Paladin Capital Group

Paladin Capital Group, established in 2001, is a global investment firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York, Silicon Valley, London, and Luxembourg. The firm specializes in venture capital and growth equity investments, focusing on innovative companies operating in the technology, products, and services sectors. Paladin is known for its expertise in dual-use technologies, serving both commercial and governmental markets. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes active involvement, leveraging its team's financial acumen, national security, and technical expertise to support portfolio companies across various stages and sectors. Paladin's recent funds, such as Paladin Cyber Fund and Paladin Cyber Fund II, focus on digital infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity, investing globally in advanced technologies that enable, monitor, manage, and defend critical infrastructure dependent on cyberspace.

Thomas Clute

Senior Vice President

Philip Eliot

Venture Partner

Ken Minihan

Managing Director

Michael Moniz

Managing Director

Peter O'Keefe

Venture Partner

Kenneth Pentimonti

Principal and European Manager

Francois Ruether

Vice President

Tyler Steed

Senior Associate

Michael R. Steed

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Christopher Steed

Chief Investment Officer

Katherine Thomas

Senior Associate, Investments

Mourad Yesayan

Managing Director

175 past transactions

Embed Security

Seed Round in 2024
Embed Security is the developer of AI based security platform for various organizations.

Aralez Bio

Series A in 2024
Aralez Bio specializes in the sustainable production of noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs), which are also known as unusual or unnatural amino acids. The company has developed a novel enzymatic method that allows for the synthesis of over 100 ncAAs with perfect enantiopurity in a single step, using water as the sole byproduct. This innovative approach provides clients with access to essential amino acids required for advancements in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and functional materials, thereby supporting various sectors in their product development efforts.

Fixify

Series A in 2024
Fixify Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) field service scheduling solution, Fixify. This platform caters to small and medium businesses, offering order management, planning, scheduling, and monitoring features. It also includes a mobile application for viewing schedules and routes, and provides pre-built integrations with Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics. Fixify serves diverse industries such as home health services, HVAC, municipalities, and telecom management.

Zerve AI

Seed Round in 2024
Zerve’s Data Science Development Environment gives data science and ML teams a unified space to explore, collaborate, build and deploy data science & AI projects like never before. Merging the best of a notebook and an IDE into one integrated coding environment, experts can explore their data and write stable code at the same time with fully automated cloud infrastructure.

Constructive Bio

Series A in 2024
Constructive Bio is a biotechnology company focused on genome rewriting to unlock new possibilities in bioprocesses and biopharmaceuticals. The company transforms living cells into biofactories, producing sustainable materials and therapeutics. By harnessing advanced technologies, Constructive Bio creates virus-resistant organisms and biosynthesizes a range of enzymes, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials. This innovative approach allows clients to reprogram genetic codes, enabling the creation of natural molecules that were previously inaccessible through conventional biology. Through its unique capabilities, Constructive Bio aims to lead the development of the next generation of sustainable solutions in the life sciences.

Insane Cyber

Seed Round in 2024
Insane Cyber is a specialized cybersecurity firm focusing on industrial sectors. It provides a platform that collects and analyzes data from various sources like network traffic, system logs, and user activity to protect critical infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats. The company's automated analysis, powered by advanced algorithms and machine learning, aids in incident response and recovery. Additionally, Insane Cyber offers managed services to ensure the security of operational technology environments in industries such as energy, data centers, government, and oil and gas.

Steadybit

Series A in 2024
Steadybit is a developer of a chaos engineering platform designed to enhance the resilience of software systems and protect clients from significant failures and errors in production. The platform enables users to conduct experiments that analyze system performance, proactively reduce downtime, and improve visibility into system vulnerabilities. By identifying weaknesses in a safe manner, Steadybit helps organizations detect issues early, thereby saving time and increasing overall system security. The solution is easy to install and is available in both SaaS and on-premises formats, making it adaptable to various system landscapes.

Adventr

Seed Round in 2024
Adventr is a company that offers a cloud-based platform for creating, distributing, and analyzing interactive video content. Its flagship product is a user-friendly, drag-and-drop software that allows users to design engaging videos where viewers can make choices that influence the narrative in real-time. This interactive feature enhances viewer engagement and allows for a more personalized experience. Adventr's platform also provides users with tools to track content performance through real-time analytics, enabling them to optimize their videos based on viewer interactions. The content created can be easily embedded or shared across various online platforms and ad networks, broadening its reach and accessibility.

Turngate

Seed Round in 2023
Turngate is a developer of a digital platform designed to streamline security investigations. The company's platform enables analysts to quickly visualize complex log data, offering an intuitive interface that aids in understanding user activity, system usage, and potential security issues. This functionality allows practitioners of varying experience levels to efficiently address queries and gain insights into employee activities and entitlements within their organizations, significantly reducing the time required for analysis. With a rapidly expanding team, Turngate is focused on enhancing its platform to better serve its users in navigating security concerns.

RADICL Defense

Seed Round in 2023
RADICL Defense focuses on providing military-grade cybersecurity solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The company specializes in safeguarding clients against advanced cyber threats and ransomware, particularly those associated with national security interests. By delivering robust protection against nation-state level cyberattacks, RADICL Defense aims to enhance the security posture of organizations that are critical to national defense and security sectors.

Unitary

Series A in 2023
Unitary Ltd is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2019, that develops artificial intelligence software using graph-based technology to enhance online safety. The company's AI software focuses on context-aware analysis, employing multimodal machine learning to interpret videos and other visual content uploaded to the Internet. By accurately and efficiently detecting inappropriate material, Unitary aims to enable users to take proactive measures to protect their communities. Their innovative computer vision models are designed to analyze content at scale, providing a comprehensive understanding of online information and helping to create a safer digital environment.

Partillion Bioscience

Seed Round in 2023
Partillion Bioscience is an early-stage life science company focused on developing a functional single-cell analysis platform. This innovative platform utilizes a novel nano vial technology to rapidly compartmentalize and analyze millions of single cells, specifically targeting secreted proteins. By enabling detailed examination of biological functions, Partillion aims to democratize advanced single-cell assays for biotech laboratories and clients. This capability supports the development of more effective therapies for various conditions, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases.

Hushmesh

Venture Round in 2023
Hushmesh is a developer of a cryptographic security platform that focuses on enhancing data security without the need for passwords. The company's technology includes an automated trustee that can individually sign, verify, encrypt, and decrypt data and transactions. This innovative approach allows Hushmesh to provide a secure network for employees, partners, and customers, addressing critical data privacy concerns. By leveraging automated cryptography, Hushmesh aims to streamline the authentication process while ensuring robust security measures are in place.

