detect and mitigate risks without hindering business operations. Its platform combines runtime insights, AI architecture, and integrations to uncover hidden attack paths, enabling security teams to prioritize critical threats effectively.
Attivo Networks
Series C in 2019 
Attivo Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in advanced threat detection technology for both on-premise and cloud-based deployments. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company focuses on providing visibility and actionable alerts to detect, isolate, and defend against various cyber threats, including advanced credential, insider, and ransomware attacks. Its Deception and Response Platform utilizes dynamic deception techniques to misdirect attackers, revealing their activities and intentions. The platform enhances threat management through automated investigation, lateral movement tracking, and evidence-based alerting, alongside detailed forensic reporting. Attivo Networks also offers a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints, maps out infection pathways, and assesses the source of attacks. The company serves both corporate and government clients worldwide, providing tailored solutions for diverse environments, including data centers, IoT, and Industrial Control Systems.
LeapYear Technologies, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing a platform that enables enterprises to securely extract value from their most sensitive data. The platform employs differential privacy, a mathematically proven standard, to protect data while allowing it to be leveraged for machine learning purposes. This allows domain experts, data scientists, and partner organizations to create automated machine learning applications and APIs, monetizing previously inaccessible or restricted data sources. LeapYear has collaborated with major companies across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, to combine, analyze, and securely utilize previously siloed information.
Prisma SD-WAN
Series C in 2019 
Prisma SD-WAN, formerly known as CloudGenix, specializes in software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) solutions designed to support hybrid cloud environments and mobile workforces. The company offers a platform that virtualizes enterprise networks, facilitating user connectivity to cloud and data center applications while minimizing the infrastructure needed for remote offices. Its products centralize critical network functions, such as firewalling and threat detection, and include the ION 2000 hardware appliance, which provides essential SD-WAN capabilities for small and remote offices. By enabling application-specific service-level agreements (SLAs), Prisma SD-WAN enhances application performance based on business priorities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company caters to various industries, including retail, financial services, automotive, legal, and technology, striving to simplify network design and management while delivering significant cost savings and enhanced security.
Armis Security
Series C in 2019 
Armis offers an asset intelligence platform, designed to address the new threat landscape that connected devices create. It provides a cyber exposure management and security platform that protects the attack surface and manages the organization’s cyber risk exposure in real-time.
Qwiet AI develops an AI-powered application security platform that integrates into software development environments. It analyzes code in real-time, detects vulnerabilities early, provides remediation guidance, and reduces false positives to enhance code security and accelerate secure releases.
Rubrik provides data security solutions to organizations worldwide, offering live data access for recovery and application development. Its platform combines enterprise data management with web-scale IT, eliminating backup software and enabling businesses to manage data across private and public clouds within minutes.
Sysdig develops real-time cloud security platforms that instantly detect and mitigate risks without hindering business operations. Its platform combines runtime insights, AI architecture, and integrations to uncover hidden attack paths, enabling security teams to prioritize critical threats effectively.
ObserveIT
Series B in 2018 
ObserveIT LTD. is a provider of insider threat management software solutions, specializing in detecting, investigating, and preventing insider threats within organizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing. Its platform allows organizations to monitor user activity, detect data loss, and respond to incidents more efficiently, significantly reducing investigation times from days to minutes. By offering comprehensive solutions for security teams, ObserveIT aims to enhance the identification of insider threats, streamline investigative processes, and facilitate compliance, ultimately helping organizations safeguard sensitive information and mitigate risks associated with insider actions. ObserveIT operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.
ObserveIT
Series B in 2018 
ObserveIT LTD. is a provider of insider threat management software solutions, specializing in detecting, investigating, and preventing insider threats within organizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing. Its platform allows organizations to monitor user activity, detect data loss, and respond to incidents more efficiently, significantly reducing investigation times from days to minutes. By offering comprehensive solutions for security teams, ObserveIT aims to enhance the identification of insider threats, streamline investigative processes, and facilitate compliance, ultimately helping organizations safeguard sensitive information and mitigate risks associated with insider actions. ObserveIT operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.
Armis Security
Series B in 2018 
Armis offers an asset intelligence platform, designed to address the new threat landscape that connected devices create. It provides a cyber exposure management and security platform that protects the attack surface and manages the organization’s cyber risk exposure in real-time.
