During the recent Series E round of the company, the management team of Contrast 150M (or simply ‘Contrast’), led by Liberty Strategic Capital, was able to expand their presence to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. In this article, we’ll look at the company’s expansion, as well as the key takeaways from the round.
Overview of the Series E round led by Liberty Strategic Capital
Founded by former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin, Liberty Strategic Capital is a private equity firm that invests in technology firms. The company’s portfolio includes cybersecurity technology companies. In addition to the investment in BlueVoyant, Liberty Strategic Capital has invested in satellite technology firm Satellogic and financial services firm NextCapital Group.
Liberty Strategic Capital’s latest investment is BlueVoyant, an industry-leading internal and external cyber defense platform. BlueVoyant combines best-in-class cybersecurity defense technology with a managed services platform to address the constantly changing threat landscape. The company’s deep expertise and proprietary data allow BlueVoyant to secure the full ecosystem.
Liberty Strategic Capital is a Washington DC-based private equity firm focused on strategic investments in technology firms. The company’s portfolio focuses on companies that address new forms of content, financial services, and cybersecurity. The firm’s latest investment is BlueVoyant, which received a $125 million investment as part of its $250 million Series D round.
Liberty Strategic Capital also led the Series E funding round for Contrast Security, a Los Altos, Calif.-based developer of next-gen code security tools. The company raised funding at a valuation of over $1 billion. The round also included Battery Ventures, Warburg Pincus, and General Catalyst.
Contrast Security plans to expand its business by executing strategic opportunities. Its investors include Acero Capital, Battery Ventures, Warburg Pincus, Microsoft’s M-12 Fund, and General Catalyst. These investments will enable Contrast Security to address the rising demand for code security tools.
Key takeaways from the Series E round
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Conclusion
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