Steg AI

Seed Round in 2023
Steg AI specializes in media protection and authentication through its AI-driven tools. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company provides solutions that empower clients to identify and manage images and videos uploaded to their platforms, even when these media have been captured from broadcasts using smartphones. This capability surpasses the limitations of traditional content attribution tools. Steg AI's technology enables social media platforms to comply with copyright laws, safeguard proprietary content, and generate new revenue streams. Additionally, the company helps media distributors understand content provenance, manage synthetic media responsibly, and combat the spread of misinformation, thereby fostering user trust in their platforms.

Secure Code Warrior

Series C in 2023
Secure Code Warrior offers an online secure coding platform aimed at enhancing software security skills among developers. The company focuses on creating a positive learning experience through its flagship Learning Platform, which tailors pathways for individual coders. By employing gamification techniques, Secure Code Warrior engages users and promotes widespread adoption within organizations. The platform supports a diverse array of programming languages and frameworks, equipping software engineers with the necessary skills and tools to write secure code from the outset. Ultimately, Secure Code Warrior strives to empower developers, enabling them to produce high-quality, secure software efficiently.

RangeForce

Series B in 2023
RangeForce is a software-as-a-service platform focused on enhancing cybersecurity readiness through interactive training and simulations. It provides a cloud-based environment that allows organizations to conduct realistic cyberattack simulations, enabling IT employees to develop and refine their defensive skills against emerging threats. By offering a sandbox setting for practicing responses to various cyber incidents, RangeForce equips businesses with the tools necessary to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and ensure their teams are prepared for real-world challenges.

Hack The Box

Series B in 2023
Hack The Box Ltd. is an online platform founded in 2017, based in Folkestone, United Kingdom, that focuses on enhancing skills in penetration testing and cybersecurity for individuals, organizations, and educational institutions. The platform offers a variety of guided and exploratory learning experiences, allowing users to improve both offensive and defensive security skills. Through challenges that simulate real-world scenarios and capture-the-flag style tasks, Hack The Box enables users to learn new techniques and refine their hacking abilities, thereby preparing them for various cybersecurity challenges. This makes it a valuable resource for professionals seeking to advance their expertise in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.

FireTail

Seed Round in 2022
FireTail is a cybersecurity company based in McLean, Virginia, established in 2021. It focuses on enhancing API security through a code-centric approach, recognizing that APIs are becoming the primary target for cyberattacks. The company's platform offers real-time protection for cloud applications and APIs, addressing vulnerabilities such as data breaches and hacking attempts. Key features include monitoring, alerts through various communication channels, centralized logging, and security posture management. Additionally, FireTail provides reporting and integration capabilities, along with enterprise support services, which help businesses and developers secure their data and information from third-party threats while ensuring visibility into performance metrics.

IriusRisk

Series B in 2022
IriusRisk is a provider of an automated threat modeling platform that enhances application security by integrating security measures into the software design and development process. Established in July 2015 in Huesca, Spain, by Stephen de Vries and Cristina Bentue, the company serves enterprise clients, including major banks and technology firms. Its platform conducts risk analysis and generates threat models for software applications during the design phase, offering recommendations to address identified risks and providing specific source code examples for secure implementation. By facilitating collaboration between security and development teams, IriusRisk helps organizations improve their speed-to-market while minimizing the risk of costly security flaws.

Expel

Series E in 2022
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.

GreyNoise Intelligence

Series A in 2022
GreyNoise Intelligence Inc. is a cybersecurity company established in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It specializes in developing a platform that collects, analyzes, and labels data on Internet-wide scanning and attack activities, often referred to as "internet noise." By filtering out irrelevant or harmless activity, GreyNoise enables security analysts to focus on more targeted and emerging threats. The platform is designed to help organizations streamline their threat analysis processes, reducing the burden of false alarms generated by common scanning behaviors. Additionally, GreyNoise offers GreyNoise Alerts, a complimentary service that notifies organizations of suspicious activity detected on their networks. The company's expertise is trusted by Global 2000 enterprises, government agencies, leading security vendors, and numerous threat researchers.

Nisos

Series B in 2022
Nisos LLC, established in 2015 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializes in IT consulting services focused on defense systems and software. The company offers a range of services, including cyber due diligence, threat mitigation, security operations center (SOC) development, breach remediation, and defense software development. Nisos also provides active defense technology-enabled services and products through its cybersecurity and investigation platform, addressing platform abuse, supply chain integrity, and nation-state level hacking. This platform aids clients in protecting their reputation and assets, responding to incidents, conducting valuations and diligence, and detecting and mitigating threats, enabling them to make informed decisions and defend their position in an increasingly adversarial market.

Semperis

Series C in 2022
Semperis, Inc. is an enterprise identity protection company that specializes in safeguarding and recovering Active Directory environments from cyber breaches and identity system failures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with an additional location in Ramat Gan, Israel, Semperis provides a suite of solutions, including the Directory Services Protector, which allows organizations to automatically restore an entire Active Directory forest and quickly recover critical attributes. Their offerings also include the Active Directory Forest Recovery and the Active Directory State Manager, which facilitate real-time granular searches, comparisons, and restorations of attributes. Semperis serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and government, helping clients enhance their cyber resilience and protect against data breaches and operational errors.

Hubble Technology

Seed Round in 2022
Hubble is a software-as-a-service platform focused on enhancing digital transformation and operational efficiency through asset intelligence technology. The platform offers real-time, precise, and actionable data regarding technology assets, enabling organizations to achieve greater security, compliance, and operational rigor. With features such as agentless architecture and limitless customization, Hubble provides end-to-end visibility across the entire technology landscape. This allows enterprise teams to gain meaningful insights that enhance security and drive business performance. By addressing the challenges of technology asset visibility, Hubble supports organizations in laying a solid foundation for their digital transformation efforts.

Decentriq

Series A in 2022
Decentriq is a confidential data collaboration platform designed to facilitate secure access and analysis of sensitive data while maintaining strict confidentiality. It serves both data scientists and business users, allowing them to leverage data clean rooms to analyze sensitive information without the need to share it directly. Utilizing advanced privacy technologies and hardware cryptography, Decentriq ensures that data remains encrypted throughout its lifecycle, preventing access by unauthorized parties, including cloud providers. The platform enables enterprises to scale their data collaborations across organizational boundaries, unlocking value from data that would otherwise be too sensitive to utilize. Its features support smooth collaboration workflows, flexible analysis, and interoperability with other technologies, making it particularly valuable for industries that prioritize privacy and compliance, such as media, healthcare, banking, and the public sector.