Red Balloon Security
Series A in 2018 
Red Balloon Security is a cybersecurity company that designs and develops security solutions for embedded device systems. Its software provides intrusion defense and situational awareness to defend against advanced zero-day exploitation of embedded devices and to enable deep host-based protection across devices, including consumer electronics, automobiles, manufacturing, building controllers, and critical infrastructure used by homeland security and military sectors. The company has a core capability to unpack, modify, and repack firmware to install Symbiote defenses through its FRAK system, enabling defense-in-depth for embedded platforms. It serves industries spanning consumer electronics, automotive, manufacturing, building automation, and national security. Founded in 2011 and based in New York City, Red Balloon Security has strategic partnership with In-Q-Tel to support security for essential infrastructure.
ShieldX Networks
Series B in 2017 
ShieldX Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in network and cloud security software. Founded in 2015, the company has developed the ShieldX Elastic Security Platform, which provides comprehensive controls to safeguard data centers, cloud infrastructure, applications, and sensitive data. With a focus on innovation, ShieldX employs emerging technologies and cloud principles to enhance security measures for its clients. The company prides itself on its diverse team, where each member is selected for their unique expertise, contributing to a culture that emphasizes collaboration and excellence. Through its strategic approach and commitment to redefining security, ShieldX aims to deliver a superior technology and customer experience in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Attivo Networks
Series C in 2017 
Attivo Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in advanced threat detection technology for both on-premise and cloud-based deployments. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company focuses on providing visibility and actionable alerts to detect, isolate, and defend against various cyber threats, including advanced credential, insider, and ransomware attacks. Its Deception and Response Platform utilizes dynamic deception techniques to misdirect attackers, revealing their activities and intentions. The platform enhances threat management through automated investigation, lateral movement tracking, and evidence-based alerting, alongside detailed forensic reporting. Attivo Networks also offers a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints, maps out infection pathways, and assesses the source of attacks. The company serves both corporate and government clients worldwide, providing tailored solutions for diverse environments, including data centers, IoT, and Industrial Control Systems.
Qwiet AI develops an AI-powered application security platform that integrates into software development environments. It analyzes code in real-time, detects vulnerabilities early, provides remediation guidance, and reduces false positives to enhance code security and accelerate secure releases.
Airside Mobile is a developer of innovative digital identity products aimed at both businesses and consumers, focusing on privacy and security. The company's digital identity platform allows users to authenticate their identification once and securely manage their personal information throughout their interactions. By leveraging technology trusted by the US government and major airlines, Airside enables clients to store personal documents digitally while maintaining control over how, when, and with whom their information is shared. This approach not only enhances the security of digital identities but also fosters trust between users and the organizations they engage with.
Arista NDR
Venture Round in 2017 
Awake Security, Inc. specializes in network traffic analysis, providing a platform that autonomously identifies and assesses threats within various network environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers its Awake platform, which leverages machine learning, threat intelligence, and human expertise to analyze vast amounts of communication data. This platform profiles and classifies users, devices, and applications, enabling the detection of malicious intent from both insider and external threats. With capabilities for automated investigation and response, Awake enhances security team productivity by delivering actionable insights rather than mere alerts. Furthermore, the company offers security strategy and advisory solutions, ensuring comprehensive protection across traditional, IoT, and cloud networks. Awake Security operates as a subsidiary of Arista Networks, Inc. as of October 2020.
ShieldX Networks
Series A in 2017 
ShieldX Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in network and cloud security software. Founded in 2015, the company has developed the ShieldX Elastic Security Platform, which provides comprehensive controls to safeguard data centers, cloud infrastructure, applications, and sensitive data. With a focus on innovation, ShieldX employs emerging technologies and cloud principles to enhance security measures for its clients. The company prides itself on its diverse team, where each member is selected for their unique expertise, contributing to a culture that emphasizes collaboration and excellence. Through its strategic approach and commitment to redefining security, ShieldX aims to deliver a superior technology and customer experience in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Attivo Networks
Series B in 2017 
Attivo Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in advanced threat detection technology for both on-premise and cloud-based deployments. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company focuses on providing visibility and actionable alerts to detect, isolate, and defend against various cyber threats, including advanced credential, insider, and ransomware attacks. Its Deception and Response Platform utilizes dynamic deception techniques to misdirect attackers, revealing their activities and intentions. The platform enhances threat management through automated investigation, lateral movement tracking, and evidence-based alerting, alongside detailed forensic reporting. Attivo Networks also offers a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints, maps out infection pathways, and assesses the source of attacks. The company serves both corporate and government clients worldwide, providing tailored solutions for diverse environments, including data centers, IoT, and Industrial Control Systems.
