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SecurityScorecard raises $20 million; GV leads investment

By TechTaffy Desk

Cybersecurity company SecurityScorecard has raised $20 million in Series B funding. The financing round was led by GV (formerly Google Ventures) with participation from existing investors Sequoia Capital, Evolution Equity Partners, Boldstart Ventures, as well as new investor Two Sigma Ventures.

As part of the financing, Karim Faris, general partner at GV, and Tom Mendoza, vice chairman of NetApp, will be joining SecurityScorecard’s board. Mr. Mendoza will represent Sequoia Capital on the SecurityScorecard board.

[Image courtesy: SecurityScorecard]

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