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Socket
Software supply-chain security for open-source dependencies.
Stage
growth
Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Socket is interesting
Socket protects npm/PyPI-class ecosystems from malicious packages — a top supply-chain risk as AI coding increases dependency velocity.
Key facts
- Series C (Feb 2026): $60M at $1B led by Thrive Capital; a16z participated (Socket blog)
- Series A (2022): $20M led by a16z (Socket blog)
- Co-investors not in VCT directory: Abstract Ventures, Capital One Ventures, Elad Gil
Investors in our directory
Funds linked from Socket's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.
Industries
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FAQs about Socket
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
Socket counts Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) among its investors, alongside Thrive Capital, per public funding announcements.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24