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Carbon Black

Waltham, US · Delaware corporation · 13 known investors

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Founders & leadership

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Patrick MorleyCEO2007–2021Patrick Morley co-founded Carbon Black in 2007 and served as CEO through 2021, growing the company to over 1,200 employees and 20,000+ customers before its NASDAQ IPO and subsequent $2.1 billion acquisition by VMware, where he later led the Security Business Unit. He has held board and advisory roles at multiple technology companies and has been involved in five company IPOs and other notable exits.
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Eric PyensonExecutive
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Gordon PothierExecutive
BJ
Ben JohnsonFounder
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Michael ViscusoFounder

Board

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Ronald NordinBoard director
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Jeff FagnanBoard directorGeneral Partner at Accomplice
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Paul MaederBoard directorGeneral Partner at Highland Capital Partners
MCMaria Cirino
Maria CirinoDirector2005–2018Investor at .406 Ventures
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Anthony ZingaleBoard director
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Joseph S. TibbettsBoard director
RC
Richard ClarkeBoard director

Investors · 13

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$106.5M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2014–2019

  • Undisclosed amountsecond funding roundFeb 2019
    Source ↗
▶$68.3MraisedFeb 2016 · 20 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Patrick MorleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anthony ZingaleDirector
  • Eric PyensonExecutive Officer
  • Ronald NordinDirector
  • Jeff FagnanDirector
  • Paul MaederDirector
  • Maria CirinoDirector
  • Joseph S. TibbettsDirector
Offering amount
$68.5M
Amount sold
$68.3M
First sale
Sep 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$38.2MraisedFeb 2014 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gordon PothierExecutive Officer
  • Ronald NordinDirector
  • Patrick MorleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Maria CirinoDirector
  • Richard ClarkeDirector
  • Jeff FagnanDirector
Offering amount
$38.2M
Amount sold
$38.2M
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

7 people who came through Carbon Black went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

Who are Carbon Black's investors?
Carbon Black's investors include .406 Ventures, Accomplice, Agman Partners, Evolution Equity Partners, Founders Circle Capital, Intel Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Rally Ventures Management, Llc and 5 more.
How much funding has Carbon Black raised?
Carbon Black has disclosed $106.5M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Carbon Black headquartered?
Carbon Black is headquartered in Waltham, US.