Area 1 Security
AcquiredMenlo Park, US · Founded 2009 · 8,334 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
Founders & leadership
DW
Derek W. SmithNamed on SEC filing
OJ
Oren J. FalkowitzNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014
▶$8MraisedDec 2014 · 8 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$8MraisedDec 2014 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ted SchleinDirector
- Oren J. FalkowitzExecutive Officer, Director
- Derek W. SmithDirector
- Offering amount
- $8M
- Amount sold
- $8M
- First sale
- Nov 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.5MraisedMay 2014 · 8 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2.5MraisedMay 2014 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Derek W. SmithDirector
- Oren J. FalkowitzExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $2.5M
- First sale
- Apr 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2022 | $50K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- Who are Area 1 Security's investors?
- Area 1 Security's investors include AllegisCyber Capital, Cowboy Ventures, DCVC (Data Collective), EPIC VENTURES, ForgePoint Capital, Kleiner Perkins.
- How much funding has Area 1 Security raised?
- Area 1 Security has disclosed $10.5M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Area 1 Security headquartered?
- Area 1 Security is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.

