What is Semgrep?
Founded in 2017 by Drew Dennison, Isaac Evans, and Luke OMalley, Semgrep has evolved from an open-source project into a critical security infrastructure solution. The platform provides developers and security teams with a powerful, customizable engine to detect and remediate vulnerabilities in real-time. Its adoption by industry leaders such as Figma, Dropbox, Slack, and Snowflake highlights its efficacy in integrating security directly into the development lifecycle, effectively bridging the gap between rapid software deployment and robust risk mitigation.
How much funding has Semgrep raised?
Semgrep has raised a total of $193M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$13M
Series B
$27M
Series C
$53M
Series D
$100M
Series A (2020): $13M with participation from Redpoint Ventures and Sequoia Capital
Series B (2021): $27M led by Redpoint Ventures, Felicis Ventures, and Sequoia Capital
Series C (2023): $53M supported by Felicis Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners
Series D (2025): $100M featuring Felicis Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and Harpoon Ventures
Key Investors in Semgrep
Lightspeed Venture Partners
A global multistage venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage technology companies across sectors such as enterprise software, consumer, fintech, and infrastructure.
Redpoint Ventures
A venture capital firm founded in 1999 that focuses on strategic investments in early growth-stage companies.
Felicis Ventures
A Menlo Park-based venture capital firm that raises multistage funds to invest in early and growth-stage technology companies across sectors such as SaaS, AI, and fintech.
What's next for Semgrep?
With the successful closure of this major enterprise-level funding, Semgrep is poised to enter a new phase of aggressive scaling. The strategic focus will likely center on enhancing its automated security analysis capabilities and deepening its integration within complex CI/CD pipelines. As the demand for secure software supply chains intensifies, Semgrep's ability to provide actionable, developer-friendly insights will be instrumental in maintaining its market leadership. The company is expected to utilize these resources to bolster its engineering talent and expand its global go-to-market strategy, ensuring that its security solutions remain at the forefront of the industry.
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