Ursa Space Systems

Series C in 2022
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.

Menlo Micro

Series C in 2022
Menlo Micro, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electronic switches, particularly through its innovative Ideal Switch technology. This electromechanical switch is capable of handling both AC/DC and RF signals, making it suitable for a range of applications including high-power tunable resonators, filters, broadband power amplifier impedance matching, and electronically steerable antennas. The company's products are utilized in various industries, such as battery management, home automation, electronic vehicles, medical instrumentation, and the industrial Internet of Things, as well as in next generation 5G mobile networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Menlo Micro aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of advanced systems under high-stress conditions.

Adventr

Seed Round in 2021
Adventr is a company that offers a cloud-based platform for creating, distributing, and analyzing interactive video content. Its flagship product is a user-friendly, drag-and-drop software that allows users to design engaging videos where viewers can make choices that influence the narrative in real-time. This interactive feature enhances viewer engagement and allows for a more personalized experience. Adventr's platform also provides users with tools to track content performance through real-time analytics, enabling them to optimize their videos based on viewer interactions. The content created can be easily embedded or shared across various online platforms and ad networks, broadening its reach and accessibility.

Corellium

Series A in 2021
Corellium specializes in ARM-based mobile device virtualization through its proprietary hypervisor, which delivers real-world accuracy and high performance. Its platform is utilized by enterprises and researchers to enhance mobile app security testing and conduct advanced security research in the cloud, with on-premise options also available. The company's software provides native performance and advanced development tools, enabling efficient and scalable testing for mobile applications and IoT devices. By focusing on security research and development, Corellium supports the innovation and evolution of the ecosystem surrounding ARM-based devices.

Karamba Security

Series B in 2021
Karamba Security Ltd. specializes in developing cybersecurity software tailored for connected vehicles and other IoT systems. Founded in 2015 and based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the company focuses on securing the electronic control units (ECUs) within vehicles, offering solutions that detect and prevent cyberattacks. Its technology safeguards the critical components of a vehicle, including telematics, infotainment, and on-board diagnostics, ensuring that only valid code operates on the controllers and protecting against unauthorized access to the Controller Area Network (CAN Bus). Karamba's patented solutions are designed to be embedded within devices, operating autonomously with minimal performance impact. The company serves automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 system providers, helping them comply with global cybersecurity regulations while maintaining efficient R&D and production processes.

Expel

Series E in 2021
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.

Virtuoso

Series A in 2021
Virtuoso is a company that specializes in developing a testing platform aimed at enhancing quality assurance and reducing manual interventions in the testing process. By integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation, Virtuoso offers a codeless test automation tool that combines the ease of codeless functionality with the capabilities of scripted test steps. Their platform not only facilitates functional UI testing and continuous testing solutions but also simplifies quality analysis through the use of natural language processing. This allows clients to visualize application journeys and obtain results in straightforward English, all while maintaining the speed and efficiency of the development process.

SCYTHE

Series A in 2021
SCYTHE, founded in 2017 and based in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in developing an adversary emulation platform aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for enterprises and consulting firms. The platform enables users to create and simulate real-world adversarial campaigns efficiently, allowing Red, Blue, and Purple teams to assess and improve their security controls. By providing tools to continuously evaluate risk posture and exposure, SCYTHE helps organizations validate their defenses against various cyber threats, ensuring that security teams and employees are better prepared to handle potential breaches and attacks. Through its innovative approach, SCYTHE supports clients in implementing effective cybersecurity services and frameworks.

Elliptic

Series C in 2021
Elliptic Enterprises Limited operates a blockchain analytics and compliance platform focused on enhancing transparency and accountability in cryptocurrency transactions. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company offers services such as Elliptic Vault for secure storage of digital currencies, alongside tools for identifying and managing financial crime risks associated with cryptocurrencies. Elliptic aims to combat illicit activities that jeopardize the integrity of the cryptocurrency ecosystem by providing actionable intelligence to cryptocurrency companies, financial institutions, and government agencies. Their efforts are geared towards strengthening anti-money laundering programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, thereby fostering a safer and more accountable environment for digital currencies.

Panaseer

Series B in 2021
Panaseer Limited is a London-based company that specializes in cloud-based cybersecurity intelligence software designed for enterprise security. Founded in 2014, it offers a Continuous Controls Monitoring platform that provides real-time insights into every asset, application, user, and dataset within an organization. The platform enables security leaders to identify gaps in security controls, align with regulatory frameworks, and enhance decision-making across various organizational levels. By ingesting data from diverse sources, both in the cloud and on-premises, Panaseer helps organizations manage risk posture and improve cyber hygiene practices. Its automated reporting capabilities streamline the reporting process and tailor insights to stakeholders, facilitating risk prioritization based on business impact. The company also has an office in New York, enhancing its reach in the cybersecurity sector.

Hack The Box

Series A in 2021
Hack The Box Ltd. is an online platform founded in 2017, based in Folkestone, United Kingdom, that focuses on enhancing skills in penetration testing and cybersecurity for individuals, organizations, and educational institutions. The platform offers a variety of guided and exploratory learning experiences, allowing users to improve both offensive and defensive security skills. Through challenges that simulate real-world scenarios and capture-the-flag style tasks, Hack The Box enables users to learn new techniques and refine their hacking abilities, thereby preparing them for various cybersecurity challenges. This makes it a valuable resource for professionals seeking to advance their expertise in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.

Decentriq

Seed Round in 2020
Decentriq is a confidential data collaboration platform designed to facilitate secure access and analysis of sensitive data while maintaining strict confidentiality. It serves both data scientists and business users, allowing them to leverage data clean rooms to analyze sensitive information without the need to share it directly. Utilizing advanced privacy technologies and hardware cryptography, Decentriq ensures that data remains encrypted throughout its lifecycle, preventing access by unauthorized parties, including cloud providers. The platform enables enterprises to scale their data collaborations across organizational boundaries, unlocking value from data that would otherwise be too sensitive to utilize. Its features support smooth collaboration workflows, flexible analysis, and interoperability with other technologies, making it particularly valuable for industries that prioritize privacy and compliance, such as media, healthcare, banking, and the public sector.

Menlo Micro

Series B in 2020
Menlo Micro, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electronic switches, particularly through its innovative Ideal Switch technology. This electromechanical switch is capable of handling both AC/DC and RF signals, making it suitable for a range of applications including high-power tunable resonators, filters, broadband power amplifier impedance matching, and electronically steerable antennas. The company's products are utilized in various industries, such as battery management, home automation, electronic vehicles, medical instrumentation, and the industrial Internet of Things, as well as in next generation 5G mobile networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Menlo Micro aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of advanced systems under high-stress conditions.

