Orbital Services Corporation (OSCorp)
Grant in 2024 
OSCorp is an in-space services company that safeguards the space domain and builds a thriving in-space economy. 
OSCorp develops cutting-edge technologies at the nexus of GN and C, AI/ML, LiDAR sensors, space robotics, and lasercom terminals.
The company aims to revolutionize space operations by delivering strategic capabilities for the U.S. government and commercial space operators. It also aims to provide government operators with unparalleled situational awareness and enable them to execute tactically responsive space operations to protect strategic government and commercial space assets, and the services they provide, from denial, disruption, destruction, or degradation.
Rapid7, established in 2000, is a cybersecurity company that offers a range of solutions to help organizations proactively manage their security. Initially focusing on vulnerability management, the company has since expanded its portfolio to include detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 empowers businesses with visibility and insights to make informed security decisions, create action plans, and monitor progress. The company, based in Boston, is committed to helping organizations enhance their security posture and is actively involved in the cybersecurity community.
NCShare allows access to networking, scientific, and statistical computing services to smaller and mid-sized institutions. They create cyberinfrastructure for scientific computing.
Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium
Grant in 2022 
The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) envisions a transformational partnership to promote advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) capabilities on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
CyberSpara is a cybersecurity company focused on enhancing the security and privacy of internet users and organizations. The company employs a simulation-based educational model that incorporates gamification principles to instruct users on common vulnerabilities associated with social media platforms. Their Digital-PASS initiative empowers individuals to recognize and mitigate security threats online. Additionally, CyberSpara provides a platform designed to help enterprises identify vulnerabilities, safeguard data from cyberattacks, and facilitate the migration to secure cloud environments. This comprehensive approach enables organizations to effectively prevent and manage cyber risks, ensuring a robust defense against a variety of digital threats.
Pyte is a secure data collaboration solutions provider that specializes in enabling enterprises to utilize and share data while preserving confidentiality throughout the entire data lifecycle. The company's innovative platform employs advanced cryptographic technology, allowing for computations on encrypted data without decryption, thus facilitating secure collaboration across cloud environments and between multiple organizations. This technology is particularly valuable in various applications, including co-marketing, drug discovery, and fraud detection, enabling businesses to leverage their data in a privacy-compliant manner without the risk of data breaches. Founded by experts with a strong academic background, including six PhDs and several world-renowned specialists in secure computation, Pyte is committed to advancing the field of secure data utilization.
Anomalee is a technology company specializing in safety and security applications through advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques. The company's platform is designed to address critical real-world challenges by providing certified protection against Trojans and employing cluster-based anomaly detection. Anomalee's innovative solutions are aimed at securing artificial intelligence systems and networks across various industries, ensuring the integrity of both the AIs and the data they manage. By focusing on the development of a robust technological framework, Anomalee enables customers to enhance the security of their systems and safeguard sensitive information.
Pyte is a secure data collaboration solutions provider that specializes in enabling enterprises to utilize and share data while preserving confidentiality throughout the entire data lifecycle. The company's innovative platform employs advanced cryptographic technology, allowing for computations on encrypted data without decryption, thus facilitating secure collaboration across cloud environments and between multiple organizations. This technology is particularly valuable in various applications, including co-marketing, drug discovery, and fraud detection, enabling businesses to leverage their data in a privacy-compliant manner without the risk of data breaches. Founded by experts with a strong academic background, including six PhDs and several world-renowned specialists in secure computation, Pyte is committed to advancing the field of secure data utilization.
Distributed Spectrum
Grant in 2021 
Distributed Spectrum is a defense technology company that develops software and sensors for signal processing, machine learning, and embedded systems to help understand critical radio signals across missions. Its spectrum monitoring system provides situational awareness and real-time, actionable alerts, with capabilities including passive signature detection, signal analysis, and anomaly identification. The system is designed to work with affordable, commodity hardware and incorporates patent-pending algorithms to interpret the radio environment and track transmissions across diverse settings for defense and security applications.
Blocky specializes in blockchain technology for data integrity. Its innovative Zipperchain solution enables millions of transactions per second with low, predictable costs, making it one of the most environmentally sustainable blockchain solutions available.
Onclave Networks
Grant in 2021 
Onclave Networks specializes in securing Operational Technology devices through its Secure IoT platform. This platform combines best practices with patented software on standard hardware to isolate and contain segmented devices.
NanoVMs Inc. specializes in providing a managed platform based on unikernel technology, which is designed for both public and private environments. The company's offerings include a fully managed production-ready unikernel platform, a unikernel database that enhances security by preventing shell code exploits, and a unikernel firewall. Additionally, NanoVMs provides managed services, application development, and migration assistance to help businesses adopt unikernel technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, NanoVMs is recognized as a leader in the unikernel space, delivering solutions that enable companies to operate their applications more efficiently and securely while minimizing costs.
Supranational
Grant in 2021 
Supranational develops hardware and software solutions for verifiable and secure computing. The company was founded in 2019 with the goal of developing products at the intersection of cryptography and computer architecture.
Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium
Grant in 2021 
The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) envisions a transformational partnership to promote advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) capabilities on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
Curuvar specializes in information security, focusing on developing intrusion-tolerant infrastructures that enhance the protection of critical information systems. By leveraging distributed systems and blockchain technologies, the company aims to advance the state of security and reliability for enterprises. Curuvar's platform is designed to assist organizations in preventing cyber risks by offering robust protections against malicious digital threats, ensuring that critical infrastructure and enterprise information remain secure and resilient.
Ossillate is a security testing platform focused on open-source software, founded in 2020 and based in Auburn, AL. The company provides a solution that enables developers to assess and manage cybersecurity and operational risks associated with open-source dependencies in their software supply chain. By offering tools for vetting third-party code, Ossillate helps developers adopt secure and reliable open-source components, ultimately facilitating the creation of safer digital products and services.
DeepBits Technology
Grant in 2021 
DeepBits Technology develops a threat discovery platform that disassembles and analyzes binary code to identify vulnerabilities, malware, and other security threats. Using artificial intelligence and deep learning, the platform assesses binary software early in the development cycle, enabling rapid classification of threats and tracing of their origins. The company focuses on organizing and interpreting binary data to provide cybersecurity solutions across devices, including computers, mobile devices, and IoT. By detecting weaknesses and malicious code at an early stage, DeepBits Technology aims to help organizations reduce cybersecurity costs and improve risk management without compromising performance.
Lucata Corporation is a technology company that specializes in enhancing memory utilization through its innovative hardware and software solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in South Bend, Indiana, Lucata develops motherboards, node cards, and memory servers tailored for various applications such as graph analysis, cyber security, data warehousing, machine learning, and risk analysis. Utilizing patented migrating thread technology, Lucata enables organizations to conduct high-performance analytics on extensive databases exceeding one trillion vertices, facilitating deeper insights into complex data relationships. Its solutions are designed for sectors including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and government, allowing for real-time analysis and scalable memory architecture without the need for additional software layers. Lucata's architecture supports energy-efficient processing and significant performance enhancements as hardware scales, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of big data and analytics.
Kapalya Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile application development, focusing on secure access to corporate and cloud servers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an additional office in Berkeley, California, Kapalya offers a mobile application that allows users to navigate and transfer files between various platforms, including corporate SharePoint farms, Windows file shares, and cloud-based storage applications, all utilizing fingerprint recognition for security. The company provides robust encryption solutions for a range of applications such as Box, Oracle, Amazon Web Services, and Salesforce, ensuring that sensitive files are securely stored both at-rest and in-transit. Kapalya caters to chief information officers, chief information security officers, executives, and enterprise users, enabling them to share encrypted files seamlessly across multiple cloud platforms while maintaining data integrity and security.
Corsha securely connects machines, facilitates data movement, and automates processes. It focuses on identity and access management, protecting APIs against breaches.
Semiotic AI is a company that specializes in encrypted computing services utilizing Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) to enhance data security and privacy in cloud environments. By allowing organizations to perform data analytics on sensitive information without compromising its integrity, Semiotic AI addresses critical concerns related to data protection. The company's technology also safeguards proprietary models by encrypting them prior to deployment. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Semiotic AI aims to play a significant role in the evolving landscape of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. In addition, the company develops automated decision-making tools that leverage AI and cryptography to facilitate decentralized markets on the blockchain, enhancing price efficiency and usability for businesses and consumers alike. The founders bring extensive experience in cryptography and AI, positioning Semiotic AI as a key player in the future of secure data management.
OnSystem Logic
Grant in 2021 
OnSystem Logic is a security software developer focused on protecting computer systems from malware and application vulnerabilities. The company's flagship product, OnSystem Defender, offers non-bypassable application hardening, integrating seamlessly with existing software to provide robust defense against cyber threats. By delivering a comprehensive layer of application access control, OnSystem Logic enables businesses to strengthen their security posture and mitigate the risks associated with cyberattacks and application flaws.
Grid7’s project, E-Blockchain: A Scalable Platform for Secure Energy Transactions and Control, aims to use blockchain technology to address power plant cybersecurity issues and explore how a decentralized approach can improve the reliability of energy networks.
Max Powers is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in IT and electronics products and services. The company focuses on advanced technologies, including blockchain, cryptography, security, artificial intelligence, Big Data, and hardware platforms like FPGA and ARM. Max Powers develops and encrypts routers and other electronic appliances, leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to enhance security and facilitate anonymous communications and data publishing. By offering these innovative solutions, the company enables users to safeguard their data from censorship and improve their overall digital security.
Silicon Assurance
Grant in 2021 
Founded in 2021, Silicon Assurance specializes in hardware security software designed to enhance trust in silicon chips under the zero-trust model. Their automated tool reduces time spent on chip design security checks and prevents data leakage from systems.
