# Socket

> Software supply-chain security for open-source dependencies.

## Why it is interesting

Socket protects npm/PyPI-class ecosystems from malicious packages — a top supply-chain risk as AI coding increases dependency velocity.

## Profile

- **Stage:** growth
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** cybersecurity, developer-tools
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## 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

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/thrive-capital

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