Founder Directory

Torq

Torq is a no-code automation platform for security and ops teams. Cybersecurity No-Code SaaS

Last round: Series B Bessemer, $50M Series B in 2021

Chainguard

Your safe source for open source Cybersecurity Enterprise Software

Last round: Series D Sequoia, $356M Series D in 2025, $3.5B valuation

Forter

Decision as a Service Fraud Prevention for Online Retailers Cybersecurity Retail

Last round: Series F Sequoia, Bessemer, $300M Series F in 2021, $3.0B valuation

Island

Build a secure web browser for the enterprise Cybersecurity Enterprise Software

Last round: Series E Sequoia, $250M Series E in 2025, $4.8B valuation

Verkada

Verkada is an IoT platform that combines plug-and-play security cameras with intelligent, cloud-based software. Cybersecurity Hardware

Last round: Series D Sequoia, $205M Series D in 2022, $3.2B valuation

Axonius

Axonius is the cybersecurity asset management platform that lets IT & Security teams see and manage devices Cybersecurity

Last round: Series E Accel, Bessemer, $200M Series E in 2024, $2.6B valuation

Huntress

Managed cybersecurity without the complexity Cybersecurity Enterprise Software SaaS

Last round: Series D Kleiner Perkins, $150M Series D in 2024, $1.5B valuation

Salt Security

Salt Security provides an API protection platform designed to prevent attacks by leveraging machine learning and AI. Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence API

Last round: Series D Sequoia, Y Combinator, $140M Series D in 2022, $1.4B valuation

Vectra AI

Vectra is a cybersecurity platform that uses AI to detect attackers in real time and perform conclusive incident investigations. Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence

Last round: Series F Khosla Ventures, $130M Series F in 2021, $1.2B valuation

CyCognito

Automates attacker techniques to eliminate critical security risks in an organization’s IT ecosystem Cybersecurity SaaS Enterprise Software

Last round: Series C Accel, $100M Series C in 2021, $800M valuation

Semgrep

Profoundly improving software security and reliability Cybersecurity SaaS

Last round: Series D Sequoia, $100M Series D in 2025

Pindrop Security

Pindrop uses AI-based Authentication and Anti-Fraud Solutions to increase efficiency in call centers and stop fraudulent transactions. Cybersecurity Fraud Detection Artificial Intelligence

Last round: Series D Andreessen Horowitz, $90M Series D in 2018, $925M valuation

Netography

Netography provides Network Detection and Response capabilities to defend against global threats. Cybersecurity Enterprise Software SaaS

Last round: Series A Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer, $45M Series A in 2021

Fireblocks

A completely new way to securely transfer digital assets. Cybersecurity FinTech Cryptocurrency

Last round: Series E Sequoia, $400M Series E in 2021, $8.0B valuation

Claroty

Protects industrial control networks from cyber-attacks. Cybersecurity

Last round: Series E Bessemer, $400M Series E in 2021, $860M valuation

Illusive Networks

illusive networks is the global pioneer of deception technology, the mosteffective protection against targeted attacks and APTs Cybersecurity

Last round: Series B Bessemer, $24M Series B in 2020

Nym Technologies

Nym Technologies is a privacy-centric startup Cybersecurity Privacy Crypto

Last round: Series A Andreessen Horowitz, $19M Series A in 2021, $270M valuation

At-Bay

At-Bay is a cybersecurity insurance company that helps businesses meet digital risk head-on. Cybersecurity Enterprise Software

Last round: Series D Khosla Ventures, $185M Series D in 2021, $1.4B valuation