Picolo Labs is a technology company focused on building infrastructure for end-to-end secure applications. It employs advanced techniques such as fully homomorphic encryption and functional encryption to ensure robust security. The company is developing a networking platform aimed at facilitating a people-to-people network that promotes open participation, allowing any user to join or leave freely. This innovative approach helps reduce reliance on cloud services for synchronous multimedia sessions, providing a more decentralized and secure method for users to connect and communicate.
Guardion is a technology company specializing in advanced sensor technology, particularly in the development of radiation detectors that utilize the quantum properties of nanomaterials. This innovative approach allows Guardion to create low-cost, highly sensitive, and energy-efficient detectors suitable for large-scale deployment, especially in urban environments. The company focuses on applications that demand high sensitivity and miniaturization, providing analytical instruments and chemical detectors that serve various industries, including aerospace, healthcare, and national security. Guardion has received recognition for its contributions to the field, winning multiple awards such as the MassChallenge Gold Prize and the Technology in Space Prize from CASIS and Boeing. Additionally, the company participated in the inaugural cohort of the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator, which is sponsored by the Air Force.
Qunnect develops quantum networking hardware and components that enable secure communication for distributed information networks. It designs field-deployable devices that transmit, store, and receive quantum information using photons to communicate and atoms to store or process data, supporting scalable, quantum-secure networks with real-time threat detection. The company focuses on quantum memories and quantum sources to enable future information networks and quantum computing, and provides infrastructure for quantum cryptography, networks, sensors, metrology, and imaging. Headquartered in Stony Brook, New York, Qunnect aims to bring practical quantum information technology to enterprise and government networks by delivering room-temperature hardware suitable for real-world deployment.
Blue Cranium
Grant in 2020 
Blue Cranium develops cutting-edge technology solutions for the commercial, medical, transportation, space, and defense industries. Comsat Architects has been established as a trade name by Blue Cranium LLC.
Grid7’s project, E-Blockchain: A Scalable Platform for Secure Energy Transactions and Control, aims to use blockchain technology to address power plant cybersecurity issues and explore how a decentralized approach can improve the reliability of energy networks.
Unknot.id develops AI-driven location intelligence and contextual behavioral analytics that convert multi-modal sensor data into a secure, highly accurate view of human contexts and spatial environments. Its platform analyzes signals from mobile sensors and other data sources to deliver real-time situational awareness and precise 3D location data across diverse environments, with integration capabilities for existing systems and a focus on reducing costs and risks associated with legacy location technologies. This enables industries such as hospitality, property management, law enforcement, defense, health care, logistics, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure to improve operational efficiency, safety, and decision-making.
Supranational
Grant in 2019 
Supranational develops hardware and software solutions for verifiable and secure computing. The company was founded in 2019 with the goal of developing products at the intersection of cryptography and computer architecture.
USEncryption
Grant in 2019 
USEncryption specializes in Privacy-Enhancing Technology, allowing confidential data sharing while maintaining privacy and security. Its patented technology enables processing encrypted data, facilitating insights extraction without decrypting first. This benefits industries like finance, healthcare, AI, and advertising by unlocking valuable insights from sensitive data while ensuring compliance with privacy standards.
Trusted CI is to lead in the development of an NSF Cybersecurity Ecosystem with the workforce, knowledge, processes, and cyberinfrastructure that enables trustworthy science and NSF’s vision of a nation that is a global leader in research and innovation. Are you an NSF project in need of cybersecurity
PQSecure specializes in developing and implementing post-quantum cryptographic solutions. They offer symmetric and asymmetric algorithms designed to secure current devices against potential threats from quantum computers.
Armaments Research Company
Grant in 2019 
Armaments Research Company specializes in providing advanced firearm accessories and analytical tools tailored for professional security forces globally. The company develops a self-aware system that integrates small, ruggedized artificial intelligence-powered sensors into firearm grips. These sensors monitor usage in real-time and deliver critical analytics and insights through intelligent mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. By leveraging embedded IoT technology, Armaments Research Company aims to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of national defense, law enforcement, and private security personnel, ultimately contributing to life-saving measures and improved public safety outcomes.
Squishy Robotics
Grant in 2019 
Founded in 2017, Squishy Robotics develops mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. Their robots, equipped with visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS sensors, can traverse rough environments and be deployed by ground or aerial vehicles to provide situational awareness and assist in victim rescue until human responders arrive.
NXM Labs Inc. specializes in the development of security and data integrity software that protects connected devices from cyber threats, including those posed by quantum computing. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on enabling seamless collaboration among devices to enhance security and safeguard personal privacy. NXM Labs serves a variety of sectors, including communications, semiconductors, automotive, and enterprise software. Its technology empowers clients to automatically manage security across their operations, from hardware to cloud, ensuring the integrity and versatility of their data. The company has been recognized for its innovative contributions to IoT security, receiving the Frost & Sullivan’s North American Visionary Innovation Leadership Award in 2019.
Agita Labs is a startup based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It specializes in developing advanced privacy-preserving computing architectures designed to facilitate the creation of new data markets while safeguarding intellectual property and respecting personal information.
