Nisos
Arlington, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 102 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
Nisos provides managed intelligence services and an OSINT platform (Ascend) to help organizations address human risk, protect executives and online platforms, monitor threats, and run investigations. Its offerings serve enterprise, legal, and federal customers across areas such as insider threat, third-party intelligence, and employee lifecycle security.
Founders & leadership
Nisos was founded in 2015 by Landon Winkelvoss, Justin Zeefe, and Landon W..
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Landon WinkelvossCo-founder
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Justin ZeefeCo-founder
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Landon W.inFounder
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Ryan LaSalleinExecutive
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David NorthingtonNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Dylan LewisBoard director
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Christopher Steedin𝕏Board directorChief Investment Officer and Managing Director at Paladin Capital Group
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William PhelpsBoard director
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Paul KurtzBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$35.1M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2025
▶$14MraisedJul 2025 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$14MraisedJul 2025 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ryan LaSalleExecutive Officer, Director
- Dylan LewisDirector
- Christopher SteedDirector
- Landon WinkelvossDirector
- Jason BoomaDirector
- William PhelpsDirector
- Paul KurtzDirector
- Offering amount
- $14M
- Amount sold
- $14M
- First sale
- Jun 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$15MraisedMay 2022 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$15MraisedMay 2022 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jason BoomaDirector
- Paul KurtzDirector
- Justin ZeefeExecutive Officer, Director
- Christopher SteedDirector
- Dylan LewisDirector
- Landon WinkelvossDirector
- David EtueExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $15M
- First sale
- Apr 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6.1MraisedFeb 2019 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$6.1MraisedFeb 2019 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Landon WinkelvossExecutive Officer, Director
- Jason BoomaDirector
- Justin ZeefeExecutive Officer, Director
- David NorthingtonDirector
- Dylan LewisDirector
- Offering amount
- $6.1M
- Amount sold
- $6.1M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $960.7K
- First sale
- Nov 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Nisos do?
- Nisos provides managed intelligence services and an OSINT platform (Ascend) to help organizations address human risk, protect executives and online platforms, monitor threats, and run investigations. Its offerings serve enterprise, legal, and federal customers across areas such as insider threat, third-party intelligence, and employee lifecycle security.
- Who founded Nisos?
- Nisos was founded by Landon Winkelvoss, Justin Zeefe, Landon W. in 2015.
- Who are Nisos's investors?
- Nisos's investors include Columbia Capital, Paladin Capital Group.
- How much funding has Nisos raised?
- Nisos has disclosed $35.1M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Nisos headquartered?
- Nisos is headquartered in Arlington, US.