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Sells a developer-first security platform that analyzes the behavior of open-source dependencies in real time to block supply chain attacks before malicious packages reach a codebase.
Sells a developer-first security platform that analyzes the behavior of open-source dependencies in real time to block supply chain attacks before malicious packages reach a codebase.
Founded in 2020 by Feross Aboukhadijeh, a Stanford CS lecturer and prolific open-source maintainer behind packages like WebTorrent and StandardJS. After years building widely used JavaScript libraries, Feross saw firsthand how supply chain attacks were exploiting trust in npm. He started Socket with his brother Amjed and co-founder Cole Robins to detect malicious open-source behavior before it spreads.
Thrive Capital leads Series C with a16z and Abstract Ventures, valuing Socket at $1B.
SC Media coverage of Socket Series C and product expansion.
GlobeNewswire press release on Socket's $40M Series B.
Abstract Ventures leads with participation from a16z and Elad Gil.
Socket Series B announcement post.
a16z leads Series A to secure open-source software supply chains.
Founder Feross announces Series A and product roadmap.
Seed round from Unusual Ventures, Village Global, and angels including Nat Friedman and Max Krohn.
Founder Feross discusses Socket and security/privacy on the web.
Pair Program podcast recap on Socket blog.
Co-Founder
Co-founded Socket in 2020.
$125M raised total
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