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Nirmata, a cloud-native policy and governance solutions provider, has raised $9.6 million in a funding round led by Peak XV’sSurge (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA), with participation from Dallas Venture Capital, Dreamit Ventures, and existing investors Z5 Capital and Uncorrelated Ventures. Nirmata is well positioned to address the growing need for robust security and governance in the rapidly evolving cloud-native ecosystem. Founder: Jim Bugwadia Follow Rise & Shine for daily funding deals. Stay ahead, stay motivated with www.riseshine.in #startup #funding

?? Going to #RSAC2025? Don't miss your chance to meet an exceptional lineup of innovative cybersecurity companies showcasing breakthrough solutions exclusively at The Box SF—just steps from the Moscone Center! Event: Dreamit Cyber Founders Summit ??? Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 ? Time: 8:30 AM—4:00 PM ?? Location: The Box SF (steps from Moscone Center) ??? Registration Recommended: https://lu.ma/89h2p9y9 This is an event you can't miss, if you’re looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Join top cybersecurity innovators, industry leaders, and investors at this exclusive gathering as they explore the next generation of cutting-edge security solutions. #Cybersecurity #Innovation #RSAC #NetworkingEvent #TechInnovation #CyberInvestors AccuKnox, Bricklayer AI, Daxa, Inc, Nirmata, Opscura, Swif, TestifySec, Tidal Cyber, UpSight Security Inc., Dreamit Ventures

We’re excited to announce that Brian P. Brammeier, CEO of Opscura, will be a Featured Speaker at the 2025 Port of the Future Conference! In his keynote, "Port Cybersecurity on a Budget”, Brian will dive into actionable strategies for securing port operations without compromising uptime or breaking the bank—essential insights for anyone in logistics, transportation, and beyond. ?? Tuesday, April 1, 11:15 AM ?? Hilton University of Houston Can't attend in person but still interested in learning more? ?? DM Brian to book a one-on-one meeting. #PortOperations #PortSecurity #LogisticsSecurity #PortOfTheFuture #OTsecurity

Don't miss this essential webinar on #SDLC #compliance #automation, especially for #SaaS companies undergoing #FedRAMP certification looking to accelerate compliant software delivery and secure your supply chain. Access the Autodesk and TestifySec case study here: https://lnkd.in/e_4JSeyW

?? Thrilled to announce: Our very own Drew Hunt has been named "2025 Rising Star of VC and PE" by DCA Live! ?? Drew's journey embodies what this award celebrates—a powerful combination of innovation, visionary leadership, and meaningful impact in venture capital. With over a decade of experience bridging cybersecurity and venture capital, Drew has made significant contributions to the cybersecurity startup ecosystem. Proud to have such exceptional talent at Dreamit Ventures! ?? Doug Anderson, Darren Sandberg, Evelin Biro, Brandon Lee, Brittany Gillow #VentureCapital #Innovation #Leadership #Cybersecurity #StartupEcosystem #DCATech

Join VVP host Tate Beasley this Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a Fireside Chat with Mehlam Shakir of Dreamit Ventures, Derren Burrell of Veteran Ventures Capital, and Matt Gittleman of JHH vc. They will discuss the key diligence items investors look for when evaluating startups, as well as the research entrepreneurs should conduct on potential investors before seeking funding. Register here:?bit.ly/4haD7Vh

I’m excited to announce that I’m stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer at UpSight Security Inc.! I embrace this responsibility with deep gratitude and excitement. UpSight isn’t just another cybersecurity company—it’s a team of bold innovators tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time: ransomware prevention and automated recovery. First, I want to acknowledge Tracy Camp for his vision and leadership as CEO since UpSight’s inception. His transition into the Chief Product Officer (CPO) role ensures that his passion for innovation will continue to drive our future. And to Svetoslav Vassilev (CTO), your expertise has built an incredible foundation that I am honored to help scale. Together, these two have redefined what’s possible in endpoint security, and I’m thrilled to continue this journey alongside them. I’m also deeply grateful to our investors and advisors—Accomplice VC, Patrick Morley, Mehlam Shakir, the Dreamit Ventures team, Deepthi Madhava, the Oregon Venture Fund, and Ken Levine. Your belief in UpSight’s vision has been instrumental, and I look forward to what we’ll accomplish together. So, why UpSight? Because the way we fight cyber threats isn’t working. AI-driven attacks are evolving faster than traditional security solutions can keep up. The future of cybersecurity must be predictive, not reactive. UpSight’s AI-driven, endpoint-first security model eliminates reliance on big data and cloud processing. Using our patented Small Language Model (SLM), we predict, prevent, and eradicate ransomware before it executes—right at the point of risk. This gives businesses the time they need to recover while eliminating the cost and chaos of an attack. UpSight’s technology isn’t just another step forward—it’s a paradigm shift. A redefinition of how we stop ransomware before it starts. Today marks the start of a new chapter at UpSight Security Inc., and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. To the team, our partners, and the cybersecurity community—we’re just getting started. Let’s Go! To learn more, contact [email protected]. #Cybersecurity #RansomwareDefense #UpSightSecurity #CISO

All systems go! VC in DC partnered with Blu Ventures, Dreamit Ventures, and Aprio on the official Cyber Venture Forum Kick-Off Happy Hour and we are so excited to help bring together this collection of investors, founders and cyber ecosystem leaders together. Joshua Miller, Kathleen Lineberger, Drew Hunt, Mehlam Shakir, Alan Langelli, CPA, Bill Collier Blu Cyber Venture Forum Conference Powered by Blu Ventures

?? This week’s Portfolio Spotlight is on AiStrike! ?? Elevate Cyber Defense with AI-Powered Automation The attack surface is expanding, and adversaries are getting more sophisticated. Security teams are drowning in alerts, struggling with slow investigations, and facing delayed response times—leaving businesses exposed to fast-moving threats. Enter AiStrike: Co-founded by Nitin Agale and Kayzad Vanskuiwalla, AiStrike is redefining security operations with an AI-powered cyber defense platform. Leveraging composite AI automation, AiStrike augments security teams by: ? Identifying coverage gaps in monitoring ? Investigating every alert to ensure 100% visibility on risk exposure ? Accelerating remediation with streamlined workflows and one-click automation ? Automating threat hunting to detect new and emerging threats AiStrike deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with your existing security stack—automating data collection, investigation, and rapid response across hybrid environments. ?? Learn more: www.aistrike.com #Cybersecurity #AI #ThreatDetection #IncidentResponse #SecurityAutomation #AiStrike

?? This week’s Portfolio Spotlight is on AiStrike! ?? Elevate Cyber Defense with AI-Powered Automation The attack surface is expanding, and adversaries are getting more sophisticated. Security teams are drowning in alerts, struggling with slow investigations, and facing delayed response times—leaving businesses exposed to fast-moving threats. Enter AiStrike: Co-founded by Nitin Agale and Kayzad Vanskuiwalla, AiStrike is redefining security operations with an AI-powered cyber defense platform. Leveraging composite AI automation, AiStrike augments security teams by: ? Identifying coverage gaps in monitoring ? Investigating every alert to ensure 100% visibility on risk exposure ? Accelerating remediation with streamlined workflows and one-click automation ? Automating threat hunting to detect new and emerging threats AiStrike deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with your existing security stack—automating data collection, investigation, and rapid response across hybrid environments. ?? Learn more: www.aistrike.com #Cybersecurity #AI #ThreatDetection #IncidentResponse #SecurityAutomation #AiStrike