34 VC firms investing in security & cybersecurity at the Growth stage.
F4 Fund tracks 34 VC firms that actively invest in security & cybersecurity at the Growth stage, with check sizes ranging from $100K – $500M (median: $13M – $13M). As of April 2026, and 94% lead or co-lead rounds. Rankings are based on F4's proprietary analysis of 1,092+ researched VC firms, scored by data completeness, portfolio depth, investment recency, and stage alignment.
| # | Firm | Check Size | Portfolio | Leads? | Activity | Decision | Intro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ▶ Ten Eleven Ventures Cybersecurity is fundamental to maintaining our way of life and is essential for global commerce. We empower founders to create cybersecurity technologies that make our world more secure. As the original venture capital firm focused exclusively on cybersecurity, we invest globally and are stage-agnostic. Burlingame, California | $3M – $15M | 20 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 2 | ▶ Index Ventures We invest in who you are, not just what you do. We back visionaries and game-changers with character and global ambition. We partner long-term with founders, providing capital, operational support, and deep conviction in their vision. San Francisco | $500K – $50M | 363 | Leads | Active | — | Req'd |
| 3 | ▶ Craft Ventures Build great companies by partnering with exceptional founders who deeply understand their markets. We provide not just capital but proven playbooks, talent networks, and operational expertise from our team of experienced operators. San Francisco | $500K – $10M | 37 | Leads | Active | — | Open |
| 4 | ▶ Point72 Ventures Point72 Ventures backs ambitious founders building for big outcomes across critical domains. Going deep, not wide—the firm focuses on specialized investment theses in AI, Consumer, and Defense Tech, bringing deep sector insights, partnership, and hands-on support from seed to pre-IPO. New York | $250K – $50M | 203 | Both | Active | ~2 wks | Req'd |
| 5 | ▶ First Fellow Partners Bold, mission-driven technology entrepreneurs with uncompromising integrity deserve capital, resources, and partnership to build solutions that truly matter. As a founder-only capital firm, we align with entrepreneurs over institutional return requirements. | $1M – $50M | 15 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 6 | ▶ CapitalG Partner with remarkable growth-stage leaders to accelerate their journey from startup to scale-up through capital, operational expertise, and Google advisory access. Focus on transformational companies making the step change into growth. | $50M – $200M | 42 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Req'd |
| 7 | ▶ Lightspeed Venture Partners We partner with bold builders of category-defining companies from Seed to Series F and beyond. Depth of commitment, depth of relationships, and depth of belief distinguish us. Complete immersion, authentic partnership, and unwavering conviction through market cycles. | $1M – $300M | 41 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 8 | ▶ Energy Impact Partners Technology and capital solutions for the global energy transition. We partner with entrepreneurs to build and scale innovative companies that power a better energy future, supported by collaborations with utilities and industrial incumbents. New York | $2M – $20M | 20 | Leads | Active | ~1 mo | Req'd |
| 9 | ▶ Radian Capital Radian Capital partners with software-driven B2B companies at scale, providing capital and hands-on operational support. They concentrate on select companies and go deep with each, emphasizing sustainable growth over growth at all costs. New York | $5M – $30M | 34 | Leads | Active | ~1 mo | Req'd |
| 10 | ▶ Northzone Category-defining entrepreneurs building fundamental shifts that upend entire industries. Focus on disruptive business models in energy transition, healthcare, AI, and consumer. Thesis values human relationships and founder-centric partnerships over financial metrics alone. London | $1M – $40M | 33 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Req'd |
| 11 | ▶ General Catalyst We back founders venturing beyond to build transformational companies that create positive, enduring change. Applied AI and global resilience are fundamental forces reshaping industries. | $2M – $50M | 29 | Leads | Active | — | — |
| 12 | ▶ IVP We supercharge growth in breakout companies, converting momentum into market dominance. We invest exclusively at Series B and beyond in companies that have achieved product-market fit and are ready to scale from millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. San Francisco | $1M – $25M | 25 | Leads | Active | ~2 mo | Req'd |
| 13 | ▶ Centre Street Partners Partner with technical operators and SMB owners to execute technology-led middle-market buyouts. Capture outsized economic value from AI at the ownership layer of services providers rather than pure-play tech. New York | $5M – $50M | 24 | Leads | Active | ~1 mo | Req'd |