Evident.IO
Series C in 2017 
Evident.io, Inc. is a security management company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in cloud infrastructure security. Founded in 2013, the company provides a software platform designed to enhance security and compliance in public cloud environments, particularly for Amazon Web Services. Its agentless and API-centric Evident Security Platform continuously monitors cloud resources, identifying security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. By delivering actionable intelligence in a user-friendly format, Evident.io enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage their security posture and swiftly remediate identified risks. The company's focus on making cloud security accessible and efficient caters to the needs of DevOps professionals, cloud engineers, and IT risk managers, thus bridging the gap between agile development and robust security practices. In 2018, Evident.io was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, further expanding its capabilities within the cybersecurity landscape.
LeapYear Technologies, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing a platform that enables enterprises to securely extract value from their most sensitive data. The platform employs differential privacy, a mathematically proven standard, to protect data while allowing it to be leveraged for machine learning purposes. This allows domain experts, data scientists, and partner organizations to create automated machine learning applications and APIs, monetizing previously inaccessible or restricted data sources. LeapYear has collaborated with major companies across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, to combine, analyze, and securely utilize previously siloed information.
Smallstep
Seed Round in 2016 
Smallstep builds an identity authority and open-source toolkit for dev/sec/ops to secure connected applications across clouds, containers, serverless, and devices. Its platform provides infrastructure components and operational tools to implement zero-trust security, enabling access to financial data, code repositories, and other sensitive resources from company-managed devices and delivery pipelines, with the goal of reducing reliance on VPNs and firewalls while integrating security into software delivery.
Trooly, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company, incorporated in 2013, that operates an online platform aimed at enhancing peer-to-peer social and business interactions. As a subsidiary of Airbnb, Trooly specializes in providing Instant Trust services designed to verify, screen, and predict the trustworthiness of relationships in various contexts. By employing advanced machine learning technology, Trooly synthesizes digital footprints in real time, allowing businesses to obtain insights with greater efficacy than traditional background checks and credit scores. This system requires minimal customer data input, making it both accessible and cost-effective, with results typically delivered in around 30 seconds. Trooly’s services serve a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, peer-to-peer marketplaces, marketers, and employers, fostering better risk assessment and customer relationship management. The company operates as a consumer reporting agency, ensuring compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws while balancing transparency with respect for individual privacy.
Evident.IO
Series B in 2016 
Evident.io, Inc. is a security management company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in cloud infrastructure security. Founded in 2013, the company provides a software platform designed to enhance security and compliance in public cloud environments, particularly for Amazon Web Services. Its agentless and API-centric Evident Security Platform continuously monitors cloud resources, identifying security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. By delivering actionable intelligence in a user-friendly format, Evident.io enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage their security posture and swiftly remediate identified risks. The company's focus on making cloud security accessible and efficient caters to the needs of DevOps professionals, cloud engineers, and IT risk managers, thus bridging the gap between agile development and robust security practices. In 2018, Evident.io was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, further expanding its capabilities within the cybersecurity landscape.
Sysdig develops real-time cloud security platforms that instantly detect and mitigate risks without hindering business operations. Its platform combines runtime insights, AI architecture, and integrations to uncover hidden attack paths, enabling security teams to prioritize critical threats effectively.
InAuth, Inc. is a digital device intelligence company specializing in data-driven authentication and fraud detection solutions. Based in Venice, California, the company offers advanced mobile and browser security technologies, including persistent and dynamic device identifiers, deep location analytics, and malware detection services. InAuth's comprehensive risk and decision engine assesses device data to identify potential fraud attributes and implement rules for effective fraud management. Additionally, the firm provides mobile commerce solutions that ensure the integrity and confidentiality of financial transactions for various sectors, including banking, healthcare, and government. Since its incorporation in 2013, InAuth has aimed to enhance the security of digital channels, enabling organizations to mitigate risks and streamline user experiences in an increasingly digital landscape. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of American Express Company.
Sysdig develops real-time cloud security platforms that instantly detect and mitigate risks without hindering business operations. Its platform combines runtime insights, AI architecture, and integrations to uncover hidden attack paths, enabling security teams to prioritize critical threats effectively.
