Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a prominent venture capital firm founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of startups, including seed, early, and growth stages, and focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, internet, and mobile. Sequoia typically invests between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early-stage ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. The firm operates globally, with significant activities in regions like Israel, China, and India, where it partners with dynamic founders to build successful companies. Sequoia's extensive portfolio includes notable firms and offers valuable insights and resources, benefiting from decades of experience in the venture capital landscape.

Gian Adhitya

Associate

Rohit Agarwal

Investment Analyst

Akshay Agarwal

Associate

Suraj Agarwalla

Associate

Ashish Agrawal

Managing Director

Abheek Anand

Managing Director

Rajan Anandan

Managing Director

Bogomil Balkansky

Partner

Julien Bek

Partner

Mohit Bhatnagar

Managing Director

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Roelof Botha

Executive

Jaime Bott

Partner of Human Capital

Romie Boyd

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Anni Cai

Associate

Josephine Chen

Partner

Sakshi Chopra

Principal

William Coughran Ph.D

Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

James Flynn

Partner

Jim Goetz

Partner

Chinmaya Golecha

VP

Ajey Gore

Operating Partner of Technology

Pat Grady

Partner

Irwin R. Gross

MD

Ravi Gupta

Partner

Rachit Gupta

Associate

Kriti Gupta

Associate

Dannie Herzberg

Partner

Sonya Huang

Partner

Augustus Ilag

Associate

SK Jain

Co-Founderand MD

Amit Jain

Managing Director

Steve Yue Ji

Partner

Liu Jiang

Partner

Sandeep Kapoor

CLO and Compliance Officer, India

Aakash Kapoor

VP

Pieter Kemps

Principal

Kais Khimji

Partner

Marie Klemchuk

Global CFO

Shailesh Lakhani

Principal

Jess Lee

Partner

Doug Leone

Partner

Alfred Lin

Partner

Junrui Lin

Partner and Co-Head

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Cherry Lu

Partner

Patricia Ma

Director of People Operations

Shaun Maguire Ph.D

Partner

Nipun Mehra

VP and Investment Advisor

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Matthew Miller

Partner, Growth

Ishaan Mittal

Principal

Natalie Miyake

VP of Communications

Abhishek Mohan

Vice President

Michael Moritz

Managing Partner

Anirudh Bose Mullick

Head of Recruitment and VP

Shreyas Nair

Senior Associate

Kevin Pan

Managing Director

Prachi Pawar

Associate

Mayank Porwal

VP

Enita Pu

Partner

Amrut Rajkarne

Associate

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director

Andrew Reed

Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

Prasanna Rengarajan

Associate

George Robson

Partner

Anandamoy Roychowdhary

Principal

Anjana Sasidharan

Principal

R. Bryan Schreier

Partner

Harshjit Sethi

Principal

Tejeshwi Sharma

Managing Director

Navendu Sharma

Associate

Neil Shen

Managing Partner

Bharat Singh

Chief Financial Officer

Thomas Stephenson

Partner

Amy Sun

Partner

Johan Surani

vice_president

Ian Taylor

Head of scouts

Shraeyansh Thakur

Investment Analyst

Mike Vernal

Partner

Jeffrey Wang

Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager

Shenya Wang

Associate

Cen Wang

Partner, China

Klaus Wang

VP

Past deals in Cyber Security

Verkada

Series D in 2022
Verkada Inc. develops and offers a cloud-based video management software that enables users to manage physical security. Its Command platform enables users to access, share, and archive footage across locations. The company also offers security cameras for security services. Its products include Dome; Mini; Fisheye; and Viewing Station series. It serves Healthcare, banks, education, retail, restaurants, government, and private business sectors. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, California. It has an additional location in London, United Kingdom.

Vanta

Series B in 2022
Vanta is security-in-a-box for technology companies, covering everything from laptops to infrastructure, and using a suite of simple, effective, and easy-to-deploy tools.

Prelude

Series A in 2022
Prelude is a company focused on enhancing cybersecurity through its innovative products and educational initiatives. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, it offers an autonomous red team tool as a desktop application that enables users to simulate attacks and defenses, facilitating continuous security testing and training. This tool helps organizations identify vulnerabilities in their systems, allowing them to proactively strengthen their defenses. Additionally, in 2018, Prelude established the Prelude Institute in Manchester, New Hampshire, aimed at addressing the skills gap in the cybersecurity workforce. The institute provides training for individuals transitioning from other careers, equipping them with the necessary skills to become security analysts in just six months. By combining advanced technology with targeted education, Prelude seeks to bolster cybersecurity capabilities and improve the earning potential of participants in the new labor market.

CertiK

Series B in 2022
CertiK Global Ltd. is a company specializing in blockchain security, focusing on the formal verification of smart contracts and blockchain ecosystems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Beijing, Seoul, and Seattle, CertiK provides a range of services including security audits, penetration testing, and custom formal verification. The company has developed advanced techniques to mathematically prove the correctness and security of blockchain applications, distinguishing its approach from traditional security audits. By employing artificial intelligence and leveraging both on-chain and off-chain data, CertiK offers developers real-time insights into the security of decentralized finance and other critical applications. With a commitment to securing over $6 billion in assets, CertiK has established itself as a leader in the blockchain security industry, serving many of the world's top projects.

Cyera

Series A in 2022
Cyera is the next generation data security platform that empowers security teams to manage and protect all of their company’s sensitive data. The platform provides visibility and insight into your data, identities, and access, and delivers actionable guidance to remediate threats stemming from exposure, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations. The most common use cases include incident response - detecting data exposures and suspicious data access - and attack surface minimization - enforcing least privileged access and removing unnecessary data. Cyera was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in San Mateo, USA.

Yige Cloud Technology

Seed Round in 2022
Yige Cloud is a zero-trust enterprise network security solution provider. The company SASE serves network and security capabilities and integrates them into a cloud-native service platform to provide integrated network and security functions, realize threat detection and fine-grained access control across the enterprise, and ensure user experience and security when accessing applications. It provides integrated security services (such as threat prevention, web filtering, sandboxing, DNS security, data leakage prevention, and next-generation firewall policies), ensuring zero-trust access to the network.

Canary Mail

Venture Round in 2022
Canary Mail is the exciting new mail app that combines WhatsApp-like seamless encryption for email, with powerful productivity features that users want & need. Welcome to secure, effortless email.