| 14 | ▶ AirTree Ventures Big things start small. We invest at seed stage and see potential where others don't. We believe in your vision for your company's future, not as it exists today. We think in decades, not days, committing to walk the entire journey with founders to build iconic companies. We share Antipodean ingenuity with the world. Sydney | $250K – $20M | 60 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Req'd |
| 15 | ▶ Mendoza Ventures Hands-on venture partnership focused on modernization, innovation, and disruption in fintech, AI, and cybersecurity. Combination of deep domain expertise with commitment to founder diversity. Weekly engagement with portfolio companies. Adrian brings 20 years of product/team building experience; Senofer shapes national innovation policy. Boston | $500K – $5M | 11 | Both | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 16 | ▶ Frontline Ventures The world's most successful B2B software companies require presence and success in both North America and Europe. Frontline specializes in facilitating frictionless transatlantic expansion, supporting founders with global ambition through a dual-fund strategy optimized for international growth. London | $250K – $20M | 19 | Both | Active | ~1 wk | Open |
| 17 | ▶ MassMutual Ventures Build category-defining technology businesses that deliver strong investment returns while addressing pressing business challenges. Leverage Fortune 500 parent (MassMutual) assets including real estate portfolios, renewable energy assets, and capital networks. Boston | $2M – $10M | 15 | Both | Active | ~1 mo | Open |
| 18 | ▶ Menlo Ventures Menlo invests in transformative technology companies at multiple stages of early growth. We provide capital, operational expertise, and hands-on support to help founders build scalable businesses that change how we live and work. San Francisco | $500K – $20M | 15 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 19 | ▶ Redpoint Depth-first venture investing through mastery in specific domains. We partner with bold builders challenging industry conventions, backing founders with technical depth and conviction to build enduring $1B+ companies. Complete immersion creates enduring companies. Menlo Park | $500K – $50M | 15 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 20 | ▶ Bain Capital Ventures Ambitious founders solving fundamental problems across major industries. The next generation of transformational companies will be built on modern AI, secure infrastructure, and efficient commerce. We partner with technical founders with operator experience and compelling narratives. San Francisco | $1M – $20M | 22 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 21 | ▶ Greylock Your first partner. Over 80% of investments are first checks. We partner with exceptional founders at inception stages, providing patient capital and deep partnership. Menlo Park | $300K – $10M | 13 | Leads | Active | ~1 wk | Open |
| 22 | ▶ Kleiner Perkins Partner with exceptional founders building transformative technology companies from inception to IPO and beyond. Our moral compass is serving humanity with technology and capital. We provide not just capital but operational support, network access, and board participation to maximize the potential of founders' ideas and make history. Menlo Park | $100K – $150M | 20 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 23 | ▶ Partech Partners We support ambitious founders solving large problems through technology across all stages. Independent thinkers who challenge conventional wisdom are our ideal partners. We provide not just capital but operational expertise, global networks, and hands-on support from day one through scale. Paris | $300K – $100M | 20 | Both | Active | ~1 mo | Open |
| 24 | ▶ Alumni Ventures We democratize venture capital by providing individual accredited investors with professional-grade access to elite venture opportunities. We leverage our massive 850,000+ community network and 11,000+ investors to create unique value for founders, sourcing and diligencing deals alongside top-tier VCs (a16z, Sequoia, Khosla) without leading rounds. Our network is our competitive advantage—it compounds value for all stakeholders. Manchester, NH | $250K – $5M | 54 | Follows | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 25 | ▶ K5 Global K5 Global backs category-defining companies from inception to IPO. The firm leverages exceptional networks across media, entertainment, politics, finance, and technology to provide strategic value beyond capital. We believe the best companies are built by founders who can access world-class talent, capital, and strategic relationships. Los Angeles | $1M – $3M | 30 | Leads | Active | ~1 mo | Open |
| 26 | ▶ WndrCo WndrCo positions itself as 'the founders behind the founders,' combining strategic capital with deep operational involvement. Unlike traditional VCs, partners take formal operating roles (interim CEO, CFO, CPO) within portfolio companies. This approach leverages the co-founders' proven track record: Sujay Jaswa scaled Dropbox from $18M to $10B as Business Founder/CFO, and Jeffrey Katzenberg transformed Disney Studios and built DreamWorks. The firm invests across all stages through three strategies: Build (acquiring underappreciated tech companies), Venture (leading post-PMF rounds), and Seed (very early checks). Focus areas are Future of Work, Cybersecurity, Developer Infrastructure, and Consumer Technology, with increasing emphasis on AI applications. Beverly Hills, California | $100K – $10M | 30 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Req'd |
