Seattle cybersecurity startup raises $6 million for tech that fights hackers

Funding Rounds

Summary

DefenseStorm, which changed its name from Praesidio in June, brought on a new CEO to expand beyond the finance industry. Seattle cybersecurity startup DefenseStorm, previously known as Praesidio, has raised nearly $6 million for its technology that protects banks from hacking attempts. The startup changed its name from Praesidio, which means “protection” in Latin, to the more recognizable DefenseStorm in June. DefenseStorm creates technology that helps banks and other financial institutions identify potential vulnerabilities in their systems to prevent attacks and catch breaches early. Cyberattacks have become more common and sophisticated, and high-profile attacks such as those against Target and Home Depot have thrust cybersecurity issues into the public eye.

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Amount $6.0M Total raised
Date July 14, 2016 Announcement date
Investors TTV Capital Lead investors
Company http://www.defensestorm.com Funded company

Classifications

industries
Fintech & Banking
applications
Governance, risk and compliance

AskAI Classifications

Labels
Cybersecurity Financial Technology Risk Management Software

Linked Companies

DefenseStorm
$1M to $5M