Espresso Systems

Seed Round in 2022
Espresso Systems focuses on scaling and privacy solutions for Web 3 applications, specifically within the blockchain sector. The company specializes in "shared sequencing," a process where sequencers verify and batch transactions on layer-2 blockchains before relaying them to a layer-1 chain, such as Ethereum, for settlement. In addition to its blockchain expertise, Espresso Systems offers a robust infrastructure for online transaction technology, catering to the needs of clients in the online payment industry. This infrastructure enables efficient transaction processing and interaction, supporting the development of a more scalable and privacy-focused third generation of the World Wide Web.

Salt Security

Series D in 2022
Salt Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in API security. Founded in 2016, the company offers a platform designed to prevent zero-day API breaches by utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence. This platform can be deployed quickly, learning the specific behavior of a company’s APIs without the need for configuration or customization. It automatically and continuously identifies potential threats, enabling clients to block API attacks effectively. The company aims to protect the essential APIs that underpin modern applications, helping organizations safeguard their digital assets against emerging cyber threats. Salt Security was previously known as SECful, Inc. before rebranding in June 2018.

Robust Intelligence

Series B in 2021
Robust Intelligence is a provider of an AI security and reliability platform that secures the deployment of artificial intelligence. The platform frees up machine learning engineers and data scientists from dealing with security and reliability and allows them to focus on core AI development. Alexander Rilee, Eric Balkanski, Kojin Oshiba, and Yaron Singer established the company in San Francisco, California in 2019.

Red Way Technology

Seed Round in 2021
Red Way Technology is a privacy and data security service provider focused on data and public security, and intelligent voice analysis.

CertiK

Series B in 2021
CertiK Global Ltd. is a company specializing in blockchain security, focusing on the formal verification of smart contracts and blockchain ecosystems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Beijing, Seoul, and Seattle, CertiK provides a range of services including security audits, penetration testing, and custom formal verification. The company has developed advanced techniques to mathematically prove the correctness and security of blockchain applications, distinguishing its approach from traditional security audits. By employing artificial intelligence and leveraging both on-chain and off-chain data, CertiK offers developers real-time insights into the security of decentralized finance and other critical applications. With a commitment to securing over $6 billion in assets, CertiK has established itself as a leader in the blockchain security industry, serving many of the world's top projects.

Beijing Sudo Technology

Series A in 2021
Beijing Sudo Technology provides privacy protection technical services from the perspective of systematic comprehensive engineering.

Fireblocks

Series E in 2021
Fireblocks Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in blockchain-based security solutions for managing digital assets. Founded in 2018, it offers a platform that safeguards the transmission of digital assets among exchanges, counter brokers, hot wallets, and cold storage. The company primarily serves financial institutions, providing a secure method for moving funds efficiently and safely. In addition to its headquarters in New York, Fireblocks has a presence in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Quanzhi Technology

Series B in 2021
Quanzhi Technology is a data security provider of knowledge-application data and API risk monitoring systems of enterprise data security.

3GO

Pre Seed Round in 2021
3GO’s cybersecurity-as-a-service for individuals and small businesses eliminates risks and builds resilience through next generation technology, human coaching and ML-driven action plans and threat detection.

Wiz

Series C in 2021
Wiz, Inc. is a cloud security company that designs and develops a comprehensive platform to help enterprises secure their cloud infrastructure. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wiz provides organizations with real-time visibility into their cloud environments. The platform enables businesses to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, manage identities and privileges, and detect misconfigurations across various cloud services, containers, and workloads. By offering insights without the need for agents or sidecars, Wiz empowers enterprises to effectively manage their security posture and protect sensitive information.

Stairwell

Series A in 2021
Stairwell, Inc. develops Software as a service (SaaS) based cybersecurity solutions. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Monad

Series A in 2021
Monad makes security data easy and accessible for DevOps and cloud engineering teams. Monad builds infrastructure to unite security data silos in your organization; normalize, transform, and enrich their data; and enable teams to build effective security and compliance workflows on the fly.

Fireblocks

Series D in 2021
Fireblocks Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in blockchain-based security solutions for managing digital assets. Founded in 2018, it offers a platform that safeguards the transmission of digital assets among exchanges, counter brokers, hot wallets, and cold storage. The company primarily serves financial institutions, providing a secure method for moving funds efficiently and safely. In addition to its headquarters in New York, Fireblocks has a presence in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Cloudwise

Series E in 2021
Cloudwise is an innovative collaboration designed to give third sector organizations access to the benefits of cloud computing – and the chance to grow and learn in a trusted community. Their sole focus is to make a significant social impact by enabling 3rd Sector organizations to be able to spend more time on front line services. This will be achieved by adopting the right technology; sharing best practice; stimulating collaboration and reducing costs. A joint venture between Microsoft’s two cloud champion partners in Scotland, The Wise Group and IA3, and established business consultancy Campbell Nash, Cloudwise has been sponsored by Microsoft to develop a unique online third sector ‘Centre of Excellence’.

Netskope

Venture Round in 2021
Netskope, Inc. is a software company specializing in cloud application analytics and security solutions designed to protect enterprise data and users globally. The company offers the Netskope Security Cloud, which provides real-time visibility and protection against data threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. Through its patented Cloud XD technology, Netskope enables organizations to gain insights into cloud usage and enforce policies such as data loss prevention, access control, and malware protection across various platforms. Additionally, the company’s NewEdge security network facilitates seamless security without compromising performance. Netskope also functions as a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), helping organizations manage cloud application usage and prevent data exfiltration. Its offerings extend to web security solutions that filter content, detect advanced threats, and control application usage. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail, with a global presence supported by multiple data centers.

r2c

Series B in 2021
r2c is a software security startup that specializes in modern static analysis tools designed for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD). The company has developed a coding platform that empowers developers to write secure code by automatically analyzing and ranking code from various sources within the software ecosystem. This platform identifies vulnerabilities, questionable practices, and exemplary coding standards, allowing developers, security teams, and researchers to assess the safety of open source projects. By providing these insights, r2c fosters a deeper understanding of security practices and enhances the overall security posture of software development.

