Gula Tech Adventures

Gula Tech Adventures, Inc. is a venture capital firm based in Ellicott City, Maryland, that specializes in investing in early-stage start-ups within the cybersecurity sector. Founded in 2017, the firm focuses on seed and Series A investments, particularly in areas such as cyber hygiene, threat management, security engineering, and national security technology. The founders, Ron and Cyndi Gula, are veterans of the cybersecurity industry, having previously co-founded Tenable Network Security. They leverage their extensive experience to support the next generation of cybersecurity start-ups by providing funding, assisting with product development, and guiding capital raises. Gula Tech Adventures aims to foster innovation and growth in the cybersecurity landscape.

Patrick Duggan

Managing Director

Cyndi Gula

Managing Partner

Cyndi Gula

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Ron Gula

President

Past deals in District of Columbia

Threater

Series A in 2022
Bandura Cyber, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on threat intelligence and protection for various sectors, including government, finance, healthcare, and education. Based in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, the company develops products like PoliWall TIG, an in-line IP filter that mitigates unnecessary internet traffic and prevents data breaches by employing precise IP allow/deny policies based on threat intelligence. Additionally, the BanduraONE Enterprise management console allows for centralized control of multiple PoliWall devices across different environments, including on-premise and cloud-based systems. With a commitment to providing real-time protection, Bandura's technology effectively blocks threats from millions of malicious IPs and domains, ensuring the security of networks, data, and users without latency. The company serves critical infrastructure needs for federal agencies and supports various industries, positioning itself as a significant player in the cybersecurity landscape.

SCYTHE

Series A in 2021
Scythe Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 2017. The company specializes in designing and developing a platform that enables organizations to create and simulate various adversarial campaigns. This capability allows businesses to rigorously test their security controls with a high level of detail, helping them identify vulnerabilities and improve their overall security posture. By providing a comprehensive environment for security testing, Scythe aims to enhance organizational resilience against potential cyber threats.

Second Front

Funding Round in 2021
Second Front Systems, Inc. is a software development company based in Arlington, Virginia, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, California. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in helping government users discover and engage with venture capital-backed technologies and firms tailored for national security missions. Its flagship product, Atlas Fulcrum, is designed to identify, assess, and access innovative commercial technologies that can be leveraged for national security purposes. In addition to its software solutions, Second Front offers program management and system integration services to effectively deliver technology to warfighters. The company also operates the High Technology Council, which connects key market participants to facilitate the application of venture-backed technologies in government-funded national security initiatives. Furthermore, Second Front provides advisory services to technology firms aiming to penetrate the national security market, utilizing proof-of-concept pilots and various contracting options to address critical security needs.

Trinity Cyber

Venture Round in 2021
Trinity Cyber, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Bowie, Maryland, established in 2016. It specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that offers proactive threat solutions designed to protect organizations from advanced hacking techniques. The company's flagship offering, Proactive Threat Interference, effectively identifies, assesses, and monitors network traffic to prevent threats before they reach internal systems. By operating outside traditional network perimeters, Trinity Cyber imposes costs on attackers, enhancing the security posture of its clients. The company leverages the expertise of seasoned professionals from the cybersecurity, policy, and intelligence sectors, who have a proven track record in defending critical communications and information systems. Its patented technology allows for deep interrogation of full-session network traffic, modifying it for enhanced security at network speed, positioning Trinity Cyber as a significant player in the cybersecurity landscape.

Second Front

Seed Round in 2020
Second Front Systems, Inc. is a software development company based in Arlington, Virginia, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, California. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in helping government users discover and engage with venture capital-backed technologies and firms tailored for national security missions. Its flagship product, Atlas Fulcrum, is designed to identify, assess, and access innovative commercial technologies that can be leveraged for national security purposes. In addition to its software solutions, Second Front offers program management and system integration services to effectively deliver technology to warfighters. The company also operates the High Technology Council, which connects key market participants to facilitate the application of venture-backed technologies in government-funded national security initiatives. Furthermore, Second Front provides advisory services to technology firms aiming to penetrate the national security market, utilizing proof-of-concept pilots and various contracting options to address critical security needs.

Inky

Series B in 2020
Inky is a cyber-security company that secures email against phishing. It is a cloud-based email security platform that make Inky Phish Fence, an email protection gateway that uses sophisticated AI, machine learning, and computer vision algorithms to block deep sea phishing attacks that get through every other system. Inky Phish Fence can either quarantine suspicious emails or deliver them with disabled links and user-friendly warnings. It is easy to deploy for Office 365, Exchange, or G Suite. Inky was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.

