What is Huntress?
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ellicott City, Maryland, Huntress Labs specializes in the design and development of advanced cybersecurity software. The company has carved out a distinct market niche by providing robust anti-virus and threat-hunting capabilities tailored for the modern enterprise. By focusing on actionable intelligence and automated response, Huntress has become an essential partner for organizations seeking to fortify their digital perimeters against evolving cyber risks. Their platform is engineered to bridge the gap between complex security requirements and operational efficiency, positioning the firm as a leader in the cybersecurity software sector.
How much funding has Huntress raised?
Huntress has raised a total of $308M across 5 funding rounds:
Series A
$18M
Series B
$40M
Debt
$40M
Series C
$60M
Series D
$150M
Series A (2020): $18M with participation from ForgePoint Capital
Series B (2021): $40M led by JMI Equity, Gula Tech Adventures, and Forgepoint Capital
Debt (2022): $40M supported by CIBC
Series C (2023): $60M featuring JMI Equity, Sapphire Ventures, and Forgepoint Capital
Series D (2024): $150M backed by Sapphire Ventures, Meritech Capital Partners, and Kleiner Perkins
Key Investors in Huntress
Sapphire Ventures
Sapphire Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in and providing services to technology companies. They are based in Palo Alto, California.
Meritech Capital Partners
Meritech Capital specializes in building market-leading companies in significant markets, offering deep insights and benchmarking capabilities to enhance market position.
Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins is a Menlo Park-based venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage technology and life-science companies, providing operational support from seed through IPO.
What's next for Huntress?
With the infusion of capital from its latest financing round, Huntress is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its market footprint. The strategic focus will likely center on scaling its threat-intelligence capabilities and enhancing its automated response frameworks to address the increasing complexity of global cyber threats. As the company transitions into this next phase of growth, it is expected to leverage its deep industry partnerships to further penetrate the enterprise market, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of modern digital defense infrastructure.
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