Qingteng Cloud Security

Series C in 2021
Qingteng Cloud Security is a SaaS-based cloud security company focusing on endpoint adaptive security. It delivers server and cloud security based on Adaptive Security Architecture. The company's product has changed the existing cognition of security in various industries, brought out a brand new vision. They can help the government to create an information security guarantee system that conforms to domestic law and regulations. Qingteng Cloud Security asset inventory data platform provides an inventory of key assets of more than 10 types of mainframes, automatic identification of more than 800 types of business applications, and has the ability to customize operations for expansion. It also provides next-generation host security technology to guard the last mile of security. Qingteng Cloud Security was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Salt Security

Series C in 2021
Salt Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in API security. Founded in 2016, the company offers a platform designed to prevent zero-day API breaches by utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence. This platform can be deployed quickly, learning the specific behavior of a company’s APIs without the need for configuration or customization. It automatically and continuously identifies potential threats, enabling clients to block API attacks effectively. The company aims to protect the essential APIs that underpin modern applications, helping organizations safeguard their digital assets against emerging cyber threats. Salt Security was previously known as SECful, Inc. before rebranding in June 2018.

Tessian

Series C in 2021
Tessian Limited is a provider of an advanced email security platform that addresses human error in data handling, significantly reducing the risk of data loss. The platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify when emails are mistakenly sent to unintended recipients, alerting the sender in real time to allow corrections. It features tools such as CheckRecipient Guardian and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which enhance organizational control over email communications. Tessian’s technology is designed to analyze email networks and prevent the transmission of sensitive information to the wrong individuals, thereby safeguarding against threats like data exfiltration, business email compromise, and phishing attacks. The company serves various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment management, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, Tessian also has an office in San Francisco and is supported by prominent investors.

Forter

Series F in 2021
Forter, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive e-commerce fraud prevention solutions for online merchants. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and a research facility in Tel Aviv, the company offers a Decision-As-a-Service platform that utilizes a variety of data points, including cyber intelligence and behavioral analysis, to assess transactions. This system allows merchants to make informed fraud decisions with a transparent view provided through the Forter Decision Dashboard. Additionally, Forter Smart Routing enhances the payment process by preventing revenue loss from false declines. The platform is fully automated, focusing on creating a fraud-free environment that not only blocks fraudulent activities but also improves customer experience and transaction approvals. Forter aims to streamline risk management for e-commerce businesses, ensuring a secure and efficient transaction process.

Vanta

Series A in 2021
Vanta is security-in-a-box for technology companies, covering everything from laptops to infrastructure, and using a suite of simple, effective, and easy-to-deploy tools.

Wiz

Series B in 2021
Wiz, Inc. is a cloud security company that designs and develops a comprehensive platform to help enterprises secure their cloud infrastructure. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wiz provides organizations with real-time visibility into their cloud environments. The platform enables businesses to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, manage identities and privileges, and detect misconfigurations across various cloud services, containers, and workloads. By offering insights without the need for agents or sidecars, Wiz empowers enterprises to effectively manage their security posture and protect sensitive information.

Oso

Series A in 2021
Oso Security Inc. develops backend infrastructure security software for developers. The software allows authentication, authorization, end-to-end encryption, and auditing across any infrastructure environment. Oso Security Inc. was formerly known as Keesh, Inc. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Doppler

Venture Round in 2021
Doppler Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in secret management software. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Walnut, California, Doppler provides a platform that enables developers to securely store and manage sensitive information such as API keys, credentials, environment variables, and database URLs. The software enhances productivity by seamlessly integrating across various programming languages, technology stacks, and infrastructures, while also fortifying security measures for organizations. Additionally, Doppler's platform features a command-line interface that intelligently retrieves relevant secrets based on project directories, allowing for efficient management and synchronization of application configurations. This proactive approach helps developers and security teams address potential security concerns before they escalate.

Wiz

Series A in 2020
Wiz, Inc. is a cloud security company that designs and develops a comprehensive platform to help enterprises secure their cloud infrastructure. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wiz provides organizations with real-time visibility into their cloud environments. The platform enables businesses to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, manage identities and privileges, and detect misconfigurations across various cloud services, containers, and workloads. By offering insights without the need for agents or sidecars, Wiz empowers enterprises to effectively manage their security posture and protect sensitive information.

Salt Security

Series B in 2020
Salt Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in API security. Founded in 2016, the company offers a platform designed to prevent zero-day API breaches by utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence. This platform can be deployed quickly, learning the specific behavior of a company’s APIs without the need for configuration or customization. It automatically and continuously identifies potential threats, enabling clients to block API attacks effectively. The company aims to protect the essential APIs that underpin modern applications, helping organizations safeguard their digital assets against emerging cyber threats. Salt Security was previously known as SECful, Inc. before rebranding in June 2018.

Cred

Series C in 2020
CRED is a members-only app that rewards the user with exclusive rewards for paying credit card bills. The company is committed to protecting the data and information of its members. CRED works on the guiding principle of opt-In consent and full transparency. The company's security processes and technology implementations combined with regulatory compliance is how it access, store, and use member data.

Forter

Series E in 2020
Forter, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive e-commerce fraud prevention solutions for online merchants. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and a research facility in Tel Aviv, the company offers a Decision-As-a-Service platform that utilizes a variety of data points, including cyber intelligence and behavioral analysis, to assess transactions. This system allows merchants to make informed fraud decisions with a transparent view provided through the Forter Decision Dashboard. Additionally, Forter Smart Routing enhances the payment process by preventing revenue loss from false declines. The platform is fully automated, focusing on creating a fraud-free environment that not only blocks fraudulent activities but also improves customer experience and transaction approvals. Forter aims to streamline risk management for e-commerce businesses, ensuring a secure and efficient transaction process.

SentinelOne

Series F in 2020
SentinelOne is a cloud-based cybersecurity company founded in 2013, headquartered in Mountain View, California. It specializes in autonomous endpoint protection, offering its Singularity platform, which provides comprehensive detection and response capabilities against various security threats. The platform integrates behavioral-based detection, advanced mitigation, and forensic tools to address attacks that employ evasion techniques, ensuring real-time threat prevention. Recognized as a leader in the field, SentinelOne has received accolades for its innovative approach, including being named a Visionary in Gartner's Endpoint Protection Magic Quadrant and featuring on the Forbes AI 50 list for its effective use of artificial intelligence. The company has also achieved independent certifications validating its solutions as true antivirus replacements across multiple operating systems. SentinelOne's founding team comprises experts from top cybersecurity firms, reflecting its strong foundation in the industry.

r2c

Series A in 2020
r2c is a software security startup that specializes in modern static analysis tools designed for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD). The company has developed a coding platform that empowers developers to write secure code by automatically analyzing and ranking code from various sources within the software ecosystem. This platform identifies vulnerabilities, questionable practices, and exemplary coding standards, allowing developers, security teams, and researchers to assess the safety of open source projects. By providing these insights, r2c fosters a deeper understanding of security practices and enhances the overall security posture of software development.

