NightDragon
Overview
NightDragon is an investment and advisory firm focused on growth and late-stage investments within the cybersecurity, safety, security, and privacy industries. Its platform and vast industry network provide unparalleled threat insights, deal flow, market leverage and operating expertise to drive portfolio company growth and increase shareholder value. NightDragon seeks to close the gap between offense and defense by deploying capital and expertise towards companies providing solutions to better protect governments, organizations and individuals.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saronic | Jul 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Dataminr | Apr 2025 | Convertible Financing | Co-investor |
| HawkEye 360 | Dec 2025 | Series E | Lead |
| Armada | May 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Horizon3.ai | Aug 2026 | Series E | Lead |
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Key People
Dave DeWalt
Founder & CEO
James C. Foster
Operating Partner
Thomas Pompidou
Partner
Dorin Baniel
Principal Head Of EMEA Investments
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is NightDragon based?
NightDragon is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was NightDragon founded?
NightDragon was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does NightDragon have?
NightDragon has 27 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in NightDragon's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Saronic, Dataminr, HawkEye 360, Armada, Horizon3.ai.
What was NightDragon's most recent investment shown here?
NightDragon's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Horizon3.ai in 2026.
What sectors does NightDragon focus on?
NightDragon focuses on Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity.
What company stages does NightDragon focus on?
NightDragon typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is NightDragon's AUM?
NightDragon's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.