Vectrix

Seed Round in 2020
Vectrix helps IT and security teams detect security issues across their SaaS applications. It looks at both data and users in SaaS apps to alert teams to issues ranging from unauthorized user access and file exposure to misconfigurations and shadow IT.

Nisos

Venture Round in 2020
Nisos LLC, established in 2015 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializes in IT consulting services focused on defense systems and software. The company offers a range of services, including cyber due diligence, threat mitigation, security operations center (SOC) development, breach remediation, and defense software development. Nisos also provides active defense technology-enabled services and products through its cybersecurity and investigation platform, addressing platform abuse, supply chain integrity, and nation-state level hacking. This platform aids clients in protecting their reputation and assets, responding to incidents, conducting valuations and diligence, and detecting and mitigating threats, enabling them to make informed decisions and defend their position in an increasingly adversarial market.

IriusRisk

Series A in 2020
IriusRisk is a provider of an automated threat modeling platform that enhances application security by integrating security measures into the software design and development process. Established in July 2015 in Huesca, Spain, by Stephen de Vries and Cristina Bentue, the company serves enterprise clients, including major banks and technology firms. Its platform conducts risk analysis and generates threat models for software applications during the design phase, offering recommendations to address identified risks and providing specific source code examples for secure implementation. By facilitating collaboration between security and development teams, IriusRisk helps organizations improve their speed-to-market while minimizing the risk of costly security flaws.

GreyNoise Intelligence

Seed Round in 2020
GreyNoise Intelligence Inc. is a cybersecurity company established in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It specializes in developing a platform that collects, analyzes, and labels data on Internet-wide scanning and attack activities, often referred to as "internet noise." By filtering out irrelevant or harmless activity, GreyNoise enables security analysts to focus on more targeted and emerging threats. The platform is designed to help organizations streamline their threat analysis processes, reducing the burden of false alarms generated by common scanning behaviors. Additionally, GreyNoise offers GreyNoise Alerts, a complimentary service that notifies organizations of suspicious activity detected on their networks. The company's expertise is trusted by Global 2000 enterprises, government agencies, leading security vendors, and numerous threat researchers.

RangeForce

Series A in 2020
RangeForce is a software-as-a-service platform focused on enhancing cybersecurity readiness through interactive training and simulations. It provides a cloud-based environment that allows organizations to conduct realistic cyberattack simulations, enabling IT employees to develop and refine their defensive skills against emerging threats. By offering a sandbox setting for practicing responses to various cyber incidents, RangeForce equips businesses with the tools necessary to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and ensure their teams are prepared for real-world challenges.

Expel

Series D in 2020
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.

Dashbird

Seed Round in 2020
Dashbird OÜ develops a debugging and monitoring platform specifically for AWS Lambda, aiming to assist developers in creating efficient serverless applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, Dashbird's platform provides real-time data on errors, latency, and memory usage, along with alerts and reporting features to identify issues quickly. By leveraging Cloudwatch logs, it offers in-depth analytics without requiring code changes, enabling a two-minute setup. The tools provided by Dashbird facilitate the monitoring, debugging, and optimization of serverless applications, helping businesses transition from traditional server-centric architectures to more flexible and managed cloud solutions while effectively managing performance, availability, cost, and security risks.

Change Donations

Seed Round in 2020
Change Donations Ltd operates a micro-donation platform that facilitates connections between charities and younger donors. Founded in 2017 and based in Dublin, Ireland, the company allows individuals to link their credit or debit cards to round up their purchases to the nearest euro, effectively donating their digital spare change to selected causes. This approach aims to simplify the donation process, enabling users to support social causes while tracking the impact of their contributions. By fostering a community of everyday philanthropists, Change Donations seeks to inspire positive change through routine spending, thereby modernizing fundraising efforts for charities and non-profits.

Teraki

Series A in 2019
Teraki GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in software solutions that enhance data management for insurance, predictive maintenance, and autonomous driving applications. The company's platform facilitates access to high-quality data while ensuring low-latency performance, which is crucial for meeting strict service level agreements. Teraki's technology supports various applications, including usage-based insurance, fleet management, and advanced driver assistance systems. By focusing on edge processing and artificial intelligence, Teraki enables clients to build, train, and improve sensor-driven AI models, automating the training process and enhancing accuracy. This innovative approach allows for efficient selection of relevant sensor information on low-power hardware, making previously impossible applications feasible within the automotive sector.

Secure Code Warrior

Series B in 2019
Secure Code Warrior offers an online secure coding platform aimed at enhancing software security skills among developers. The company focuses on creating a positive learning experience through its flagship Learning Platform, which tailors pathways for individual coders. By employing gamification techniques, Secure Code Warrior engages users and promotes widespread adoption within organizations. The platform supports a diverse array of programming languages and frameworks, equipping software engineers with the necessary skills and tools to write secure code from the outset. Ultimately, Secure Code Warrior strives to empower developers, enabling them to produce high-quality, secure software efficiently.

Inscripta

Series D in 2019
Inscripta, Inc. is a gene editing technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Pleasanton and San Diego, California. Founded in 2015, Inscripta focuses on developing CRISPR enzymes, specifically MADzymes, for precision gene editing. The company has created a benchtop platform for scalable digital genome engineering, which includes an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that facilitate a fully automated workflow. This platform allows for massively parallel and trackable editing of single cells, significantly enhancing the scale and efficiency of gene editing research. By making its MAD7 CRISPR nuclease freely available for research and development, Inscripta aims to remove existing technical and licensing barriers, thereby empowering scientists and fostering a new era of biological discovery.

Ursa Space Systems

Series B in 2019
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.

Expel

Series C in 2019
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.

RangeForce

Seed Round in 2019
RangeForce is a software-as-a-service platform focused on enhancing cybersecurity readiness through interactive training and simulations. It provides a cloud-based environment that allows organizations to conduct realistic cyberattack simulations, enabling IT employees to develop and refine their defensive skills against emerging threats. By offering a sandbox setting for practicing responses to various cyber incidents, RangeForce equips businesses with the tools necessary to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and ensure their teams are prepared for real-world challenges.

RiskLens

Series B in 2019
RiskLens, Inc. specializes in cyber risk management software that enables organizations to quantify and manage cyber risk from a business perspective. The company's offerings include Cyber Risk Maturity, which assesses an organization's risk management capabilities and compliance with established frameworks; Cyber Risk Triage, a tool for prioritizing risk scenarios; and Cyber Risk Third-Party, which evaluates the risk management practices of external partners. Additionally, RiskLens provides Cyber Risk Quantification, a solution that estimates financial exposure to cyber events, as well as a standard value at risk model for both cyber and operational risks. The platform is designed for chief information risk officers and chief information security officers, assisting them in making informed decisions about cybersecurity investments and insurance policies. RiskLens serves a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, government, healthcare, education, and technology. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Spokane, Washington, the company was previously known as CXOWare, Inc.

