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Cylance

NYSE: BB

Irvine, US · Founded 2012 · 8 known investors

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126 people in our graph share verified history with the Cylance team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Rustyunlockedknows Stuart McClure · together at McAfee (overlapped)
×4knows the team · via Kaiser Permanente Information Technology
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×2knows the team · via Cylance Inc.
×4knows the team · via McAfee

BlackBerry operates two divisions focused on security and innovation: one providing end-to-end encryption and zero-trust identity control for governments and critical industries, and another offering QNX embedded software and real-time operating systems used in over 275 million vehicles worldwide.

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Founders & leadership

Cylance was founded in 2012 by Stuart McClure.

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Stuart McClureinFounderStuart McClure founded Cylance, a cybersecurity company focused on using AI for threat prevention. He subsequently launched WethosAI, which develops decision intelligence software for organizational leadership.
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Jeffrey IshmaelExecutive

Board

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Patrick HeimBoard director
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Mark HatfieldBoard director
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Alex DollBoard director
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Alexander WeissBoard director
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William FallonBoard director

Investors · 8

Crosslink CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $9M
Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40M
Omega Venture PartnersSilicon Valley
Rembrandt Venture PartnersLaramie
Riverwood CapitalMenlo Park · $25M – $250M
Blumberg Capitalreported · 2 sourcesMiami · $500K – $5M
Gradient Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$126M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2025

▶$100MraisedJul 2016 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alexander P. DollDirector
  • Braden BergExecutive Officer
  • Mark W. BaileyDirector
  • Alexander WeissDirector
  • David JohnsonDirector
  • Ryan PermehExecutive Officer
  • Jeffrey IshmaelExecutive Officer
  • Patrick HeimDirector
  • Bruce ArmstrongDirector
  • Stuart McClureExecutive Officer, Director
  • Arthur CovielloDirector
Offering amount
$100M
Amount sold
$100M
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20MraisedMar 2014 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Patrick HeimDirector
  • Mark HatfieldDirector
  • William FallonDirector
  • Jeffrey IshmaelExecutive Officer
  • Alex DollDirector
  • Alexander WeissDirector
  • Stuart McClureExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$20M
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Netezza451 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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In the news

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cylance do?
BlackBerry operates two divisions focused on security and innovation: one providing end-to-end encryption and zero-trust identity control for governments and critical industries, and another offering QNX embedded software and real-time operating systems used in over 275 million vehicles worldwide.
Who founded Cylance?
Cylance was founded by Stuart McClure in 2012.
Who are Cylance's investors?
Cylance's investors include Crosslink Capital, Khosla Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Omega Venture Partners, Rembrandt Venture Partners, Riverwood Capital, Blumberg Capital, Gradient Ventures.
How much funding has Cylance raised?
Cylance has disclosed $126M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Cylance headquartered?
Cylance is headquartered in Irvine, US.