9 VC firms investing in security & cybersecurity and semiconductors & hardware at the Growth stage.
F4 Fund tracks 9 VC firms that actively invest in security & cybersecurity + semiconductors & hardware at the Growth stage, with check sizes ranging from $100K – $100000M (median: $26.5M – $26.5M). As of July 2026, and 89% lead or co-lead rounds. Rankings are based on F4's proprietary analysis of 1,477+ researched VC firms, scored by data completeness, portfolio depth, investment recency, and stage alignment.
| # | Firm | Check Size | Portfolio | Leads? | Activity | Decision | Intro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ▶ Maverick Silicon Maverick Silicon backs private companies designing or producing chips, hardware, software, or processes that address the structural, seemingly insatiable demand for compute fueled by the AI era. As a division of $10B Maverick Capital, the fund applies institutional analytical rigor to late-stage semiconductor growth investing, targeting companies with validated technology and near-term commercial deployment. San Francisco | $20M – $150M | 15 | Leads | Active | — | — |
| 2 | ▶ Koch Disruptive Technologies KDT backs principled entrepreneurs building disruptive technologies across connectivity, cybersecurity, healthcare, enterprise software, semiconductors, supply chain/manufacturing, energy, and fintech. KDT differentiates through Koch Labs® — connecting portfolio companies to Koch Industries' global commercial ecosystem and subject matter experts — enabling faster commercial deployment and scaling than traditional VC. Wichita, KS | $5M – $150M | 67 | Leads | Active | ~2 mo | Open |
| 3 | ▶ Samsung Catalyst Fund Samsung Catalyst Fund invests in deep tech AI infrastructure — semiconductor hardware, AI compute, interconnects, networking, autonomous systems, quantum computing, and digital health — that can scale globally through Samsung's manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution platform. The fund seeks co-prosperity: wins for founders, partner investors, and the communities where they operate. San Jose | $3M – $50M | 21 | Both | Active | ~1 mo | Open |
| 4 | ▶ Third Point Ventures Identifies technology transitions creating market opportunities, particularly AI/ML-powered automation transforming enterprise infrastructure. Current focus on AI security (Zenity, DataGrail, Grip Security), AI durability (Diagrid), and AI observability (Kentik) — the three pillars needed to bring AI from experimentation to production at scale. Menlo Park | $1M – $50M | 39 | Leads | Active | — | — |
| 5 | ▶ 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 | 58 | Follows | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 6 | ▶ NVIDIA Expand the AI ecosystem by backing technology visionaries solving complex problems to reshape our world. Focus on game changers and market makers in AI, robotics, biotech, autonomous vehicles, and applied AI. Leverage NVIDIA's unique position as GPU infrastructure leader to identify and support companies that will drive adoption of NVIDIA technology. | $20M – $100000M | 37 | Both | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 7 | ▶ Rosecliff Ventures Rosecliff's Frontier Technology Thesis focuses on AI, aerospace, defense, energy resilience, and space infrastructure. New York | $500K – $10M | 23 | Both | Active | ~2 mo | Open |
| 8 | ▶ 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 | 21 | Leads | Active | ~1 wk | Req'd |
| 9 | ▶ Act Venture Capital Act is a long-term early-stage generalist that backs exceptional teams who truly understand their market and can become category-defining companies. The firm wants mission-driven founders, is willing to lead early, and stays with companies through expansion. Dublin 14, Ireland | $100K – $10M | 16 | Leads | Active | — | — |
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F4 Fund tracks 9 VC firms that actively invest in security & cybersecurity + semiconductors & hardware 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 + semiconductors & hardware investors is $26.5M – $26.5M, with a full range from $100K – $100000M. The distribution breaks down as: 1 firms in the $2M-$5M range, 2 firms in the $5M-$10M range, 6 firms in the $10M+ range.
Among the 9 firms tracked, 89% lead or co-lead rounds, and 11% 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 + semiconductors & hardware investors combine domain expertise with an active portfolio in the space. Among these firms, 17% prefer warm introductions, and the average firm has 33 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.