
Socket is a cybersecurity platform that protects companies from software supply chain attacks. Companies use Socket to protect their software applications and critical services from malware and security threats originating in open source code.

Socket is a cybersecurity platform that protects companies from software supply chain attacks. Companies use Socket to protect their software applications and critical services from malware and security threats originating in open source code.
What they do: Developer-first platform that detects and blocks malicious and vulnerable open-source dependencies to secure software supply chains
Headcount: 87 employees (reported)
Founder / CEO: Feross Aboukhadijeh
Total funding: $65M (reported)
Notable investors: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Abstract Ventures
Software supply-chain security; detection and blocking of malicious or vulnerable open-source dependencies.
Computer and Network Security
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“Participation from prominent strategic angels and venture firms (includes a16z and Abstract Ventures)”
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