Inscripta

Series C in 2019
Inscripta, Inc. is a gene editing technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Pleasanton and San Diego, California. Founded in 2015, Inscripta focuses on developing CRISPR enzymes, specifically MADzymes, for precision gene editing. The company has created a benchtop platform for scalable digital genome engineering, which includes an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that facilitate a fully automated workflow. This platform allows for massively parallel and trackable editing of single cells, significantly enhancing the scale and efficiency of gene editing research. By making its MAD7 CRISPR nuclease freely available for research and development, Inscripta aims to remove existing technical and licensing barriers, thereby empowering scientists and fostering a new era of biological discovery.

GreyNoise Intelligence

Pre Seed Round in 2019
GreyNoise Intelligence Inc. is a cybersecurity company established in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It specializes in developing a platform that collects, analyzes, and labels data on Internet-wide scanning and attack activities, often referred to as "internet noise." By filtering out irrelevant or harmless activity, GreyNoise enables security analysts to focus on more targeted and emerging threats. The platform is designed to help organizations streamline their threat analysis processes, reducing the burden of false alarms generated by common scanning behaviors. Additionally, GreyNoise offers GreyNoise Alerts, a complimentary service that notifies organizations of suspicious activity detected on their networks. The company's expertise is trusted by Global 2000 enterprises, government agencies, leading security vendors, and numerous threat researchers.

Inscripta

Series C in 2018
Inscripta, Inc. is a gene editing technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Pleasanton and San Diego, California. Founded in 2015, Inscripta focuses on developing CRISPR enzymes, specifically MADzymes, for precision gene editing. The company has created a benchtop platform for scalable digital genome engineering, which includes an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that facilitate a fully automated workflow. This platform allows for massively parallel and trackable editing of single cells, significantly enhancing the scale and efficiency of gene editing research. By making its MAD7 CRISPR nuclease freely available for research and development, Inscripta aims to remove existing technical and licensing barriers, thereby empowering scientists and fostering a new era of biological discovery.

SCYTHE

Seed Round in 2018
SCYTHE, founded in 2017 and based in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in developing an adversary emulation platform aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for enterprises and consulting firms. The platform enables users to create and simulate real-world adversarial campaigns efficiently, allowing Red, Blue, and Purple teams to assess and improve their security controls. By providing tools to continuously evaluate risk posture and exposure, SCYTHE helps organizations validate their defenses against various cyber threats, ensuring that security teams and employees are better prepared to handle potential breaches and attacks. Through its innovative approach, SCYTHE supports clients in implementing effective cybersecurity services and frameworks.

Secure Code Warrior

Series A in 2018
Secure Code Warrior offers an online secure coding platform aimed at enhancing software security skills among developers. The company focuses on creating a positive learning experience through its flagship Learning Platform, which tailors pathways for individual coders. By employing gamification techniques, Secure Code Warrior engages users and promotes widespread adoption within organizations. The platform supports a diverse array of programming languages and frameworks, equipping software engineers with the necessary skills and tools to write secure code from the outset. Ultimately, Secure Code Warrior strives to empower developers, enabling them to produce high-quality, secure software efficiently.

RiskSense

Series B in 2018
RiskSense, Inc. specializes in cyber risk management solutions, offering a cloud-based platform that enables organizations to assess and manage their cybersecurity risks effectively. The RiskSense Platform allows users to evaluate their cyber risk exposure across a broad attack surface, orchestrate remediation efforts, and monitor outcomes. Key services include RiskSense Vulnerability Discovery, which provides regular vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses, and RiskSense Attack Surface Validation, which assesses vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyber adversaries. The platform employs risk-based scoring and analytics to present a comprehensive view of cybersecurity risks, allowing organizations to prioritize remediation activities based on critical security weaknesses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, RiskSense also has offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and India.

Cloud Conformity

Series A in 2018
Cloud Conformity, established in 2016 and headquartered in Pyrmont, Australia, specializes in developing a software platform that enables companies and IT professionals to monitor and manage their AWS cloud infrastructure effectively. The company offers three AWS SaaS products: Audit, Security, and Cost Management, focusing on key aspects such as security, real-time threat detection, cost management, compliance, and automation. As of 2019, Cloud Conformity operates as a subsidiary of Trend Micro Incorporated.

TOMA Biosciences

Series C in 2018
TOMA Biosciences, Inc. is a genomics company based in Foster City, California, focused on developing reagent kits and cancer testing technologies that assist laboratories and researchers in identifying genomic changes in tumors. The company offers TOMA OS-Seq, an oncology-focused gene analysis solution that leverages advanced next-generation sequencing technology to detect clinically significant alterations in tumor DNA. This information is crucial for physicians to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients by providing insights into the genomic errors present in their tumors. TOMA Biosciences serves a wide range of clients, including laboratories, hospital systems, and research institutions globally, and aims to improve clinical outcomes through its innovative testing solutions. The company has been operational since its incorporation in 2011.

Ursa Space Systems

Venture Round in 2018
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.

DPOrganizer

Series A in 2018
DPOrganizer, established in 2015 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in privacy management software. The company's platform enables businesses to map, visualize, report, and manage the processing of personal data, enhancing compliance, collaboration, and communication. It empowers professionals to control and protect customer and employee data, reducing risks and optimizing internal resources.

Panaseer

Series A in 2018
Panaseer Limited is a London-based company that specializes in cloud-based cybersecurity intelligence software designed for enterprise security. Founded in 2014, it offers a Continuous Controls Monitoring platform that provides real-time insights into every asset, application, user, and dataset within an organization. The platform enables security leaders to identify gaps in security controls, align with regulatory frameworks, and enhance decision-making across various organizational levels. By ingesting data from diverse sources, both in the cloud and on-premises, Panaseer helps organizations manage risk posture and improve cyber hygiene practices. Its automated reporting capabilities streamline the reporting process and tailor insights to stakeholders, facilitating risk prioritization based on business impact. The company also has an office in New York, enhancing its reach in the cybersecurity sector.