Refined Imaging
Grant in 2019 
Refined Imaging is a technology company that develops and applies interferometry-based imaging solutions. Their core product is an advanced platform specializing in microfabrication, X-ray, and neutron grating interferometry, which generates detailed images by harnessing electromagnetic wave interactions. This platform enables industries to enhance the performance of gratings with support structures. Notably, Refined Imaging offers a unique cyber-physical trust anchor service that facilitates the authentication of additively manufactured parts and detection of counterfeit items. Their imaging process is repeatable, allowing for data comparison against blockchain records to provide definitive yes or no responses for authentication purposes.
Blocky specializes in blockchain technology for data integrity. Its innovative Zipperchain solution enables millions of transactions per second with low, predictable costs, making it one of the most environmentally sustainable blockchain solutions available.
Guardion is a technology company specializing in advanced sensor technology, particularly in the development of radiation detectors that utilize the quantum properties of nanomaterials. This innovative approach allows Guardion to create low-cost, highly sensitive, and energy-efficient detectors suitable for large-scale deployment, especially in urban environments. The company focuses on applications that demand high sensitivity and miniaturization, providing analytical instruments and chemical detectors that serve various industries, including aerospace, healthcare, and national security. Guardion has received recognition for its contributions to the field, winning multiple awards such as the MassChallenge Gold Prize and the Technology in Space Prize from CASIS and Boeing. Additionally, the company participated in the inaugural cohort of the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator, which is sponsored by the Air Force.
Armaments Research Company
Grant in 2018 
Armaments Research Company specializes in providing advanced firearm accessories and analytical tools tailored for professional security forces globally. The company develops a self-aware system that integrates small, ruggedized artificial intelligence-powered sensors into firearm grips. These sensors monitor usage in real-time and deliver critical analytics and insights through intelligent mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. By leveraging embedded IoT technology, Armaments Research Company aims to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of national defense, law enforcement, and private security personnel, ultimately contributing to life-saving measures and improved public safety outcomes.
DataSecTech provides offers big data technology for data privacy and security. They provide SecureCompute and SecureDL products that allow businesses to establish and maintain access control guidelines, proactively scan code for security flaws, and impose data governance across the industry.
QC Ware, Corp. is a company that develops enterprise software solutions tailored for quantum computing. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Paris, France, QC Ware focuses on creating hardware-agnostic applications that address complex problems in areas like combinatorial optimization and machine learning. Their offerings include a graphical web application that serves various sectors, including finance, deep learning, and cybersecurity, as well as software development kits (SDKs) and data connectors. By providing tools that enable clients to integrate quantum computing capabilities into existing applications, QC Ware aims to enhance efficiency and performance while addressing challenges traditionally faced by high-performance computing solutions.
At TAMOSI we have developed industry-leading technologies designed to change the way we think of computing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.
DeepBits Technology
Grant in 2017 
DeepBits Technology develops a threat discovery platform that disassembles and analyzes binary code to identify vulnerabilities, malware, and other security threats. Using artificial intelligence and deep learning, the platform assesses binary software early in the development cycle, enabling rapid classification of threats and tracing of their origins. The company focuses on organizing and interpreting binary data to provide cybersecurity solutions across devices, including computers, mobile devices, and IoT. By detecting weaknesses and malicious code at an early stage, DeepBits Technology aims to help organizations reduce cybersecurity costs and improve risk management without compromising performance.
PQSecure specializes in developing and implementing post-quantum cryptographic solutions. They offer symmetric and asymmetric algorithms designed to secure current devices against potential threats from quantum computers.
Squishy Robotics
Grant in 2017 
Founded in 2017, Squishy Robotics develops mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. Their robots, equipped with visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS sensors, can traverse rough environments and be deployed by ground or aerial vehicles to provide situational awareness and assist in victim rescue until human responders arrive.
Intentionet is a developer of management software that focuses on enhancing network reliability and security. The company specializes in analyzing network configurations to identify errors and automate change testing for both on-premises and cloud-based environments. By proactively addressing potential issues that could lead to outages or security breaches, Intentionet’s software provides clients with improved visibility into their network's security posture and connectivity matrix. This approach allows organizations to deploy and maintain their networks with confidence, minimizing the risks associated with operational disruptions and compliance violations.
Stabilitas is a global company specializing in real-time employee location tracking and risk assessment for corporations with internationally traveling staff. Its platform facilitates secure information sharing among travelers, ensuring safety and peace of mind while performing job duties abroad.
Guardion is a technology company specializing in advanced sensor technology, particularly in the development of radiation detectors that utilize the quantum properties of nanomaterials. This innovative approach allows Guardion to create low-cost, highly sensitive, and energy-efficient detectors suitable for large-scale deployment, especially in urban environments. The company focuses on applications that demand high sensitivity and miniaturization, providing analytical instruments and chemical detectors that serve various industries, including aerospace, healthcare, and national security. Guardion has received recognition for its contributions to the field, winning multiple awards such as the MassChallenge Gold Prize and the Technology in Space Prize from CASIS and Boeing. Additionally, the company participated in the inaugural cohort of the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator, which is sponsored by the Air Force.