Stairwell

Seed Round in 2020
Stairwell, Inc. develops Software as a service (SaaS) based cybersecurity solutions. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Bamboocloud

Series C in 2020
Shenzhen BambooCloud Technology Co., Ltd. is an information security enterprise based in Shenzhen, China, specializing in identity management and access control. The company has branch offices in several major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, and offers consulting, custom development, and service delivery primarily to clients in Europe, America, and the ASEAN region. Since 2013, BambooCloud has focused on the research and development of its identity management platform, which includes features such as automated identity processes, strong multi-factor authentication, and real-time access control. This platform is designed to enhance organizational efficiency by managing user and customer identities, determining access privileges, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. BambooCloud's solutions are highly scalable and support both cloud-based and on-premise deployments, catering to the diverse needs of businesses and their partners.

Alkira

Series B in 2020
Alkira, Inc. is a provider of a network cloud platform that enables businesses to establish multi-cloud network connectivity quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Alkira offers a pay-as-you-go service that allows customers to connect their local systems and cloud workloads to its Cloud Exchange Points (CXP). The platform supports on-demand activation of security and other services, which can automatically scale based on usage. Alkira's Network Cloud integrates network and security services, provides comprehensive operational visibility, and features advanced controls for governance. Users can easily design their network across various users, sites, and clouds using an intuitive digital canvas, enabling rapid provisioning and deployment. Alkira's solutions are utilized by Fortune 100 companies, prominent system integrators, and managed service providers, marking its significant presence in the network-as-a-service sector.

Doppler

Seed Round in 2020
Doppler Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in secret management software. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Walnut, California, Doppler provides a platform that enables developers to securely store and manage sensitive information such as API keys, credentials, environment variables, and database URLs. The software enhances productivity by seamlessly integrating across various programming languages, technology stacks, and infrastructures, while also fortifying security measures for organizations. Additionally, Doppler's platform features a command-line interface that intelligently retrieves relevant secrets based on project directories, allowing for efficient management and synchronization of application configurations. This proactive approach helps developers and security teams address potential security concerns before they escalate.

StackRox

Venture Round in 2020
StackRox helps enterprises secure their containers and Kubernetes environments at scale. StackRox delivers a Kubernetes-native container security platform that enables security and DevOps teams to enforce their security and compliance policies across the entire container life cycle, from build to deploy to runtime. The StackRox Kubernetes Security Platform integrates with existing DevOps and security tools, enabling teams to quickly operationalize container and Kubernetes security. StackRox customers span cloud-native companies, Global 2000 enterprises, and government agencies. StackRox is privately held and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

PingSafe

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Complete Visibility of Infrastructure from Hacker's Perspective. PingSafe provides complete external exposure of your infrastructure including your leaked source code, open buckets, open databases, vulnerable instances. PingSafe secures everything under one roof.

Monad

Seed Round in 2020
Monad makes security data easy and accessible for DevOps and cloud engineering teams. Monad builds infrastructure to unite security data silos in your organization; normalize, transform, and enrich their data; and enable teams to build effective security and compliance workflows on the fly.

Evervault

Series A in 2020
Evervault Ltd. is a company that specializes in privacy-preserving cloud infrastructure. Established in 2017 and based in Dublin, Ireland, Evervault provides a solution that enables users to encrypt data at its source and process it in a secure environment known as a Cage. This approach ensures that information remains encrypted at all times and is never stored in an unencrypted format. By deploying applications within hardware-secured cages, Evervault prioritizes data security and privacy, offering a reliable option for businesses that require stringent protection of sensitive information.

SafeBreach

Series C in 2020
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation, providing organizations with tools to enhance their security posture. Founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a comprehensive platform that simulates hacker techniques to identify vulnerabilities within a network. Its platform utilizes an extensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes real-world breach methods, to proactively predict potential attacks and validate existing security controls. By integrating with various security information and event management systems and other cybersecurity tools, SafeBreach enables continuous visibility into security issues, allowing businesses to detect and remediate potential breaches before they can be exploited by actual attackers. The company is supported by notable investors, including Sequoia Capital and Deutsche Telekom Capital.

Alkira

Series A in 2020
Alkira, Inc. is a provider of a network cloud platform that enables businesses to establish multi-cloud network connectivity quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Alkira offers a pay-as-you-go service that allows customers to connect their local systems and cloud workloads to its Cloud Exchange Points (CXP). The platform supports on-demand activation of security and other services, which can automatically scale based on usage. Alkira's Network Cloud integrates network and security services, provides comprehensive operational visibility, and features advanced controls for governance. Users can easily design their network across various users, sites, and clouds using an intuitive digital canvas, enabling rapid provisioning and deployment. Alkira's solutions are utilized by Fortune 100 companies, prominent system integrators, and managed service providers, marking its significant presence in the network-as-a-service sector.

Cloudwise

Series D in 2020
Cloudwise is an innovative collaboration designed to give third sector organizations access to the benefits of cloud computing – and the chance to grow and learn in a trusted community. Their sole focus is to make a significant social impact by enabling 3rd Sector organizations to be able to spend more time on front line services. This will be achieved by adopting the right technology; sharing best practice; stimulating collaboration and reducing costs. A joint venture between Microsoft’s two cloud champion partners in Scotland, The Wise Group and IA3, and established business consultancy Campbell Nash, Cloudwise has been sponsored by Microsoft to develop a unique online third sector ‘Centre of Excellence’.

Beyond (Israel)

Venture Round in 2020
Beyond (Israel) is an anew cyber-security company.