Bluecoat
Acquisition in 2015 
Founded in 1996, Blue Coat is now an industry leader in the field of advanced enterprise security. Originally founded as CacheFlow, the company changed its name to Blue Coat in 2002 to reflect its new emphasis on enterprise security, invoking the image of a baseball umpire’s uniform. In March 2015, Blue Coat was acquired by private equity firm Bain Capital.
Blue Coat provides advanced enterprise security for 15,000 organizations across the globe, numbering 88 of the 100 largest global companies among them. The Blue Coat Security Platform provides an integrated platform that addresses companies’ network, security, and cloud requirements. This allows customers a minimal impact on network performance while still providing top-quality protection against advanced threats and improving performance for cloud applications and services.
Blue Coat focuses strongly on growth and innovation, with 200 patents issued and pending. Blue Coat also maintains several Research and Development centers across the globe, with facilities in Sunnyvale, California; Draper, Utah; Waterloo, Ontario; Boxborough, Massachusetts; and Lysaker, Norway. The company also providers 24/7 “Follow the Sun” Model Global Support from each of its six support centers.
Particularly in recent years, Blue Coat has achieved significant positive recognition within the industry, receiving many awards. Among these accolades are the Frost & Sullivan 2016 Global Network Security Forensics Market Leadership Award; the Frost & Sullivan 2014 Web Security Vendor of the Year Award; the 2015 Cloud Computing Magazine Cloud Computing Excellence Award; and the 2015 Best Cloud Computing Security Solution, Reader Trust Award from SC Magazine.
Prisma SD-WAN
Series B in 2015 
Prisma SD-WAN, formerly known as CloudGenix, specializes in software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) solutions designed to support hybrid cloud environments and mobile workforces. The company offers a platform that virtualizes enterprise networks, facilitating user connectivity to cloud and data center applications while minimizing the infrastructure needed for remote offices. Its products centralize critical network functions, such as firewalling and threat detection, and include the ION 2000 hardware appliance, which provides essential SD-WAN capabilities for small and remote offices. By enabling application-specific service-level agreements (SLAs), Prisma SD-WAN enhances application performance based on business priorities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company caters to various industries, including retail, financial services, automotive, legal, and technology, striving to simplify network design and management while delivering significant cost savings and enhanced security.
Attivo Networks
Series A in 2015 
Attivo Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in advanced threat detection technology for both on-premise and cloud-based deployments. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company focuses on providing visibility and actionable alerts to detect, isolate, and defend against various cyber threats, including advanced credential, insider, and ransomware attacks. Its Deception and Response Platform utilizes dynamic deception techniques to misdirect attackers, revealing their activities and intentions. The platform enhances threat management through automated investigation, lateral movement tracking, and evidence-based alerting, alongside detailed forensic reporting. Attivo Networks also offers a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints, maps out infection pathways, and assesses the source of attacks. The company serves both corporate and government clients worldwide, providing tailored solutions for diverse environments, including data centers, IoT, and Industrial Control Systems.
Rapid7, established in 2000, is a cybersecurity company that offers a range of solutions to help organizations proactively manage their security. Initially focusing on vulnerability management, the company has since expanded its portfolio to include detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 empowers businesses with visibility and insights to make informed security decisions, create action plans, and monitor progress. The company, based in Boston, is committed to helping organizations enhance their security posture and is actively involved in the cybersecurity community.
Evident.IO
Series A in 2014 
Evident.io, Inc. is a security management company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in cloud infrastructure security. Founded in 2013, the company provides a software platform designed to enhance security and compliance in public cloud environments, particularly for Amazon Web Services. Its agentless and API-centric Evident Security Platform continuously monitors cloud resources, identifying security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. By delivering actionable intelligence in a user-friendly format, Evident.io enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage their security posture and swiftly remediate identified risks. The company's focus on making cloud security accessible and efficient caters to the needs of DevOps professionals, cloud engineers, and IT risk managers, thus bridging the gap between agile development and robust security practices. In 2018, Evident.io was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, further expanding its capabilities within the cybersecurity landscape.
