Sorenson Capital

Sorenson Capital is a Utah-based investment firm founded in 2003, specializing in growth-focused investments in the United States. With over $1 billion in capital under management, the firm engages in venture capital, growth equity, and small- to middle-market buyout investments. Sorenson Capital aims to support companies at various stages of development, providing financial resources and strategic guidance to help them scale. Additionally, the firm operates Sorenson Ventures, established in 2017, which concentrates on early-stage investments in the software and security sectors. This division is staffed by experienced entrepreneurs and industry veterans, typically investing up to $15 million throughout the lifecycle of its investments. The initial funding for Sorenson Capital's first fund was provided by the James LeVoy Sorenson family.

Stephen Archibald

Senior Associate

Len Blackwell

Managing Director of Portfolio Operations

Donald Blohm

Operating Partner

Brady Broadbent

Partner

Jacob Clark

Senior Associate

David Dame

Operating Partner

Burke Davis

Partner

Jonathan Day

Senior Associate

Ken Elefant

Partner

Darrell Hanks

Associate

Eric Hilton

Principal

Tim Layton

Partner

LeGrand Lewis

Managing Director

Aaron Lewis

Associate

Mark Ludwig

Partner

Nabil Manji

Senior Associate

David Mella

Investor

Ronald Paul Mika

Co-Founder & Partner

Ron Mika

Partner

Michelle Moon

Principal

Erika Nash

Associate

Scott Nielsen

Associate

Tom Pierce

Chief Financial Officer

Vidya Raman

Partner

Bert Roberts

Partner

Brent W. Robinson

Operating Partner

Rob Rueckert

Partner

Luke Sorenson

Partner

Peter Sturgeon

Managing Director

Andrew Turner

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 Networks

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 SaaS company based in Austin, Texas. We offer a multi-factor authentications solution called Evo MFA, which is designed specifically for MSP's, MSSP's, VAR's and Distributors/Agents as a re-sellable, white-labeled solution for their SME and SMB customers.

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.

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 Security

Series A in 2020
CloudKnox Security is the Infrastructure Authorization Administration (IAA) company with the only solution built from the ground up to support a true multi-cloud environment. For enterprises who are heavily invested in cloud infrastructure, CloudKnox provides a single platform that manages the entire identity privilege lifecycle across any private and public cloud, enabling organizations to significantly reduce their risk against compromised credentials, accidents, and insider threats by achieving the principle of least privilege.

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. security platform for cloud native application. The company offers octarine controller and octaguard. The company is based in Sunnyvale, California. As of May 22, 2020, Octarine, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc..

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 offers a cloud-based network solution to connect people, places, and things over wired and wireless broadband. Cradlepoint NetCloud is a software and services platform that extends the company’s 4G LTE-enabled multi-function routers and ruggedized M2M/IoT gateways with cloud-based management and software-defined network services. With Cradlepoint, customers can leverage the speed and economics of wired and wireless Internet broadband for branch, failover, mobile, and IoT networks while maintaining end-to-end visibility, security, and control. More than 15,000 enterprise and government organizations around the world — including 75 percent of the world’s top retailers, 50 percent of the Fortune 100, and 25 of the largest U.S. cities — rely on Cradlepoint to keep critical sites, workforces, vehicles, and devices always connected and protected. Major service providers use Cradlepoint network solutions as the foundation for innovative managed service offerings. Founded in 2006, Cradlepoint is a privately held company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with development centers in Silicon Valley and Kelowna, Canada, and offices in the UK, Australia, and Japan.

AccessData

Private Equity Round in 2013
AccessData Group has pioneered computer forensics and litigation support for more than twenty years. Over that time, they have grown to provide a broad spectrum of stand-alone and enterprise-class solutions that enable digital investigations of any kind, including computer forensics, incident response, eDiscovery, legal review, IP theft, compliance auditing and information assurance. More than 100,000 customers in law enforcement, government agencies, corporations, consultancies, and law firms around the world rely on AccessData software solutions, as well as their premier hosted review and digital investigations services. AccessData Group is also a leading provider of digital forensics training and certification, with their much sought after AccessData Certified Examiner program.