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SafeStack

Founded 2014 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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SafeStack is an application security (AppSec) program management platform that helps software teams embed secure development practices across the SDLC, using frameworks like OWASP SAMM and NIST SSDF. It offers program tracking, role-specific security education, and secure development certifications to help organizations build security culture and meet compliance requirements.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Founders & leadership

SafeStack was founded in 2014 by Laura Bell Main.

LBLaura Bell Main
Laura Bell MainCEO and Founder2014–2026Laura Bell Main worked in software development at CERN, penetration testing, UK government counter-terrorism operations, and enterprise security advisory at KPMG before founding SafeStack, an application security program management platform. Following SafeStack's acquisition by NINJIO in July 2026, she became Chief Product Officer; she has also served as a Virtual CISO for technology companies and co-authored two O'Reilly books on application security.

Investors · 9

Jelix Ventureslisted by Jelix VenturesSydney

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NZ Growth Capital Partnerslisted by NZ Growth Capital PartnersAuckland

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Carthona CapitalreportedSydney

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Also in the syndicate · 5

AspireAspire NZ Seed FundBlackbirdleadNABNAB Ventures

Funding

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In the news

SafeStack closes NZ $4 million funding round led by Blackbirdsafestack.io · Dec 2022SafeStack Academy closes $2.3m NZD seed roundblog.safestack.io

Frequently asked questions

What does SafeStack do?
SafeStack is an application security (AppSec) program management platform that helps software teams embed secure development practices across the SDLC, using frameworks like OWASP SAMM and NIST SSDF. It offers program tracking, role-specific security education, and secure development certifications to help organizations build security culture and meet compliance requirements.
Who founded SafeStack?
SafeStack was founded by Laura Bell Main in 2014.
Who are SafeStack's investors?
SafeStack's investors include Blackbird Ventures, Jelix Ventures, NZ Growth Capital Partners, Carthona Capital.