Inky

Series A in 2019
Inky is a cyber-security company that secures email against phishing. It is a cloud-based email security platform that make Inky Phish Fence, an email protection gateway that uses sophisticated AI, machine learning, and computer vision algorithms to block deep sea phishing attacks that get through every other system. Inky Phish Fence can either quarantine suspicious emails or deliver them with disabled links and user-friendly warnings. It is easy to deploy for Office 365, Exchange, or G Suite. Inky was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.

Cybrary

Series B in 2019
Cybrary Inc. is an online platform that specializes in providing information technology and cybersecurity training for individuals and organizations globally. Founded in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, Cybrary offers a wide range of courses covering systems and network administration, project management, and various cybersecurity topics, including penetration testing, ethical hacking, and malware analysis. The platform is designed to facilitate learning for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced professionals. Cybrary also features a community of instructors and experts who contribute to its growing catalog of high-quality content, which is accessible anytime and anywhere. In addition, the platform provides tools for enterprises, including team management for employee training, hands-on challenges, and practical labs. The company is dedicated to serving underserved populations and helping individuals advance in their careers.

Threater

Series A in 2019
Bandura Cyber, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on threat intelligence and protection for various sectors, including government, finance, healthcare, and education. Based in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, the company develops products like PoliWall TIG, an in-line IP filter that mitigates unnecessary internet traffic and prevents data breaches by employing precise IP allow/deny policies based on threat intelligence. Additionally, the BanduraONE Enterprise management console allows for centralized control of multiple PoliWall devices across different environments, including on-premise and cloud-based systems. With a commitment to providing real-time protection, Bandura's technology effectively blocks threats from millions of malicious IPs and domains, ensuring the security of networks, data, and users without latency. The company serves critical infrastructure needs for federal agencies and supports various industries, positioning itself as a significant player in the cybersecurity landscape.

Anno.Ai

Seed Round in 2019
Anno.Ai operates a hosted platform designed to facilitate the curation of training data for machine learning operations. The platform enables users to create projects, customize labels, invite team members, and upload data essential for machine learning models and data annotation. By focusing on structuring unstructured data, Anno.Ai aims to develop AI-driven applications and sensors that open new business opportunities. The company is headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

SCYTHE

Seed Round in 2018
Scythe Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 2017. The company specializes in designing and developing a platform that enables organizations to create and simulate various adversarial campaigns. This capability allows businesses to rigorously test their security controls with a high level of detail, helping them identify vulnerabilities and improve their overall security posture. By providing a comprehensive environment for security testing, Scythe aims to enhance organizational resilience against potential cyber threats.

Threater

Series A in 2018
Bandura Cyber, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on threat intelligence and protection for various sectors, including government, finance, healthcare, and education. Based in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, the company develops products like PoliWall TIG, an in-line IP filter that mitigates unnecessary internet traffic and prevents data breaches by employing precise IP allow/deny policies based on threat intelligence. Additionally, the BanduraONE Enterprise management console allows for centralized control of multiple PoliWall devices across different environments, including on-premise and cloud-based systems. With a commitment to providing real-time protection, Bandura's technology effectively blocks threats from millions of malicious IPs and domains, ensuring the security of networks, data, and users without latency. The company serves critical infrastructure needs for federal agencies and supports various industries, positioning itself as a significant player in the cybersecurity landscape.

Inky

Series A in 2018
Inky is a cyber-security company that secures email against phishing. It is a cloud-based email security platform that make Inky Phish Fence, an email protection gateway that uses sophisticated AI, machine learning, and computer vision algorithms to block deep sea phishing attacks that get through every other system. Inky Phish Fence can either quarantine suspicious emails or deliver them with disabled links and user-friendly warnings. It is easy to deploy for Office 365, Exchange, or G Suite. Inky was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.

Threater

Seed Round in 2018
Bandura Cyber, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on threat intelligence and protection for various sectors, including government, finance, healthcare, and education. Based in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, the company develops products like PoliWall TIG, an in-line IP filter that mitigates unnecessary internet traffic and prevents data breaches by employing precise IP allow/deny policies based on threat intelligence. Additionally, the BanduraONE Enterprise management console allows for centralized control of multiple PoliWall devices across different environments, including on-premise and cloud-based systems. With a commitment to providing real-time protection, Bandura's technology effectively blocks threats from millions of malicious IPs and domains, ensuring the security of networks, data, and users without latency. The company serves critical infrastructure needs for federal agencies and supports various industries, positioning itself as a significant player in the cybersecurity landscape.
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