Cyberhedge

Venture Round in 2018
Provider of a cloud based financial security service

10x Genomics

Series D in 2018
10x Genomics is a life science technology company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in developing instruments, consumables, and software for the analysis of biological systems. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including Chromium instruments, microfluidic chips, slides, reagents, and various consumable products. Its innovative single cell solutions enable researchers to assess gene expression, immune profiling, epigenetics, and cellular heterogeneity at an individual cell level. The Visium spatial gene expression solution allows for the analysis of gene expression patterns across tissue samples, providing valuable insights into biological processes. 10x Genomics serves a diverse client base, including academic institutions, government organizations, and biopharmaceutical companies across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company generates the majority of its revenue from consumables, underscoring its focus on providing essential tools for genomic research.

RubrYc Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
RubrYc Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on the integration of chemistry and computation to decode protein interfaces, facilitating the discovery and development of antibody-based drugs with specific epitope selectivity. By leveraging advancements in molecular library synthesis and computational methods, RubrYc aims to enhance the antibody discovery process. Their innovative approach allows for the identification of antibodies that bind to therapeutically relevant epitopes, thereby providing valuable insights into the design of therapeutic antibodies. This technology not only accelerates preclinical antibody discovery for biotherapeutic partners but also seeks to reduce the risks associated with traditional drug discovery methods.

Expel

Series B in 2018
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.

Teraki

Convertible Note in 2018
Teraki GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in software solutions that enhance data management for insurance, predictive maintenance, and autonomous driving applications. The company's platform facilitates access to high-quality data while ensuring low-latency performance, which is crucial for meeting strict service level agreements. Teraki's technology supports various applications, including usage-based insurance, fleet management, and advanced driver assistance systems. By focusing on edge processing and artificial intelligence, Teraki enables clients to build, train, and improve sensor-driven AI models, automating the training process and enhancing accuracy. This innovative approach allows for efficient selection of relevant sensor information on low-power hardware, making previously impossible applications feasible within the automotive sector.

Bugcrowd

Series C in 2018
Bugcrowd Inc. is a cybersecurity company that operates a crowdsourced platform connecting organizations with security researchers to enhance their digital defenses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London and Surry Hills, Bugcrowd provides a range of security testing solutions tailored to various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology. Its platform facilitates customized security testing programs, enabling clients to conduct penetration tests, manage bug bounty initiatives, and oversee vulnerability disclosures. Leveraging an AI-powered system, Bugcrowd matches organizations with skilled hackers from its extensive repository of vulnerabilities and hacker profiles, ensuring a scalable and adaptable approach to security. The company aims to empower organizations to proactively address security challenges and safeguard their assets against evolving threats.

Inscripta

Series C in 2018
Inscripta, Inc. is a gene editing technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Pleasanton and San Diego, California. Founded in 2015, Inscripta focuses on developing CRISPR enzymes, specifically MADzymes, for precision gene editing. The company has created a benchtop platform for scalable digital genome engineering, which includes an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that facilitate a fully automated workflow. This platform allows for massively parallel and trackable editing of single cells, significantly enhancing the scale and efficiency of gene editing research. By making its MAD7 CRISPR nuclease freely available for research and development, Inscripta aims to remove existing technical and licensing barriers, thereby empowering scientists and fostering a new era of biological discovery.

Anomali

Series D in 2018
Anomali, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in threat intelligence solutions. The company has developed a platform that enhances the detection and identification of cyber adversaries within an organization's network by correlating threat indicators with real-time network activity and extensive forensic log data. Anomali offers various services including Anomali Reports for data breach detection tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, and Anomali Enterprise Breach Analytics, which provides personalized, up-to-date threat intelligence. Their ThreatStream platform delivers machine-readable threat information that integrates with existing security solutions, while the ThreatStream Integrator connects to various threat intelligence servers. Anomali also facilitates the sharing of threat intelligence among organizations, promoting collaboration within trusted communities. The company serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as healthcare, energy, government, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Anomali was previously known as Threatstream, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Ursa Space Systems

Series A in 2017
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.

RiskLens

Series A in 2017
RiskLens, Inc. specializes in cyber risk management software that enables organizations to quantify and manage cyber risk from a business perspective. The company's offerings include Cyber Risk Maturity, which assesses an organization's risk management capabilities and compliance with established frameworks; Cyber Risk Triage, a tool for prioritizing risk scenarios; and Cyber Risk Third-Party, which evaluates the risk management practices of external partners. Additionally, RiskLens provides Cyber Risk Quantification, a solution that estimates financial exposure to cyber events, as well as a standard value at risk model for both cyber and operational risks. The platform is designed for chief information risk officers and chief information security officers, assisting them in making informed decisions about cybersecurity investments and insurance policies. RiskLens serves a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, government, healthcare, education, and technology. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Spokane, Washington, the company was previously known as CXOWare, Inc.

Panaseer

Seed Round in 2017
Panaseer Limited is a London-based company that specializes in cloud-based cybersecurity intelligence software designed for enterprise security. Founded in 2014, it offers a Continuous Controls Monitoring platform that provides real-time insights into every asset, application, user, and dataset within an organization. The platform enables security leaders to identify gaps in security controls, align with regulatory frameworks, and enhance decision-making across various organizational levels. By ingesting data from diverse sources, both in the cloud and on-premises, Panaseer helps organizations manage risk posture and improve cyber hygiene practices. Its automated reporting capabilities streamline the reporting process and tailor insights to stakeholders, facilitating risk prioritization based on business impact. The company also has an office in New York, enhancing its reach in the cybersecurity sector.

Karamba Security

Series B in 2017
Karamba Security Ltd. specializes in developing cybersecurity software tailored for connected vehicles and other IoT systems. Founded in 2015 and based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the company focuses on securing the electronic control units (ECUs) within vehicles, offering solutions that detect and prevent cyberattacks. Its technology safeguards the critical components of a vehicle, including telematics, infotainment, and on-board diagnostics, ensuring that only valid code operates on the controllers and protecting against unauthorized access to the Controller Area Network (CAN Bus). Karamba's patented solutions are designed to be embedded within devices, operating autonomously with minimal performance impact. The company serves automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 system providers, helping them comply with global cybersecurity regulations while maintaining efficient R&D and production processes.

RiskSense

Series A in 2017
RiskSense, Inc. specializes in cyber risk management solutions, offering a cloud-based platform that enables organizations to assess and manage their cybersecurity risks effectively. The RiskSense Platform allows users to evaluate their cyber risk exposure across a broad attack surface, orchestrate remediation efforts, and monitor outcomes. Key services include RiskSense Vulnerability Discovery, which provides regular vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses, and RiskSense Attack Surface Validation, which assesses vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyber adversaries. The platform employs risk-based scoring and analytics to present a comprehensive view of cybersecurity risks, allowing organizations to prioritize remediation activities based on critical security weaknesses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, RiskSense also has offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and India.