Netskope

Series G in 2020
Netskope, Inc. is a software company specializing in cloud application analytics and security solutions designed to protect enterprise data and users globally. The company offers the Netskope Security Cloud, which provides real-time visibility and protection against data threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. Through its patented Cloud XD technology, Netskope enables organizations to gain insights into cloud usage and enforce policies such as data loss prevention, access control, and malware protection across various platforms. Additionally, the company’s NewEdge security network facilitates seamless security without compromising performance. Netskope also functions as a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), helping organizations manage cloud application usage and prevent data exfiltration. Its offerings extend to web security solutions that filter content, detect advanced threats, and control application usage. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail, with a global presence supported by multiple data centers.

Robust Intelligence

Series A in 2020
Robust Intelligence is a provider of an AI security and reliability platform that secures the deployment of artificial intelligence. The platform frees up machine learning engineers and data scientists from dealing with security and reliability and allows them to focus on core AI development. Alexander Rilee, Eric Balkanski, Kojin Oshiba, and Yaron Singer established the company in San Francisco, California in 2019.

Verkada

Series C in 2020
Verkada Inc. develops and offers a cloud-based video management software that enables users to manage physical security. Its Command platform enables users to access, share, and archive footage across locations. The company also offers security cameras for security services. Its products include Dome; Mini; Fisheye; and Viewing Station series. It serves Healthcare, banks, education, retail, restaurants, government, and private business sectors. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, California. It has an additional location in London, United Kingdom.

Evervault

Seed Round in 2019
Evervault Ltd. is a company that specializes in privacy-preserving cloud infrastructure. Established in 2017 and based in Dublin, Ireland, Evervault provides a solution that enables users to encrypt data at its source and process it in a secure environment known as a Cage. This approach ensures that information remains encrypted at all times and is never stored in an unencrypted format. By deploying applications within hardware-secured cages, Evervault prioritizes data security and privacy, offering a reliable option for businesses that require stringent protection of sensitive information.

Cred

Series B in 2019
CRED is a members-only app that rewards the user with exclusive rewards for paying credit card bills. The company is committed to protecting the data and information of its members. CRED works on the guiding principle of opt-In consent and full transparency. The company's security processes and technology implementations combined with regulatory compliance is how it access, store, and use member data.

Cobalt

Series B in 2019
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. builds indoor robots that work alongside human guards to provide security. It offers indoor security robots that do patrolling in the premises, as well as look for intruders or anything that's out of the ordinary; and comprise intruder and anomaly detection, human-robot interaction, and mapping and sensing capabilities. The company offers robotics for warehouse, school, office, hospital, data center, and museum security. Cobalt Robotics, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, California.

Cloudwise

Series D in 2019
Cloudwise is an innovative collaboration designed to give third sector organizations access to the benefits of cloud computing – and the chance to grow and learn in a trusted community. Their sole focus is to make a significant social impact by enabling 3rd Sector organizations to be able to spend more time on front line services. This will be achieved by adopting the right technology; sharing best practice; stimulating collaboration and reducing costs. A joint venture between Microsoft’s two cloud champion partners in Scotland, The Wise Group and IA3, and established business consultancy Campbell Nash, Cloudwise has been sponsored by Microsoft to develop a unique online third sector ‘Centre of Excellence’.

Dashlane

Series D in 2019
Dashlane is a password manager and digital wallet, designed to make identity and payment simple and secure. Dashlane's password manager helps you simplify and secure your digital identity—all your personal information that lives online. Available across all platforms and devices, the intuitive Dashlane app automatically fills and stores passwords, personal data, and payment details with its patented security architecture. Available in 11 languages and trusted by 10+ million people in 180 countries (and growing), it's the complete, global solution for living safely and seamlessly online—at home, at work, and everywhere in between. With offices in New York City, Paris, and Lisbon, Dashlane has raised over $70 million in venture funding to create a safe and effortless solution for all citizens of the digital world. Learn more at dashlane.com.

Verkada

Series B in 2019
Verkada Inc. develops and offers a cloud-based video management software that enables users to manage physical security. Its Command platform enables users to access, share, and archive footage across locations. The company also offers security cameras for security services. Its products include Dome; Mini; Fisheye; and Viewing Station series. It serves Healthcare, banks, education, retail, restaurants, government, and private business sectors. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, California. It has an additional location in London, United Kingdom.

Armis, Inc.

Series C in 2019
Armis, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Armis focuses on detecting and managing unmanaged and rogue devices within organizational networks. Its solutions protect enterprises from potential threats posed by various devices such as point of sale systems, medical devices, security cameras, printers, and other IoT applications. By offering an agentless security platform, Armis enables organizations to gain visibility and control over their IoT environments, thereby addressing critical security vulnerabilities across industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.

Zhitu Yuntian (c2sec)

Angel Round in 2019
Zhitu Yuntian Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Zhitu Yuntian”) is a high-tech enterprise based on big data, artificial intelligence and network security technology for digital asset risk assessment and management. It is headquartered in the core area of ​​Zhongguancun, Beijing. More than half of the company's founders and core teams have master's and doctoral degrees. Before the founding of C2SEC, they served internationally and well-known companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Alibaba, Digital China, and Tianrong. They have many years of network security, artificial intelligence, and large Data industry experience.

Robust Intelligence

Seed Round in 2019
Robust Intelligence is a provider of an AI security and reliability platform that secures the deployment of artificial intelligence. The platform frees up machine learning engineers and data scientists from dealing with security and reliability and allows them to focus on core AI development. Alexander Rilee, Eric Balkanski, Kojin Oshiba, and Yaron Singer established the company in San Francisco, California in 2019.

Tessian

Series B in 2019
Tessian Limited is a provider of an advanced email security platform that addresses human error in data handling, significantly reducing the risk of data loss. The platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify when emails are mistakenly sent to unintended recipients, alerting the sender in real time to allow corrections. It features tools such as CheckRecipient Guardian and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which enhance organizational control over email communications. Tessian’s technology is designed to analyze email networks and prevent the transmission of sensitive information to the wrong individuals, thereby safeguarding against threats like data exfiltration, business email compromise, and phishing attacks. The company serves various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment management, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, Tessian also has an office in San Francisco and is supported by prominent investors.

Cred

Seed Round in 2018
CRED is a members-only app that rewards the user with exclusive rewards for paying credit card bills. The company is committed to protecting the data and information of its members. CRED works on the guiding principle of opt-In consent and full transparency. The company's security processes and technology implementations combined with regulatory compliance is how it access, store, and use member data.