Tala Security
Grant in 2017 
Tala Security, founded in 2016 and based in Fremont, California, specializes in enterprise website security. It offers an agent-less platform that safeguards mission-critical web assets against advanced threats like formjacking and Magecart attacks. Tala's solution leverages Content Security Policy (CSP) and is fully automated, enabling any website to secure user experiences within minutes. Led by industry veterans and backed by prominent investors including VCs, angels, and former Symantec executives, Tala aims to protect web applications and end-users from data breaches and fraud.
Guardion is a technology company specializing in advanced sensor technology, particularly in the development of radiation detectors that utilize the quantum properties of nanomaterials. This innovative approach allows Guardion to create low-cost, highly sensitive, and energy-efficient detectors suitable for large-scale deployment, especially in urban environments. The company focuses on applications that demand high sensitivity and miniaturization, providing analytical instruments and chemical detectors that serve various industries, including aerospace, healthcare, and national security. Guardion has received recognition for its contributions to the field, winning multiple awards such as the MassChallenge Gold Prize and the Technology in Space Prize from CASIS and Boeing. Additionally, the company participated in the inaugural cohort of the Techstars Autonomous Tech Accelerator, which is sponsored by the Air Force.
QC Ware, Corp. is a company that develops enterprise software solutions tailored for quantum computing. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Paris, France, QC Ware focuses on creating hardware-agnostic applications that address complex problems in areas like combinatorial optimization and machine learning. Their offerings include a graphical web application that serves various sectors, including finance, deep learning, and cybersecurity, as well as software development kits (SDKs) and data connectors. By providing tools that enable clients to integrate quantum computing capabilities into existing applications, QC Ware aims to enhance efficiency and performance while addressing challenges traditionally faced by high-performance computing solutions.
Qubitekk is a California-based developer and manufacturer focused on quantum communications and security technologies. Since its formation in 2012, the company has developed quantum key distribution components and systems for quantum sensing, cryptography, and computing markets, with a particular emphasis on secure, tamper-resistant communications for critical infrastructure such as electric grid automation. Its quantum networking devices use entangled photon sources designed to integrate with existing architectures to protect data integrity, support regulatory compliance, and strengthen cybersecurity.
Axion Technologies
Grant in 2016 
Axion Technologies LLC is a cybersecurity company founded in 2016 and located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm specializes in developing advanced computer security solutions, focusing on cutting-edge encryption technologies and two-factor authentication capabilities. Through its innovative approach, Axion Technologies aims to enhance digital security for its clients, addressing the increasing demand for robust protective measures in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
DataSecTech provides offers big data technology for data privacy and security. They provide SecureCompute and SecureDL products that allow businesses to establish and maintain access control guidelines, proactively scan code for security flaws, and impose data governance across the industry.
Stabilitas is a global company specializing in real-time employee location tracking and risk assessment for corporations with internationally traveling staff. Its platform facilitates secure information sharing among travelers, ensuring safety and peace of mind while performing job duties abroad.
Intentionet is a developer of management software that focuses on enhancing network reliability and security. The company specializes in analyzing network configurations to identify errors and automate change testing for both on-premises and cloud-based environments. By proactively addressing potential issues that could lead to outages or security breaches, Intentionet’s software provides clients with improved visibility into their network's security posture and connectivity matrix. This approach allows organizations to deploy and maintain their networks with confidence, minimizing the risks associated with operational disruptions and compliance violations.
OpenRefactory
Grant in 2016 
OpenRefactory offers a solution to fix security, safety, reliability, and compliance problems in software. OpenRefactory employs AI to ensure that digital systems are free of critical bugs and vulnerabilities that expose businesses to significant financial and reputational risk. The goal of OpenRefactory is to shed light on the dangerous issues hidden in complex software systems, automatically fixing bugs and vulnerabilities to speed up the creation of trustworthy digital systems at scale.
Virta Laboratories
Seed Round in 2016 
Virta Laboratories, Inc. is a technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in monitoring and anti-malware solutions. Founded in 2013, the company develops advanced cybersecurity tools and IT asset management services suitable for both hybrid and legacy environments. Their flagship product, the BlueFlow platform, consolidates cloud, network, and endpoint data, enabling users to manage inventories, assess vulnerabilities, and evaluate risks through a unified interface. Additionally, Virta Laboratories offers various tools such as the PowerGuard, which detects anomalies in power consumption that may indicate malware, as well as network collectors and vulnerability plug-ins. These services empower organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture and optimize their IT operations effectively.
Corelight, Inc. is a provider of network visibility solutions aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for enterprises, government entities, and educational institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company develops a suite of products that includes Corelight sensors and a fleet management system. Its flagship offering is based on Bro, an open-source network analysis framework that delivers actionable, real-time data, enabling security professionals to comprehensively understand network traffic and effectively detect and mitigate cyber threats. In addition to its headquarters, Corelight maintains offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio, further supporting its commitment to improving network security across various sectors.
