What is HyTrust?
Headquartered in Mountain View, California, HyTrust provides a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to automate security controls across software-defined computing, networking, and storage workloads. The company's mission centers on enhancing the trustworthiness of private, public, and hybrid cloud infrastructures for large-scale enterprises, service providers, and government agencies. By delivering granular policy control and real-time visibility, HyTrust enables organizations to accelerate cloud adoption while simultaneously reducing operational costs and mitigating the risks associated with unplanned outages and compliance failures.
The firm's market position is bolstered by its integration with leading IT infrastructure providers, allowing it to enforce security policies that adapt dynamically to the complexities of modern, distributed computing environments. Recognized for its innovation, HyTrust has received numerous industry accolades, including distinctions from CRN and VMworld, cementing its reputation as a critical component in the modern cybersecurity stack.
How much funding has HyTrust raised?
HyTrust has raised a total of $104.5M across 7 funding rounds:
Series A
$5.5M
Series B
$10.5M
Series C
$18.5M
Debt
$8M
Series D
$25M
Series E
$36M
Debt
$1M
Series A (2009): $5.5M with participation from Trident Capital and Epic Ventures
Series B (2010): $10.5M led by Trident Capital, Granite Ventures, Cisco Systems, and EPIC Ventures
Series C (2013): $18.5M supported by In-Q-Tel, Intel Capital, VMware, Cisco, Trident Capital, Granite Ventures, Fortinet, and Epic Ventures
Debt (2015): $8M featuring City National Bank
Series D (2015): $25M backed by Epic Ventures, Accelerate-IT Ventures, Trident Capital, Granite Ventures, and Vanedge Capital
Series E (2017): $36M with participation from Intel Capital, VMware, Advance Venture Partners, Cisco, Epic Ventures, Sway Ventures, Trident Capital, Fortinet, and Vanedge Capital
Debt (2020): $1M led by PPP
Key Investors in HyTrust
Trident Capital
Trident Capital is a multistage venture capital firm that has invested in over 180 companies since its inception in 1993. The firm has raised $1.9 billion across seven funds and continues to manage its portfolio with a dedicated team, recently launching a new fund focused on cybersecurity.
In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel is a not-for-profit strategic investment firm that acts as the U.S. national security community's venture arm, identifying and investing in early-stage commercial technology companies to deliver capabilities in areas like AI, space, and cybersecurity.
Intel Capital
Intel Capital is the investment division of Intel, focusing on innovative startups targeting artificial intelligence, datacenter, cloud, and next-generation compute technologies to foster ecosystem growth.
What's next for HyTrust?
With the infusion of $1M, HyTrust is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its footprint in the rapidly evolving cloud security sector. The company's strategic focus remains on deepening its integration with existing IT infrastructure partners while scaling its automated security fabric to meet the increasing demands of zero-trust architectures. As enterprises continue to migrate mission-critical workloads to the cloud, HyTrust's emphasis on visibility and policy enforcement will likely remain a key driver of its long-term value proposition. The firm is expected to leverage its strong backing from both financial investors and strategic corporate partners to navigate the complexities of the global cybersecurity market, focusing on sustainable growth and continued technological leadership.
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