Forter

Series D in 2018
Forter, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive e-commerce fraud prevention solutions for online merchants. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and a research facility in Tel Aviv, the company offers a Decision-As-a-Service platform that utilizes a variety of data points, including cyber intelligence and behavioral analysis, to assess transactions. This system allows merchants to make informed fraud decisions with a transparent view provided through the Forter Decision Dashboard. Additionally, Forter Smart Routing enhances the payment process by preventing revenue loss from false declines. The platform is fully automated, focusing on creating a fraud-free environment that not only blocks fraudulent activities but also improves customer experience and transaction approvals. Forter aims to streamline risk management for e-commerce businesses, ensuring a secure and efficient transaction process.

SafeBreach

Series B in 2018
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation, providing organizations with tools to enhance their security posture. Founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a comprehensive platform that simulates hacker techniques to identify vulnerabilities within a network. Its platform utilizes an extensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes real-world breach methods, to proactively predict potential attacks and validate existing security controls. By integrating with various security information and event management systems and other cybersecurity tools, SafeBreach enables continuous visibility into security issues, allowing businesses to detect and remediate potential breaches before they can be exploited by actual attackers. The company is supported by notable investors, including Sequoia Capital and Deutsche Telekom Capital.

Orchid Labs

Venture Round in 2018
Orchid Labs is an open-source initiative focused on combating internet surveillance and censorship. Founded in 2017 by a team including Dr. Steven Waterhouse and Jay Freeman, the company develops a decentralized nanopayment platform that enhances internet accessibility. Its innovative approach employs an overlay network built on the existing internet, utilizing a peer-to-peer tokenized bandwidth exchange. This technology empowers users to protect their personal data while facilitating secure communication, collaboration, and information access. Overall, Orchid Labs aims to create a more inclusive and liberated online environment for all users.

StackRox

Series B in 2018
StackRox helps enterprises secure their containers and Kubernetes environments at scale. StackRox delivers a Kubernetes-native container security platform that enables security and DevOps teams to enforce their security and compliance policies across the entire container life cycle, from build to deploy to runtime. The StackRox Kubernetes Security Platform integrates with existing DevOps and security tools, enabling teams to quickly operationalize container and Kubernetes security. StackRox customers span cloud-native companies, Global 2000 enterprises, and government agencies. StackRox is privately held and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

StackRox

Series B in 2018
StackRox helps enterprises secure their containers and Kubernetes environments at scale. StackRox delivers a Kubernetes-native container security platform that enables security and DevOps teams to enforce their security and compliance policies across the entire container life cycle, from build to deploy to runtime. The StackRox Kubernetes Security Platform integrates with existing DevOps and security tools, enabling teams to quickly operationalize container and Kubernetes security. StackRox customers span cloud-native companies, Global 2000 enterprises, and government agencies. StackRox is privately held and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Armis, Inc.

Series B in 2018
Armis, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Armis focuses on detecting and managing unmanaged and rogue devices within organizational networks. Its solutions protect enterprises from potential threats posed by various devices such as point of sale systems, medical devices, security cameras, printers, and other IoT applications. By offering an agentless security platform, Armis enables organizations to gain visibility and control over their IoT environments, thereby addressing critical security vulnerabilities across industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.

Cobalt

Series A in 2018
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. builds indoor robots that work alongside human guards to provide security. It offers indoor security robots that do patrolling in the premises, as well as look for intruders or anything that's out of the ordinary; and comprise intruder and anomaly detection, human-robot interaction, and mapping and sensing capabilities. The company offers robotics for warehouse, school, office, hospital, data center, and museum security. Cobalt Robotics, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, California.

Qingteng Cloud Security

Series B in 2018
Qingteng Cloud Security is a SaaS-based cloud security company focusing on endpoint adaptive security. It delivers server and cloud security based on Adaptive Security Architecture. The company's product has changed the existing cognition of security in various industries, brought out a brand new vision. They can help the government to create an information security guarantee system that conforms to domestic law and regulations. Qingteng Cloud Security asset inventory data platform provides an inventory of key assets of more than 10 types of mainframes, automatic identification of more than 800 types of business applications, and has the ability to customize operations for expansion. It also provides next-generation host security technology to guard the last mile of security. Qingteng Cloud Security was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

DataVisor

Series C in 2018
DataVisor is the fraud and financial crime detection service utilizing unsupervised machine learning to identify attack campaigns before they conduct any damage. DataVisor protects some of the largest organizations in the world from attacks such as account takeovers, fake account creation, money laundering, fake social posts, fraudulent transactions and more.

Orchid Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Orchid Labs is an open-source initiative focused on combating internet surveillance and censorship. Founded in 2017 by a team including Dr. Steven Waterhouse and Jay Freeman, the company develops a decentralized nanopayment platform that enhances internet accessibility. Its innovative approach employs an overlay network built on the existing internet, utilizing a peer-to-peer tokenized bandwidth exchange. This technology empowers users to protect their personal data while facilitating secure communication, collaboration, and information access. Overall, Orchid Labs aims to create a more inclusive and liberated online environment for all users.

SecurityScorecard

Series C in 2017
SecurityScorecard, Inc. is a cybersecurity ratings and continuous monitoring platform that evaluates the cybersecurity strength of businesses and third-party vendors. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a patented technology that provides instant risk ratings for over a million companies, helping organizations manage their cybersecurity risks more effectively. Its offerings include ThreatMarket, a cloud-based vulnerability search engine that assesses security posture across various risk categories, and Score Planner, which allows companies to explore remediation strategies. Additionally, SecurityScorecard provides tools for vendor risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting through its Scorecard Event Log and Atlas platform for questionnaire management. The company serves a global clientele, including Fortune 1000 organizations, and collaborates with value-added resellers and service partners to deliver its solutions. Based in New York, SecurityScorecard aims to enhance organizational resilience by facilitating the identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks.

