What is DryRun Security?
Founded in 2023 by application security veterans James Wickett and Ken Johnson, DryRun Security is dedicated to empowering development teams to build secure software without compromising workflow efficiency. The company's vision is to fundamentally alter how organizations approach application security, making it an integrated part of the development lifecycle. This latest round of financing is expected to accelerate the company's product development and market penetration.
How much funding has DryRun Security raised?
DryRun Security has raised a total of $8.7M across 1 funding round:
Angel/Seed
$8.7M
Angel/Seed (2025): $8.7M with participation from Work-Bench and LiveOak Venture Partners
Key Investors in DryRun Security
Work-Bench
Work-Bench is a venture capital firm based in New York City that specializes in supporting early-stage founders in the enterprise, SaaS, and infrastructure software sectors. They provide strategic guidance and resources to help startups navigate the complexities of go-to-market strategies and enterprise deal closures.
LiveOak Venture Partners
LiveOak is a venture capital firm that invests early in exceptional Texas-based founders, focusing on tech and tech-enabled service companies. They partner with ambitious entrepreneurs from Pre-seed to Series B, actively engaging throughout the business lifecycle to help build enduring companies in Texas.
What's next for DryRun Security?
With this substantial enterprise-level funding, DryRun Security is strategically positioned for significant growth. The company plans to bolster its engineering talent and expand its Go-To-Market (GTM) functions. This investment will likely fuel further innovation in their application security solutions, aiming to capture a larger share of the market and solidify its reputation as a leader in enabling secure software development practices.
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