Inscripta

Series B in 2017
Inscripta, Inc. is a gene editing technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Pleasanton and San Diego, California. Founded in 2015, Inscripta focuses on developing CRISPR enzymes, specifically MADzymes, for precision gene editing. The company has created a benchtop platform for scalable digital genome engineering, which includes an instrument, consumables, software, and assays that facilitate a fully automated workflow. This platform allows for massively parallel and trackable editing of single cells, significantly enhancing the scale and efficiency of gene editing research. By making its MAD7 CRISPR nuclease freely available for research and development, Inscripta aims to remove existing technical and licensing barriers, thereby empowering scientists and fostering a new era of biological discovery.

Menlo Micro

Series A in 2016
Menlo Micro, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electronic switches, particularly through its innovative Ideal Switch technology. This electromechanical switch is capable of handling both AC/DC and RF signals, making it suitable for a range of applications including high-power tunable resonators, filters, broadband power amplifier impedance matching, and electronically steerable antennas. The company's products are utilized in various industries, such as battery management, home automation, electronic vehicles, medical instrumentation, and the industrial Internet of Things, as well as in next generation 5G mobile networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Menlo Micro aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of advanced systems under high-stress conditions.

HUMAN

Series B in 2016
HUMAN is a cybersecurity company that safeguards 1,200+ brands from digital attacks including bots, fraud and account abuse. We leverage modern defense to disrupt the economics of cybercrime by increasing the cost to cybercriminals while simultaneously reducing the cost of collective defense. Today we verify the humanity of more than 20 trillion digital interactions per week across advertising, marketing, e-commerce, government, education and enterprise security, putting us in a position to win against cybercriminals. Protect your digital business with HUMAN. To Know Who’s Real, visit www.humansecurity.com.

Expel

Series A in 2016
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.

RiskSense

Series A in 2016
RiskSense, Inc. specializes in cyber risk management solutions, offering a cloud-based platform that enables organizations to assess and manage their cybersecurity risks effectively. The RiskSense Platform allows users to evaluate their cyber risk exposure across a broad attack surface, orchestrate remediation efforts, and monitor outcomes. Key services include RiskSense Vulnerability Discovery, which provides regular vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses, and RiskSense Attack Surface Validation, which assesses vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyber adversaries. The platform employs risk-based scoring and analytics to present a comprehensive view of cybersecurity risks, allowing organizations to prioritize remediation activities based on critical security weaknesses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, RiskSense also has offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and India.

Cofense

Series C in 2016
Cofense specializes in anti-phishing threat management solutions, protecting businesses from phishing, malware, and drive-by attacks. Its key offerings include Cofense Triage for real-time attack insights, Cofense Reporter for employee reporting of suspicious emails, and Cofense Vision for comprehensive attack understanding. Additionally, Cofense provides intelligence services, a learning management system for cybersecurity awareness, and professional services such as consulting. Serving a wide range of industries, Cofense's platform leverages a global network of trained employees to report suspected threats, enhancing detection and response capabilities that complement existing email gateway technologies.

Anomali

Series C in 2016
Anomali, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in threat intelligence solutions. The company has developed a platform that enhances the detection and identification of cyber adversaries within an organization's network by correlating threat indicators with real-time network activity and extensive forensic log data. Anomali offers various services including Anomali Reports for data breach detection tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, and Anomali Enterprise Breach Analytics, which provides personalized, up-to-date threat intelligence. Their ThreatStream platform delivers machine-readable threat information that integrates with existing security solutions, while the ThreatStream Integrator connects to various threat intelligence servers. Anomali also facilitates the sharing of threat intelligence among organizations, promoting collaboration within trusted communities. The company serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as healthcare, energy, government, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Anomali was previously known as Threatstream, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Bugcrowd

Series B in 2016
Bugcrowd Inc. is a cybersecurity company that operates a crowdsourced platform connecting organizations with security researchers to enhance their digital defenses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London and Surry Hills, Bugcrowd provides a range of security testing solutions tailored to various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology. Its platform facilitates customized security testing programs, enabling clients to conduct penetration tests, manage bug bounty initiatives, and oversee vulnerability disclosures. Leveraging an AI-powered system, Bugcrowd matches organizations with skilled hackers from its extensive repository of vulnerabilities and hacker profiles, ensuring a scalable and adaptable approach to security. The company aims to empower organizations to proactively address security challenges and safeguard their assets against evolving threats.

Elliptic

Series A in 2016
Elliptic Enterprises Limited operates a blockchain analytics and compliance platform focused on enhancing transparency and accountability in cryptocurrency transactions. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company offers services such as Elliptic Vault for secure storage of digital currencies, alongside tools for identifying and managing financial crime risks associated with cryptocurrencies. Elliptic aims to combat illicit activities that jeopardize the integrity of the cryptocurrency ecosystem by providing actionable intelligence to cryptocurrency companies, financial institutions, and government agencies. Their efforts are geared towards strengthening anti-money laundering programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, thereby fostering a safer and more accountable environment for digital currencies.

10x Genomics

Series C in 2016
10x Genomics is a life science technology company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in developing instruments, consumables, and software for the analysis of biological systems. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including Chromium instruments, microfluidic chips, slides, reagents, and various consumable products. Its innovative single cell solutions enable researchers to assess gene expression, immune profiling, epigenetics, and cellular heterogeneity at an individual cell level. The Visium spatial gene expression solution allows for the analysis of gene expression patterns across tissue samples, providing valuable insights into biological processes. 10x Genomics serves a diverse client base, including academic institutions, government organizations, and biopharmaceutical companies across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company generates the majority of its revenue from consumables, underscoring its focus on providing essential tools for genomic research.

Twist Bioscience

Series D in 2016
Twist Bioscience Corporation is a synthetic biology company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of synthetic DNA-based products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes a proprietary semiconductor-based DNA synthesis platform that writes DNA on silicon chips, allowing for the rapid and cost-effective production of high-quality synthetic DNA. Twist Bioscience's offerings include synthetic genes, tools for sample preparation, antibody libraries for drug discovery, and DNA as a medium for digital data storage. The company serves various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and industrial chemicals, supporting customers in their efforts to enhance lives and promote sustainability. Through its innovative platform, Twist Bioscience aims to overcome traditional inefficiencies in DNA synthesis, enabling researchers to accelerate their projects.