Tortuga logic, Inc. dba Cycuity
Angel Round in 2015 
Tortuga Logic, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in hardware threat detection. Founded in 2013, the company provides innovative solutions to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities in semiconductor designs. Its flagship products, Radix-STM and Radix-M, are designed to enhance the security verification process by enabling design teams to detect system-wide exploits related to hardware roots of trust and to perform security validation of firmware in complex system-on-chip designs. By facilitating a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), Tortuga Logic's offerings help ensure that vulnerabilities are addressed from the initial stages of chip design through to runtime, thereby enhancing overall hardware security.
Sensor Hound
Grant in 2015 
SensorHound Innovations LLC, founded in 2012 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software products and services aimed at minimizing development and operational costs. The company has developed a proactive and automated operations monitoring platform that addresses the critical issues of reliability and security in IoT applications. By providing continuous monitoring, the platform detects failures, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues in real time, delivering immediate alerts and detailed diagnostic information to facilitate rapid root cause analysis. This innovative solution, built on over a decade of research by leading IoT experts, significantly enhances the efficiency of monitoring operations, ultimately reducing maintenance costs associated with IoT deployments.
Network Perception
Grant in 2015 
Network Perception, Inc. is a technology company specializing in network device configuration analysis software to enhance network management and security. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers tools for firewall auditing and continuous monitoring, enabling corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to visualize their network effectively. Its platform automates the analysis of network device configuration files, providing comprehensive audits and assessments that help organizations ensure their configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. By delivering these innovative solutions, Network Perception assists businesses in managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance within their network environments.
Tortuga logic, Inc. dba Cycuity
Grant in 2015 
Tortuga Logic, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in hardware threat detection. Founded in 2013, the company provides innovative solutions to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities in semiconductor designs. Its flagship products, Radix-STM and Radix-M, are designed to enhance the security verification process by enabling design teams to detect system-wide exploits related to hardware roots of trust and to perform security validation of firmware in complex system-on-chip designs. By facilitating a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), Tortuga Logic's offerings help ensure that vulnerabilities are addressed from the initial stages of chip design through to runtime, thereby enhancing overall hardware security.
SecondWrite offers a malware detection platform and automated malware analysis solutions, including SecondWrite Sandbox, to detect advanced threats such as APTs, targeted attacks, and zero-day evasions. The platform performs deep code inspection and forcibly executes hidden paths to achieve complete code coverage, aided by machine learning to reduce false alerts and provide detailed, actionable threat intelligence. Its patented technology enables comprehensive analysis of malware to reveal IOCs and behavior. The company serves network security and endpoint security vendors, threat intelligence providers, incident response teams, SOCs at enterprises, MSSPs, and related customers. Founded in 2010 and based in College Park, Maryland, SecondWrite focuses on security teams seeking thorough detection of evasive malware.
Immunant is a systems software consultancy focused on system security, compilers, and operating systems. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, it provides application and code protection services, including exploit mitigation, code hardening, and information security research and development. The company develops probabilistic defenses that randomize the attack surface of an application on each run while preserving performance and functionality, helping clients harden code against attacks and keep software secure.
Virta Laboratories
Grant in 2014 
Virta Laboratories, Inc. is a technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in monitoring and anti-malware solutions. Founded in 2013, the company develops advanced cybersecurity tools and IT asset management services suitable for both hybrid and legacy environments. Their flagship product, the BlueFlow platform, consolidates cloud, network, and endpoint data, enabling users to manage inventories, assess vulnerabilities, and evaluate risks through a unified interface. Additionally, Virta Laboratories offers various tools such as the PowerGuard, which detects anomalies in power consumption that may indicate malware, as well as network collectors and vulnerability plug-ins. These services empower organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture and optimize their IT operations effectively.
Veriflow is a technology company that focuses on enhancing network security and reliability through formal verification of network infrastructure. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Veriflow employs continuous network verification technology to predict potential outages and vulnerabilities before they can impact business operations. This proactive approach allows IT teams to maintain secure and resilient networks by identifying and addressing issues quickly, often in just a few clicks. Supported by notable investors such as New Enterprise Associates, Menlo Ventures, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Defense, Veriflow is dedicated to ensuring that enterprises can effectively manage their network performance and security.
PFP Cybersecurity
Grant in 2014 
PFP offers a cloud-based platform for detecting implant-based attacks in hardware, firmware, and configuration. It constantly monitors power behavior of devices and IoT, sends data to the cloud for analysis, and triggers alerts or remediation upon detection of malicious activity.
