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Athena Security

Austin, US · Founded 2018 · 117 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Athena Security builds entryway and physical security solutions, including AI-driven safety tools such as weapons detection, for organizations including healthcare environments. The company serves clients in security, defense, and manufacturing sectors.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityHardwareIoT

Founders & leadership

Athena Security was founded in 2018 by Michael G., Lisa Falzone, and Chris Ciabarra.

MGMichael G.
Michael G.Co-founder · Chief Executive OfficerCEO and co-founder of Athena Security, which develops entryway security platforms including AI-driven weapons detection and visitor management systems for hospitals, schools, and enterprises. Michael brings background in finance, operations, sales, and technology.
LF
Lisa FalzoneCo-Founder and CEO at Athena Securityformer
CCChris Ciabarra
Chris CiabarraFounderChris Ciabarra is co-founder and Chief AI Architect at Athena Security, which develops AI-driven weapons detection and physical security solutions for organizations in healthcare, security, defense, and manufacturing. His background includes expertise in networking and cybersecurity applied to threat detection systems.
MGMichael Green
Michael GreenFounder

Investors · 6

Hinge Capitallisted by Hinge CapitalHaddonfield · $500K – $1M

How we know: open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

MaC Venture Capitallisted by MaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $1M – $4M

How we know: MaC Venture Capital's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Rivet Ventureslisted by Rivet VenturesMiami Beach
SINEWAVE VENTURESlisted by SINEWAVE VENTURESSan Francisco · $500K – $25M

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Starting Linelisted by Starting LineChicago · $750K – $2M

How we know: Starting Line's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$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.

In the news

A Team of Expertsathena-security.com · Dec 2025Athena Security Raises $10 Million in Seed Roundthesaasnews.com · Aug 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Athena Security do?
Athena Security builds entryway and physical security solutions, including AI-driven safety tools such as weapons detection, for organizations including healthcare environments. The company serves clients in security, defense, and manufacturing sectors.
Who founded Athena Security?
Athena Security was founded by Michael G., Lisa Falzone, Chris Ciabarra in 2018.
Who are Athena Security's investors?
Athena Security's investors include Cleo Capital, Hinge Capital, MaC Venture Capital, Rivet Ventures, SINEWAVE VENTURES, Starting Line.
Where is Athena Security headquartered?
Athena Security is headquartered in Austin, US.