Sorenson Capital

Sorenson Capital is a growth-focused investment firm based in Lehi, Utah, established in 2003. With over $1 billion in capital under management, it specializes in providing venture capital, growth equity, and small- to middle-market buyout investments, primarily targeting growth-oriented companies in the United States. In addition to Sorenson Capital, the firm also encompasses Sorenson Ventures, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Sorenson Ventures concentrates on early-stage investments in business-to-business software and security sectors, typically investing up to $15 million over the life of an investment. Together, these entities leverage a team of experienced entrepreneurs and industry executives to drive innovation and growth within their targeted sectors.

Len Blackwell

Managing Director, Operations Group

Brady Broadbent

Partner

Suril Butala

Vice President

Burke Davis

Partner

Troy Ford

Associate

Justin Froerer

Investor

Eric Hilton

Principal

Chris Hulme

Investor

Sam Jenks

Investor

Thomas Jones

Associate

Tim Layton

Partner

Mark Ludwig

Partner

David Mella

Investor

Ronald Paul Mika

Co-Founder and Partner

Ron Mika

Founder and Partner

Michelle Moon

Principal

Vidya Raman

Partner

Brent Robinson

Operating Partner

Rob Rueckert

Partner

Luke Sorenson

Partner

Jeff Todd

Vice President

Olive Xu

Investor

Past deals in Cyber Security

LiveView Technologies

Series B in 2022
LiveView Technologies is a software company provides security software and solutions.

Airgap

Series A in 2022
Airgap Networks Inc., a cloud enterprise campus network security company, implements security in the enterprise network. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

IDlayr

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a mobile authentication technology designed to assist developers in replacing passwords in a secure way. The company's platform confirms ownership of a mobile phone number by verifying the possession of an active SIM card with the same number and provides information on when a SIM card associated with a mobile phone number was last changed, enabling an individual to get a frictionless and secure user authentication technology.

Talon Cyber Security

Seed Round in 2022
Talon Cyber Security is a provider of cybersecurity solutions for the distributed workforce. A next-generation solution designed to protect against a new category of threats posed by distributed work, Talon enables workforce productivity and flexibility alongside rock-solid cybersecurity. Talon’s founders include proven entrepreneurs and former leaders of Unit 8200, Israel’s elite military technology and intelligence unit.

Evo Security

Seed Round in 2022
Evo Security is a cybersecurity software-as-a-service company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in identity and access management solutions. The company offers a multi-factor authentication product known as Evo MFA, tailored for managed service providers (MSPs), managed security service providers (MSSPs), value-added resellers (VARs), and distributors. This solution is designed to be re-sold and white-labeled for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and small and medium businesses (SMBs). Evo Security's platform includes features such as multi-cloud authentication, protection against login breaches, single sign-on, privileged access management, and password management, all aimed at safeguarding firms from data breaches and enhancing overall cybersecurity.

CyCognito

Series C in 2021
CyCognito solves one of the most fundamental business problems in cybersecurity: seeing how attackers view your organization, where they are most likely to break in, what systems and assets are at risk and how you can eliminate the exposure. Founded by national intelligence agency veterans, CyCognito has a deep understanding of how attackers exploit blind spots and a path of least resistance. The Palo Alto-based company is funded by leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists, and its mission is to help organizations protect themselves from even the most sophisticated attackers. It does this with a category-defining, transformative platform that automates offensive cybersecurity operations to provide reconnaissance capabilities superior to those of attackers..

Socure

Series E in 2021
Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions through its Socure ID+ platform, which utilizes predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. The platform aggregates data from various online and offline sources, such as emails, phone numbers, and social media, to support compliance with customer identification programs, know your customer guidelines, and anti-money laundering regulations. In addition to the Socure ID+ platform, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for identity validation, Docv for document verification, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which addresses synthetic identity fraud. Socure enhances financial inclusion by approving a significant percentage of millennial and thin-file consumers while substantially reducing fraud in online account openings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure serves a diverse clientele, including software firms, financial institutions, and integration partners, and has established a strategic partnership with ForgeRock.

