Heeler
Bethesda, US · Founded 2023 · 2 known investors
Heeler is an application security platform designed for AI-driven development that automates code review, remediation, and risk auditing across the software development lifecycle. It helps development teams keep pace with AI-generated code by enforcing security guardrails and identifying exploitable risks without slowing deployment.
Founders & leadership
Heeler was founded in 2023 by CHRISTOPHER HERTZ and JAMES GREEN.
Board
DZ
Investors · 2
Competitors · 6
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$8.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$8.5MraisedJul 2024 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$8.5MraisedJul 2024 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- CHRISTOPHER HERTZExecutive Officer, Director
- DAVID ZILBERMANDirector
- JAMES GREENExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $8.5M
- Amount sold
- $8.5M
- Minimum investment
- $2M
- First sale
- Apr 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Heeler do?
- Heeler is an application security platform designed for AI-driven development that automates code review, remediation, and risk auditing across the software development lifecycle. It helps development teams keep pace with AI-generated code by enforcing security guardrails and identifying exploitable risks without slowing deployment.
- Who founded Heeler?
- Heeler was founded by CHRISTOPHER HERTZ, JAMES GREEN in 2023.
- Who are Heeler's investors?
- Heeler's investors include Storm Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners.
- How much funding has Heeler raised?
- Heeler has disclosed $8.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Heeler headquartered?
- Heeler is headquartered in Bethesda, US.