StackRox

Series A in 2017
StackRox helps enterprises secure their containers and Kubernetes environments at scale. StackRox delivers a Kubernetes-native container security platform that enables security and DevOps teams to enforce their security and compliance policies across the entire container life cycle, from build to deploy to runtime. The StackRox Kubernetes Security Platform integrates with existing DevOps and security tools, enabling teams to quickly operationalize container and Kubernetes security. StackRox customers span cloud-native companies, Global 2000 enterprises, and government agencies. StackRox is privately held and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

SimpliSafe

Secondary Market in 2017
SimpliSafe, Inc. is a manufacturer of home protection products based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in designing and selling wireless security systems, which include sensors, cameras, and monitoring services for residential and commercial properties. SimpliSafe’s security solutions provide an affordable and easy-to-install alternative to traditional options, featuring 24/7 professional monitoring without long-term contracts. The systems offer various protective features such as cellular connections, SMS alerts, and smoke and fire detection. In 2018, SimpliSafe redesigned its security system to enhance performance, making it more compact and efficient. The product lineup includes entry sensors, motion detectors, glassbreak sensors, and smoke detectors, with plans to introduce additional features like a video doorbell and smart locks. SimpliSafe has received recognition for its innovation and service quality, including awards and high ratings from consumer advocacy organizations.

Dingxiang Technology

Series A in 2017
Beijing Dingxiang Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company specializing in internet security services. Established by a team of former engineers and programmers from prominent firms such as Alibaba Group, Tencent Holdings, and Huawei Technologies, Dingxiang Technology offers a range of products designed to enhance online security. These include an online security system that identifies vulnerabilities for clients, a risk control system aimed at safeguarding account security, and a smart analysis platform that utilizes machine learning to develop robust internet security systems. The company's focus on innovative solutions positions it as a key player in the internet security sector.

Armis, Inc.

Series A in 2017
Armis, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Armis focuses on detecting and managing unmanaged and rogue devices within organizational networks. Its solutions protect enterprises from potential threats posed by various devices such as point of sale systems, medical devices, security cameras, printers, and other IoT applications. By offering an agentless security platform, Armis enables organizations to gain visibility and control over their IoT environments, thereby addressing critical security vulnerabilities across industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.

Cloudwise

Series C in 2017
Cloudwise is an innovative collaboration designed to give third sector organizations access to the benefits of cloud computing – and the chance to grow and learn in a trusted community. Their sole focus is to make a significant social impact by enabling 3rd Sector organizations to be able to spend more time on front line services. This will be achieved by adopting the right technology; sharing best practice; stimulating collaboration and reducing costs. A joint venture between Microsoft’s two cloud champion partners in Scotland, The Wise Group and IA3, and established business consultancy Campbell Nash, Cloudwise has been sponsored by Microsoft to develop a unique online third sector ‘Centre of Excellence’.

Skyhigh Networks

Series D in 2016
Skyhigh Networks, Inc., a cloud access security company, enables companies to embrace cloud services with appropriate levels of security, compliance, and governance for financial services, professional services, healthcare, high technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and legal customers. It offers Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Manager, which enables and accelerates the secure adoption of cloud services; and rapid discovery, instant analysis, and 3-click security services. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Campbell, California. As of January 3, 2018, Skyhigh Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of McAfee LLC.

SafeBreach

Series A in 2016
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation, providing organizations with tools to enhance their security posture. Founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a comprehensive platform that simulates hacker techniques to identify vulnerabilities within a network. Its platform utilizes an extensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes real-world breach methods, to proactively predict potential attacks and validate existing security controls. By integrating with various security information and event management systems and other cybersecurity tools, SafeBreach enables continuous visibility into security issues, allowing businesses to detect and remediate potential breaches before they can be exploited by actual attackers. The company is supported by notable investors, including Sequoia Capital and Deutsche Telekom Capital.

SecurityScorecard

Series B in 2016
SecurityScorecard, Inc. is a cybersecurity ratings and continuous monitoring platform that evaluates the cybersecurity strength of businesses and third-party vendors. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a patented technology that provides instant risk ratings for over a million companies, helping organizations manage their cybersecurity risks more effectively. Its offerings include ThreatMarket, a cloud-based vulnerability search engine that assesses security posture across various risk categories, and Score Planner, which allows companies to explore remediation strategies. Additionally, SecurityScorecard provides tools for vendor risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting through its Scorecard Event Log and Atlas platform for questionnaire management. The company serves a global clientele, including Fortune 1000 organizations, and collaborates with value-added resellers and service partners to deliver its solutions. Based in New York, SecurityScorecard aims to enhance organizational resilience by facilitating the identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks.

Forter

Series C in 2016
Forter, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive e-commerce fraud prevention solutions for online merchants. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and a research facility in Tel Aviv, the company offers a Decision-As-a-Service platform that utilizes a variety of data points, including cyber intelligence and behavioral analysis, to assess transactions. This system allows merchants to make informed fraud decisions with a transparent view provided through the Forter Decision Dashboard. Additionally, Forter Smart Routing enhances the payment process by preventing revenue loss from false declines. The platform is fully automated, focusing on creating a fraud-free environment that not only blocks fraudulent activities but also improves customer experience and transaction approvals. Forter aims to streamline risk management for e-commerce businesses, ensuring a secure and efficient transaction process.

GeeTest

Series B in 2016
GeeTest, focusing on solving verification security, addresses with "unsafe", "poor user experience" and "difficulty in management" according to unique artificial behavior technology. As the leader in global verification security, Geetest provides website and App with latest SaaS production. With the coverage of 160,000 website and app in Finance, Aviation, E-Business, politic, live steam, games, news and others, Geetest provides online verification 400 million per day.

Carbon Black

Series F in 2015
Carbon Black (NASDAQ: CBLK) is a leading provider of next-generation endpoint security. Carbon Black serves more than 4,300 customers globally, including 35 of the Fortune 100. As a cybersecurity innovator, Carbon Black has pioneered multiple endpoint security categories, including application control, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and next-generation antivirus (NGAV). Leveraging its big data and analytics cloud platform – the Cb Predictive Security Cloud – Carbon Black solutions enable customers to defend against the most advanced cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and non-malware attacks. Deployed via the cloud, on premise or as a managed service, customers use Carbon Black solutions to lock down critical systems, hunt threats, and replace legacy antivirus.

Okta

Series F in 2015
Okta, Inc. is a provider of identity management solutions designed for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, universities, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's primary offering, the Okta Identity Cloud, includes various products such as Universal Directory for managing user profiles, Single Sign-On for streamlined access to applications, and Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security. Additional services include Lifecycle Management for identity management throughout a user's lifecycle, API Access Management to secure application interfaces, and Advanced Server Access to protect cloud infrastructure. Okta's solutions facilitate secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, integrating with over 5,000 applications to ensure safe access from any device. The company provides direct sales as well as partnerships for its offerings, further supporting clients through customer service and professional training. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta is committed to enhancing security and efficiency in the identity management space.

