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Socket

Socket

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaCybersecurityhttps://socket.dev/

Last Round

Series C

May 20, 2026

Est. Valuation

$1B

Total Funding Raised

$124.6M

Momentum

Top 1%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Socket is a cybersecurity company that offers a platform designed to safeguard organizations from software supply chain attacks by securing applications and critical services against malware while providing visibility and proactive protection for JavaScript and Python dependencies.

Sector

Cybersecurity

Verticals

Application Security, DevOps & Containers, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Freemium

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

software supply chain securityopen-source securityproactive threat detectionmalicious package detectiondependency analysisdependency firewallDevSecOpsdeveloper-first securitybehavioral analysisSBOM generationSBOMreachability analysisAppSecGitHub integrationvulnerability scanninglicense compliance

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Socket Comparables

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Socket Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series CMay 20, 2026
Series BOct 22, 2024
Series AAug 1, 2023
SeedMay 11, 2022

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Feross Aboukhadijeh

Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Ahmad Nassri

CTO

Executive Team

Socket Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Socket investors
InvestorRounds
Andreessen HorowitzSeries C, Series B, Series A
South Park CommonsSeed
Global VillageSeed
Witt Capital PartnersSeries A
Thrive CapitalSeries C
Abstract VenturesSeries A, Seed, Series B
WndrCoSeries A

Market signals

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  • Aug 29, 2026

    Grew 34% QoQ, from 101 to 135 employees.

  • Aug 1, 2026

    Grew 24% QoQ, from 100 to 124 employees.

Socket Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Socket a public or private company?

Socket is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Socket?

Socket is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Socket worth (valuation)?

Socket's valuation is estimated at $1.0B based on funding round data.

Can I buy Socket stock?

Socket shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Socket's last funding round?

Socket's most recent funding round was Series C on May 20, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Socket?

Key investors in Socket include Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, Abstract Ventures, Framework Ventures, Coinbase Ventures.

Will Socket IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Socket.

How can I track Socket secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range111
Year Founded2020
Last FundingMay 20, 2026

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