blocwatch
Reno, US · Founded 2018 · 3 known investors
Cloud Storage Security (CSS) provides in-tenant, multi-engine malware scanning for Amazon S3 and DataDefender, a data security posture management (DSPM) tool offering inventory, classification, activity monitoring, threat detection, and configuration checks. It serves commercial, regulated, and public sector organizations securing data stored in the cloud, primarily on AWS.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Founders & leadership
blocwatch was founded in 2018 by Aaron Newman.
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Aaron NewmanFounder
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Aaron KleinNamed on SEC filing
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Ed CasmerFounder and Chief Technology Officer
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Steven HessChief Executive Officer
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Rich VorwallerChief Product Officer
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Mike HendersonChief Revenue Officer
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Kevin HuntChief Technology Officer
Board
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Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3M disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$3MraisedAug 2019 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3MraisedAug 2019 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Aaron KleinExecutive Officer, Director
- Code CubittDirector
- Aaron NewmanDirector
- Offering amount
- $6M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- First sale
- Aug 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
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Internxt95 shared keywordsInternxt is an open-source, zero-knowledge cloud storage provider that encrypts files on the user's device with AES-256 and post-quantum (Kyber-512) cryptography so the provider cannot access them. It offers storage, backup, sharing, VPN, and antivirus for individuals, businesses, and enterprises, with data stored in EU data centers under GDPR.
Crowdstrike90 shared keywordsCrowdStrike provides an AI-native cybersecurity platform that unifies endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS, and AI protection to detect and stop breaches for enterprise organizations. It combines automated response with human-led security operations including managed detection and response, threat hunting, and security services.
Netezza82 shared keywordsIBM is a global technology company whose business spans enterprise software (including Red Hat, HashiCorp, and Confluent), IT infrastructure such as mainframes, servers, and storage, and IT consulting services. The company is also investing heavily in quantum computing and AI-based enterprise offerings, including its Lightwell open-source software security clearinghouse and the Anderon quantum wafer foundry.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does blocwatch do?
- Cloud Storage Security (CSS) provides in-tenant, multi-engine malware scanning for Amazon S3 and DataDefender, a data security posture management (DSPM) tool offering inventory, classification, activity monitoring, threat detection, and configuration checks. It serves commercial, regulated, and public sector organizations securing data stored in the cloud, primarily on AWS.
- Who founded blocwatch?
- blocwatch was founded by Aaron Newman in 2018.
- Who are blocwatch's investors?
- blocwatch's investors include Mistral Venture Partners, Reno Seed Fund, UpVentures Capital.
- How much funding has blocwatch raised?
- blocwatch has disclosed $3M raised across 1 round.
- Where is blocwatch headquartered?
- blocwatch is headquartered in Reno, US.