ProtectWise

Series B in 2015
ProtectWise provides a cloud-based network detection and response platform designed to enhance organizational cybersecurity. Founded in April 2013 and headquartered in Denver, the company specializes in advanced analytics for cloud, hybrid, and enterprise traffic, enabling real-time and retrospective threat detection. Its platform features full-fidelity packet captures that are indexed and stored indefinitely, allowing for rapid search capabilities and creating a comprehensive network memory. By integrating analytics and forensics into an intuitive visualizer, ProtectWise facilitates quicker and more effective incident response and threat hunting. The company has developed proprietary research and machine learning algorithms to correlate threat detection, empowering security professionals to identify real-time threats and uncover previously unknown issues. ProtectWise has raised over $70 million in funding and is led by a team with extensive experience in the security and SaaS sectors.

Twist Bioscience

Series C in 2015
Twist Bioscience Corporation is a synthetic biology company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of synthetic DNA-based products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes a proprietary semiconductor-based DNA synthesis platform that writes DNA on silicon chips, allowing for the rapid and cost-effective production of high-quality synthetic DNA. Twist Bioscience's offerings include synthetic genes, tools for sample preparation, antibody libraries for drug discovery, and DNA as a medium for digital data storage. The company serves various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and industrial chemicals, supporting customers in their efforts to enhance lives and promote sustainability. Through its innovative platform, Twist Bioscience aims to overcome traditional inefficiencies in DNA synthesis, enabling researchers to accelerate their projects.

Shadow Networks

Venture Round in 2015
Shadow Networks, Inc. is a privately-held company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in security solutions for enterprise and government networks. Established in 2010, the company offers a range of services, including wireless internet, cybersecurity, web design, and hosting. Its flagship product, ShadowBox, is an appliance that creates large-scale simulated hosts and networks to enhance security without compromising actual network performance. The company focuses on developing Active Threat Deception™ solutions to address sophisticated cyber threats, particularly Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), which remain undetected by many existing security measures. With a management team composed of former executives from leading networking and security firms, Shadow Networks leverages over five years of government-funded research and proven technologies deployed at the U.S. Department of Defense. This innovative approach aims to improve the detection and mitigation of complex cyber attacks, ultimately transforming the security landscape for enterprises and government agencies.

Cofense

Series B in 2015
Cofense specializes in anti-phishing threat management solutions, protecting businesses from phishing, malware, and drive-by attacks. Its key offerings include Cofense Triage for real-time attack insights, Cofense Reporter for employee reporting of suspicious emails, and Cofense Vision for comprehensive attack understanding. Additionally, Cofense provides intelligence services, a learning management system for cybersecurity awareness, and professional services such as consulting. Serving a wide range of industries, Cofense's platform leverages a global network of trained employees to report suspected threats, enhancing detection and response capabilities that complement existing email gateway technologies.

Bugcrowd

Series A in 2015
Bugcrowd Inc. is a cybersecurity company that operates a crowdsourced platform connecting organizations with security researchers to enhance their digital defenses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London and Surry Hills, Bugcrowd provides a range of security testing solutions tailored to various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology. Its platform facilitates customized security testing programs, enabling clients to conduct penetration tests, manage bug bounty initiatives, and oversee vulnerability disclosures. Leveraging an AI-powered system, Bugcrowd matches organizations with skilled hackers from its extensive repository of vulnerabilities and hacker profiles, ensuring a scalable and adaptable approach to security. The company aims to empower organizations to proactively address security challenges and safeguard their assets against evolving threats.

Digital Shadows

Series A in 2015
Digital Shadows Ltd. is a cyber threat intelligence company that specializes in protecting organizations from data loss and targeted cyber attacks. The firm offers a suite of services, including Data SearchLight, which identifies data leaks; Threat SearchLight, which monitors hostile groups to understand the dynamics of potential attacks; and Brand Protect, which tracks online mentions of organizations to alert them to damaging information or compliance issues. Additionally, VIP Protect focuses on monitoring personal threats and safeguarding sensitive information. Digital Shadows assists clients in discovering sensitive data exposed through various platforms, including social media and cloud services. Its clientele spans various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and national security. Founded in 2011, Digital Shadows is headquartered in London, with an office in Dallas, Texas. The company has a strategic partnership with Lockpath, Inc.

Drawbridge Networks

Seed Round in 2014
Drawbridge Networks, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in New York, specializes in innovative cybersecurity solutions aimed at countering sophisticated cyber attacks. Recognizing that modern threats often bypass traditional enterprise network perimeters, the company has developed PathProtect, a tool that provides enhanced visibility and control over network activity. PathProtect enables security teams to segment sensitive systems and quickly quarantine compromised hosts, thereby mitigating the risks associated with lateral movement within an organization’s network. As a subsidiary of OPAQ Networks, Inc. since 2017, Drawbridge Networks is focused on empowering organizations to effectively manage and protect their network environments against evolving cyber threats.

10x Genomics

Series B in 2014
10x Genomics is a life science technology company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in developing instruments, consumables, and software for the analysis of biological systems. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including Chromium instruments, microfluidic chips, slides, reagents, and various consumable products. Its innovative single cell solutions enable researchers to assess gene expression, immune profiling, epigenetics, and cellular heterogeneity at an individual cell level. The Visium spatial gene expression solution allows for the analysis of gene expression patterns across tissue samples, providing valuable insights into biological processes. 10x Genomics serves a diverse client base, including academic institutions, government organizations, and biopharmaceutical companies across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company generates the majority of its revenue from consumables, underscoring its focus on providing essential tools for genomic research.

Anomali

Series B in 2014
Anomali, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in threat intelligence solutions. The company has developed a platform that enhances the detection and identification of cyber adversaries within an organization's network by correlating threat indicators with real-time network activity and extensive forensic log data. Anomali offers various services including Anomali Reports for data breach detection tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, and Anomali Enterprise Breach Analytics, which provides personalized, up-to-date threat intelligence. Their ThreatStream platform delivers machine-readable threat information that integrates with existing security solutions, while the ThreatStream Integrator connects to various threat intelligence servers. Anomali also facilitates the sharing of threat intelligence among organizations, promoting collaboration within trusted communities. The company serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as healthcare, energy, government, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Anomali was previously known as Threatstream, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Endgame

Series C in 2014
Endgame, Inc. specializes in security intelligence and analytics solutions, catering to both federal and commercial clients. The company offers a comprehensive endpoint security platform that empowers security operations teams and incident responders to proactively prevent attacks, thereby reducing the time and costs associated with incident response. Endgame’s technology leverages machine learning and data science to detect and mitigate unique threats throughout the entire attack lifecycle while ensuring minimal disruption to normal business operations. In addition to its core products, the company provides software research and professional services tailored to the needs of federal customers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in San Francisco, Endgame operates as a subsidiary of Elastic N.V.
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