Armor Defense
Richardson, US · Founded 2009 · Delaware corporation
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Founders & leadership
Armor Defense was founded in 2009 by Chris Drake.
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Chris DrakeFounder and CEOHe has a background in technology and military service, and is based in Singapore and New York.
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NOAH KNIPPAChief Financial Officer2017–2017He previously led finance, operations, technology, accounting, and legal functions at high-growth public and private companies, and served as a Principal at Boston Consulting Group.
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Jared DayMember, Board of Directors2016–2017Jared Day has held senior positions at multiple high-growth technology companies and strategy consulting firms, with over 20 years of experience spanning IT, cybersecurity, hosting, and retail sectors. His background includes expertise in growth strategy, financial management, corporate development, organizational leadership, and sales management.
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Katrena DrakeBoard Secretary | Co-Founder2006–2014Katrena Drake co-founded three ventures over two decades, guiding one to acquisition and scaling another to $50M ARR. She studied merchandising, worked at a Fortune 100 company, and launched a consulting practice in 2021 advising early-stage founder-CEOs on scaling from services to software.
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James LewandowskiExecutiveJames Lewandowski is an executive in the technology industry with background in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and SaaS business models, and has held senior positions at established technology companies.
Board
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Aaron ClarkBoard director
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TOM HEDRICKBoard director
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Robert CovingtonBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$113.9M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2017
▶$88.9MraisedApr 2017 · 1 investors · ComputersRule 506(b)
▶$88.9MraisedApr 2017 · 1 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- NOAH KNIPPAExecutive Officer
- JARED DAYExecutive Officer, Director
- CHRIS DRAKEExecutive Officer, Director
- AARON CLARKDirector
- TOM HEDRICKDirector
- Offering amount
- $88.9M
- Amount sold
- $88.9M
- First sale
- Mar 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$25MraisedMay 2014 · 1 investors · ComputersRule 506(b)
▶$25MraisedMay 2014 · 1 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Bruce MacFadyenExecutive Officer
- Robert CovingtonDirector
- Aaron ClarkDirector
- Chris DrakeExecutive Officer, Director
- Jared DayExecutive Officer
- Katrena DrakeExecutive Officer
- James LewandowskiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $26M
- Amount sold
- $25M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Apr 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2009
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Armor Defense?
- Armor Defense was founded by Chris Drake in 2009.
- How much funding has Armor Defense raised?
- Armor Defense has disclosed $113.9M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Armor Defense headquartered?
- Armor Defense is headquartered in Richardson, US.