SecondWrite offers a malware detection platform and automated malware analysis solutions, including SecondWrite Sandbox, to detect advanced threats such as APTs, targeted attacks, and zero-day evasions. The platform performs deep code inspection and forcibly executes hidden paths to achieve complete code coverage, aided by machine learning to reduce false alerts and provide detailed, actionable threat intelligence. Its patented technology enables comprehensive analysis of malware to reveal IOCs and behavior. The company serves network security and endpoint security vendors, threat intelligence providers, incident response teams, SOCs at enterprises, MSSPs, and related customers. Founded in 2010 and based in College Park, Maryland, SecondWrite focuses on security teams seeking thorough detection of evasive malware.
Network Perception
Grant in 2014 
Network Perception, Inc. is a technology company specializing in network device configuration analysis software to enhance network management and security. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers tools for firewall auditing and continuous monitoring, enabling corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to visualize their network effectively. Its platform automates the analysis of network device configuration files, providing comprehensive audits and assessments that help organizations ensure their configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. By delivering these innovative solutions, Network Perception assists businesses in managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance within their network environments.
Tortuga logic, Inc. dba Cycuity
Grant in 2014 
Tortuga Logic, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, specializing in hardware threat detection. Founded in 2013, the company provides innovative solutions to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities in semiconductor designs. Its flagship products, Radix-STM and Radix-M, are designed to enhance the security verification process by enabling design teams to detect system-wide exploits related to hardware roots of trust and to perform security validation of firmware in complex system-on-chip designs. By facilitating a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), Tortuga Logic's offerings help ensure that vulnerabilities are addressed from the initial stages of chip design through to runtime, thereby enhancing overall hardware security.
Sensor Hound
Grant in 2013 
SensorHound Innovations LLC, founded in 2012 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software products and services aimed at minimizing development and operational costs. The company has developed a proactive and automated operations monitoring platform that addresses the critical issues of reliability and security in IoT applications. By providing continuous monitoring, the platform detects failures, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues in real time, delivering immediate alerts and detailed diagnostic information to facilitate rapid root cause analysis. This innovative solution, built on over a decade of research by leading IoT experts, significantly enhances the efficiency of monitoring operations, ultimately reducing maintenance costs associated with IoT deployments.
Sensys Networks
Grant in 2013 
Sensys Networks, Inc. is a wireless technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in integrated wireless traffic data systems and traffic management solutions. Founded in 2003, the company provides a range of products including FlexMag sensors for vehicle detection, MicroRadar sensors for bicycle detection, and systems for collecting data from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled devices. Sensys Networks also offers various solutions for managing wireless sensor networks, such as FlexControl and Access Point Controller Cards. Their software products, including SNAPS for statistical processing and VIMS Analyzer for vehicle identification, support remote monitoring and lifecycle management. With a focus on adaptive control, parking detection, and traffic data collection, Sensys Networks serves over 150 customers across 40 U.S. states and 10 countries, delivering cost-effective and scalable solutions that enhance urban mobility and traffic management. As of June 2019, Sensys Networks operates as a subsidiary of TagMaster AB.
PFP Cybersecurity
Grant in 2013 
PFP offers a cloud-based platform for detecting implant-based attacks in hardware, firmware, and configuration. It constantly monitors power behavior of devices and IoT, sends data to the cloud for analysis, and triggers alerts or remediation upon detection of malicious activity.
Private Machines
Grant in 2013 
Private Machines was founded by world-renowned Computer Science PhDs and Professors doing research in Cyber Security and Cloud Computing for decades. We have PhDs write security proofs for our technology and certify it with NIST.
They do not believe in pseudo-security or security by obscurity. They do not use “order preserving” encryption, “tokenization” or other marketing-driven approaches. Security is extremely difficult to get right and the devil always lies in the details. 
Adrenaline Mobility
Grant in 2013 
Adrenaline Mobility specializes in secure backend services for mobile applications. They employ military-grade end-to-end encryption to safeguard user data both on devices and during transmission to cloud servers. Adrenaline's solution is a library that integrates into apps, offering simple APIs for seamless storage of encrypted data in popular cloud systems like Amazon, Google, or Dropbox. This approach simplifies backend development by handling complex security aspects such as key management and secure messaging.
Cloudflare, Inc. is a San Francisco-based software company that specializes in web performance and security services for businesses globally. It operates a cloud platform that integrates various network services, including security solutions such as Cloud Firewall, Bot Management, and Distributed Denial of Service protection. The company enhances website performance through its Content Delivery Network (CDN) and intelligent routing, while also providing optimization tools for content and images. Furthermore, Cloudflare offers reliability solutions like Load Balancing and DNS services, alongside security features aimed at protecting internal resources through Zero Trust Security and Secure Web Gateway. Its consumer offerings include a DNS resolver and a virtual private network (VPN) designed to secure mobile traffic. Cloudflare serves diverse industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and government, and was founded in 2009.