ObserveIT
Series A in 2013 
ObserveIT LTD. is a provider of insider threat management software solutions, specializing in detecting, investigating, and preventing insider threats within organizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing. Its platform allows organizations to monitor user activity, detect data loss, and respond to incidents more efficiently, significantly reducing investigation times from days to minutes. By offering comprehensive solutions for security teams, ObserveIT aims to enhance the identification of insider threats, streamline investigative processes, and facilitate compliance, ultimately helping organizations safeguard sensitive information and mitigate risks associated with insider actions. ObserveIT operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.
Sysdig develops real-time cloud security platforms that instantly detect and mitigate risks without hindering business operations. Its platform combines runtime insights, AI architecture, and integrations to uncover hidden attack paths, enabling security teams to prioritize critical threats effectively.
Rapid7, established in 2000, is a cybersecurity company that offers a range of solutions to help organizations proactively manage their security. Initially focusing on vulnerability management, the company has since expanded its portfolio to include detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 empowers businesses with visibility and insights to make informed security decisions, create action plans, and monitor progress. The company, based in Boston, is committed to helping organizations enhance their security posture and is actively involved in the cybersecurity community.
Verisure Securitas Direct
Acquisition in 2011 
Verisure Securitas Direct system is installed somewhere in the world every 30 seconds.
Rapid7, established in 2000, is a cybersecurity company that offers a range of solutions to help organizations proactively manage their security. Initially focusing on vulnerability management, the company has since expanded its portfolio to include detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 empowers businesses with visibility and insights to make informed security decisions, create action plans, and monitor progress. The company, based in Boston, is committed to helping organizations enhance their security posture and is actively involved in the cybersecurity community.
Rapid7, established in 2000, is a cybersecurity company that offers a range of solutions to help organizations proactively manage their security. Initially focusing on vulnerability management, the company has since expanded its portfolio to include detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 empowers businesses with visibility and insights to make informed security decisions, create action plans, and monitor progress. The company, based in Boston, is committed to helping organizations enhance their security posture and is actively involved in the cybersecurity community.
SolarWinds
Private Equity Round in 2007 
SolarWinds Corporation is a provider of information technology infrastructure management software, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company focuses on developing products that assist IT professionals, managed service providers, and DevOps teams in monitoring and managing their IT environments, whether they are on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid settings. Its offerings include network management software that provides real-time visibility into network utilization and performance, as well as application performance management tools that enable monitoring of log data, cloud metrics, and applications. SolarWinds also delivers IT service management solutions to support outsourcing of IT services and offers remote monitoring software for desktops, laptops, and servers across various platforms. Additionally, the company provides an email protection and archiving platform to safeguard against cyber threats. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, SolarWinds aims to simplify IT management challenges with purpose-built, value-driven products and tools.
SolarWinds
Private Equity Round in 2005 
SolarWinds Corporation is a provider of information technology infrastructure management software, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company focuses on developing products that assist IT professionals, managed service providers, and DevOps teams in monitoring and managing their IT environments, whether they are on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid settings. Its offerings include network management software that provides real-time visibility into network utilization and performance, as well as application performance management tools that enable monitoring of log data, cloud metrics, and applications. SolarWinds also delivers IT service management solutions to support outsourcing of IT services and offers remote monitoring software for desktops, laptops, and servers across various platforms. Additionally, the company provides an email protection and archiving platform to safeguard against cyber threats. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, SolarWinds aims to simplify IT management challenges with purpose-built, value-driven products and tools.
Network Intelligence
Series C in 2005 
Network Intelligence Corporation provides security information and event management solutions. Its products include enVision that collects and protects data, as well as provides security and compliance analysis, and reporting and alerting solutions; Intelligence Engine software/hardware network security appliances for security information and event management market; and LogSmart Internet Protocol Database, which provides architecture to collect and protect the data from various Internet protocol devices. The company's strategic partners include Microsoft; NetworkAppliance; IBM; EMC2; EDS; Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.; and Juniper Networks. Network Intelligence Corporation was formerly known as OpenSystems.com, Inc. and changed its name to Network Intelligence Corporation. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts. It also has offices in Rancho Santa Margarita, California; Chicago, Illinois; Alpharetta, Georgia; Seabrook, Texas; Arlington, Virginia; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Paris, France; and London.
Intira Corporation is an IT infrastructure and e-business platform that specializes in providing data hosting services for internet applications. The company focuses on implementing, managing, and operating the necessary infrastructure for application development. Based in the United States, Intira enables its clients to establish robust servers, storage solutions, security measures, and data networks to support their digital operations.