ContraForce
YC S21McKinney, US · Founded 2021 · 15 employees · 3 known investors
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ContraForce is an AI-powered security delivery platform for MSSPs, MSPs, and security operations teams that automates incident investigation, triage, and response within Microsoft Sentinel and Defender environments. It uses AI agents and "Gamebook" SOP enforcement to enable multi-tenant security operations at scale without proportional headcount growth.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSecurityAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
ContraForce was founded in 2021 by Stanislav Golubchik.
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Stanislav GolubchikinFounder and CEOStanislav Golubchik is CEO and co-founder of ContraForce with 15 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, including executive positions at McAfee and Armor Cloud Security, and earlier work at Intel Security following a start in network operations.
Investors · 3
Also in the syndicate · 1
GALLOS Technologieslead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$5.3M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2021–2024
- $3.3MSeedOct 2024 · 3 sources
DataTribe (lead), GALLOS Technologies (lead)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeedFeb 2022Source ↗
- $2Mseed fundingDec 2021 · 3 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does ContraForce do?
- ContraForce is an AI-powered security delivery platform for MSSPs, MSPs, and security operations teams that automates incident investigation, triage, and response within Microsoft Sentinel and Defender environments. It uses AI agents and "Gamebook" SOP enforcement to enable multi-tenant security operations at scale without proportional headcount growth.
- Who founded ContraForce?
- ContraForce was founded by Stanislav Golubchik in 2021.
- Who are ContraForce's investors?
- ContraForce's investors include DataTribe, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has ContraForce raised?
- ContraForce has disclosed $5.3M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is ContraForce headquartered?
- ContraForce is headquartered in McKinney, US.