| 27 | ▶ R136 Ventures Identifies inflection points through proprietary Discovery Engine and backs founders who see opportunities others miss. Focuses on AI-driven transformation of B2B software and financial services, with deep technical due diligence analyzing 250+ data points. Woodside, CA | $2M – $20M | 40 | Both | Active | ~1 mo | Open |
| 28 | ▶ Battery Ventures Battery Ventures operates as a stage-agnostic firm backing technology-driven category leaders across all growth stages from seed to buyout. The firm believes the best tech investments span the entire founder journey, and they practice collaborative, research-focused investing with embedded operational support through their Portfolio Services platform. They seek technical founders with deep domain expertise and experienced operators building in four core sectors: Application Software, Infrastructure Software, Consumer, and Industrial Tech + Life Science Tools. Boston | $1M – $500M | 20 | Both | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 29 | ▶ Rosecliff Ventures We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value by providing lifetime support to companies from seed through late-stage equity and credit. We differentiate through deep Wall Street expertise, strategic LP networks, and innovative financing vehicles. New York | $500K – $10M | 20 | Both | Active | ~2 mo | Open |
| 30 | ▶ Zeev Ventures Solo GP model combining angel investing speed with VC-scale checks. Backs non-traditional founders solving their own problems. Rejects process-heavy VC bureaucracy in favor of speed, decisiveness, and founder-first engagement. Palo Alto | $20M – $50M | 20 | Leads | Active | ~1 wk | Open |
| 31 | ▶ Foundry Group We invest in startups and venture funds, creating a symbiotic network that propels innovation. Our approach is characterized by long-term thinking and a 'give first' philosophy. Boulder, Colorado | $500K – $10M | 20 | Leads | Active | ~1 mo | Req'd |
| 32 | ▶ Gaingels Equity of access and representation in venture capital delivers positive returns. Diverse and underrepresented (including LGBTQ+) leaders of high-growth companies deserve capital access. When these founders succeed, they influence ecosystems and open doors for historically excluded groups. New York | $200K – $500K | 20 | Follows | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 33 | ▶ Tiger Global Management Leading global companies that leverage technological innovation across public and private markets. Proven founders (especially ex-Googlers, AWS, Stripe) with large TAMs (billions+), product-led growth, and global ambitions. Conviction-based investing post-2022 correction emphasizing quality over quantity. New York | $1M – $100M | 20 | Leads | Active | ~1 wk | Req'd |
| 34 | ▶ Insight Partners Software founders need more than capital to scale successfully. Insight Partners combines investment capital with hands-on operational expertise, embedded teams, and network access to accelerate company growth across all stages. New York | $10M – $350M | 20 | Leads | Active | ~1 mo | Open |
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F4 Fund tracks 34 VC firms that actively invest in security & cybersecurity at the Growth stage. These firms are ranked using a composite score that weighs data completeness (30%), portfolio depth (30%), investment recency (25%), and stage alignment (15%).
Based on F4's analysis, the median check size for growth security & cybersecurity investors is $13M – $13M, with a full range from $100K – $500M. The distribution breaks down as: 1 firms in the <$500K range, 3 firms in the $2M-$5M range, 7 firms in the $5M-$10M range, 23 firms in the $10M+ range.
Among the 34 firms tracked, 94% lead or co-lead rounds, and 6% typically follow. Founders seeking a lead investor should filter for firms marked "Leads" or "Both" in the rankings table above. Lead investors typically set deal terms and anchor the round.
The best growth security & cybersecurity investors combine domain expertise with an active portfolio in the space. Among these firms, 36% prefer warm introductions, and the average firm has 41 portfolio companies. Look for firms whose check size matches your raise, whose stage preference aligns with yours, and who have a track record of supporting companies in your sector through multiple growth phases.
Firm profiles are continuously updated through F4's research pipeline, which combines LLM-powered web research, portfolio analysis, and transcript extraction. The ranking data refreshes every 12 hours. Editorial analysis is reviewed weekly. Individual firm profiles are re-researched on a 30-day cycle or when new information surfaces.