Echo Ridge, founded in 2006 in Sterling, Virginia, specializes in developing and selling systems for resilient Positioning/Navigation/Timing (PNT) and Electronic Warfare (EW), alongside high-fidelity laboratory modeling, simulation, and testing of complex radio frequency (RF) devices and systems. The company offers a range of services tailored for various sectors, including aviation, biosurveillance, cyber intelligence, disaster management, and federal infrastructure. With a focus on both commercial and government markets, Echo Ridge provides comprehensive research, product development, and intellectual property development services, utilizing advanced signal processing algorithms, software design, and hardware production. This enables customers to implement effective wireless applications across multiple domains, including communications systems and sophisticated modeling and simulation environments.
Veriflow is a technology company that focuses on enhancing network security and reliability through formal verification of network infrastructure. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Veriflow employs continuous network verification technology to predict potential outages and vulnerabilities before they can impact business operations. This proactive approach allows IT teams to maintain secure and resilient networks by identifying and addressing issues quickly, often in just a few clicks. Supported by notable investors such as New Enterprise Associates, Menlo Ventures, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Defense, Veriflow is dedicated to ensuring that enterprises can effectively manage their network performance and security.
SecondWrite offers a malware detection platform and automated malware analysis solutions, including SecondWrite Sandbox, to detect advanced threats such as APTs, targeted attacks, and zero-day evasions. The platform performs deep code inspection and forcibly executes hidden paths to achieve complete code coverage, aided by machine learning to reduce false alerts and provide detailed, actionable threat intelligence. Its patented technology enables comprehensive analysis of malware to reveal IOCs and behavior. The company serves network security and endpoint security vendors, threat intelligence providers, incident response teams, SOCs at enterprises, MSSPs, and related customers. Founded in 2010 and based in College Park, Maryland, SecondWrite focuses on security teams seeking thorough detection of evasive malware.
Pindrop specializes in voice-driven security and intelligence solutions for enterprises. It leverages unique audio analysis technology to authenticate calls, detect fraud, and enhance customer experiences across various industries.
MobiLaps LLC is a software technology and professional services company that focuses on delivering customized and advanced technology solutions to both government and commercial clients. The company specializes in developing information technology and systems engineering applications, leveraging deep domain knowledge to address mission-critical IT challenges. MobiLaps provides consulting services aimed at helping clients navigate complex technical and strategic problems, particularly in the areas of networks and geospatial domains. Through its innovative approaches, MobiLaps aims to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness for its clients.
PFP Cybersecurity
Grant in 2012 
PFP offers a cloud-based platform for detecting implant-based attacks in hardware, firmware, and configuration. It constantly monitors power behavior of devices and IoT, sends data to the cloud for analysis, and triggers alerts or remediation upon detection of malicious activity.
Private Machines
Grant in 2012 
Private Machines was founded by world-renowned Computer Science PhDs and Professors doing research in Cyber Security and Cloud Computing for decades. We have PhDs write security proofs for our technology and certify it with NIST.
They do not believe in pseudo-security or security by obscurity. They do not use “order preserving” encryption, “tokenization” or other marketing-driven approaches. Security is extremely difficult to get right and the devil always lies in the details. 
BitSight, founded in 2011, is a cyber risk management company that offers a platform designed to help organizations assess and manage information security risk. By applying sophisticated algorithms, BitSight generates daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, enabling users to evaluate third-party risk, underwrite cyber insurance, benchmark security performance, and conduct due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including seven of the top ten cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and three of the top five investment banks, making its Security Ratings technology integral to risk management and business decision-making. With over 1,000 customers and a vast ecosystem of users, BitSight is recognized as the most widely used Security Ratings Service in the industry.
BitSight
Seed Round in 2011 
BitSight, founded in 2011, is a cyber risk management company that offers a platform designed to help organizations assess and manage information security risk. By applying sophisticated algorithms, BitSight generates daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, enabling users to evaluate third-party risk, underwrite cyber insurance, benchmark security performance, and conduct due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including seven of the top ten cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and three of the top five investment banks, making its Security Ratings technology integral to risk management and business decision-making. With over 1,000 customers and a vast ecosystem of users, BitSight is recognized as the most widely used Security Ratings Service in the industry.
Whisper Communications
Grant in 2010 
Whisper Communications is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in wireless networking services, leveraging innovative technologies to enhance data security. Utilizing patent-pending technology developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Whisper has created an encoding methodology that ensures data signals transmitted beyond a designated area, referred to as the "cone of silence," are rendered useless to eavesdroppers. The company's approach focuses on physical layer security, where the safety of data is intrinsically linked to its proximity to the data source. This enables IT companies to effectively monitor, track, and control devices located within a fixed area, thereby enhancing the overall security of wireless communications.
Symantec is a comprehensive security software suite developed by Broadcom Inc., offering anti-malware, anti-intrusion, and firewall features for both server and desktop computers. It functions as a website certification service provider, assisting organizations, governments, and individuals in safeguarding sensitive data from advanced threats across endpoints, cloud environments, and infrastructure. Symantec's solutions are designed to meet the evolving cybersecurity challenges of a complex digital landscape. Following the sale of its enterprise security business to Broadcom in 2019, NortonLifeLock, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, continues to play a vital role in enhancing online security for approximately 50 million consumers by securing devices, identities, and online privacy.