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Tidal Cyber

Threat-informed cyber defense

CybersecurityFund I

Threat-informed defense for cybersecurity operators. Allowing security operators to focus on relevant threats and take action at the speed of the adversary.

At a Glance
Latest Round$10M Series A (2025)
Founded2020
HeadquartersWashington, DC
Latest MilestoneSep 2025: Closed $10M Series A led by Bright Pixel Capital

Quick Facts

SectorCybersecurity
VVC FundFund I
Founded2020
HeadquartersWashington, DC
StatusActive
Sector Context

Why Cybersecurity matters.

Cybersecurity spending by the U.S. government exceeds $20B annually. Threat-informed defense — aligning security investments to actual adversary behavior — is becoming the standard approach.

Leadership Team
Rick GordonCEO & Co-Founder

Defense and cybersecurity executive

Richard StruseCTO & Co-Founder

Former MITRE ATT&CK team lead, 20+ years in cyber threat intelligence

Frank DuffChief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder

Former MITRE, led ATT&CK Evaluations

Funding History
Series A
$10M
2025Led by Bright Pixel Capital
Seed
$5M
2023Led by Squadra Ventures
Key Milestones
Sep 2025: Closed $10M Series A led by Bright Pixel CapitalSource
Nov 2025: Launched NARC, first automated AI engine to extract adversary proceduresSource
Feb 2026: Redefined Threat-Led Defense around adversary proceduresSource
Feb 2026: Partnered with Crimson7 to advance threat-led huntingSource
Jan 2026: Partnered with CGS CyberDefense to advance threat-led defenseSource
Nov 2023: Closed $5M Seed round led by Squadra VenturesSource
In Action
Building Coverage Maps in Tidal Enterprisevia Tidal Cyber