Forgepoint Capital

Forgepoint Capital, established in 2015 and based in San Mateo, California, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on transformative cybersecurity and infrastructure software companies, typically investing between $5 million to $30 million. Forgepoint has a global reach, investing in Europe, Latin America, the United States, and Canada. With over $1 billion in assets under management and a portfolio of nearly 40 companies, the firm brings extensive industry expertise and a network of over 100 company-building advisors to support its investments.

Casilda Angulo

Senior Associate

Leoncio Casusol

Partner

Leo Casusol

Managing Director

Sean Cunningham

Managing Director

Damien Henault

Managing Director

Lisa Lee

CFO

William Lin

Managing Director

Andrew McClure

Managing Director

Jimmy Park

Senior Associate

MJ Ramachandran

Principal

Shane Shook

Venture Partner

Past deals in Fraud Detection

Lynx

Series A in 2023
Lynx is an artificial intelligence-driven software company focused on addressing significant fraud and financial crime challenges faced by its clients. By utilizing advanced AI technology, Lynx develops solutions that proactively identify and prevent fraud in real time, enhancing accuracy, speed, and scalability for multinational organizations. The company aims to facilitate a shift from reactive to proactive responses in risk management, providing actionable insights to financial institutions, fintechs, and commercial entities. Lynx is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and has built lasting, trustworthy relationships within the financial sector.

Surefire Cyber

Series A in 2022
Surefire Cyber specializes in cybersecurity solutions that assist clients in addressing various internet security challenges, including ransomware, email compromise, malware, and data theft. The company offers comprehensive end-to-end response capabilities that enable organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents effectively. By providing swift and robust responses to threats, Surefire Cyber helps clients build confidence in their security measures and enhances their overall cyber resilience, ensuring they are better equipped to handle potential future incidents.

1Kosmos

Series A in 2021
1Kosmos specializes in providing passwordless access solutions through its BlockID platform, which integrates identity proofing and strong authentication. This platform is designed to create a secure, distributed digital identity that helps prevent identity impersonation, account takeovers, and fraud while ensuring a seamless user experience. BlockID stands out as a certified platform, recognized by NIST, FIDO2, and iBeta biometrics, and it handles millions of authentications daily for major banks, telecommunications companies, and healthcare organizations. By offering advanced biometric authentication and flexible levels of identity assurance, 1Kosmos empowers users to maintain control over their portable and interoperable digital identities, enabling online service providers to combat identity fraud with user consent.

4iQ

Series C in 2020
4iQ, Inc. is an identity intelligence company focused on preventing fraud, identity theft, account takeover, and cyber espionage. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a suite of products aimed at enhancing security and risk assessment. Its flagship solution, IDHunt, allows intelligence analysts and investigators to analyze monikers and identity-related attributes, while IDTheft helps clients monitor identity risk and alerts consumers to exposed personal information. Additionally, IDLake scans deep and dark web sources for stolen or leaked credentials, leveraging a proprietary data lake containing over 14 billion records. 4iQ's solutions cater to various sectors, including intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and identity protection providers, empowering them to disrupt cyber threats and safeguard digital identities.

Attivo Networks

Series C in 2019
Attivo Networks, Inc. specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions designed to detect, analyze, and respond to various cyber threats, including insider, credential, and ransomware attacks. The company offers a comprehensive Deception and Response Platform, which enhances visibility across user networks, data centers, and specialized environments such as IoT and industrial control systems. Its Honeynet Technology creates high-interaction traps to mislead attackers, allowing for the capture and analysis of attack activities. This platform also features a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints and tracks lateral movement, providing evidence-based alerts and detailed forensic reports. Attivo Networks simplifies incident response through ThreatOps playbooks and integrations for automated attack mitigation. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company serves both corporate and government sectors globally.

Attivo Networks

Series C in 2017
Attivo Networks, Inc. specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions designed to detect, analyze, and respond to various cyber threats, including insider, credential, and ransomware attacks. The company offers a comprehensive Deception and Response Platform, which enhances visibility across user networks, data centers, and specialized environments such as IoT and industrial control systems. Its Honeynet Technology creates high-interaction traps to mislead attackers, allowing for the capture and analysis of attack activities. This platform also features a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints and tracks lateral movement, providing evidence-based alerts and detailed forensic reports. Attivo Networks simplifies incident response through ThreatOps playbooks and integrations for automated attack mitigation. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company serves both corporate and government sectors globally.

Attivo Networks

Series B in 2017
Attivo Networks, Inc. specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions designed to detect, analyze, and respond to various cyber threats, including insider, credential, and ransomware attacks. The company offers a comprehensive Deception and Response Platform, which enhances visibility across user networks, data centers, and specialized environments such as IoT and industrial control systems. Its Honeynet Technology creates high-interaction traps to mislead attackers, allowing for the capture and analysis of attack activities. This platform also features a multi-dimensional correlation engine that identifies infected endpoints and tracks lateral movement, providing evidence-based alerts and detailed forensic reports. Attivo Networks simplifies incident response through ThreatOps playbooks and integrations for automated attack mitigation. Founded in 2011 and based in Fremont, California, the company serves both corporate and government sectors globally.

4iQ

Series A in 2016
4iQ, Inc. is an identity intelligence company focused on preventing fraud, identity theft, account takeover, and cyber espionage. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a suite of products aimed at enhancing security and risk assessment. Its flagship solution, IDHunt, allows intelligence analysts and investigators to analyze monikers and identity-related attributes, while IDTheft helps clients monitor identity risk and alerts consumers to exposed personal information. Additionally, IDLake scans deep and dark web sources for stolen or leaked credentials, leveraging a proprietary data lake containing over 14 billion records. 4iQ's solutions cater to various sectors, including intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and identity protection providers, empowering them to disrupt cyber threats and safeguard digital identities.

IDX

Venture Round in 2016
IDX is a consumer privacy platform that empowers individuals to manage their privacy and identity effectively. The company provides a range of services, including data breach response, medical fraud monitoring, and identity theft protection. IDX's innovative technology monitors financial activities, the dark web, and medical transactions to detect potential fraud. It also offers unique health claims monitoring and a variety of insurance options to cover identity theft expenses and losses from electronic theft. Trusted by both government and enterprise clients, as well as partners in employee benefits and e-commerce, IDX is committed to safeguarding the identities of its customers and their employees.
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