Network Perception
Chicago, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors
Network Perception offers NP-View, software that generates and maintains network maps to help organizations assess risk, verify network segmentation, and evaluate the security posture of their environments. It targets operators of critical infrastructure across regulated industries.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Founders & leadership
Network Perception was founded in 2020 by Robin Berthier.
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Robin BerthierChief Executive Officer, President, & Director
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Ted GreeneChief Operating Officer
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William SandersNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Jeff BocanBoard directorManaging Director at Okapi Venture Capital
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Investors · 8
Early Light VenturesBaltimore · $100K – $500K
Earth FoundryChicago
Energy FoundryChicago · $1M – $5M
Energy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M
Illinois VenturesChampaign
Okapi Venture CapitalNewport Beach · $750K – $3M
Serra VenturesChampaign · $5M
The Westly GroupMenlo Park · $500K – $15Mvia Steve Westly · board
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$15.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2020–2022
▶$18KraisedApr 2022 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$18KraisedApr 2022 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ted GreeneExecutive Officer
- Jeff BocanDirector
- Steve WestlyDirector
- Robin BerthierExecutive Officer, Director
- William SandersDirector
- Robert SchultzDirector
- Offering amount
- $18K
- Amount sold
- $18K
- Placement agents
- Network Perception, Inc.
- First sale
- Jan 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$13MraisedApr 2022 · 8 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$13MraisedApr 2022 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ted GreeneExecutive Officer
- Robert SchultzDirector
- Robin BerthierExecutive Officer, Director
- William SandersDirector
- Jeff BocanDirector
- Steve WestlyDirector
- Offering amount
- $13M
- Amount sold
- $13M
- Placement agents
- Network Perception, Inc.
- First sale
- Apr 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.7MraisedDec 2020 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.7MraisedDec 2020 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robin BerthierExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2.8M
- Amount sold
- $2.7M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- Placement agents
- Network Perception, Inc.
- First sale
- Sep 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2015 | $727.1K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Network Perception do?
- Network Perception offers NP-View, software that generates and maintains network maps to help organizations assess risk, verify network segmentation, and evaluate the security posture of their environments. It targets operators of critical infrastructure across regulated industries.
- Who founded Network Perception?
- Network Perception was founded by Robin Berthier in 2020.
- Who are Network Perception's investors?
- Network Perception's investors include Early Light Ventures, Earth Foundry, Energy Foundry, Energy Impact Partners, Illinois Ventures, Okapi Venture Capital, Serra Ventures, The Westly Group.
- How much funding has Network Perception raised?
- Network Perception has disclosed $15.7M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Network Perception headquartered?
- Network Perception is headquartered in Chicago, US.