SafeBreach

Venture Round in 2015
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation, providing organizations with tools to enhance their security posture. Founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a comprehensive platform that simulates hacker techniques to identify vulnerabilities within a network. Its platform utilizes an extensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes real-world breach methods, to proactively predict potential attacks and validate existing security controls. By integrating with various security information and event management systems and other cybersecurity tools, SafeBreach enables continuous visibility into security issues, allowing businesses to detect and remediate potential breaches before they can be exploited by actual attackers. The company is supported by notable investors, including Sequoia Capital and Deutsche Telekom Capital.

Adallom

Series C in 2015
Adallom, founded in 2012 by cyber defense experts, operates as a cloud access security broker specializing in visibility, governance, and protection of cloud applications. The company provides a user-friendly platform available as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or on-premise solution, utilizing its SmartEngine™ for advanced heuristics. Adallom's offerings include security solutions for popular platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Google Apps, Box, Dropbox for Business, Ariba, Jive, Amazon Web Services, and Yammer, each designed to enhance data security, govern information usage, and mitigate risk. The name Adallom, derived from the Hebrew phrase meaning "up to here," reflects its mission as a final line of defense against cyber threats. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a research and development facility in Tel Aviv, Israel, and became a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation in 2015.

SecurityScorecard

Series A in 2015
SecurityScorecard, Inc. is a cybersecurity ratings and continuous monitoring platform that evaluates the cybersecurity strength of businesses and third-party vendors. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a patented technology that provides instant risk ratings for over a million companies, helping organizations manage their cybersecurity risks more effectively. Its offerings include ThreatMarket, a cloud-based vulnerability search engine that assesses security posture across various risk categories, and Score Planner, which allows companies to explore remediation strategies. Additionally, SecurityScorecard provides tools for vendor risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting through its Scorecard Event Log and Atlas platform for questionnaire management. The company serves a global clientele, including Fortune 1000 organizations, and collaborates with value-added resellers and service partners to deliver its solutions. Based in New York, SecurityScorecard aims to enhance organizational resilience by facilitating the identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks.

Armis, Inc.

Seed Round in 2015
Armis, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Armis focuses on detecting and managing unmanaged and rogue devices within organizational networks. Its solutions protect enterprises from potential threats posed by various devices such as point of sale systems, medical devices, security cameras, printers, and other IoT applications. By offering an agentless security platform, Armis enables organizations to gain visibility and control over their IoT environments, thereby addressing critical security vulnerabilities across industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.

Cloudwise

Series B in 2014
Cloudwise is an innovative collaboration designed to give third sector organizations access to the benefits of cloud computing – and the chance to grow and learn in a trusted community. Their sole focus is to make a significant social impact by enabling 3rd Sector organizations to be able to spend more time on front line services. This will be achieved by adopting the right technology; sharing best practice; stimulating collaboration and reducing costs. A joint venture between Microsoft’s two cloud champion partners in Scotland, The Wise Group and IA3, and established business consultancy Campbell Nash, Cloudwise has been sponsored by Microsoft to develop a unique online third sector ‘Centre of Excellence’.

Forter

Series B in 2014
Forter, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive e-commerce fraud prevention solutions for online merchants. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and a research facility in Tel Aviv, the company offers a Decision-As-a-Service platform that utilizes a variety of data points, including cyber intelligence and behavioral analysis, to assess transactions. This system allows merchants to make informed fraud decisions with a transparent view provided through the Forter Decision Dashboard. Additionally, Forter Smart Routing enhances the payment process by preventing revenue loss from false declines. The platform is fully automated, focusing on creating a fraud-free environment that not only blocks fraudulent activities but also improves customer experience and transaction approvals. Forter aims to streamline risk management for e-commerce businesses, ensuring a secure and efficient transaction process.

CoreOS

Series A in 2014
CoreOS, Inc. specializes in developing open source projects for Linux containers and providing security software solutions. The company offers Tectonic, a comprehensive platform that enhances Kubernetes with enterprise features for efficient container orchestration. CoreOS also provides Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers, along with CoreOS, a security tool for managing Linux applications. Additionally, it features CoreUpdate, a tool designed for managing rolling updates of applications. CoreOS maintains several significant open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt, contributing to the infrastructure needs of modern distributed systems. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS operates as a subsidiary of Red Hat, Inc.

Skyhigh Networks

Series C in 2014
Skyhigh Networks, Inc., a cloud access security company, enables companies to embrace cloud services with appropriate levels of security, compliance, and governance for financial services, professional services, healthcare, high technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and legal customers. It offers Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Manager, which enables and accelerates the secure adoption of cloud services; and rapid discovery, instant analysis, and 3-click security services. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Campbell, California. As of January 3, 2018, Skyhigh Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of McAfee LLC.

Okta

Series E in 2014
Okta, Inc. is a provider of identity management solutions designed for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, universities, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's primary offering, the Okta Identity Cloud, includes various products such as Universal Directory for managing user profiles, Single Sign-On for streamlined access to applications, and Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security. Additional services include Lifecycle Management for identity management throughout a user's lifecycle, API Access Management to secure application interfaces, and Advanced Server Access to protect cloud infrastructure. Okta's solutions facilitate secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, integrating with over 5,000 applications to ensure safe access from any device. The company provides direct sales as well as partnerships for its offerings, further supporting clients through customer service and professional training. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta is committed to enhancing security and efficiency in the identity management space.

SimpliSafe

Venture Round in 2014
SimpliSafe, Inc. is a manufacturer of home protection products based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in designing and selling wireless security systems, which include sensors, cameras, and monitoring services for residential and commercial properties. SimpliSafe’s security solutions provide an affordable and easy-to-install alternative to traditional options, featuring 24/7 professional monitoring without long-term contracts. The systems offer various protective features such as cellular connections, SMS alerts, and smoke and fire detection. In 2018, SimpliSafe redesigned its security system to enhance performance, making it more compact and efficient. The product lineup includes entry sensors, motion detectors, glassbreak sensors, and smoke detectors, with plans to introduce additional features like a video doorbell and smart locks. SimpliSafe has received recognition for its innovation and service quality, including awards and high ratings from consumer advocacy organizations.