Secure Code Warrior, the leading agile learning platform for developer-driven security leaders, has successfully closed its Series C funding round, with Paladin Capital Group leading the way with a $50 million USD investment. This marks the largest investment the company has received since its inception, bringing the total funding to over $100 million USD.
The infusion of funds will enable Secure Code Warrior to accelerate its product innovation through its platform and go-to-market efforts, with a specific focus on increasing market share. The company aims to empower developer and engineering teams to gain the necessary skills to identify vulnerabilities and fix code faster, utilizing the latest AI technology.
Existing investors Goldman Sachs and ForgePoint Capital also participated in the Series C round, reaffirming their strong commitment to Secure Code Warrior’s vision of enabling developers and engineers to be the first line of defense for secure code within their organizations. Paladin Capital Group, a renowned cyber and advanced technologies investor, joined the round as well, further bolstering the company’s support network.
Mourad Yesayan, the Managing Director of Paladin Capital Group and Secure Code Warrior Board member, praised the company for its contribution to the development of agile learning in the security field. Yesayan stated, “The value they deliver to 600 enterprises and counting has never been more important in this dynamic, AI-influenced global economy where secure-aware developers and engineering teams are a massive asset.”
Multiple investors emphasized the importance of hands-on cybersecurity education in addition to traditional security tools for building secure software. David Campbell, the Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, highlighted that Secure Code Warrior’s mission has always been to assist developers in building more secure code across various industry sectors, including finance, technology, and manufacturing.
Coinciding with the Series C funding round, Secure Code Warrior announced two significant appointments to its leadership team. Nanhi Singh, the Chief Customer Officer at Imperva, joined the company’s board of directors. Singh brings extensive experience in transforming the end-to-end customer experience and value for numerous well-known brands, such as Symantec, Blue Coat Systems, and Nokia. Patrick Collins, the former CEO and founder of SaaS firm 5th Finger, has been appointed as the chief product and technology officer. Collins will be responsible for driving platform innovation and product strategy.
Co-founder and CEO of Secure Code Warrior, Pieter Danhieux, expressed his excitement about the company’s progress and its new additions to the team: “This reality wouldn’t be possible without the continued trust and confidence of our investors and our employees. I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Nanhi and Patrick, who will, undoubtedly, provide invaluable contributions in the months ahead.”
Nanhi Singh will work closely with the executive management team to enhance the end-to-end customer experience and value. Her expertise in transforming customer experiences will play a crucial role in Secure Code Warrior’s mission to provide effective solutions for developer-driven security. Meanwhile, Patrick Collins, with his years of enterprise B2B and eCommerce experience, will lead platform innovation and product strategy.
Secure Code Warrior’s agile learning platform has proven to be an effective solution for developer-driven security, allowing organizations to implement secure coding practices. By utilizing agile learning methods, developers can learn and apply software security principles while retaining the knowledge. Over 600 enterprises have already trusted Secure Code Warrior to build safer software and establish a culture of developer-driven security.
For more information about Secure Code Warrior and its agile learning platform for developer-driven security, please visit the company’s website at www.securecodewarrior.com.