San Francisco, United States
Socket is an emerging cybersecurity platform that specializes in protecting businesses from software supply chain vulnerabilities. As the self-proclaimed #1 software supply chain security platform, it integrates a combination of next-generation Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), and zero-day prevention. The platform's core users, developers, are notably enthusiastic about its capabilities.
Founded in 2020, Socket operates within a range of innovative sectors including AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Developer Tools, IT, Internet, Privacy and Security. Its rapid growth and potential are underscored by the recent $20.00M Series A investment it secured in August 2023. This funding round saw participation from a variety of esteemed investors such as WndrCo, Unusual Ventures, Elad Gil, Abstract Ventures, Aaron Levie, Nat Friedman, Frederic Kerrest, Julia Hartz, Michael Ovitz, and Arash Ferdowsi.
Headquartered in the United States, Socket presents a compelling case for investors interested in the burgeoning field of software security, particularly those focused on safeguarding open source applications.