NetRise

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of the cloud-based platform intended to provide comprehensive insight into the many risks present in the firmware. The company's platform detects risks and associated artifacts clearly and concisely and specializes in continuous risk monitoring and analysis, enabling consultants, operators, and analysts alike to take appropriate action and begin to address the risks presented by firmware in their environment.

Socure

Series D in 2021
Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions through its Socure ID+ platform, which utilizes predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. The platform aggregates data from various online and offline sources, such as emails, phone numbers, and social media, to support compliance with customer identification programs, know your customer guidelines, and anti-money laundering regulations. In addition to the Socure ID+ platform, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for identity validation, Docv for document verification, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which addresses synthetic identity fraud. Socure enhances financial inclusion by approving a significant percentage of millennial and thin-file consumers while substantially reducing fraud in online account openings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure serves a diverse clientele, including software firms, financial institutions, and integration partners, and has established a strategic partnership with ForgeRock.

Socure

Series C in 2020
Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions through its Socure ID+ platform, which utilizes predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. The platform aggregates data from various online and offline sources, such as emails, phone numbers, and social media, to support compliance with customer identification programs, know your customer guidelines, and anti-money laundering regulations. In addition to the Socure ID+ platform, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for identity validation, Docv for document verification, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which addresses synthetic identity fraud. Socure enhances financial inclusion by approving a significant percentage of millennial and thin-file consumers while substantially reducing fraud in online account openings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure serves a diverse clientele, including software firms, financial institutions, and integration partners, and has established a strategic partnership with ForgeRock.

CyCognito

Series B in 2020
CyCognito solves one of the most fundamental business problems in cybersecurity: seeing how attackers view your organization, where they are most likely to break in, what systems and assets are at risk and how you can eliminate the exposure. Founded by national intelligence agency veterans, CyCognito has a deep understanding of how attackers exploit blind spots and a path of least resistance. The Palo Alto-based company is funded by leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists, and its mission is to help organizations protect themselves from even the most sophisticated attackers. It does this with a category-defining, transformative platform that automates offensive cybersecurity operations to provide reconnaissance capabilities superior to those of attackers..

NS8

Series A in 2020
NS8 Inc. is a fraud prevention and user experience protection platform based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with additional offices in Miami Beach, Florida, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2016, the company offers a suite of tools designed to help online businesses minimize risk through its NS8 Antifraud platform. This platform utilizes machine learning, behavioral analytics, real-time scoring, and fraud pattern detection to identify and address fraudulent activities. It provides insights into bot detection and hidden session segmentation, enabling users to understand effective traffic sources. Additionally, NS8's platform offers consumer metrics that allow businesses to display customized content and track the performance of various sales techniques. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including ecommerce platforms, online merchants, payment gateways, and event ticketing sectors. In October 2020, NS8 filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Bridgecrew

Series A in 2020
BridgeCrew, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in cloud security solutions. Its platform enables organizations to automate the deployment and management of cloud security workflows, allowing developers to codify security measures effectively. By providing tools such as remediations, guardrails, and infrastructure as code templates, BridgeCrew simplifies security processes and enhances collaboration among development teams. The platform also features native workflow automation and connected analytics, making cloud security more accessible and efficient for high-growth tech companies. This approach helps teams save time and resources while addressing ongoing security tasks seamlessly.

CloudKnox

Series A in 2020
CloudKnox Security Inc. is a cloud security software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in managing the identity privilege lifecycle across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The company's platform monitors user activity on cloud infrastructure to assess risks and behaviors, providing insights that help organizations track potential threats. By implementing an activity-based authorization model, CloudKnox allows enterprises to manage identities, actions, and resources efficiently, thereby reducing risks associated with compromised credentials, accidental misuse, and insider threats. The software also offers features to restrict activities of suspicious users and facilitates the creation and editing of reports, ensuring robust security for critical infrastructure.

CyCognito

Series A in 2019
CyCognito solves one of the most fundamental business problems in cybersecurity: seeing how attackers view your organization, where they are most likely to break in, what systems and assets are at risk and how you can eliminate the exposure. Founded by national intelligence agency veterans, CyCognito has a deep understanding of how attackers exploit blind spots and a path of least resistance. The Palo Alto-based company is funded by leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists, and its mission is to help organizations protect themselves from even the most sophisticated attackers. It does this with a category-defining, transformative platform that automates offensive cybersecurity operations to provide reconnaissance capabilities superior to those of attackers..

