Socket

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Location San Francisco, CA
Founded 2020
Latest Stage Series C
Total Raised $60M+

Investors

Tobi Lutke 2024 (2024)
Bret Taylor Series B (2024)
Kevin Hartz Early (2023)
Amjad Masad Series B (2024)
Thrive Capital series-c (2026)
Andreessen Horowitz series-c (2026)
independent 2024 (2024)
sierra-ai Series B (2024)
A* Early (2023)
replit Series B (2024)

About

Socket is a San Francisco-based software supply chain security platform that catches malicious code in open-source dependencies in real time, protecting enterprises as they adopt AI-accelerated software development 123. The $60M Series C announced May 20, 2026 was led by Thrive Capital at a $1B valuation, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Abstract Ventures, and Capital One Ventures 123.

Funding History

Date Round Amount Lead Co-investors
2026-05-20 Series C $60M (at $1B val) Thrive Capital Andreessen Horowitz, Abstract Ventures, Capital One Ventures 123

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Sources


  1. Socket Blog, “Socket Raises $60M Series C at a $1B Valuation to Help Enterprises Build Securely With AI,” May 20, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://socket.dev/blog/socket-raises-60m-series-c-press-release

  2. SiliconANGLE, “Code security startup Socket raises $60M in funding,” May 20, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://siliconangle.com/2026/05/20/code-security-startup-socket-raises-60m-funding/

  3. SecurityWeek, “Socket Raises $60 Million at $1 Billion Valuation,” May 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://www.securityweek.com/socket-raises-60-million-at-1-billion-valuation/