Kenna Security

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

NS8

Series B in 2019
NS8 Inc. is a fraud prevention and user experience protection platform based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with additional offices in Miami Beach, Florida, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2016, the company offers a suite of tools designed to help online businesses minimize risk through its NS8 Antifraud platform. This platform utilizes machine learning, behavioral analytics, real-time scoring, and fraud pattern detection to identify and address fraudulent activities. It provides insights into bot detection and hidden session segmentation, enabling users to understand effective traffic sources. Additionally, NS8's platform offers consumer metrics that allow businesses to display customized content and track the performance of various sales techniques. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including ecommerce platforms, online merchants, payment gateways, and event ticketing sectors. In October 2020, NS8 filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Socure

Series C in 2019
Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions through its Socure ID+ platform, which utilizes predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. The platform aggregates data from various online and offline sources, such as emails, phone numbers, and social media, to support compliance with customer identification programs, know your customer guidelines, and anti-money laundering regulations. In addition to the Socure ID+ platform, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for identity validation, Docv for document verification, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which addresses synthetic identity fraud. Socure enhances financial inclusion by approving a significant percentage of millennial and thin-file consumers while substantially reducing fraud in online account openings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure serves a diverse clientele, including software firms, financial institutions, and integration partners, and has established a strategic partnership with ForgeRock.

CyCognito

Seed Round in 2018
CyCognito solves one of the most fundamental business problems in cybersecurity: seeing how attackers view your organization, where they are most likely to break in, what systems and assets are at risk and how you can eliminate the exposure. Founded by national intelligence agency veterans, CyCognito has a deep understanding of how attackers exploit blind spots and a path of least resistance. The Palo Alto-based company is funded by leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists, and its mission is to help organizations protect themselves from even the most sophisticated attackers. It does this with a category-defining, transformative platform that automates offensive cybersecurity operations to provide reconnaissance capabilities superior to those of attackers..

Octarine

Series A in 2017
Octarine, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in security solutions for cloud-native applications. The company offers a multi-cluster network security platform that enforces a zero trust security model, enabling organizations to maintain security and compliance during their transition to cloud-native environments. Octarine's products, including the Octarine Controller and Octaguard, provide runtime security that ensures visibility and control over workloads deployed across various environments, including containers, virtual machines, and serverless architectures. The platform allows organizations to define, enforce, and audit identity-based policies effectively, safeguarding workloads from unauthorized access and data exfiltration. Additionally, Octarine integrates security measures into continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows, utilizing compliance policy templates to assist developers in maintaining secure code without hindrance. As a subsidiary of VMware, Octarine aims to protect all deployment modes and protocols, ensuring comprehensive security across network traffic communications.

Fastly

Series E in 2017
Fastly operates an edge cloud platform that processes, serves, and secures applications for its customers. This platform is designed to enhance the delivery of digital experiences by enabling developers to build and manage applications closer to end-users, thereby improving speed and reliability. Fastly's approach differs from traditional content delivery networks (CDNs) by focusing on fewer, strategically located servers in network-dense data centers, allowing for dynamic content delivery and edge computing capabilities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Fastly serves a diverse range of industries, including digital publishing, media and entertainment, technology, online retail, travel, and financial services. The company is committed to helping businesses meet customer expectations through fast, secure, and scalable online experiences.

Cradlepoint

Series B in 2015
Cradlepoint, Inc. specializes in secure cloud-managed networking solutions, primarily for the Distributed Enterprise. The company provides a range of products, including wireless routers and ruggedized gateways that support 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G connectivity. Its flagship platform, Cradlepoint NetCloud, integrates cloud-based management with software-defined networking services, enabling enterprises to efficiently connect and manage their branch, mobile workforce, vehicle, and Internet of Things (IoT) networks. Cradlepoint's solutions ensure end-to-end visibility and security for over 15,000 clients globally, including a significant portion of the top retailers and Fortune 100 companies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Cradlepoint also maintains offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan, serving as a vital partner for service providers looking to enhance their managed service offerings.
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